04 Traffic Information; Introduction - Volvo NAVIGATION SYSTEM (VNS) Operating Manual

04 Traffic information

Introduction

Reception and display
Broadcast traffic information is always
received, regardless of whether the navigation
system is in Easy or Advanced mode.
Settings for the way in which traffic information
is presented can only be made in Advanced
mode, see page 44.
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 currently not available
in all areas.
The area covered by the system is being
steadily expanded.
Traffic symbols on the map
Symbol for traffic message.
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When at least one traffic message has been
received for the programmed route, this will be
indicated by a symbol in the upper left corner
on the map. Use the navigation control to scroll
to the message in order to see the location and
type of problem indicated.
Disruptions in traffic are marked by symbols,
lines, and boxes. These symbols are displayed
in red or yellow.
Red – important information.
Yellow – General information.
Accident
Slow-moving traffic
Slow-moving traffic in both direc-
tions
Traffic at a standstill
Local traffic message
Other information
Extent
Certain traffic messages also contain informa-
tion about the extent of the traffic disruption.
For all map scales up to five miles (5 km) the
extent of the disruption is marked with a red or
yellow line along the affected road. The length
of the line indicates the extent (length) of the
disruption.