User manual
Table Of Contents
- Table of Contents
- Getting Started
- Vehicle Profiles
- Driver Awareness Features and Alerts
- Finding and Saving Locations
- Finding a Location Using the Search Bar
- Trendy Places
- Finding an Address
- Location Search Results
- Points of Interest
- Search Tools
- Viewing Recently Found Locations
- Viewing Current Location Information
- Adding a Shortcut
- Saving Locations
- Following a Route
- Using the Map
- Live Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features
- Traffic
- Voice-Activated Features
- Using the Apps
- Settings
- Device Information
- Device Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Appendix
- Garmin PowerSwitch
- Installing a Memory Card for Maps and Data
- Data Management
- Viewing GPS Signal Status
- Purchasing Additional Maps
- Purchasing Accessories
Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power
Before you can connect the device to vehicle power, you must remove the warning tag from the +12V terminal
on the device.
You should always confirm all electrical connections are secure and will not come loose while operating the
device.
1 Connect the large ring end of the included ground wire to the negative terminal on the vehicle battery.
2 Connect the small ring end of the ground wire to the GND terminal on the device.
3 Connect the small ring end of the included 12V cable to the +12V terminal on the device.
4 Tighten the
3
/
8
in. nut on the +12V terminal to a maximum torque specification of 4.52N-m (40lbf-in.).
You should confirm the nut cannot be loosened by hand.
NOTICE
Do not overtighten the +12V terminal to prevent damage to the terminal.
5 Connect the large ring end of the 12V cable to the positive terminal on the vehicle battery.
Pairing with a Garmin Navigation Device
You can pair your Garmin PowerSwitch device with a compatible Garmin navigation device.
1 Turn on power to your Garmin PowerSwitch device, and place your compatible Garmin navigation device
within 1m (3.3ft.) of it.
2 On your compatible navigation device, open the Garmin PowerSwitch app.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing and setup process.
The main app dashboard appears. After the devices are paired, they connect automatically when they are turned
on and within range.
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