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6.1.8.2 Real-time traffic information (TMC)
TMC (Traffic Message Channel) can provide you with the real-time status of the traffic. Route
calculation can avoid road blocks or unexpected traffic jams caused by an accident.
TMC is a specific application of the FM Radio Data System (RDS) used for broadcasting real-
time traffic and weather information.
Using traffic information is enabled by default in TravelPilot.
TMC is not a global service. It may not be available in your country or region. Ask
Note!
your local dealer for coverage details.
TravelPilot contains the TMC receiver that is needed to receive Traffic events.
If public Traffic data is broadcast at your location, TravelPilot automatically takes into account
the traffic events received. You do not need to set anything in the program. The receiver will
automatically search the FM radio stations for TMC data, and the decoded information will
immediately be used in route planning. When TravelPilot receives traffic information that may
affect your route, the program will warn you that it is recalculating the route, and navigation
will continue with a new route that is optimal considering the most up-to-date traffic
conditions.
To fine-tune this recalculation, you can set the minimum delay that can trigger a route
recalculation, or you can instruct TravelPilot to have you confirm the new recommended route
before it takes effect. You can do these in Traffic settings (page 93).
One of the following traffic icons is displayed on the right side of the screen:
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When there is an event on your route, the icon shows the type of the next traffic
event.
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Traffic information is received, but there are no events affecting your route.
Traffic information is not received.
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Road segments affected by traffic events are displayed with an alternate colour on the map,
and small symbols above the road show the nature of the event:
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Tap any of the above mentioned traffic icons to open the Traffic Summary screen:
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