Limitations when Using an Automotive Device to View Topo, Marine, US TrailMaps, or Rails-to-Trails Maps

Topo, Marine, US TrailMaps, or Rails-to-Trails maps for a compatible automotive device may function with limited compatibility when viewing the map on the device.

NOTE: The nüvi® 500, nüvi® 550, Garmin DriveTrack™ 70, Garmin DriveTrack™ 71, Overlander®, Tread® GPS navigator and all Tread® series, and zūmo® XT and zūmo® XT2 will not experience many of these limitations.

Ensure Compatibility Before Purchasing any Supplemental Maps for Your Garmin Device. This can be Done in one of two Locations:

• Compatible Devices tab when viewing any map's product page
• Compatible Maps tab when viewing any device's product page

Topo maps will provide access to very basic information such as terrain contours, elevation information, trails, and rivers. Garmin Lakes (formerly Inland Lakes) and Upper Midwest Fishing Guide will provide access to the basic shoreline and depth detail and limited points of interest. US TrailMaps and Rails-to-Trails maps will provide access to the basic trail outline and/or limited Points of Interest.

There are certain elements of these map products designed for use on dedicated Outdoor and Marine GPS products which will not be displayed on an automotive device. Use these map products on a dedicated Outdoor or Marine GPS product to experience the highest level of detail and functionality.

Ensure you Have Disabled Your City Navigator Maps and Changed Your Map View From the Default 3D View to Either Track Up or North Up When Viewing These Maps on Your Device.

To Disable Maps and Change the Map View on Most Automotive Devices:

1. Touch Tools or Settings
2. Touch Map, Map & Vehicle, or Map Display
   • Touch Navigation first on some devices
3. Touch Info, Map Info, or myMaps
4. Remove the check from City Navigator to disable the street maps (Remember to check this box to restore street maps when using the device in a vehicle).
5. Touch Back
6. Change your Map View to either North Up or Track Up
   • Some models require you to touch Navigation >  Automobile > Map View after Step 6
7. Touch Back or the back arrow repeatedly to return to the main menu

To Disable Maps and Change the Map View on the Tread® 2 | Tread® - Overland Edition | Tread® XL - Overland Edition | Tread® - SxS Edition | Tread® XL - Baja Chase Edition | Tread® XL - Baja Race Edition | Arctic Cat G8 Display | Kawasaki RIDGE® 8" Tread® Display GPS navigators:

1. Touch Settings
   • Touch Apps and Tools first on some devices
2. Touch Map or Map Display
3. Select Map Manager
4. Touch Manage Device Maps
   • Touch and select Installed maps on some devices
5. Select the Arrow next to the map region being used to expand the map list
6. Remove the check from City Navigator or 'CN' to disable the street maps (Remember to check this box to restore street maps when using the device in a vehicle).
7. Press the back arrow to return to the main menu and select Settings
   • Touch Apps and Tools first on some devices
8. Select Map or Map Display
9. Touch Driving Map View and select either North Up or Track Up
10. Press the back arrow to return to the main menu

Change Your Route Preference/Calculation Mode to Off Road or Straight Line to Ensure you can Route to a Location Properly.

To set the Off Road Setting On Most Automotive Devices:

1. Touch Tools
   • Skip this step on some devices
2. Touch Settings
3. Touch Navigation
   • Some nüvi models require you to touch Automobile > nuRoute after Step 3
4. Touch Route Preference or Calculation Mode
5. Change to Off Road or Straight Line
6. Touch Back or the back arrow repeatedly to return to the main menu

To set the Off Road Setting On The Tread® 2:

1. Touch Settings
2. Touch Vehicle Profile
3. Select a Vehicle Profile, and touch the Wrench icon under the Vehicle Profile
4. Select Routing Mode
5. Select Straight and touch Save
6. Touch and hold the back arrow to return to the main menu

Changing the Map Detail Setting to More and Zooming in on the Map May Improve TOPO Map Detail:

See your device's owner's manual for instructions. 

Your automotive device is now ready for use with Topo, Marine, US TrailMaps, or Rails-to-Trails maps.

NOTE: Many automotive devices are not waterproof and should be treated carefully when being used near water.