Real-Time Traffic Display; Traffic Status Indicator - Acura 2009 TSX Navigation Manual

Getting Started

Real-Time Traffic Display

The navigation screen can display up-
to-the-minute traffic information when
available, including flow (traffic speed),
accidents, and construction on freeways
in more than 40 major metro areas. See
page 137 for a list of the current U.S.
cities that offer traffic information.
The display of traffic flow and incidents
on your map screen is optional and can
be turned On/Off by selecting the
"Traffic" icon on the Icon bar
(see Showing Icons on the Map on
page 67).
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The current metropolitan areas that have
traffic coverage can be seen on
page 137. For more current metro
coverage information, go to
www.acura.com/realtimetraffic. This
link offers additional information on
real-time information, including the
following:
• The latest list of metro areas that have
NavTraffic
• Detailed coverage information for
each metro area showing what roads
have traffic speed, traffic icons, or
both
• An XM NavTraffic demonstration
• Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
NOTE:
Real-Time Traffic relies on a satellite
signal. It will not work correctly in
Hawaii and Alaska.

Traffic Status Indicator

You can confirm the reception status of
traffic information (traffic flow and
incidents). The "TRF" icon indicates the
following status:
Icon Status
Traffic information is available.
Flow or Incident data is not
available.
No traffic information available.
•Traffic display is turned off.
•Traffic information cannot be
displayed on the current map
scale.
No traffic information available
Missing
(Out of coverage area).
NOTE:
• Traffic information can be turned on
or off. See Showing Icons on the Map
on page 67.
• Traffic information can be displayed
on the 5 mile (8 km) or less map
scale.