Access Boating mode on my nuvi 500 series device

In order to access the Boating usage mode on a nuvi 500 series device, a compatible marine map must first be installed either directly to the device or on an inserted microSD card.

Once the nuvi has access to marine maps, the usage mode can be changed to Boating by touching the usage mode icon in the top-center of the main menu. Boating should be displayed as an available usage mode.

Compatible marine maps and bluecharts for the nuvi 500 series are available on the Garmin website.