Advanced Series Navigation for Your Car4.3 dual-orientation displayDetailed maps of Europe with free lifetime¹ updatesGarmin Real Directions with Garmin Real VoiceFree lifetime² traffic alertsVoice activated navigation, Bluetooth and Smartphone Link compatibleBright DisplayNuvi 2497LMT has a bright 4.3 display with dual-orientation capabilities, for use horizontally or vertically.Detailed Maps with Free UpdatesNuvi 2497LMT arrives loaded with detailed maps of Europe. With free lifetime¹ 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 with no fees.With so much data, Nuvi 2497LMT makes it easy to find addresses and millions of POIs such as businesses, stores, restaurants and other destinations. Nuvi 2497LMT arrives preloaded with POIs, so theres 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 2497LMT.Garmin TrafficNuvi 2497LMT 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. Garmin Traffic is voice activated, so it responds to spoken requests.Lifetime traffic² entitles your Nuvi 2497LMT to receive free traffic information for its entire useful life.The Power of Your VoiceNuvi 2497LMT 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 VoiceNuvi 2497LMT 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 CompatibleSync a Bluetooth-enabled device, such as your smartphone, to Nuvi 2497LMT 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 CompatibleSmartphone Link is a free mobile app that connects your Nuvi 2497LMT with your iPhone or Android smartphone. When paired, your Nuvi 2497LMT can use your phones existing data plan³ 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 HearActive 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. Birds 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 2497LMT also depicts real road signs as they appear along your route.Add a Wireless Backup CameraFor a complete navigation solution, this Nuvi pairs with the BC 30 wireless backup camera (sold separately. Professional installation recommended). Once connected, you can easily see vehicles, pedestrians and other obstacles right on the Nuvi display, as you move in reverse.More Information at a GlanceNuvi 2497LMT keeps your driving map onscreen at all times and additional information appears alongside. For details, simply ask or touch the screen. As you drive your route, Up Ahead constantly informs you of nearby services, including restaurants, fuel stations, hospitals and stores.Nuvi 2497LMT displays speed limit, current speed and accurate time of arrival. With a quick glance, you can read the name of your current street. Nuvi 2497LMT also shows school zone warnings.One-stop Device ManagementUse 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.¹Lifetime Maps Terms & Conditions²Lifetime Traffic Terms & Conditions³Users data plan charges, if any, will apply. Contact your mobile service provider for more information about your service plans data and roaming rates.⁴Subscription may be required.