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• Select 

Reset Trip B

 to reset the odometer.

Using Suggested Routes

Before you can use this feature, you must save at least one 

location and enable the travel history feature (

Device and 

Privacy Settings

, page 15

).

Using the myTrends

 feature, your device predicts your 

destination based on your travel history, the day of the week, 

and the time of day. After you have driven to a saved location 

several times, the location may appear in the navigation bar on 

the map, along with the estimated time of travel, and traffic 

information.

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.

Navigation

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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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