Map Screen

The map screen (Figure 4.2) provides a wealth of information. To view it, tap the View Map icon in the main screen—or tap the Go! button after you find a destination or choose a route.

Figure 4.2. The map screen.

The map screen.

Three different map views are available on the nüvi. To change the current view, tap Tools > Settings > Map and then choose one of the following options:

3D.This view is the default map view for a reason: Simply put, it’s the best. I encourage you to play with the two other views, but I can almost guarantee that you’ll switch back to 3D view.

Track Up.This option gives you a 2D overhead view, like the view ...

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