The nüvi 2597LMT does not support pairing to a Bluetooth headset. For information on pairing Bluetooth headsets including what devices can do it and what limitations there may be, please visit this FAQ article: http://support.garmin.com/support/searchSupport/simpleCase.htm?caseId={38ba0f20-e6e1-11dc-d6fc-000000000000}&kbName=garmin

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An unlimited data plan is recommended when using the premium services available through Garmin Live Services. If you enable Bluetooth and are using Smartphone link you will receive notifications that will use your data, however the phone calls should not be a part of the data usage, you can always verify with your cell phone provider.

Compatibility is also important in this case, you can view list of compatible phones here: http://support.garmin.com/support/searchSupport/simpleCase.htm?caseId={e3008e30-c372-11e4-cd20-000000000000}&kbName=garmin.

Thank you! ~QKO

Accessibility to this database is not included due to design changes with the 2xx7 line, however as an alternative you can download your own 3rd party POIs. -LB

Hi Mark,

Our current nuvi models no longer have a pedestrian setting. However, one thing you can do is change the Calculation Mode to "Off Road". Doing this will give you straight magenta line towards your destination, which can be helpful by showing you the direction to walk and for keeping track of your distance.

To change this on a nuvi 2597LMT, select Settings > Navigation > Calculation Mode > Select "Off Road".

You may also want to change the map view to Track Up or North Up, which can be done by going to Settings > Map & Vehicle > Driving Map View.

-NM

Hi,

If you are asking if the device was built in China, then no, this model is manufactured in Taiwan.

If you are asking about how to get mapping for China on this device, we offer City Navigator China NT. The part number for this map loaded to a microSD card is 010-11214-00.

-NM

Hello,

The nuvi 2597LMT is not compatible with the Cyclops Safety Cameras for U.S. and Canada. However, an alternative to the US and Canada Safety Camera region, the nuvi 2597LMT can accept Custom Points of Interest (POIs) using our free POI Loader program. This program may be downloaded from the Garmin website at the following link: http://www8.garmin.com/products/poiloader

There should be Custom POI files that are already created and offered online from different sources, or you can create your own database. Information on creating Custom POI files that include speed or proximity alerts can be found at the following page: http://www8.garmin.com/products/poiloader/creating_custom_poi_files.jsp

-NM

Hi,

Yes, the nuvi 2597LMT has Trip Planner. For additional information on Trip Planner, you can refer to the article below:
http://support.garmin.com/support/searchSupport/simpleCase.htm?caseId={079c9120-cfd1-11df-e7d8-000000000000}&kbName=garmin

-NM

Hi Ronkar,

The nuvi 2597LMT is not going to be compatible with a Bluetooth headset. The Bluetooth features for this model are exclusively for hands-free talking and for use with the Smartphone Link app using an Android or iOS smartphone.

For more information and a full list of devices that are compatible with Bluetooth headsets, you can refer to the article below:

"Is there a list of compatible Bluetooth headsets for my Garmin device?"
http://support.garmin.com/support/searchSupport/simpleCase.htm?caseId={04794b50-0c83-11dd-dc9c-000000000000}&kbName=garmin

-NM