Bright Display
nüvi 2497LM has a bright 4.3" display with dual-orientation capabilities, for use horizontally or vertically.
Detailed Maps with Free Updates
nüvi
2497LM arrives loaded with detailed maps of MENA. With free lifetime¹
map updates, your routes are sure to reflect the most up-to-date
Bright Display
nüvi 2497LM has a bright 4.3" display with dual-orientation capabilities, for use horizontally or vertically.
Detailed Maps with Free Updates
nüvi
2497LM arrives loaded with detailed maps of MENA. 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, nüvi 2497LM makes it easy to find addresses and millions
of POIs such as businesses, stores, restaurants and other destinations.
nüvi 2497LM 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 nüvi 2497LM.
The Power of Your Voice
nüvi
2497LM 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
nüvi
2497LM 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 nüvi 2497LM 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 nüvi 2497LM with your
iPhone® or Android™ smartphone. When paired, your nüvi 2497LM can use
your phone’s 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 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. nüvi 2497LM
also depicts real road signs as they appear along your route.
nüvi
2497LM 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.
nüvi 2497LM displays speed limit,
current speed and accurate time of arrival. With a quick glance, you can
read the name of your current street. nüvi 2497LM also shows school
zone warnings.
One-stop Device Management
Use
Garmin Express to keep your nüvi 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.