User manual
Table Of Contents
- Table of Contents
- Getting Started
- Off-Road Navigation Features
- inReach® Features
- Using the Map
- Dog Tracking
- Using the Apps
- Live Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features
- Street Navigation
- Finding and Saving Locations
- Finding a Location Using the Search Bar
- Location Search Results
- Changing the Search Area
- Finding a Location by Category
- Points of Interest
- Finding Parking Near Your Current Location
- Finding Parking Near a Specified Location
- Search Tools
- Viewing Recently Found Locations
- Viewing Current Location Information
- Adding a Shortcut
- Saving Locations
- Driver Awareness Features and Alerts
- Settings
- Navigation Settings
- Map and Vehicle Settings
- Connecting to a Wireless Network
- Enabling Bluetooth Wireless Technology
- Driver Assistance Settings
- Traffic Settings
- Display Settings
- Adjusting Sound and Notification Volume
- Setting the Text Language
- Date and Time Settings
- Device Settings
- Enabling or Disabling Location Services
- Device Information
- Device Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Appendix
- Garmin PowerSwitch
- Data Management
- Purchasing Additional Maps
3 Connect the small ring end of the included 12V cable to the +12V terminal on the device.
4 Tighten the
3
/
8
in. nut on the +12V terminal to a maximum torque specification of 4.52 N-m (40 lbf-in.).
You should confirm the nut cannot be loosened by hand.
NOTICE
Do not overtighten the +12V terminal to prevent damage to the terminal.
5 Connect the large ring end of the 12V cable to the positive terminal on the vehicle battery.
Pairing with a Garmin Navigation Device
You can pair your Garmin PowerSwitch device with a compatible Garmin navigation device.
1 Turn on power to your Garmin PowerSwitch device, and place your compatible Garmin navigation device
within 1 m (3.3 ft.) of it.
2 On your compatible navigation device, open the Garmin PowerSwitch app.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing and setup process.
The main app dashboard appears. After the devices are paired, they connect automatically when they are turned
on and within range.
Garmin PowerSwitch Specifications
Dimensions (D x W x H) 75 x 125 x 32 mm (2.95 x 4.92 x 1.26 in.)
Operating temperature range From -25° to 85°C (from -13° to 185°F)
Wireless frequency 2.4 GHz @ 10 dBm
Power input From 12 to 16 V using the included vehicle power cable.
Maximum accessory output 30 A
Maximum system output 100 A
Current draw with all outputs off 3 mA
Water rating IEC 60529 IPX7
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Troubleshooting
My Garmin PowerSwitch will not stay connected
• Verify the Garmin PowerSwitch device is receiving power.
• Verify that Bluetooth technology is enabled on your paired navigation device or smartphone.
• Move the navigation device or smartphone closer to your Garmin PowerSwitch device.
• Verify that your vehicle's battery is supplying at least 12 V of power.
The Garmin PowerSwitch device turns off all outputs automatically to preserve your vehicle's battery if it is
receiving less than 11 V of power (My accessories are not receiving power, page 66).
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The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m for up to 30 min. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating.
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