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Navigation Settings, Driver Assistance Settings

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Navigation Settings Select Settings > Navigation. Calculation Mode: Sets the route calculation method. Avoidances: Sets road features to avoid on a route. Custom Avoidances: Allows you to avoid specific roads or areas. Restricted Mode: Disables all functions that require significant operator attention. GPS Simulator: Stops the device from receiving a GPS signal, and saves battery power. Calculation Mode Settings Select Settings > Navigation > Calculation Mode. The route calculation is based on road speeds and vehicle acceleration data for a given route. Faster Time: Calculates routes that are faster to drive but can be longer in distance. Straight Line: Calculates a direct line from your location to your destination. Setting a Simulated Location If you are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, you can use the GPS simulator to plan routes from a simulated location. 1 Select Settings > Navigation > GPS Simulator. 2 From the main menu, select View Map. 3 Tap the map twice to select an area. The address of the location appears at the bottom of the screen. 4 Select the location description. 5 Select Set Location. Driver Assistance Settings Select Settings > Driver Assistance. Driver Alerts: Allows you to enable or disable alerts for upcoming zones or road conditions (Driver Awareness Features and Alerts, page 5). Speeding Alert: Alerts you when you are exceeding the speed limit. Reduced Speed Tone: Alerts you when the speed limit decreases. Route Preview: Shows a preview of the major roads in your route when you start navigation. Proximity Alerts: Alerts you when you approach speed cameras or red light cameras. Proximity Alerts Settings NOTE: You must have custom points of interest (POIs) loaded for proximity points alerts to display. NOTE: This feature is not available in all areas. Select Settings > Driver Assistance > Proximity Alerts. Audio: Sets the style of alert that plays when you approach proximity points. Alerts: Sets the type of proximity points for which alerts are played. 24 Settings

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Getting Started	7
Garmin Drive 53 Device Overview	7
Mounting Considerations	7
Mounting and Powering the Garmin Drive Device in Your Vehicle	8
Turning the Device On or Off	9
Acquiring GPS Signals	10
Status Bar Icons	10
Using the On-Screen Buttons	10
Adjusting the Volume	10
Using the Audio Mixer	10
Enabling or Disabling Sounds and Audio Sources	11
Adjusting the Screen Brightness	11
Driver Awareness Features and Alerts	11
Enabling or Disabling Driver Alerts	11
Finding and Saving Locations	12
Finding a Location Using the Search Bar	12
Finding an Address	12
Location Search Results	13
Changing the Search Area	14
Points of Interest	14
Finding a Location by Category	14
Searching Within a Category	14
Finding National Parks	15
Foursquare	15
Searching Foursquare Points of Interest	15
Viewing Foursquare Location Details	15
Tripadvisor	15
Finding Tripadvisor Points of Interest	16
Navigating to Points of Interest Within a Venue	16
Search Tools	16
Finding an Intersection	16
Finding a Location Using Coordinates	16
Parking	16
Finding Parking Near Your Current Location	16
Finding Parking Near a Specified Location	17
Viewing Recently Found Locations	17
Clearing the List of Recently Found Locations	17
Viewing Current Location Information	17
Finding Emergency Services and Fuel	17
Getting Directions to Your Current Location	17
Adding a Shortcut	17
Removing a Shortcut	18
Saving Locations	18
Saving a Location	18
Saving Your Current Location	18
Editing a Saved Location	18
Assigning Categories to a Saved Location	18
Deleting a Saved Location	19
Following a Route	19
Routes	19
Starting a Route	19
Starting a Route by Using the Map	19
Going Home	19
Editing Your Home Location	19
Your Route on the Map	20
Viewing Turns and Directions	21
Viewing the Entire Route on the Map	21
Arriving at Your Destination	21
Parking Near Your Destination	21
Changing Your Active Route	22
Adding a Location to Your Route	22
Shaping Your Route	22
Taking a Detour	22
Changing the Route Calculation Mode	22
Stopping the Route	22
Avoiding Delays, Tolls, and Areas	23
Avoiding Traffic Delays on Your Route	23
Avoiding Toll Roads	23
Avoiding Road Features	23
Custom Avoidances	23
Avoiding a Road	23
Avoiding an Area	23
Disabling a Custom Avoidance	23
Deleting Custom Avoidances	24
Using the Map	24
Map Tools	24
Viewing a Map Tool	24
Up Ahead	24
Viewing Upcoming Locations	25
Customizing the Up Ahead Categories	25
Cities Ahead	25
Viewing Upcoming Cities and Exit Services	25
Trip Information	25
Viewing Trip Data from the Map	25
Customizing the Trip Data Fields	25
Viewing Trip Data	25
Viewing Your Trip History	26
Resetting Trip Information	26
Viewing Upcoming Traffic	26
Viewing Traffic on the Map	26
Searching for Traffic Incidents	26
Customizing the Map	26
Customizing the Map Layers	26
Changing the Map Data Field	26
Changing the Map Perspective	27
Traffic	27
Receiving Traffic Data Using a Traffic Receiver	27
Enabling Traffic	27
Viewing Traffic on the Map	27
Searching for Traffic Incidents	28
Using the Apps	28
Viewing the Owner's Manual on Your Device	28
Route Planner	28
Planning a Route	28
Editing and Reordering Locations in a Route	28
Changing Routing Options for a Route	29
Navigating to a Saved Route	29
Editing and Saving Your Active Route	29
Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations	29
Settings	29
Map and Vehicle Settings	29
Enabling Maps	29
Navigation Settings	30
Calculation Mode Settings	30
Setting a Simulated Location	30
Driver Assistance Settings	30
Proximity Alerts Settings	30
Display Settings	31
Traffic Settings	31
Units and Time Settings	31
Setting the Time	31
Language and Keyboard Settings	31
Device and Privacy Settings	31
Resetting Data and Settings	32
Device Information	32
Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance Information	32
Specifications	32
Charging the Device	32
Device Maintenance	32
Garmin Support Center	32
Map and Software Updates	33
Updating Maps and Software with Garmin Express™‎	33
Installing Garmin Express	34
Device Care	34
Cleaning the Outer Casing	34
Cleaning the Touchscreen	34
Avoiding Theft	34
Restarting the Device	35
Removing the Device, Mount, and Suction Cup	35
Removing the Device from the Mount	35
Removing the Mount from the Suction Cup	35
Removing the Suction Cup from the Windshield	35
Troubleshooting	35
I cannot adjust the screen brightness on my device	35
The suction cup will not stay on my windshield	35
My device is not acquiring satellite signals	35
My battery does not stay charged for very long	35
Appendix	36
Installing a Memory Card for Maps and Data	36
Data Management	36
About Memory Cards	36
Connecting the Device to Your Computer	36
Transferring Data From Your Computer	36
Disconnecting the USB Cable	36
Viewing GPS Signal Status	37
Purchasing Additional Maps	37