GARMIN XT2 Handlebar Controller

Getting Started

WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.

1. Connect to a Wi‑Fi® network (Connecting to a Wi‑Fi Network, page 51)(optional).
2. Pair your Bluetooth® phone and headset (Pairing with Your Smartphone, page 29) (optional).
3. Update the maps and software on your device (Product Updates, page 51).
4. Acquire GPS signals (Acquiring GPS Signals, page 2).
5. Mount the device and connect it to power (Installation, page 4).
6. Adjust the screen brightness (Adjusting the Screen Brightness, page 3).
7. Navigate to your destination (Starting a Route, page 11).

Device Overview

1. Power button
2. USB power and data port microSD®
3. memory card slot

Turning the Device On or Off

• To turn the device on, press the power button, or connect the device to power.
• To put the device in power saving mode, press the power button while the device is on.
• While in power saving mode, the screen is off and the device uses very little power, but it can wake instantly for use.
• TIP: You can charge your device faster by putting it in power saving mode while charging the battery.
• To turn off the device completely, hold the power button until a prompt appears on the screen, and select Power Off.
• The prompt appears after five seconds. If you release the power button before the prompt appears, the device enters power saving mode.

Locking and Unlocking the Touchscreen
You can lock the touchscreen to prevent unwanted interaction during your ride. This can be useful during rain
and other environmental situations that may affect the touchscreen.
• To lock the touchscreen, hold the power button until a prompt appears on the screen, and select Lock
Screen.

The prompt appears after five seconds. If you release the power button before the prompt appears, the
device enters power saving mode.
• To unlock the touchscreen, press the power button.

Acquiring GPS Signals
When you turn on your navigation device, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current
location. The time required to acquire satellite signals varies based on several factors, including how far you are
from the location where you last used your navigation device, whether you have a clear view of the sky, and how
long it has been since you last used your navigation device. The first time you turn on your navigation device, it
may take several minutes to acquire satellite signals.

1 Turn on the device.
2 Wait while the device locates satellites.
3 If necessary, go to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees.
in the status bar indicates the satellite signal strength. When at least half the bars are filled, the device is
ready for navigation.

Status Bar Icons
The status bar is located at the top of the main menu. The status bar icons display information about features
on the device. You can select some icons to change settings or view additional information.
GPS signal status. Hold to view GPS accuracy and acquired satellite information (Viewing GPS
Signal Status, page 64).

Bluetooth technology status. Select to view the Bluetooth settings (Bluetooth Settings, page 46).
Wi-fi signal strength. Select to change the wi-fi settings (Wi‑Fi Settings, page 47).
Connected to hands-free calling. Select to place a phone call (Hands-Free Calling, page 31).
Current time. Select to set the time (Setting the Time, page 49).
Battery charge level.

Tread®
app connection status (Pairing with Your Smartphone, page 29).
Temperature. Select to view the weather forecast (Viewing the Weather Forecast, page 45).
Fuel status. Select to view fuel tracking information (Fuel Tracking, page 17)Using the On-Screen Buttons
On-screen buttons allow you to navigate the pages, menus, and menu options on your device.
• Select to return to the previous menu screen.
• Hold to quickly return to the main menu.
• Select or to scroll through lists or menus.
• Hold or to scroll faster.
• Select to see a context-based menu of options for the current screen.
Adjusting the Volume
1 Select .
2 Select an option:
• Use the slider bar to adjust the volume.
• Select to mute the device.
• Select a check box to enable or disable additional sound options.
Using the Audio Mixer
You can use the audio mixer to set the volume levels for different audio types, such as navigation prompts or
phone calls. The level for each audio type is a percentage of the master volume.
1 Select .
2 Select Mixer.
3 Use the sliders to adjust the volume for each audio type.
Adjusting the Screen Brightness
1 Select > Display > Brightness.
2 Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness.
Changing the Keyboard
Before you can change the keyboard language or layout, you must enable a keyboard language or layout in the
system settings (System Settings, page 49).
• Select to switch to a different keyboard language or layout.

• Select or to view more characters.
Getting Started 
Installation

Powered Motorcycle Mount
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other
important information.
Garmin®
strongly recommends having an experienced installer with the proper knowledge of electrical systems
install the device. Incorrectly wiring the power cable can result in damage to the vehicle or the battery and can
cause bodily injury.
NOTICE
Do not disassemble the device or motorcycle mount, because doing so could damage the device or mount.
The device must be mounted in a suitable and secure location on your motorcycle, based on available power
sources and safe cable routing.
Motorcycle mount connector
10 to 30 Vdc system power (red)
System ground (black)
NOTE: Additional parts are included with the device to provide more installation and wiring options. Contact an
experienced installer for more information about using these parts with your motorcycle.
Crimp Style Ring Terminal: Connects the wiring harness directly to the battery terminal.
Cable Tie: Secures cables to the motorcycle frame.
In-line Fuse Cable: Protects the navigation device from excessive electrical current (In-line Fuse Cable,
page 5).In-line Fuse Cable
WARNING
Garmin strongly recommends having an experienced installer with the proper knowledge of electrical systems
install the in-line fuse cable. Incorrectly wiring the power cable or the in-line fuse cable can result in damage to
the vehicle or the battery and can cause bodily injury.
In many cases, you must install the included in-line fuse cable on the device power cable to protect the zūmo
navigator from excessive electrical current.
• You must install the included in-line fuse cable if you are connecting the power cable directly to the vehicle
battery.
• If you are connecting the power cable to an accessory power source or bus bar that already has a suitable
fuse or a protective circuit, installing the included in-line fuse is not necessary.
• When installing the fuse cable, you must connect it to the red system power cable using solder and heatshrink tubing.
Installing the Handlebar Base
The device includes parts for two handlebar installation solutions. Custom mounts may require additional
hardware.
Installing the U-bolt and Handlebar Base
1 Place the U-bolt around the handlebar , and thread the ends through the handlebar base .Installing the Handlebar Base to the Clutch-Clamp or Brake-Clamp Brackets
1 Remove the two factory bolts on your clutch-clamp or brake-clamp bracket .
NOTE: Both 1
/4 in. standard and M6 bolts are included. Match the size of the factory bolts on your clutchclamp or brake-clamp bracket.
2 Thread the new bolts through the handlebar base, spacers , and clutch-clamp or brake-clamp bracket.
3 Tighten the bolts to secure the handlebar base.
Attaching the Base Plate to the Handlebar Base
1 Align the ball of the handlebar base and the ball of the base plate with each end of the double-socket
arm .
2 Insert the ball of the handlebar base and the ball of the base plate into the double-socket arm .
3 Tighten the knob slightly.
4 Adjust for optimal viewing and operation.
5 Tighten the knob to secure the mount. Rider Awareness Features and Alerts
CAUTION
The rider alerts and speed limit features are for information only and do not replace your responsibility to abide
by all posted speed limit signs and to use safe driving judgment at all times. Garmin is not responsible for any
traffic fines or citations you receive for failing to follow all applicable traffic laws and signs.
Your device provides features that can help encourage safer riding, even when you are riding in a familiar area.
The device plays an audible tone or message and displays information for each alert. You can enable or disable
the audible tone or message for each type of alert. Not all alerts are available in all areas.
School zone or nearby school: The device plays a tone and displays the distance to and speed limit (if available)
for an upcoming school or school zone.
Speed limit reduction: The device plays a tone and displays the upcoming reduced speed limit so you can be
prepared to reduce your speed.
Speeding alert: The device displays a red border on the speed limit icon when you exceed the posted speed limit
for the current road.
Railroad crossing: The device plays a tone and displays the distance to an upcoming railroad crossing.
Animal crossing: The device plays a tone and displays the distance to an upcoming animal crossing area.
Curve: The device plays a tone and displays the distance to a curve in the road.
Slower traffic: The device plays a tone and displays the distance to slower traffic when you approach slower
traffic at a higher speed. Your device must be receiving traffic information to use this feature (Receiving
Traffic Data Using Your Smartphone, page 32).
Break planning: The device plays a tone and suggests upcoming rest stops after you have been driving for more
than two hours without stopping.Enabling or Disabling Rider Alerts
You can turn off individual audible rider alerts. Visual alerts appear even when the audible alert is disabled.
1 Select > Driver Assistance > Rider Alerts.
2 Select or clear the check box next to each alert.
Red Light and Speed Cameras
NOTICE
Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of or the consequences of using a red light or speed camera
database.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all regions or product models.
Information about red light and speed camera locations is available in some areas for some product models.
The device alerts you when you approach a reported speed or red light camera.
• In some areas, your device can receive red light and speed camera data while connected to a smartphone
running the Tread app.
• You can use the Garmin Express™
software (garmin.com/express) or the Tread app to update the camera
database stored on your device. You should update your device frequently to receive the most up-to-date
camera information.
Incident Detection and Notifications
WARNING
The device allows you to send your location to an emergency contact. This is a supplemental feature and
should not be relied upon as a primary method to obtain emergency assistance. The Tread app does not
contact emergency services on your behalf.
NOTICE
To use this feature, your device must be connected to the Tread app using Bluetooth technology. You can set
emergency contacts using the Tread app.
To use this feature, your device must be connected to a compatible external power source using the included
mount or a USB cable.
Your zūmo device uses built-in sensors to detect a possible vehicle incident.
• If you set up an emergency contact, the device can send an automated text message to that contact when it
detects an incident and your vehicle stops moving. This can help alert the contact to your situation if you are
not able to call or send a message. This feature requires your device to be connected to the Tread app using
Bluetooth technology and your phone to have an active mobile data connection to send a message.
• If you have not set up an emergency contact, the device automatically displays the nearest address or
geographic coordinates, if available, when it detects an incident. This feature is helpful if you need to tell
emergency personnel your location.
• If you have an inReach®
satellite communicator connected to your zūmo device, you can manually send an
SOS when your zūmo device detects an incident.Setting Up an Emergency Contact
Before you can set up an emergency contact, you must connect your navigation device to the Tread app (Pairing
with Your Smartphone, page 29).
The device must have access to the Tread app and to your smartphone phone book during the emergency
contact setup. An emergency contact must be an existing contact on the smartphone paired with your zūmo
device.
1 From the Tread app on your smartphone, select > Settings > Emergency Assistance > Continue.
2 Read and accept the terms of use.
NOTE: You must accept the terms of use to use this feature.
3 Select Add Emergency Contact.
A list of your smartphone contacts appears.
4 Select a contact.
5 Select Import > Save.
6 Follow the on-screen instructions to inform your contact that you have added them as an emergency
contact.
NOTE: The incident notification message includes the name or nickname you entered, but it is not sent from
your phone number. The message is sent using a third-party service, and you should inform your emergency
contact that the incident message will come from an unknown number.
Cancelling an Incident Notification
When the device detects an incident, a message and a voice prompt inform you that a notification will be sent
to your emergency contact. A 60-second countdown timer starts when the incident is detected, and the device
sends the notification automatically when the timer expires. If you do not want to send the notification, you can
cancel it.
Before the timer expires, select Cancel.
Disabling Incident Notifications
While incident notifications are disabled, the device does not send an SMS notification when it detects an
incident.
1 Select > Driver Assistance.
2 Clear the Automatic Incident Detection check box.
inReach Remote
The inReach remote function allows you to control your inReach satellite communication device (sold
separately) using your zūmo device. You can send messages, view weather reports, trigger an SOS alert, and
more. Go to buy.garmin.com to purchase an inReach device.
Connecting an inReach Device
1 Bring the inReach device within 3 m (10 ft.) of your zūmo device.
2 On your zūmo device, select > inReach.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions on your zūmo device to complete the pairing process.
After the pairing process is complete, the inReach and zūmo devices connect automatically when they are
within range.
Rider Awareness Features and Alerts 9
Sending an inReach Message
Before you can send an inReach message using your zūmo device, you must pair it with a compatible inReach
device (Connecting an inReach Device, page 9).
You can use your device to send inReach messages to your contacts.
1 Select > inReach > .
2 Select New Message.
3 Select Select Contacts to add one or more contacts.
4 Enter a message.
5 Select Send.
Initiating an SOS Rescue
WARNING
Before you can initiate an SOS rescue using your zūmo navigator, you must pair it with a compatible inReach
satellite communicator (Connecting an inReach Device, page 9).
CAUTION
While the device is in SOS mode, do not turn off or attempt to turn off the inReach satellite communicator. Doing
so could prevent this feature from operating properly and could delay receipt of assistance in the event of an
emergency.
1 Select > inReach.
2 Select .
3 Wait for the SOS countdown.
The device sends a default message to the emergency response service with details about your location.
4 Reply to the confirmation message from the emergency response service.
Your reply lets the emergency response service know that you are capable of interacting with them during
the rescue.
For the first 10 minutes of your rescue, an updated location is sent to the emergency response service every
minute. To conserve battery power after the first 10 minutes, an updated location is sent every 10 minutes
when moving, and every 30 minutes when stationary.
Canceling an SOS Rescue
If you no longer need assistance, you can cancel an SOS rescue after it is sent to the emergency response
service.
Select Cancel SOS.
Your device transmits the cancellation request. When you receive a confirmation message from the emergency
response service, the device returns to normal operation.
Viewing Helmet Law Notifications
Helmet law and eye protection notifications may appear on your zūmo device the first time your device acquires
satellites and when your device approaches a location with motorcycle safety rules.
NOTICE
Garmin recommends that all riders wear helmets for safety. Helmet law notifications are for reference only, are
subject to change, and are not intended to be considered legal advice. Helmet law notifications are available in
the U.S. and Canada only.
Select the notification to view more details.
10 Rider Awareness Features and Alerts
Searching for Helmet Laws
You can search for helmet laws by state or province.
1 Select > Helmet Guide.
2 Select a state or province.
Navigating to Your Destination
Routes
A route is a path from your current location to one or more destinations.
• The device calculates a recommended route to your destination based on the preferences you set, including
the route calculation mode (Changing the Route Calculation Mode, page 12) and avoidances (Avoiding
Delays, Tolls, and Areas, page 16).
• You can start navigating to your destination quickly using the recommended route, or you can select an
alternate route (Starting a Route, page 11).
• If there are specific roads you need to use or avoid, you can customize the route.
• You can add multiple destinations to a route (Adding a Location to Your Route, page 15).
Starting a Route
1 Select Where To?, and search for a location.
2 Select a location.
3 Select an option:
• To start navigating using the recommended route, select Go!.
The device calculates a route to the location and guides you using voice prompts and information on the map
(Your Route on the Map, page 13). A preview of the major roads in your route appears at the edge of the map
for several seconds.
If you need to stop at additional destinations, you can add the locations to your route (Adding a Location to Your
Route, page 15).
Taking a Route Using Garmin Adventurous Routing™
Your device can calculate adventurous routes that prefer curvy roads, hills, and fewer highways. This feature
can provide a more enjoyable ride, but it may increase the time or distance to your destination.
1 Select Where To?, and search for a location.
2 Select a location.
3 Select .
4 Use the slider to increase or decrease the level of adventure of your route.
5 Select Go!.
Changing Adventurous Route Settings
You can add and remove some types of paths, roads, and environmental features from adventurous routes.
1 Select Where To?, and search for a location.
2 Select a location.
3 Select > .
4 Select or remove one or more route features, and select .
The navigator recalculates the route with the selected route features.
Navigating to Your Destination 11
Changing the Route Calculation Mode
1 Select > Navigation > Calculation Mode.
2 Select an option:
• Select Turn-by-Turn to calculate routes on streets and trails.
• Select Straight Line to calculate point-to-point routes (without roads).
Starting a Route by Using the Map
You can start a route by selecting a location from the map.
1 Select View Map.
2 Drag and zoom the map to display the area to search.
3 Select an option:
• Select a location marker.
• Select a point, such as a street, intersection, or address location.
4 Select Go!.
Going Home
The first time you start a route home, the device prompts you to enter your home location.
1 Select Where To? > Go Home.
2 If necessary, enter your home location.
Editing Your Home Location
1 Select Where To? > > Set Home Location.
2 Enter your home location.

Documents / Resources

GARMIN XT2 Handlebar Controller [pdf] Owner's Manual XT2 Handlebar Controller, XT2, Handlebar Controller, Controller

References

• User Manual