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Select the navigation bar to view a suggested route to the 

location.

Viewing Current Location Information

You can use the Where Am I? page to view information about 

your current location. This feature is helpful if you need to tell 

emergency personnel your location.

From the map, select the vehicle.

Finding Nearby Services

You can use the Where Am I? page to find nearby services, 

such as fuel, hospitals or police stations.

1

From the map, select the vehicle.

2

Select a category.

Getting Directions to Your Current Location

If you need to tell another person how to get to your current 

location, your device can give you a list of directions.

1

From the map, select the vehicle.

2

Select   > 

Directions to Me

.

3

Select a starting location.

4

Select 

Select

.

Avoiding Road Features

1

Select 

Settings

 > 

Navigation

 > 

Avoidances

.

2

Select the road features to avoid on your routes, and select 

Save

.

About Custom Avoidances

Custom avoidances allow you to avoid specific areas and 

sections of road. You can enable and disable custom 

avoidances as needed.

Avoiding an Area

1

Select 

Settings

 > 

Navigation

 > 

Custom Avoidances

.

2

If necessary, select 

Add Avoidance

.

3

Select 

Add Avoid Area

.

4

Select the upper-left corner of the area to avoid, and select 

Next

.

5

Select the lower-right corner of the area to avoid, and select 

Next

.

The selected area is shaded on the map.

6

Select 

Done

.

Avoiding a Road

1

Select 

Settings

 > 

Navigation

 > 

Custom Avoidances

.

2

Select 

Add Avoid Road

.

3

Select the starting point of the section of road to avoid, and 

select 

Next

.

4

Select the ending point of the road section, and select 

Next

.

5

Select 

Done

.

Disabling a Custom Avoidance

You can disable a custom avoidance without deleting it.

1

Select 

Settings

 > 

Navigation

 > 

Custom Avoidances

.

2

Select an avoidance.

3

Select   > 

Disable

.

Deleting Custom Avoidances

1

Select 

Settings

 > 

Navigation

 > 

Custom Avoidances

.

2

Select an option:
• To delete all custom avoidances, select  .
• To delete one custom avoidance, select the avoidance, 

and select   > 

Delete

.

Customizing the Map

Customizing the Map Tools

You can select the shortcuts that appear in the map tools menu.

1

Select 

Settings

 > 

Map & Vehicle

 > 

Map Tools

.

2

Select the map tools to include in the menu.

3

Select 

Save

.

Customizing the Map Layers

You can customize which data appear on the map, such as 

icons for points of interest and road conditions.

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.

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 (2-

D), 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.

3

Select 

Save

.

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.

NOTE: 

This feature is not available for all regions or product 

models.
Information about safety camera locations and speed limits is 

available in some areas for some product models. Go to 

www.garmin.com/safetycameras

 to check availability and 

compatibility, or to purchase a subscription or one-time update. 

You can purchase a new region or extend an existing 

subscription at any time.
You can update safety cameras for an existing safety camera 

subscription by going to 

http://my.garmin.com

. You should 

update your device frequently to receive the most up-to-date 

safety camera information.
For some devices and regions, basic safety camera data may 

be included with your device. Included data does not include 

updates or a subscription.

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.

Traffic

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Summary of Contents for nuvi 2509 Series

Page 1: ...n vi 2509 2609 Series Owner s Manual July 2014 Printed in Taiwan 190 01707 00_0B...

Page 2: ...min Express HomePort MapSource myGarmin ecoRoute myTrends trafficTrends n Maps Guarantee and n Maps Lifetime are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without t...

Page 3: ...ing Upcoming Points of Interest 6 Customizing the Up Ahead Categories 6 Trip Information 6 Viewing Trip Data from the Map 6 Viewing the Trip Information Page 6 Viewing the Trip Log 6 Resetting Trip In...

Page 4: ...le Settings 14 Enabling Maps 14 Navigation Settings 14 Calculation Mode Settings 14 Avoiding Toll Roads 14 Avoiding Toll Stickers 14 Bluetooth Settings 14 Disabling Bluetooth 14 Display Settings 14 Tr...

Page 5: ...ription which provides quarterly map updates for the useful life of your device For terms and conditions go to www garmin com us maps numaps _ lifetime LMT This model includes a n Maps Lifetime subscr...

Page 6: ...s free calling automatic volume allows the device to adjust the volume level based on the background noise in the vehicle Hands Free Phone Calls Automatic volume control lowers the volume of the devic...

Page 7: ...Select Searching Near 3 Select an option Finding a Location by Browsing the Map Before you can find places included in the map data such as restaurants hospitals and fuel stations you must enable the...

Page 8: ...n add custom categories to organize your saved locations NOTE Categories appear in the saved locations menu after you have saved at least 12 locations 1 Select Where To Saved 2 Select a location 3 Sel...

Page 9: ...y 4 Select a point of interest and select Go Exploring a Venue You can view a list of all points of interest located within each venue 1 Select a venue 2 Select Explore this Venue 3 Select a category...

Page 10: ...ist select and drag the arrow to the right of the category name To change a category select the category To create a custom category select a category select Custom Search and enter the name of a busi...

Page 11: ...ortcuts that appear in the map tools menu 1 Select Settings Map Vehicle Map Tools 2 Select the map tools to include in the menu 3 Select Save Customizing the Map Layers You can customize which data ap...

Page 12: ...ident use the arrows to view additional incidents Traffic on Your Route When a traffic delay occurs on your route an alert appears on the map and the device calculates an alternate route to avoid the...

Page 13: ...names of popular well known locations 1 Say your wakeup phrase Setting the Wakeup Phrase 2 Say Find Place 3 Listen for the voice prompt and speak the name of the location 4 Say the line number 5 Say N...

Page 14: ...ook 2 Select a contact 3 Select Call Calling a Location 1 Select Apps Phone Browse Categories 2 Select a point of interest 3 Select Call Receiving a Call When you receive a call select Answer or Ignor...

Page 15: ...t A list of services and subscription prices appears 3 Select a service 4 Select the price 5 Select Subscribe 6 Follow the on screen instructions About ecoRoute In some areas before you can use ecoRou...

Page 16: ...nect to your Foursquare account through Smartphone Link to check in at any location and view thousands of unique points of interest Checking in with Foursquare Before you can check in with Foursquare...

Page 17: ...Destinations Before you can use this feature you must enable the travel history feature Device and Privacy Settings You can view your previous routes and places you have stopped on the map Select Apps...

Page 18: ...ates routes that are faster to drive but can be longer in distance Shorter Distance Calculates routes that are shorter in distance but can take more time to drive Less Fuel Calculates routes that coul...

Page 19: ...e factory default values 1 Select Settings 2 If necessary select a settings category 3 Select Restore Device Information Specifications Operating temperature range 4 to 131 F 20 to 55 C Charging tempe...

Page 20: ...l Maps 1 Go to your device product page at www garmin com 2 Click the Maps tab 3 Follow the on screen instructions Purchasing Accessories Go to http buy garmin com Troubleshooting The suction cup will...

Page 21: ...to a USB port on your computer and not to a USB hub The device automatically turns on and goes into MTP mode or USB mass storage mode A picture of the device connected to a computer appears on the dev...

Page 22: ...ng software 1 Garmin Live Services 11 subscribing to 11 geocaching 4 going home 4 GPS 2 H hands free phone calls 9 help 10 See also product support home calling 10 editing location 4 going 4 phone num...

Page 23: ...cup 16 T theft avoiding 16 time settings 2 15 traffic 7 9 14 activating a subscription 8 adding subscriptions 8 alternate route 8 cameras 8 incidents 8 lifetime subscriptions 1 map 8 receiver 8 search...

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