Garmin RV 660 Owner's Manual

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Viewing a Traffic CameraBefore you can view a traffic camera, you must save a trafficcamera (Saving a Traffic Camera).1 Select Apps > photoLive.2 Select a camera.About ecoRouteIn some areas, before you can use ecoRoute™ features, youmust purchase an unlock code. Go to www.garmin.com/ecoroute for more information.NOTE: This feature is available only when you are using the carvehicle profile (Vehicle Profiles).The ecoRoute feature calculates the fuel economy and the fuelprice of navigating to a destination, and offers tools forimproving fuel efficiency.The data provided by the ecoRoute feature is an estimate only.The data is not actually read from the vehicle.Setting Up the VehicleThe first time you use the ecoRoute features, you must entervehicle information.1 Select Apps > ecoRoute™.2 Follow the on-screen instructions.Changing the Fuel Price1 Select Apps > ecoRoute™ > At the Pump.2 Enter the current price of fuel, and select Next.3 Select Yes.Calibrating the Fuel EconomyYou can calibrate the fuel economy to receive more-accuratefuel reports for your specific vehicle and driving habits. Youshould calibrate when you fill up your fuel tank.1 Select Apps > ecoRoute™ > At the Pump.2 Enter the current fuel price.3 Enter the amount of fuel the vehicle has used since the lasttime the fuel tank was filled.4 Enter the distance you have traveled since the last time thefuel tank was filled.5 Select Next.The device calculates the average vehicle fuel economy.6 Select Save.About ecoChallengeecoChallenge helps you maximize the vehicle fuel economy byscoring your driving habits. The higher your ecoChallengescores, the more fuel you have saved. The ecoChallengecollects data and calculates a score whenever your device ismoving and in Automobile transportation mode.Viewing ecoChallenge ScoresSelect Apps > ecoRoute™ > ecoChallenge.About the ecoChallenge ScoreAcceleration: Displays your score for smooth and gradualacceleration. You lose points for rapid acceleration.Braking: Displays your score for smooth and gradual braking.You lose points for hard braking.Overall: Displays an average of the speed, acceleration, andbraking score.Speed: Displays your score for driving your vehicle at theoptimal speed for conserving fuel.Resetting the ecoChallenge Scores1 Select Apps > ecoRoute™ > ecoChallenge.2 Select > Reset.Viewing Fuel Economy Information1 Select Apps > ecoRoute™ > Fuel Economy.2 Select a section of the graph to zoom in.Mileage ReportsMileage reports provide the distance, the time, the average fueleconomy, and the fuel cost of navigating to a destination.A mileage report is created for every route that you drive. If youstop a route on your device, a mileage report is created for thedistance you traveled.Viewing a Mileage ReportYou can view saved mileage reports on the device.TIP: You can connect the device to your computer and accessmileage reports in the Reports folder on the device.1 Select Apps > ecoRoute™ > Mileage Report.2 Select a report.Resetting ecoRoute Information1 Select Apps > ecoRoute™ > Vehicle Profile.2 Select Reset.Driving Tips• Drive the speed limit. In most vehicles, you will achieveoptimal fuel economy between 45 mph and 60 mph.• Drive a consistent speed.• Brake and accelerate gradually and consistently.• Avoid stop-and-go traffic and rush hour.• Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal.• Use the cruise control.• Turn your vehicle off instead of idling for temporary stops.• Combine small trips into one longer trip with multiple stops.• Turn off the air conditioner and open your windows, unlessyou are traveling at high speeds on the highway.• Tighten your gas cap.• Park in the shade or in the garage.• Unload excess weight. Remove unneeded items from yourvehicle.• Avoid carrying items on your roof. Remove rooftop carriersand removable racks when not in use.• Maintain the recommended tire pressure. Check tire pressureregularly and before long trips.• Keep your vehicle well-tuned, and follow the vehiclemanufacturer’s recommended maintenance intervals.• Change your oil, oil filters, and air filters regularly.• Use the lowest recommended suitable grade of fuel. Usebiofuels when feasible, such as E85 and biodiesel.Viewing myGarmin MessagesBefore you can use this feature, your device must be connectedto a supported phone running Smartphone Link (Connecting toSmartphone Link). This feature is not available in all areas.You can view messages from myGarmin, such as notificationsfor software and map updates.1 Select Apps > myGarmin™.If you have unread messages, the number of unreadmessages appears on the myGarmin icon.2 Select a message subject.The full message appears.Viewing the Weather ForecastBefore you can use this feature, your device must be connectedto a supported phone running Smartphone Link (Connecting toSmartphone Link). This feature is not available in all areas.Using the Apps 13