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04 Traffic information

Introduction

Display and reception
Broadcast traffic information is always
received and presented, even if no destina-
tion is specified.
The way in which traffic information is pre-
sented can be set and changed in
Traffic
information, see page 53.
The way in which traffic information is pre-
sented 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
These symbols may vary, depending on the state/market.
2
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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
the upper left corner of the map.
Use the scroll function (see page 35) 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
information for the area is loaded.
Location on the map
Traffic problems are indicated by arrows,
lines and boxes:
1
symbol will be displayed in
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
indicate different types of traffic disruptions:

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