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Editing a Duty Status Record

You can update individual duty status entries to make corrections or updates to your duty status history as 
allowed by FMCSA regulations. This can be useful if you forget to change your duty status.
From the Garmin eLog app, select the duty status record for the affected time period.
Select Duty Status.
Select the correct duty status for the time period.
If necessary, update the start and end times for the duty status entry.
If necessary, enter the location where this duty status was active.
Enter an annotation describing the reason for the change.
Select Save.

Viewing Hours of Service

From the Garmin eLog app, select HOS.
Select an option:

• To view a chart of your hours of service information, select  .

TIP: You can select the chart to view a larger image of your information.

• To view a list of remaining drive hours, select  .

Recording Adverse Conditions

If you require a time extension because of adverse conditions, you can add a two-hour extension to your hours 
for the day.

From the Garmin eLog app, select   > Record Adverse Conditions > Yes.

Reviewing Logs

The Garmin eLog app keeps track of logs that may require review, including logs that have been edited or logs 
that exist for an unidentified driver. When a driver logs in, the app prompts them to review logs that contain an 
unidentified driver, if any are available. Drivers are responsible for reviewing and claiming logs, if applicable.
Select HOS > 

.

Select a log.
Select an option:

• If the log applies to you and your hours of service, select Accept.
• If the log does not apply to you, select Decline.

Certifying Daily Logs

After you are finished driving for the day, you should certify your daily log. If you update your duty status after 
certifying it, you must certify it again.

From the Garmin eLog app, select 

 > Agree.

Submitting a Daily Log

You can submit a daily log to your motor carrier.
From the Garmin eLog app, select 

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Select an option to share your exported log.

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Summary of Contents for ELOG

Page 1: ...GARMINELOG Owner sManual...

Page 2: ...rmin com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of this product Garmin and the Garmin logo are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered in the USA and other...

Page 3: ...iewing Inspection Information 9 Transferring Data to an Inspector Using a USB Device 10 Transferring Data to an Inspector Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology 10 Diagnostics and Malfunctions 11 Viewing...

Page 4: ......

Page 5: ...logy Illuminates green when a USB transfer is ready Illuminates red and flashes when an error is detected Lock ring Secures the device to the vehicle diagnostic port or adapter cable Installation WARN...

Page 6: ...agnostic port 3 Turn the lock ring clockwise until it locks into the diagnostic port Installing the Device in a J1708 Port 1 Turn off your vehicle 2 Connect the device to the 9 pin side of the adapter...

Page 7: ...to be deleted NOTE Until you complete the setup process the Garmin eLog device has limited functionality and is not compliant with FMCSA ELD regulations Daily Operation Guidelines The following points...

Page 8: ...Verify the Garmin eLog adapter is secured to the vehicle diagnostic port 2 Open the Garmin eLog app and log in as the driver 3 Start your vehicle 4 Before you start driving change your duty status in...

Page 9: ...g Diagnostics and Malfunctions page 11 Select to record adverse conditions create a Records of Duty Status RODS report or log out Select to view a chart of your hours of service information Select to...

Page 10: ...tion reports and transfer reports to a roadside inspector Select to view additional system settings Data Retention Notice NOTICE Uninstalling the Garmin eLog app will cause all retained ELD data to be...

Page 11: ...hen the diagnostic port reports a speed of zero miles per hour NOTE The vehicle must be stopped to change duty status You cannot manually change duty status while you are driving 1 From the Garmin eLo...

Page 12: ...itions If you require a time extension because of adverse conditions you can add a two hour extension to your hours for the day From the Garmin eLog app select Record Adverse Conditions Yes Reviewing...

Page 13: ...The light ring on the adapter glows green and plays a tone when it is ready to back up data 3 Select Back Up to USB Device Roadside Inspection Required Documentation The following documentation must b...

Page 14: ...Transferring Data to an Inspector Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology The inspector s device must support the Bluetooth Personal Area Networking PAN profile and must be able to connect to FMCSA Web Se...

Page 15: ...with 49 CFR 395 8 until the ELD is serviced and returned to a compliant status Motor Carrier Responsibilities The motor carrier must correct repair replace or service the malfunctioning ELD within ei...

Page 16: ...the device running the Garmin eLog app and verify the device and the adapter are connected 4 Check the GPS settings on the device running the Garmin eLog app and verify the device settings allow locat...

Page 17: ...s over the past 24 hours 1 Verify the Garmin eLog app is running and a driver is logged in when driving the vehicle 2 Check the Bluetooth settings on the device running the Garmin eLog app and verify...

Page 18: ...s the driver to enter their driver license number and create a password Editing a Driver Profile An administrator can edit driver profiles to change driver privileges reset profile passwords or deacti...

Page 19: ...ng on the Garmin eLog adapter flashes red when the vehicle is moving and a driver is not logged into the Garmin eLog app or when an incompatible USB mass storage device is connected Verify Bluetooth w...

Page 20: ...e shock and harsh treatment because it can degrade the life of the product Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur because it can cause permanent damage Do n...

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