Garmin nuvi 3597LMTHD Owner's Manual - Page 11

1 Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Map Layers. 2 Select the layers to include on the map, and select Save. Changing the Map Data Field 1 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 Perspective 1 Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Driving Map View. 2 Select an option: • Select Track Up to display the map in two dimensions (2D), with your direction of travel at the top. • Select North Up to display the map in 2-D with north at the top. • Select 3-D to display the map in three dimensions. Safety Cameras NOTICE Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of or the consequences of using a custom point of interest or a safety camera database. Safety camera information is available in some locations. Check www.garmin.com/ safetycameras for availability. For these locations, you can purchase a subscription for safety camera information. The subscription includes the locations of hundreds of safety cameras. Your device alerts you when you are approaching a safety camera and can warn you if you are driving too fast. The data is updated at least weekly, so you can update your device regularly to receive the most up-to-date information. You can purchase a new region or extend an existing subscription at any time. Each region that you purchase has an expiration date. Traffic NOTICE Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of the traffic information. Traffic information may not be available in all areas or countries. For information about traffic receivers and coverage areas, go to www.garmin.com/ traffic. A traffic receiver is included in some packages, built into either the vehicle power cable or the device, and is an optional accessory for all models. • Traffic alerts appear on the map when there are traffic incidents along your route or in your area. • You can receive traffic information through a traffic receiver or as a subscription service through Smartphone Link (page 10). • The device must be connected to Smartphone Link with an active traffic subscription to receive traffic information through Smartphone Link. • The device must be connected to vehicle power to receive traffic information through a traffic receiver. • The powered traffic receiver and the device may need to be in data range of a station transmitting traffic data to receive traffic information. • You do not need to activate the subscription included with your device or traffic receiver. • If your device includes an external traffic antenna, you should always leave the external antenna plugged in for the best traffic reception. Receiving Traffic Data Using a Traffic Receiver NOTICE Heated (metallized) windshields could degrade the performance of the traffic receiver. Before you can receive traffic data using a traffic receiver, you must have a traffic-compatible power cable. If your device model includes lifetime traffic, you should use the vehicle power cable packaged with your device. If your device model does not include traffic, you must purchase a Garmin traffic receiver accessory. Go to www.garmin.com/ traffic for more information. Your device can receive traffic signals from a station broadcasting traffic data. NOTE: In some areas, traffic information may be received from FM radio stations using HD Radio™ technology. 1 Connect the traffic-compatible power cable to an external power source. 2 Connect the traffic-compatible power cable to the device. When you are within a traffic coverage area, your device displays traffic information. Traffic Receiver Mini-USB connector À External antenna connector Á Internal antenna  Power LED à Vehicle power adapter Ä Positioning the Traffic Receiver You can position the traffic receiver power cable for optimal traffic reception. 1 Uncoil the cable. 2 Place the middle of the cable in a location with an unobstructed view of the sky, such as the dash. NOTE: Do not rest the cable on the cable plug that connects to the vehicle power source. Do not place the cable on the floor or underneath other objects. Viewing Upcoming Traffic You can view traffic incidents coming up along your route or along the road on which you are traveling. 1 While navigating a route, select > Traffic. The nearest upcoming traffic incident appears in a panel on the right side of the map. 2 Select the traffic incident to view additional details. Viewing Traffic on the Map The traffic map shows color-coded traffic flow and delays on nearby roads. 1 From the main menu, select Apps > Traffic. Traffic 7