With Garmin Guidance 3, the nüvi 3490's innovative software package includes lifelong map updates, an enhanced lane assistant, and many other comprehensive navigation features. Additionally, the 8.95 mm device is our slimmest navigation device to date.

It comes with detailed maps of 45 European countries pre-installed. The flat, extremely compact design features an integrated antenna and hundreds of thousands of points of interest. With traffic trends, the device automatically learns traffic flow patterns. It also includes a 3D building and terrain view, voice control, lane assistant, and hands-free function via Bluetooth, as well as ecoRoutes.

Other features include a speed assistant, QWERTZ or ABC keyboard, and automatic route selection (fastest, shortest, or most environmentally friendly) for both car and pedestrian use. Users can search for points of interest, such as petrol stations, along the calculated route. The device also includes a world time clock, currency converter, unit converter, and pocket calculator.