Garmin nuvi 55 Owner's Manual

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Customizing the MapCustomizing the Map ToolsYou can select the shortcuts that appear in the map tools menu.1 Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Map Tools.2 Select the map tools to include in the menu.3 Select Save.Customizing the Map LayersYou can customize which data appear on the map, such asicons for points of interest and road conditions.1 Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Map Layers.2 Select the layers to include on the map, and select Save.Changing the Map Data Field1 From the map, select a data field.NOTE: You cannot customize Speed.2 Select a type of data to display.3 Select Save.Changing the Map Perspective1 Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Driving Map View.2 Select an option:• Select Track Up to display the map in two dimensions (2-D), with your direction of travel at the top.• Select North Up to display the map in 2-D with north atthe top.• Select 3-D to display the map in three dimensions.Customizing the VehicleYou can customize the vehicle that appears on the map. Youcan download additional vehicles using Garmin Express.Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Vehicle.Safety CamerasNOTICEGarmin is not responsible for the accuracy of or theconsequences of using a custom point of interest or a safetycamera database.Information about safety camera locations and speed limits isavailable in some areas. Go to www.garmin.com/safetycamerasto check availability or to purchase a subscription or one-timeupdate. You can purchase a new region or extend an existingsubscription at any time.You can update safety cameras for an existing safety camerasubscription by going to http://my.garmin.com. You shouldupdate your device frequently to receive the most up-to-datesafety camera information.For some devices and regions, basic safety camera data maybe included with your device. Included data does not includeupdates or a subscription.TrafficNOTICEGarmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of thetraffic information.NOTE: This feature is not available on devices that do notinclude lifetime traffic (Lifetime Subscriptions).Traffic information may not be available in all areas or countries.For information about traffic receivers and coverage areas, goto www.garmin.com/traffic.A traffic receiver is included in some packages, built into thedevice.• Traffic alerts appear on the map when there are trafficincidents along your route or in your area.• The device must be connected to vehicle power to receivetraffic information through a traffic receiver.• The powered traffic receiver in the device may need to be indata range of a station transmitting traffic data to receivetraffic information.• You do not need to activate the subscription included withyour device or traffic receiver.Receiving Traffic Data Using a TrafficReceiverNOTICEHeated (metallized) windshields could degrade the performanceof the traffic receiver.Before you can receive traffic data, you must have a devicemodel that includes lifetime traffic and you must use the vehiclepower cable packaged with your device. Go to www.garmin.com/traffic for more information.Your device can receive traffic signals from a stationbroadcasting traffic data.1 Connect the traffic-compatible power cable to an externalpower source.2 Connect the traffic-compatible power cable to the device.When you are within a traffic coverage area, your devicedisplays traffic information.Viewing Upcoming TrafficYou can view traffic incidents coming up along your route oralong the road on which you are traveling.1 While navigating a route, select > Traffic.The nearest upcoming traffic incident appears in a panel onthe right side of the map.2 Select the traffic incident to view additional details.Viewing Traffic on the MapThe traffic map shows color-coded traffic flow and delays onnearby roads.1 From the main menu, select Apps > Traffic.2 If necessary, select > Legend to view the legend for thetraffic map.Searching for Traffic Incidents1 From the main menu, select Apps > Traffic.2 Select > Incidents.3 Select an item in the list.4 If there is more than one incident, use the arrows to viewadditional incidents.Traffic on Your RouteWhen a traffic delay occurs on your route, an alert appears onthe map, and the device calculates an alternate route to avoidthe delay. You can choose whether to use alternate routesautomatically, or upon request. See Traffic Settings for moreinformation (Traffic Settings). Your device may route youthrough a traffic delay if a better alternative route does not exist.The delay time is added into your estimated time of arrivalautomatically.Traffic 7