Traffic Message Channel; Principle Of Operation; Using Tmc; Traffic Announcement - Ford CD Navigation system Owner's Manual

Traffic Message Channel

PRINCIPLE OF
OPERATION
Traffic message channel (TMC)
stations are broadcast on the FM
waveband. TMC is a feature that
receives traffic alerts which can be
used to plan alternative routes and
avoid hold ups.

USING TMC

Press the TRAFFIC button to show
the traffic menu page.

Traffic announcement

Traffic announcement (TA) can be
turned on or off via this menu. If
switched on a TA indicator is shown
in the information border of the status
bar.
Stations which broadcast on the FM
waveband and carry traffic
programme (TP) information are
identified by TP shown in the screen
display. With TA switched on the unit
will respond to these
announcements and interrupt music
playback. After the announcement
has ended music playback will
resume.
Ending traffic
announcements
The unit will return to normal
operation at the end of each traffic
announcement. To end the
announcement prematurely, press
the TRAFFIC button during the
announcement.
Using TMC messages
To review TMC messages, you may
either select a view which shows
messages only affecting your
programmed route, or a view which
shows all messages received.
Select the required item to display a
list of TMC messages. This is only an
overview display which gives very
basic information. Select the
message you require further
information on and another screen
will be displayed giving full message
details on incident location etc. TMC
events can also be shown on the
map, if activated. See Route
options menu (page 25).
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