Using Fm Traffic; Led Blink Codes - Garmin Nuvi 5000 Owner's Manual

Using FM Traffic

Use an FM TMC (Traffic Message
Channel) traffic receiver to receive
traffic information broadcast over the
FM Radio Data System. For information
about FM traffic receivers and coverage
areas, see www.garmin.com/traffic.
notE: Garmin is not responsible for
the accuracy of the traffic information.
The FM traffic receiver receives
signals from the traffic service
provider and shows that information
on your nüvi.
notE: The FM traffic receiver and
nüvi must be in data range of an FM
station transmitting TMC data to
receive traffic information.
notE: The nüvi must be connected
to the optional FM traffic receiver to
access traffic information.
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To the power outlet
in the vehicle
Power
Status
LED
LED
notE: If your FM TMC traffic
receiver has an antenna with suction
cups on it, route the antenna on your
windshield vertically using the suction
cups.

LED Blink Codes

The green Power LED lights when
connected to external power. The Status
LED indicates the signal reception:
• Yellow dot-dash flashes: determining
which country you are currently in.
• Yellow solid: searching for signal.
• Red solid: momentary sync loss.
• Green solid: normal traffic data.
Using FM Traffic
To the power
connector on the
nüvi cradle
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