Traffic Message Channel - Mazda 6 Facelift 2005 Training Manual

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Traffic Message Channel

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The TMC function is a specific application of the RDS (Radio Data System), using an FM
receiver that is incorporated in the navigation unit. It receives traffic messages and
forwards the received information to the CPU. The messages can be displayed and the
route can be automatically recalculated when there are traffic jams along the first
selected route.
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TMC is a free of charge service, regarding traffic information, provided from a lot of radio
stations. The quality of the information varies, depending on the radio station and on how
they receive their information, either only by the police and listeners or in addition by
companies providing more detailed information. Sometimes the verbal information from a
radio station is different to the TMC information they provide.
Traffic messages
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Traffic information center
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The TMC icon is shown on the display when the system receives at least one radio
station that features TMC information.
1 TMC icon
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Radio broadcast station
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