The nüvi 1690 is more than a sat nav. It’s an online social navigator that gives you real-time information on the go. From fuel prices to Google™ Local Search, you can find out what you want to know instantly thanks to Garmin nüLink! Services¹.
Instant Everything with Online nüLink! Services - check out more about nüLink! Services here
Hot Traffic
Instant traffic updates so you can avoid the queues
Advanced Speed cameras
Speed cameras are continually updated so there are no surprises on route
Fuel Prices
Accurate, comprehensive fuel prices you can rely on to save fuel costs
Google™ Local Search & Telephone Directory
Need an address? Find it on Google or the Directory and navigate there
Pan-European Roaming
Get traffic, speed cameras, fuel and more in 15 countries (services may vary between countries)
Ciao!™ friend finder
Track your friends and navigate to them with this social navigation feature
Weather forecast
Always know the weather along your route
Flight Status
Get up-to-the minute arrival/departure information while on route to the airport
Currency Exchange
Keep up-to-date with current exchange rates while travelling abroad
Other key features Advanced route planning capability:
- Bluetooth® wireless technology for handsfree calls
- Lane Assist & Junction View for help with upcoming junctions
- Public Transport & Pedestrian mode with optional cityXplorer™ download
- New optional AA City Guides for restaurant listings, attractions and more
- Park Position Recall – nüvi will remember where you’re parked and direct you back there
- nüvi announces street names before you turn – e.g. “Turn right into Dell Road”
- Street level mapping for Europe
Great on the go – driving, walking or on public transport
Perfect for anyone on the go, cityXplorer™ enables you to navigate selected cities via trains, tubes or buses* as well as on foot. Add an AA City Guide for your chosen city to find out about all attractions and places to eat, stay and shop.
* Note: Public transport data may vary between cities
Plan Ahead
nüvi 1690 includes advanced navigation features so you can save 10 routes, specify via points and preview simulated turns. In addition, nüvi 1690 automatically sorts multiple destinations to provide an efficient route for errands, deliveries or sales calls. It also displays speed limits for major roads. A trip log provides an electronic breadcrumb trail so you can see where you've been on the map.
Make hands free phone calls
Keep your eyes on the road and both hands on the wheel with nüvi 1690’s integrated Bluetooth® wireless technology, microphone and speaker. Just pair with your compatible mobile phone and talk hands-free through the nüvi.
Simplicity and safety
Supreme route awareness
Avoid last-minute panics and lane changes with Lane Assist. It shows you the correct lane to be in for upcoming junctions, giving you supreme route awareness. Junction view shows you realistic pictures of upcoming junctions so you get a clear idea of what is ahead of you.
Speed cameras
Speed cameras are continually and automatically updated so there are no surprises on route The speed camera warning system gives real-time, reliable, and accurate alerts for fixed, average speed, mobile and temporary cameras. (The service varies between countries)
Where am I?
Just tap the car icon on your map screen for your exact coordinates, contact details for vehicle recovery services and directions to hospitals, police and petrol stations.
Garmin lock
The Garmin Lock™ anti-theft protection system uses GPS to lock the unit to a secure location of your choice.
Go Green and save fuel
The ecoRoute™ fuel-saver feature enables you to choose a fuel-efficient route which could even save you money as well as fuel. See the cost of the journey as you plan it and get scored for your performance with the Driving Challenge – good for identifying areas for improvement.
Enhance your sat nav's features
To enhance the features of your sat nav, you can download the latest free software updates here:
www.garmin.com/webupdater. Some of the benefits include:
* Latest Bluetooth compatibility – make sure your unit works with the latest handsets
* Vehicle Icons - customize your unit making your journey more fun
* Voices - Download new voices for your sat nav
¹One--year data subscription to nüLink! Services included with purchase of nüvi 1690 while offer lasts. nüLink! Services only available in select coverage areas. Please visit www.garmin.com/nulinkcoverage to view the nüLink! coverage map. nüLink! Traffic services are available in select areas, please visit www.garmin.com/nulinktraffic for nüLink! traffic coverage areas.
