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Traffic Settings / Understanding traffic* Traffic information in route planning The recommended route is not always the same between two points. Offline statistical traffic information (historical speed information or traffic patterns) can be taken into account in the route calculation based on the time of day and the day of week whenever suitable data exists. In addition, real-time traffic information can help you avoid current traffic events like temporary road closures or a traffic jam caused by an accident. Both functions are subject to data availability Real-time traffic information (TMC) TMC (Traffic Message Channel) can provide you with the real-time status of the traffic. Route calculation can avoid road blocks or unexpected traffic jams caused by an accident. TMC is a specific application of the FM Radio Data System (RBDS) used for broadcasting real-time traffic and weather information. Using traffic information is enabled by default in the software. Your device contains the TMC receiver that is needed to receive Traffic events. If public Traffic data is broadcast at your location, the software automatically takes into account the traffic events received. You do not need to set anything in the program. The receiver will automatically search the FM radio stations for TMC data, and the decoded information will immediately be used in route planning. When your software receives traffic information that may affect your route, the program will warn you that it is recalculating the route. Navigation will continue with a new route that is optimal considering the most up-todate traffic conditions. To fine-tune this recalculation, you can set the minimum delay that can trigger a route recalculation. You can also instruct the software to have you confirm the new recommended route before it takes effect. You can do these in Traffic settings. *W900 does not have a traffic feature 17