Routing Settings

Routing settings allow you to customize the way Garmin Mobile XT calculates routes.

To change routing settings, select (Menu >) Settings > Routing.

Calculate Routes for - select a vehicle type.

Off-Route Recalculation - select Prompted (Garmin Mobile XT asks before recalculating routes), Automatic- Announced (voice prompts announce recalculation), Automatic- Silent (recalculation without voice prompts), or Off (no recalculation).

Route Preference - select Faster Time, Shorter Distance, or Off-Road.

Turn Preview - select Enabled (shows a brief preview of upcoming turns) or Disabled.

Avoidance Setup - check the types of roads or areas you want to avoid when creating routes. Garmin Mobile XT avoids using these items in a route unless there is no alternative. For more information, see Avoid Roads and Areas.