Garmin 590 GPS Receiver User Manual


 
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.
Navigating Off Road
If you are not following roadways as you navigate, you can use
Off Road mode.
1
Select Settings > Navigation.
2
Select Calculation Mode > Off Road > Save.
The next route will be calculated as a straight line to the
location.
Enabling or Resetting Fuel Tracking
Before you can enable fuel tracking, the device must be in
motorcycle mode and placed in the motorcycle mount.
When you enable fuel tracking, a fuel gauge appears on the trip
computer (Viewing the Trip Information Page).
1
Fill your fuel tank.
2
Select an option:
If you are enabling fuel tracking for the first time, select
Fuel Settings > Fuel Tracking > Distance Per Tank,
and enter the distance the vehicle travels per tank.
If you have already enabled fuel tracking, select Reset
Fuel Tank for accurate fuel tracking.
Setting a Low Fuel Warning
You can set the device to warn you when the tank is low on fuel.
NOTE: The device must be connected to the motorcycle mount
to give low fuel warnings.
1
Enable fuel tracking (Enabling or Resetting Fuel Tracking).
2
Select Fuel Tank Warning.
3
Enter a distance, and select Done.
When you have only enough fuel left to travel the distance you
entered, a low fuel warning appears on the map page.
Map Pages
Customizing the Map
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.
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.
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.
3
Select Save.
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.
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 the navigation bar at the top
of the map.
2
Select > Map.
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.
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.
Viewing Traffic Alerts
While navigating a route, a traffic alert may appear in the
navigation bar.
Select the alert to view more information.
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.
Resetting Trip Information
1
From the map, select Speed .
2
Select > Reset Field(s).
8 Map Pages