Done a map update lately? If so, you may want to check your nuvi and see if it’s ready to head south of the border. The screenshot above is from my nuvi 765T after the latest map update. From GpsPasSion:
No Canadian Maps on my 1490 LMT Nuvi only lower 49., 06:59 PM. Not sure if the whole map product will fit in a nuvi 50. Nuvi 1490T (6.30. I suspect you have the model without Canada maps, and I doubt if Garmin will allow you to use the lifetime map subscription that came with it to expand the map coverage.
- Garmin Map Update Garmin Topo Map Updates Free Garmin Map Updates Garmin Express Map Updates Update GPS device Maps For a quick Garmin Nuvi or connect map update download, get ready with your device and explore the concerned section.
- Dec 5, 2007 - Free Garmin maps – Another comprehensive list. Australia – Tracks 4 Australia; Canada – Canadian topo maps; Caribbean – This Caribbean maps. I have a nuvi 660 and I simply copied the nuvi's “Garmin”. Using one of the sources above, download the.img map files you want to send to your GPS.
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I believe Mexico is now included in the units/mapsets which originally included Canada and is also likely dependent on available unit memory. I believe the addition of Mexico requires an additional 80-90MB. Those with 2GB nuvis including the 1xxx series (1690 included) will likely not have Mexico available after the 2011.10 map update since those units come with only about ~120MB of free memory.
To see if Mexico has been installed on your unit:
Garmin Canada Maps Download
Free Garmin Nuvi Canada Maps
Where To? > Cities > Spell > 'Mexico City' > Done. Now select 'Mexico City, DF', then press the Map button.