nüvi 705 Series Owner’s Manual 25
Using Trafc Information
For information about trafc receivers
and coverage areas, go to
www.garmin.com/trafc.
Receiving Trafc
Information
To receive trafc information, the
following conditions must be met:
The trafc receiver must be
connected to the nüvi.
The trafc receiver and nüvi must
be connected to an external power
source.
The trafc receiver and nüvi must
be in data range of an FM station
transmitting trafc information.
NOTE: Heated (metallized)
windshields could degrade the
performance of the trafc receiver.
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Trafc in Your Area
When you are receiving trafc
information, a trafc icon appears in the
upper-left corner of the Map page. The
trafc icon changes color to indicate
the severity of trafc conditions on
your route or the road you are currently
travelling.
Severity Color Code
Color Description Meaning
Green Low severity
Trafc is owing
normally.
Yellow
Medium
severity
Trafc is slightly
congested.
Red High severity
Trafc is heavily
congested or
stopped.
