FeaturesEasy, dependable guidance
Your nüvi 42 brings you a vivid 4.3-inch display, turn-by-turn directions and loads of features.
nüvi 42 comes preloaded with maps of East Africa, so you’ll have no problem finding an address or one of the millions of points of interest.
Your nüvi 42 comes with lane assist with junction view, which will guide you to the lane you need for your exit or interchange. Lane assist uses brightly colored arrows and vivid animations so you’ll never miss your destination. nüvi 42 also shows you the speed limit, your current speed and your arrival time.
Garmin Express keeps your nüvi 42 current. With Garmin Express, you can easily update maps and software, transfer favorites to and from devices, and install free custom vehicles and voices.
Physical & Performance
- Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 4.9"W x 3.1"H x 0.8"D (12.6 x 7.8 x 1.9 cm)
- Display size, WxH: 3.8"W x 2.3"H (9.7 x 5.8 cm); 4.3" diag (10.9 cm)
- Display resolution, WxH: 480 x 272 pixels
- Display type: WQVGA color TFT with white backlight
- Weight: 5.3 ounces (149.3 g)
- Battery: rechargeable lithium-ion
- Battery life: up to 2 hours
- Headphone jack/audio line-out: no
- High-sensitivity receiver: yes
- Waterproof: no
Maps and Memory
- Preloaded street maps: yes
- Includes lifetime map updates: no
- nüMaps Guarantee: yes
- 3-D terrain view: no
- 3-D buildings and landmarks view: no
- Built-in memory: internal solid state
- Accepts data cards: microSD™ card (not included)
- Waypoints/favorites/locations: 1000
- Routes: 0
Features and Benefits
- Drive stress-free. Save time and money.
- Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."): yes (internal speaker)
- Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft."): yes
- Voice-activated navigation (operate device with spoken commands): no
- Traffic compatible (routes around traffic with a receiver and subscription): no
- Lifetime traffic updates (receive free lifetime traffic updates): no
- Lane assist (guides to proper lane for navigation): yes
- Junction view (displays junction signs): yes
- myTrends™ (predicts your routes): no
- trafficTrends™ (calculates routes based on predicted traffic flow): no
- ecoRoute™ (calculates a more fuel-efficient route): no
- Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route): no
- Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.): yes
- Garmin nüLink! services: (receive accurate real-time travel information): no
- XM® compatible for U.S: no
- Navigate safely and easily.
- Bluetooth® wireless technology: no
- Speed limit indicator (displays speed limit for most major roads in the East Africa): yes
- Where Am I? (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection): yes
- Enhanced pedestrian navigation (guides you as you walk around town): no
- Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos): no
- Exit services (tells you approaching services on highway): no
- Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): yes
- Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature): no
- Enjoy the drive and customize.
- Garmin Garage™ vehicles compatible (download car-shaped icons to your device): yes
- Garmin Garage™ voices compatible (download custom voices to your device): yes
- MP3 player: no
- Audio book player: no
- Trip Planner: no
- Trip Log: yes
- This USB mass storage device is compatible with Windows® XP or newer and Mac® OS X 10.4 or later.
Contents Of The Package
- nüvi 42
- Preloaded with City Navigator® NT East Africa
- Vehicle power cable
- Vehicle suction cup mount
- USB cable
- Quick start manual
