04 Traffic information
Introduction
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Display and reception
Broadcast traffic information is always
received and presented, even if no destina-
tion is specified.
The way in which traffic information is pre-
sented can be set and changed in Settings
Traffic information, see page 53.
The way in which traffic information is pre-
sented is also affected by the way in which it
is broadcast.
NOTE
Traffic information is not available in all
areas/states/provinces.
The transmission range for traffic informa-
tion is being increased continuously.
Traffic symbols on the map
Symbol for traffic information or problems
If there is at least one traffic message along
the route, a TMC
1
symbol will be displayed in
the upper left corner of the map.
Use the scroll function (see page 35) to scroll
to the traffic problem to find its location and
extent.
NOTE
When the system is started it can take up
to approx. 15 minutes before all traffic
information for the area is loaded.
Location on the map
Traffic problems are indicated by arrows,
lines and boxes:
Slow traffic
Slow traffic in both directions
Extent
Marker colors
The color of the arrows, lines and boxes indi-
cates the extent (severity) of the traffic disrup-
tion:
Black Road closed
Red Traffic jam
Orange Slow-moving traffic
Yellow General information
Type of traffic disruption
The following table shows examples of the
symbols
2
that may be used on the map to
indicate different types of traffic disruptions:
1
Traffic Message Channel
2
These symbols may vary, depending on the state/market.
