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It features a 5-inch display that can be positioned horizontally or vertically, Bluetooth hands-free calling, as well as free lifetime map/traffic updates.
Bright Display
nuvi 2597LMT has a bright 5.0″ display with dual-orientation capabilities, for use horizontally or vertically.
Detailed Maps with Free Updates
nuvi 2597LMT arrives loaded with detailed maps of North America. With free lifetime map updates, your routes are sure to reflect the most up-to-date maps, POIs (points of interest) and navigation information. New maps are available for download up to 4 times per year, for the life of your device, with no fees.
With so much data, nuvi 2597LMT makes it easy to find addresses and millions of POIs such as businesses, stores, restaurants and other destinations. nuvi 2597LMT arrives preloaded with POIs, so there s no need for you to enter that address information. Just select one or many and navigate there, quickly and easily. You also have the ability to add custom POIs to your nuvi 2597LMT.
Garmin Traffic
nuvi 2597LMT features Garmin Traffic to help you spend more time on the move. With Garmin Traffic, your driving map remains onscreen at all times. Traffic alerts appear to the side of your map and messages are spoken, too. Garmin Traffic can give details about the situation, such as how many minutes of delay to expect and if there are any possible detours. It can even confirm whether or not you are on the fastest route. Lifetime traffic entitles your nuvi 2597LMT to receive free traffic information for its entire useful life.
The Power of Your Voice
nuvi 2597LMT has the luxury of voice-activated navigation. Speak, and your device intelligently responds; your hands can remain safely on the wheel. Of course, you can also navigate using the touchscreen interface.
Garmin Real Directions with Garmin Real Voice
nuvi 2597LMT redefines spoken turn-by-turn directions with Garmin Real Directions, easy-to-understand driving directions that guide like a friend, using recognizable landmarks, buildings and traffic lights. No more stress from trying to read street names. Garmin Real Voice is refined speech technology that sounds more like a natural, friendly voice. Garmin Real Directions and Garmin Real Voice are features that are only available in our line of GPS navigators.
Bluetooth Compatible
Sync a Bluetooth-enabled device, such as your smartphone, to nuvi 2597LMT for hands-free calling through its integrated microphone and speaker. Safely stow your phone in a glove compartment, pocket or purse and still make and take calls without moving your hands from the steering wheel or your eyes from the road.
Smartphone Link Compatible
Smartphone Link is a free mobile app that connects your nuvi 2597LMT with your Android smartphone. When paired, your nuvi 2597LMT can use your phone s existing data plan to share information such as where you parked, POIs and your destination.
Smartphone Link also gives you access to Garmin Live Services4, useful real-time information such as weather and traffic conditions. Garmin Live Services are available free and by subscription.
Comprehensive Driving Guidance You See and Hear
Active Lane Guidance with voice prompts prepares you to drive through an exit or interchange with confidence. As you approach, an animated model uses brightly colored arrows to indicate the proper lane needed for your route; a friendly voice offers additional help. Bird s Eye junction view offers a detailed view of interchanges, looking down as if from overhead. photoReal junction view realistically displays junctions and interchanges along your route, including the surrounding landscape. Brightly colored arrows indicate the proper lane to drive. nuvi 2597LMT also depicts real road signs as they appear along your route.
More Information at a Glance
nuvi 2597LMT keeps your driving map onscreen at all times and additional information appears alongside. For details, simply touch the screen. As you drive your route, Up Ahead constantly informs you of nearby services, including restaurants, fuel stations, hospitals and stores.
nuvi 2597LMT displays speed limit, current speed and accurate time of arrival. With a quick glance, you can read the name of your current street. nuvi 2597LMT also shows school zone warnings.
One-stop Device Management
Use Garmin Express to keep your nuvi up-to-date. Garmin Express makes it easy to update maps and software, transfer favorites to and from devices, and install free custom vehicles and voices.
Specifications
Physical & Performance
Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 5.4″W x 3.3″H x 0.76″D (13.7 x 8.3 x 1.9 cm)
Display size, WxH: 4.4″W x 2.5″H (11.1 x 6.3 cm); 5.0″ diag (12.7 cm)
Display resolution, WxH: 480 x 272 pixels
Display type: manual dual-orientation, WQVGA color TFT with white backlight
Weight: 6.6 ounces (188.0 g)
Battery: rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery life: up to 2.5 hours
Headphone jack/audio line-out: no
High-sensitivity receiver: yes
Waterproof: noMaps and Memory
Preloaded street maps: yes
Includes lifetime map updates: yes
nuMaps Guarantee: yes
3-D terrain view: no
3-D buildings and landmarks view: no
Built-in memory: internal solid state
Accepts data cards: microSD card (not included)
Waypoints/favorites/locations: 1000
Routes: 100Features and Benefits
Drive stress-free. Save time and money.Voice prompts (e.g. “Turn right in 500 ft.”): yes (internal speaker)
Speaks street names (e.g. “Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.”): yes (with Garmin Real Directions)
Voice-activated navigation (operate device with spoken commands): yes
Traffic compatible (routes around traffic with a receiver and subscription): yes (receiver and lifetime traffic included)
Lifetime traffic updates (receive free lifetime traffic updates): yes
Lane assist (guides to proper lane for navigation): yes
Junction view (displays junction signs): yes
myTrends (predicts your routes): yes
trafficTrends (calculates routes based on predicted traffic flow): yes
ecoRoute (calculates a more fuel-efficient route): purchased separately
Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route): yes
Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.): yes
Garmin nuLink! services: (receive accurate real-time travel information): no
XM compatible for U.S: noNavigate safely and easily.
Bluetooth wireless technology: yes
Speed limit indicator (displays speed limit for most major roads in the U.S. and Europe): yes
Where Am I? (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection): yes
Enhanced pedestrian navigation (guides you as you walk around town): no
Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos): no
Exit services (tells you approaching services on highway): yes
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): yes
Garmin Lock (anti-theft feature): noEnjoy the drive and customize.
Garmin Garage vehicles compatible (download car-shaped icons to your device): yes
Garmin Garage voices compatible (download custom voices to your device): yes
MP3 player: no
Audio book player: noAdditional
Trip Planner: yes
Trip Log: yes
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