5. Using the nuvi 1390T in Pedestrian Mode

Figure 34: Usage Mode Icon

The nuvi 1390T features enhanced pedestrian navigation capabilities designed to make navigating on foot easier. When paired with Garmin's optional cityXplorer maps, the nuvi 1390T can get you to your destination using public transportation, including bus lines, subway stations, and more.

CityXplorer Maps are available for most major cities in North America and Europe, and are sold separately for each city. Pricing ranges from $9.99 to $14.99 per city, depending on the size of the city. For example, cityXplorer Maps of Boston cost $9.99, while New York City runs $14.99. CityXplorer Maps can be purchased and downloaded via Garmin's cityXplorer website.

You can still use the 1390T to navigate in pedestrian mode without buying any additional cityXplorer map, and the GPS will calculate a walking route to your destination, and assume walking speed for estimating the time of arrival. Adding cityXplorer maps allows the 1390T to incorporate bus, rail, and other public transportation into the calculated route.

To switch the 1390T from Automobile mode to Pedestrian mode, touch the Usage Mode icon on the Main Menu.

Figure 35: Usage Mode

Choose Pedestrian from the Usage Mode menu. If additional cityXplorer maps are installed, the "Powered by cityXplorer" text is displayed under the Pedestrian mode.

Figure 36: Main Menu, Pedestrian Mode

The usage mode icon now indicates that the nuvi 1390T is operating in Pedestrian Mode.

Figure 37: Route Options - Pedestrian Mode

In Pedestrian mode, the Route Options screen appears after you touch Go! (provided you are navigating in a city for which you have installed cityXplorer maps).

Multiple routes to the destination are displayed, each one offering a different combination of public transit or pedestrian options. The distance and approximate walking time are displayed next to each suggested route. Touch one of the routes to display more details, and/or begin navigating to the destination.

Figure 38: Itinerary

The itinerary page, shown above, displays additional details about the planned route. More detailed instructions for each step can be viewed, or you can begin walking to your destination by touching Start.

Figure 39: Itinerary Details

Additional details for each step of the route can be viewed, as shown above. Here, detailed instructions are displayed for walking from West 55th street to the 57th street subway station.

Figure 40: Pedestrian Map Page

When navigating to a destination in Pedestrian mode, the map is displayed in 2D instead of the usual 3D, and special icons indicate the navigation method for that section of the route. For example, in the image above, we'll be walking to a subway stop, taking the subway, then walking again to the destination.

Figure 41: Viewing A Pedestrian Maneuver

Each turn can be viewed in more detail on the pedestrian map. The zoom level is automatically adjusted to clearly display the maneuver.