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Taking a Detour

Before you can take a detour, you must be navigating a route 

and you must add the change route tool to the map tools menu 

(

Customizing the Map Tools

, page 7

).

You can take a detour for a specified distance along your route 

or detour around specific roads. This is useful if you encounter 

construction zones, closed roads, or poor road conditions.

1

From the map, select   > 

Change Route

.

2

Select an option:
• To detour your route for a specific distance, select 

Detour 

by Distance

.

• To detour around a specific road on the route, select 

Detour by Road

.

Stopping the Route

From the map, select   >  .

Viewing Route Activity

Viewing a List of Turns

While navigating a route, you can view all of the turns and 

maneuvers for your entire route and the distance between turns.

1

While navigating a route, select the text bar on the top of the 

map.

2

Select a turn.
The details for the turn appear. If available, an image of the 

junction appears for junctions on major roadways.

Viewing the Entire Route on the Map

1

While navigating a route, select anywhere on the map.

2

Select  .

Viewing the Next Turn

While navigating a route, a preview of the next turn, lane 

change, or other maneuver appears in the upper-left corner of 

the map.
The preview includes the distance to the turn or maneuver and 

the lane in which you should be traveling, if available.

From the map, select 

 to view the next turn on the map.

Active Lane Guidance

As you approach a turn while navigating a route, a detailed 

simulation of the road appears beside the map, if available. A 

colored line indicates the proper lane for the turn.

Viewing Junctions

While navigating a route, you can view the junctions on major 

roadways. When you approach a junction in a route, the image 

of that junction appears briefly, if available.

From the map, select 

 to view the junction, if available.

Up Ahead

You can view upcoming businesses and services along your 

route or the road on which you are traveling.
Services are listed by category.

Gas stations
Restaurants
Lodging
Rest areas
Parking
Banks and ATMs

Finding Upcoming Points of Interest

1

From the map, select   > 

Up Ahead

.

2

Select a tab.

3

Select a point of interest.

Customizing the Up Ahead Categories

You can change the categories you search for, rearrange the 

order of the categories, and search for a specific business or 

category.

1

From the map, select   > 

Up Ahead

.

2

Select a service icon.

3

Select  .

4

Select an option:
• To move a category up or down in the list, 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 business or 

category.

5

Select 

Done

.

Trip Information

Viewing Trip Data from the Map

Before you can view trip data on the map, you must add the tool 

to the map tools menu (

Customizing the Map Tools

, page 7

).

From the map, select   > 

Trip Data

.

Customizing the Trip Data Fields

Before you can customize the data that appears in the trip data 

fields on the map, you must add the Trip Data tool to the map 

tools menu (

Customizing the Map Tools

, page 7

).

1

Select 

View Map

.

2

Select   > 

Trip Data

.

3

Select a trip data field.

4

Select an option.
The new trip data field appears in the trip data list.

Viewing the Trip Information Page

The trip information page displays your present speed and 

provides statistics about your trip.

NOTE: 

If you make frequent stops, leave the device turned on, 

so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip.

From the map, select 

Speed

.

Viewing the Trip Log

Your device keeps a trip log, which is a record of the path you 

have traveled.

1

Select 

Settings

 > 

Map & Vehicle

 > 

Map Layers

.

2

Select the 

Trip Log

 check box.

Resetting Trip Information

1

From the map, select 

Speed

.

2

Select   > 

Reset Field(s)

.

3

Select an option:
• When not navigating a route, select 

Select All

 to reset 

every data field except the speedometer, on the first page.

• Select 

Reset Trip Data

 to reset the information on the trip 

computer.

• Select 

Reset Max. Speed

 to reset the maximum speed.

6

Navigation

Summary of Contents for nüvi 2709 Series

Page 1: ...n vi 2709 Series Owner s Manual Models 010 01316 00 August 2020 Printed in Taiwan...

Page 2: ...armin BaseCamp Garmin 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...

Page 3: ...mizing 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 Information 6 Using Suggested Routes 7 Vi...

Page 4: ...ce 14 Map and Vehicle Settings 14 Enabling Maps 14 Navigation Settings 14 Calculation Mode Settings 14 Avoiding Toll Roads 14 Avoiding Toll Stickers 14 Bluetooth Settings 15 Disabling Bluetooth 15 Dis...

Page 5: ...stall the latest map and software updates for your device Garmin Express is available for Windows and Mac computers 1 On your computer go to www garmin com express 2 Select an option To install on a W...

Page 6: ...the current location The time required to acquire satellite signals varies based on several factors including how far you are from the location where you last used your navigation device whether you h...

Page 7: ...ss name enter all or part of the name To search for an address near you enter the house number and street name To search for an address in another city enter the house number street name city and stat...

Page 8: ...aved menu Going Home Select Where To Go Home Editing Your Home Location Information 1 Select Where To Saved Home 2 Select 3 Select Edit 4 Enter your changes 5 Select Done Editing a Saved Location 1 Se...

Page 9: ...oute will be calculated as a straight line to the location Starting a Route to a Saved Location 1 Select Where To Saved 2 If necessary select a category or select All Saved Places 3 Select a location...

Page 10: ...oad on which you are traveling Services are listed by category Gas stations Restaurants Lodging Rest areas Parking Banks and ATMs Finding Upcoming Points of Interest 1 From the map select Up Ahead 2 S...

Page 11: ...t 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...

Page 12: ...on Traffic Receiver Mini USB connector External antenna connector Internal antenna Power LED Vehicle power adapter Positioning the Traffic Receiver You can position the traffic receiver power cable fo...

Page 13: ...rends feature if enabled trafficTrends page 9 1 Select Settings Traffic 2 Select the Traffic check box Voice Command NOTE Voice command is not available for all languages and regions and may not be av...

Page 14: ...he list and select OK 7 If necessary on your phone confirm the device is allowed to connect 8 If necessary enter the device Bluetooth PIN into your phone Tips After Pairing the Devices After the initi...

Page 15: ...e button to start navigating to a location see the owner s manual for your phone 2 From the application menu select Smartphone Link The next time you connect your device to your phone the location is...

Page 16: ...ts on the device TIP You can connect the device to your computer and access mileage reports in the Reports folder on the device 1 Select Apps ecoRoute Mileage Report 2 Select a report Resetting ecoRou...

Page 17: ...his feature you must purchase Advanced Weather service using Smartphone Link 1 Select Apps Weather 2 If necessary select a city 3 Select Road Conditions Planning a Trip You can use the trip planner to...

Page 18: ...he icon that represents your position on the map Go to www garmingarage com for more icons Driving Map View Sets the perspective on the map Map Detail Sets the level of detail on the map More detail m...

Page 19: ...ice prompts Text Language Sets all on screen text to the selected language NOTE Changing the text language does not change the language of user entered data or map data such as street names Keyboard L...

Page 20: ...eld by the suction cup Do not keep your unit in the glove compartment Register your device at http my garmin com Mounting on Your Dashboard NOTICE The permanent mounting adhesive is extremely difficul...

Page 21: ...Player 10 My device does not appear as a portable device on my computer On Mac computers and some Windows computers the device connects using USB mass storage mode In USB mass storage mode the device...

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

Page 23: ...theft avoiding 16 time settings 2 15 traffic 8 9 15 activating a subscription 9 adding subscriptions 9 alternate route 8 cameras 8 9 incidents 8 lifetime subscriptions 2 map 8 receiver 8 searching fo...

Page 24: ...support garmin com GUID 3678F568 6C55 4A0D AA6B BA4BA04141A8 v3 August 2020...

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