About ecochallenge, Viewing ecochallenge scores, About the ecochallenge score – Garmin nuvi 2798LMTD User Manual
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Enter the current fuel price.
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Enter the amount of fuel the vehicle has used since the last
time the fuel tank was filled.
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Enter the distance you have traveled since the last time the
fuel tank was filled.
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Select Next.
The device calculates the average vehicle fuel economy.
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Select Save.
About ecoChallenge
ecoChallenge helps you maximize the vehicle fuel economy by
scoring your driving habits. The higher your ecoChallenge
scores, the more fuel you have saved. The ecoChallenge
collects data and calculates a score whenever your device is
moving and in Automobile transportation mode.
Viewing ecoChallenge Scores
Select Apps > ecoRoute > ecoChallenge.
About the ecoChallenge Score
Acceleration: Displays your score for smooth and gradual
acceleration. 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, and
braking score.
Speed: Displays your score for driving your vehicle at the
optimal speed for conserving fuel.
Resetting the ecoChallenge Scores
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Select Apps > ecoRoute > ecoChallenge.
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Select > Reset.
Viewing Fuel Economy Information
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Select Apps > ecoRoute > Fuel Economy.
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Select a section of the graph to zoom in.
Mileage Reports
Mileage reports provide the distance, the time, the average fuel
economy, and the fuel cost of navigating to a destination.
A mileage report is created for every route that you drive. If you
stop a route on your device, a mileage report is created for the
distance you traveled.
Viewing a Mileage Report
You can view saved mileage reports on the device.
TIP: You can connect the device to your computer and access
mileage reports in the Reports folder on the device.
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Select Apps > ecoRoute > Mileage Report.
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Select a report.
Resetting ecoRoute Information
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Select Apps > ecoRoute > Vehicle Profile.
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Select > Reset.
Viewing myGarmin Messages
Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected
to a supported phone running Smartphone Link (
). This
feature is not available in all areas.
You can view messages from myGarmin, such as notifications
for software and map updates.
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Select Apps > myGarmin.
If you have unread messages, the number of unread
messages appears on the myGarmin icon.
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Select a message subject.
The full message appears.
Viewing the Weather Forecast
Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected
to a supported phone running Smartphone Link (
). This
feature is not available in all areas.
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Select Apps > Weather.
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Select a day.
The detailed forecast for that day appears.
Viewing Weather Near a Different City
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Select Apps > Weather > Current Location.
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Select an option:
• To view weather for a favorite city, select a city in the list.
• To add a favorite city, select Add City, and enter a city
name.
Viewing the Weather Radar
You can view an animated, color-coded radar map of current
weather conditions, as well as a weather icon on the map. The
weather icon changes to show weather in the vicinity, such as
rain, snow, and thunderstorms.
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Select Apps > Weather.
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If necessary, select a city.
3
Select > Weather Radar.
Viewing Weather Alerts
While you are traveling with your device, weather alerts may
appear on the map. You can also view a map of weather alerts
near your current location or near a selected city.
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Select Apps > Weather.
2
If necessary, select a city.
3
Select > Weather Alerts.
Checking Road Conditions
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Select Apps > Weather.
2
If necessary, select a city.
3
Select > Road Conditions.
Planning a Trip
You can use the trip planner to create and save a trip with
multiple destinations.
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Select Apps > Trip Planner.
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Select New Trip.
3
Select Select Start Location.
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Select Select.
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To add additional locations, select .
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Select Next.
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Enter a name, and select Done.
Scheduling a Trip
You can use the trip planner to create and save a trip with
multiple destinations.
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Select Apps > Trip Planner.
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Select a trip.
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Select a location.
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Select an option:
• Select Departure Time.
• Select Arrival Time.
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Select a date and time, and select Save.
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Select Duration.
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Select the amount of time you will spend at the location, and
select Save.
Using the Apps
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