Using Fm Traffic; Traffic In Your Area - Garmin nuvi 500-series Quick Start Manual

Using FM Traffic
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Using FM Traffic
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NO~E: You must purchase the traffic
receIver separately.
Use an FM TMC (Traffic Message
Channel) traffic receiver to receive traffic
information that is broadcast over the FM
Radio Data System.
The traffic receiver is integrated in the
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vehicle power cable.
To
a
power outlet in
the vehicle
To the power connector
on the nOvi
FM TMC Traffic Receiver
If the nuvi is connected to the traffic
receiver and connected to vehicle power,
and you are in a coverage area, the nUvi
can receive traffic delay inforn1ation. For
more infonnation, go to www.garmin
.COIn/tramC.
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NOTE: Garmin is not res~onsible :or
the accuracy of the traffic mfonnatlOn.
The traffic receiver receives signals
from the traffic service provider and
displays that infonnation on your nUvi.
Traffic in Your Area
When you are receiving traffic
information, a traffic icon appears in the
upper-left corner of the Map page. The
traffic icon changes color to indicate
the severity of traffic conditions on
your route or the road you are cUlTently
driving on.
Traffic
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nOvi 500 Series O'lvner's Manual