Changing Vehicle Routing Profile

MilesAhead Navigation uses a Vehicle Routing Profile to choose the best route by considering the type of vehicle that you are driving. By default, there will be predefined profiles for:

• Truck (Heavy Duty, Medium Duty, and Light Duty)
• Auto (automobiles)
• Motorcycle
• Bicycle
• Walking

1. Tap the Main Menu  > Settings > Vehicle Routing Profiles 
2. Select your vehicle type
3. Tap the back arrow  to go back to the app.

Creating a New Profile

You can also create a custom profile by using one of the predefined profiles as a starting point. To do this:

1. Tap the Main Menu  > Settings > Vehicle Routing Profiles 
2. Select your vehicle type and tap View/Edit. 
3. Choose your profile settings. (See descriptions below.)
4. Tap Save as New.
5. Enter a name for your new profile and tap Save.

Profile Settings

Depending on the type of vehicle and region of the world where you are driving, you can set the following properties in a Vehicle Routing Profile:

• Route Type: Choose among Practical (Truck profiles only), Shortest or Quickest.
• ActiveRoutes: Choose whether MilesAhead Navigation should use historical traffic data to suggest the quickest alternative.
• Vehicle Dimensions: Enter your vehicle dimensions.
• Display road restrictions on map: Choose whether MilesAhead Navigation should show physical, legal and hazardous materials restrictions on the map.
• Toll Roads: Specify whether you want MilesAhead Navigation to avoid or use toll roads when it calculates routes.
• Avoid Ferries: Specify whether you want MilesAhead Navigation to avoid ferry crossings when it calculates routes.
• Avoid Propane-Restricted Tunnels: A setting for RV profiles only.
• International Borders Open: Specify whether international borders can be crossed in routing. 
• Governor Speed Limiting: Select a governor speed that MilesAhead Navigation will use in ETA calculations.
• Hazmat Routing: Specify whether or not you will be carrying any hazardous materials.