Global positioning system units – such as the Garmin unit you keep in your car – can make driving to unknown locations as simple as cruising your own neighborhood. The unit determines your exact position using GPS satellites and compares your location to its stored maps to determine points of interests around you – whether roads, restaurants or rivers. With accurate maps, the unit will provide concise instructions to reach your destination, but if its maps are out of date, it could send you the wrong way down a one-way street, use inefficient routes or call for a turn where none exists. Garmin gives you the chance to download a free map update with the purchase of a new unit to ensure accurate instructions and proper performance of your new device.
Garmin Nuvi 55LM. Traveling to Canada and want to load a Canada map. Unable to do so due to insufficient memory. Bought 32GB SD card, but North America map (including Canada) still does not load. Please help advise how I can resolve. Aug 6, 2016 - We own a 3 year old USA model Garmin Nuvi 50 with USA maps only. Be a better way of getting free or cheaper good maps for Canada that work offline? You'll need to download the map data before you leave home.
Step 1
Connect your Garmin GPS to your computer using the USB cable provided with the device.
Step 2
Use a Web browser to visit Garmin's Find Map Updates page (see link in Resources).
Step 3
Select 'Automotive' and click 'Download Map Updater.' Save the file to your desktop. If the download button does not appear, your device is not eligible for free updates.
Step 4
Double-click the downloaded file to install the Garmin Map Updater on your computer. You may need to update your Microsoft .NET Framework before you continue. The application provides the necessary information if this is required.
Step 5
Click 'Search for device' when the application is installed. When your device is recognized, read the disclaimer and click 'Continue.'
Step 6
Click 'Continue' if the application prompts you with 'A free map update is available!,' 'nüMaps Lifetime update is available!' or 'A map update is available!' If you see the prompt 'Your maps are up to date,' then no update is required. If you see 'A map update is available for purchase,' then your device is not eligible for a free update.
Step 7
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Click 'Continue' when prompted with 'Ready to update your maps.' If your device lacks the storage space required to install the update, you'll be guided through removing pictures and music to make room.
Leave the device plugged in while the update downloads and installs. It can take multiple hours to finish.
Tips
- A Garmin device is eligible for a free update within 90 days of the first time it connects to a satellite.
- Garmin units with LMT, LM or LT in their model names are eligible for free lifetime map updates.
- Map updates can be purchased through the Garmin update site or by using the Garmin updating application mentioned above.
- You can purchase a lifetime update subscription for your device for an additional fee on the Garmin site.
Warning
- It is not safe to program your GPS while driving. Pull over for the safety of everyone on the road.
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