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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. 2 If necessary, select > Legend to view the legend for the traffic map. Searching for Traffic Incidents 1 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 view additional incidents. Using the Apps Viewing the Owner's Manual on Your Device You can view the complete owner's manual on the device screen in many languages. 1 Select Apps > Owner's Manual. The owner's manual appears in the same language as the software text (Language and Keyboard Settings, page 47). 2 Select to search the owner's manual (optional). Viewing the Weather Forecast NOTICE Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of the weather data. Before you can use this feature, your device must be receiving weather data. You can connect your device to the Garmin Drive app to receive weather data (Live Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features, page 36). 1 Select Apps > Weather. The device shows the current weather conditions and a forecast for the next several days. 2 Select a day. The detailed forecast for that day appears. Viewing Weather Near a Different City 1 Select Apps > Weather > Current Location. 2 Select an option: • To view weather for a favorite city, select a city in the list. • To add a favorite city, select Add City, and enter a city name. Viewing the Weather Radar Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected to a supported phone running the Garmin Drive app (Live Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features, page 36). 1 Select Apps > Weather Radar. 2 Select to animate the radar map. 40 Using the Apps

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Getting Started	7
Device Overview	7
Vehicle Power Adapter Overview	8
Mounting Considerations	8
Mounting and Powering the Garmin DriveSmart 66/76 Device in Your Vehicle	9
Mounting and Powering the Garmin DriveSmart 86 Device in Your Vehicle	10
Pairing with Your Smartphone	11
Connecting to the Vehicle Stereo	12
Connecting to the Stereo Using a Bluetooth Connection	12
Bluetooth Audio Settings	12
Bluetooth Audio Modes	13
Connecting to the Stereo Using an Auxiliary Audio Cable	14
Turning the Device On or Off	15
Acquiring GPS Signals	15
Status Bar Icons	16
Using the On-Screen Buttons	16
Adjusting the Volume	16
Using the Audio Mixer	17
Enabling or Disabling Sounds and Audio Sources	17
Adjusting the Screen Brightness	17
Voice-Activated Features	18
Tips for Speaking to the Device	18
Launching Garmin Voice-Activated Navigation	18
Starting a Route	19
Going to a Saved Location Using Your Voice	19
Going to an Address Using Your Voice	19
Going to a Business or Named Location Using Your Voice	19
Going to a City or Intersection Using Your Voice	19
Checking Your Arrival Time	19
Stopping a Route Using Your Voice	19
Placing a Phone Call Using Your Voice	19
Changing Device Settings Using Your Voice	20
Amazon Alexa Skills and Features	20
Checking the Weather Forecast	20
Enabling Skills	20
Playing Music and Media	20
Music Player	21
Controlling Media Playback Using Your Voice	21
Adding Music Accounts	21
Muting the Microphones	22
Driver Awareness Features and Alerts	22
Enabling or Disabling Driver Alerts	23
Red Light and Speed Cameras	23
Finding and Saving Locations	23
Finding a Location Using the Search Bar	24
Finding an Address	24
Location Search Results	25
Changing the Search Area	26
Points of Interest	26
Finding a Location by Category	26
Searching Within a Category	27
Finding National Parks	27
Exploring National Park Features and Amenities	27
Finding HISTORY Points of Interest	27
Foursquare	28
Connecting to Your Foursquare Account	28
Searching Foursquare Points of Interest	28
Viewing Foursquare Location Details	28
Checking in with Foursquare	28
Tripadvisor	28
Finding Tripadvisor Points of Interest	28
Navigating to Points of Interest Within a Venue	29
Search Tools	29
Finding an Intersection	29
Finding a Location Using Coordinates	29
Finding Fuel Stations and Prices	29
Parking	29
Finding Parking Near Your Current Location	30
Finding Parking Near a Specified Location	30
Understanding Parking Colors and Symbols	30
Viewing Recently Found Locations	30
Clearing the List of Recently Found Locations	30
Viewing Current Location Information	30
Finding Emergency Services and Fuel	30
Getting Directions to Your Current Location	31
Adding a Shortcut	31
Removing a Shortcut	31
Saving Locations	31
Saving a Location	31
Saving Your Current Location	31
Editing a Saved Location	31
Assigning Categories to a Saved Location	32
Deleting a Saved Location	32
Following a Route	32
Routes	32
Starting a Route	32
Starting a Route by Using the Map	33
Going Home	33
Editing Your Home Location	33
Your Route on the Map	33
Active Lane Guidance	34
Viewing Turns and Directions	35
Viewing the Entire Route on the Map	35
Arriving at Your Destination	35
Parking Near Your Destination	35
Changing Your Active Route	36
Adding a Location to Your Route	36
Shaping Your Route	36
Taking a Detour	36
Changing the Route Calculation Mode	36
Avoiding Environmental Zones On Your Route	37
Stopping the Route	37
Using Suggested Routes	37
Avoiding Delays, Tolls, and Areas	37
Avoiding Traffic Delays on Your Route	37
Avoiding Toll Roads	37
Avoiding Road Features	37
Avoiding Environmental Zones	37
Custom Avoidances	38
Avoiding a Road	38
Avoiding an Area	38
Disabling a Custom Avoidance	38
Deleting Custom Avoidances	38
Using the Map	38
Map Tools	39
Viewing a Map Tool	39
Up Ahead	39
Viewing Upcoming Locations	39
Customizing the Up Ahead Categories	40
Cities Ahead	40
Viewing Upcoming Cities and Exit Services	40
Trip Information	40
Viewing Trip Data from the Map	40
Customizing the Trip Data Fields	40
Viewing the Trip Information Page	40
Viewing the Trip Log	40
Resetting Trip Information	41
Viewing Upcoming Traffic	41
Viewing Traffic on the Map	41
Searching for Traffic Incidents	41
Customizing the Map	41
Customizing the Map Layers	41
Changing the Map Data Field	41
Changing the Map Perspective	42
Live Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features	42
Showing or Hiding App Notifications (Android™‎)	42
Showing or Hiding Notification Categories (iPhone®‎)	42
Smart Notifications	42
Receiving Notifications	43
Receiving Notifications while Viewing the Map	43
Viewing the List of Notifications	43
Hands-Free Calling	44
Placing a Call	44
Dialing a Number	44
Calling a Contact in Your Phone Book	44
Calling a Location	44
Receiving a Call	44
Using the Call History	44
Using In-Call Options	44
Saving a Home Phone Number	45
Calling Home	45
Disconnecting a Bluetooth Device	45
Deleting a Paired Phone	45
Traffic	45
Receiving Traffic Data Using Your Smartphone	45
Enabling Traffic	45
Viewing Traffic on the Map	46
Searching for Traffic Incidents	46
Using the Apps	46
Viewing the Owner's Manual on Your Device	46
Viewing the Weather Forecast	46
Viewing Weather Near a Different City	46
Viewing the Weather Radar	46
Viewing Weather Alerts	47
Checking Road Conditions	47
Route Planner	47
Planning a Route	47
Editing and Reordering Locations in a Route	47
Changing Routing Options for a Route	48
Navigating to a Saved Route	48
Editing and Saving Your Active Route	48
photoLive Traffic Cameras	48
Viewing and Saving photoLive Traffic Cameras	48
Viewing photoLive Traffic Cameras on the Map	49
Saving a Traffic Camera	49
Wireless Cameras	49
Pairing the Camera with a Garmin Navigation Device	49
Viewing the Wireless Camera	49
Aligning the Guidance Lines	50
Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations	50
Settings	51
Map and Vehicle Settings	51
Enabling Maps	51
Navigation Settings	51
Calculation Mode Settings	51
Setting a Simulated Location	51
Adding an Environmental Zone Vehicle Profile	52
Wireless Network Settings	52
Driver Assistance Settings	52
Proximity Alerts Settings	52
Backup Camera Settings	52
Display Settings	53
Traffic Settings	53
Units and Time Settings	53
Setting the Time	53
Language and Keyboard Settings	53
Device and Privacy Settings	54
Resetting Data and Settings	54
Device Information	54
Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance Information	54
Specifications	55
Charging the Device	55
Device Maintenance	55
Garmin Support Center	55
Map and Software Updates	55
Connecting to a Wi‑Fi Network	56
Updating Maps and Software Using a Wi‑Fi Network	56
Updating Maps and Software with Garmin Express	57
Installing Garmin Express	58
Device Care	58
Cleaning the Outer Casing	58
Cleaning the Touchscreen	58
Avoiding Theft	58
Restarting the Device	58
Removing the Device, Mount, and Suction Cup	58
Removing the Device from the Mount	58
Removing the Mount from the Suction Cup	59
Removing the Suction Cup from the Windshield	59
Troubleshooting	59
I cannot hear sound from my device	59
I cannot adjust the screen brightness on my device	60
When is the Garmin DriveSmart device listening?	60
A skill I want to use is not available	60
The suction cup will not stay on my windshield	60
My device is not acquiring satellite signals	60
My battery does not stay charged for very long	60
My device does not connect to my phone	61
Appendix	61
Installing a Memory Card for Maps and Data	61
Data Management	61
About Memory Cards	61
Connecting the Device to Your Computer	61
Transferring Data From Your Computer	62
Disconnecting the USB Cable	62
Viewing GPS Signal Status	62
Purchasing Additional Maps	62
Purchasing Accessories	62