Questions & Answers

Q: QuestionDoes this Garmin GPS help with avoiding traffic?

• A:Answer Yes, this GPS provides live traffic updates to help you avoid traffic jams and backups.

Q: QuestionHow long does the battery last on this GPS?

• A:Answer The battery lasts for up to 6 hours in regular mode.

Q: QuestionWhat type of battery is used in this GPS?

• A:Answer This GPS uses a Lithium-ion battery.

Q: QuestionCan I customize the route on this GPS to avoid tolls?

• A:Answer Yes, you can customize your route to avoid highways and tolls.

Q: QuestionWhat is the screen size of this GPS?

• A:Answer The Garmin Zumo GPS has a 5.5-inch TFT color touchscreen display.

Q: QuestionDoes this GPS provide lane assistance?

• A:Answer Yes, the GPS has lane assist, with colorful arrows indicating which lane to use for upcoming turns or exits.

Q: QuestionI ride a 2019 Goldwing that has a 5V USB port in the console - is it possible to use this to power the XT? It's what I use currently to power the iPhone I use today

Asked 3 years ago by F8lee.

• A:Answer The zumo XT does need to be powered using the included hard wired cable and will not receive adequate power from a USB port.

  Answered 3 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionDoes a motorcycle mount come with Garmin Zumo 5.5” GPS unit. Do I need to buy a special mount? 3.4” x 5” x .9” Thanks

Asked 4 years ago by Gg.

• A:Answer Yes, a Motorcycle mount and hardware along with a Motorcycle power cable are included.

  Answered 4 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: Questioncan the Zumo be set up to navigate to GPS coordinates??

Asked 4 years ago by yo.

• A:Answer I'd create a waypoint in Basecamp and upload it to the GPS. I do a lot of motorcycle navigation and that's usually how I do it if I have a specific set of coordinates.

  Answered 3 years ago by DanC

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Q: Questiondoes the zumo xt come with pre-loaded off road maps?...if so, how does that work, please-many thanks

Asked 2 years ago by concher49.

• A:Answer PRELOADED OFF-ROAD MAPS Adventurous riding is encouraged with preloaded off-road topographic maps featuring North and Central America public land boundaries, 4x4 roads and more.

  Answered 2 years ago by AnonymousVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this offer crash/incident notifications?

Asked 2 years ago by Nick.

• A:Answer I haven’t tried it, but yes it does.

  Answered 2 years ago by AaronVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan it be programmed for a specific route. From Maine to Virginia without going through Connecticut without constantly being told to recalculating.

Asked 4 years ago by Drivesafe.

• A:Answer Yep

  Answered 3 years ago by PriceDropVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIs the nav routing also usable for bicycles or cars?

Asked 4 years ago by MultiRider.

• A:Answer Yes, this model will also provide routing for a passenger vehicle, it does not offer bicycle routing.

  Answered 4 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionI have a Zumo 590 LM I think cost me around $750. It's a 5" screen unit with very poor battery life off-mount. I'm wondering what this Zumo XT is lacking in comparison for this way lower price?

Asked 4 years ago by Bernie.

• A:Answer It lacks nothing and is considerably better. Longer battery life as well.

  Answered 3 years ago by DukeVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan this be used with earbuds or helmet speakers?

Asked 2 years ago by Stormbringer.

• A:Answer Yes. Bluetooth to your helmet speaker set up.

  Answered 1 year ago by SeanVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWhat exactly does the included mount consist of?

Asked 2 years ago by Douce.

• A:Answer Handle bar mount.

  Answered 1 year ago by SeanVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionHeloo, garmim zumo 5.5 is waterproof?

Asked 2 years ago by Romero.

• A:Answer no

  Answered 1 year ago by user897601

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Q: QuestionCan it work with touching with gloves

Asked 3 years ago by Skyking.

• A:Answer It works really well with gloves. I use mine with gloves on all the time and have never had a problem.

  Answered 3 years ago by AaronVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI want to use it in Brazil, is it possible to choose which map set I want when activating?

Asked 3 years ago by Argeu.

• A:Answer The zumo XT includes mapping coverage for North America. Brazil is apart of our South America mapping. Please view steps for purchasing and installing the additional map to your zumo XT at the following link: https://bit.ly/3SlvjUX

  Answered 3 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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