Magellan RoadMate 6000T Manual - English - Page 32

Choosing the Route Method, 8 Changing the Route Method, 9 Cancelling a Planned Route

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Chapter 6: Traveling 6.7 Choosing the Route Method Every route is calculated based on the Route Method criteria selected. Every time a new destination is selected, the Magellan RoadMate 6000T prompts you for the method that will be used to calculate the route. Shortest Time: This selection calculates a route that should take the least amount of time using speed limits and other information in the database. Other factors, such as traffic conditions, cannot be used in the calculation of shortest time. Shortest Distance: This option calculates the route using the most direct route to the destination. This route may not be the fastest due to lower speed limits, left turns or other factors. Least Use of Freeways: This selection calculates the route avoiding freeways whenever possible. Most Use of Freeways: This selection calculates the route using freeways as much as possible. This option will use toll roads unless specified. See "Route Preferences" on page 63. View Destination on Map: Before you select your Route Method, you can see where you are going. Avoid Toll Roads: Check this option to calculate your route without using toll roads. 6.8 Changing the Route Method While routing and viewing the Map screen, the Maneuver List screen, or the TrueView screen, press the ESCAPE key. Select Route, then select the new route method. The route will be re-calculated using the new Route Method chosen and the Map screen will be displayed. Press the VIEW key to see the Maneuver List with the new route. 6.9 Cancelling a Planned Route While viewing the Map screen, the Maneuver List screen, or the TrueView screen, press the ESCAPE key. Select Yes to cancel the route and display the Destination screen. 22

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Chapter 6: Traveling
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6.7 Choosing the Route Method
Every route is calculated based on the Route Method criteria selected. Every time a new destination is selected, the
Magellan RoadMate 6000T prompts you for the method that will be used to calculate the route.
Shortest Time
: This selection calculates a route that should take the least amount of time
using speed limits and other information in the database. Other factors, such as traffic
conditions, cannot be used in the calculation of shortest time.
Shortest Distance
: This option calculates the route using the most direct route to the
destination. This route may not be the fastest due to lower speed limits, left turns or other
factors.
Least Use of Freeways
: This selection calculates the route avoiding freeways whenever
possible.
Most Use of Freeways
: This selection calculates the route using freeways as much as possible. This option will use toll
roads unless specified. See “Route Preferences” on page 63.
View Destination on Map
: Before you select your Route Method, you can see where you are going.
Avoid Toll Roads
: Check this option to calculate your route without using toll roads.
6.8 Changing the Route Method
While routing and viewing the Map screen, the Maneuver List screen, or the TrueView screen, press the
ESCAPE
key.
Select
Route
, then select the new route method.
The route will be re-calculated using the new Route Method chosen and the Map screen will be
displayed. Press the
VIEW
key to see the Maneuver List with the new route.
6.9 Cancelling a Planned Route
While viewing the Map screen, the Maneuver List screen, or the TrueView screen, press the
ESCAPE
key.
Select
Yes
to cancel the route and display the Destination screen.