How Do I Receive Current Traffic Information Via Tmc; How Will I Know When A Traffic Event Occurs - Mio SPIRIT 690 LM Series Hardware User Manual

How do I receive current traffic
information via TMC?
Traffic information is not available on all models and is only available in selected countries.
Your Mio can receive current traffic information for all main roads, motorways and major cities, enabling you to
avoid potential delays on your route. Event messages and traffic icons will display as they occur. If an event
message obscures your current location, the map will adjust to display both the message and your location.
How does my Mio receive traffic information?
Depending on your Mio model, you may receive current traffic information on your Mio using the built-in TMC
receiver or via the Mio traffic accessory kit. The traffic accessory kit may be sold separately.
The Traffic Message Channel (TMC) broadcasts real-time traffic information via the FM Radio Data System
(RDS). FM radio stations transmit TMC data on a cycle of several minutes, with hundreds of events able to be
broadcast to TMC receivers.
You have to pay for TMC service in other countries.

How will I know when a Traffic Event occurs?

When travelling through an area in which you can receive traffic updates, your Mio will decode these events and
display them on-screen. An icon will display at the event location on the Map screen, and an audible warning is
given if an event is on your route. Where an event spans a specific distance, the road will be highlighted and
arrows will indicate the direction affected.
A message will display at the bottom of the screen with the road name, the section of road affected and the
type of event that has occurred. The message remains on screen for 8 seconds and is added to the All traffic
events.
When the message is suppressed, the TMC icon ( ) will be displayed on the Map screen. You can tap
the icon to bring up the All traffic events screen.
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