Garmin Nuvi 55lm 5 Manual

Customizing the Map
Customizing the Map Tools
You can select the shortcuts that appear in the map tools menu.
1Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Map Tools.
2Select the map tools to include in the menu.
3Select Save.
Customizing the Map Layers
You can customize which data appear on the map, such as icons for points of interest and road conditions.
1Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Map Layers.
2Select the layers to include on the map, and select Save.
Changing the Map Data Field
1From the map, select a...

Taking an Alternate Route
If you do not have your device set to use alternate routes 
automatically, you can manually start an alternate route to avoid 
a traffic delay.
1While navigating a route, select  > Traffic.
2Select Alternate Route.
NOTE: If a better alternative route does not exist, this option 
is not available, and On Fastest Route appears instead.
3Select Go!.
About Traffic Subscriptions
You can purchase additional subscriptions or a renewal if your subscription expires. Go to...

Driving Tips
•Drive the speed limit. In most vehicles, you will achieve optimal fuel economy between 45 mph and 60 mph.
•Drive a consistent speed.
•Brake and accelerate gradually and consistently.
•Avoid stop-and-go traffic and rush hour.
•Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal.
•Use the cruise control.
•Turn your vehicle off instead of idling for temporary stops.
•Combine small trips into one longer trip with multiple stops.
•Turn off the air conditioner and open your windows, unless you are traveling...

Depending on your computer operating system, the device 
appears as either a portable device, a removable drive, or a 
removable volume.
2On your computer, open the file browser.
3Select a file.
4Select Edit > Copy.
5Browse to a folder on the device.
NOTE: For a removable drive or volume, you should not place files in the Garmin folder.
6Select Edit > Paste.
Disconnecting the USB Cable
If your device is connected to your computer as a removable 
drive or volume, you must safely disconnect your device...

About: Displays the software version number, the unit ID 
number, and information on several other software features.
EULAs: Displays the end-user license agreements that apply to your choice.
NOTE: You need this information when you update the system software or purchase additional map data.
Travel History: Allows the device to record information for the myTrends™, Where I’ve Been, and Trip Log features.
Clear Travel History: Clears your travel history for the myTrends, Where I’ve Been, and Trip Log...

Removing the Suction Cup from the Windshield
1Flip the lever on the suction cup toward you.
2Pull the tab on the suction cup toward you.
Purchasing Additional Maps
1Go to your device product page at (www.garmin.com).
2Click the Maps tab.
3Follow the on-screen instructions.
Purchasing Accessories
Go to http://buy.garmin.com.
Specifications
Operating temperature range-4° to 140°F (-20° to 60°C)Charging temperature range32° to 113°F (0° to 45°C)Power input (vehicle or external 
power)8–28 VdcBattery life...

Index
Symbols2-D map view 73-D map view 7
Aaccessories 12addresses, finding 3
avoidancesarea 6customizing 6deleting 6disabling 6road 6road features 6
B
batterycharging 1, 2, 11, 12maximizing 12problems 12
brightness 2
Ccables, power 11calibrating fuel economy 8cameras, safety 7changing search area 3charging the device 1, 2, 11, 12cleaning the device 11cleaning the touchscreen 11computer, connecting 9, 12coordinates 3current location 6custom POIs 4customizing, avoidances 6customizing the device 10...

receiver 7searching for delays 7travel history 10
trip computer 6resetting information 6
trip data, resetting 6
trip information 6viewing 6
trip log, viewing 6
trip planner 9editing a trip 9
troubleshooting 12turn list 5
Uunit ID 10
up aheadcustomizing 6finding services 5
up ahead services 5
updatesmaps 1software 1
USB, disconnecting 10
Vvehicle icon 7vehicle power cable 1vehicle profile 8volume, adjusting 2
WWhere Am I? 4, 6
14Index 

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