Introduction; Display And Reception; Traffic Symbols On The Map; Marker Colors - Volvo NAVIGATION SYSTEM (VNS) Operating Manual

04 Traffic information

Introduction

Display and reception

Broadcast traffic information is always
received and presented, even if no destination
is specified.
The way in which traffic information is presen-
ted can be set and changed in
Traffic information, see page 54.
The way in which traffic information is presen-
ted is also affected by the way in which it is
broadcast.
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NOTE
Traffic information is not available in all
areas/states/provinces.
The transmission range for traffic informa-
tion is being increased continuously.
1 Traffic Message Channel
2 These symbols may vary, depending on the state/market.
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Traffic symbols on the map

Settings
Symbol for traffic information or problems
If there is at least one traffic message along the
route, a TMC
upper left corner of the map.
Use the scroll function (see page 36) 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 infor-
mation for the area is loaded.
Location on the map
Traffic problems are indicated by arrows, lines
and boxes:
1
symbol will be displayed in the
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
2
symbols that may be used on the map to indi-
cate different types of traffic disruptions: