Garmin aera 500 Automotive Owner's Manual - Page 24

Using FM TMC Traffic Using FM TMC Traffic Some aera models can receive FM TMC (Traffic Message Channel) traffic depending upon the traffic receiver connected to your aera. See page iv. NOTE: Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of the traffic information. The FM TMC traffic receiver is an optional accessory. FM TMC traffic receivers receive traffic information that is broadcast over the FM Radio Data System. The FM TMC subscription activates automatically after your Garmin GPS device acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic signals from the service provider. You can add other FM TMC subscriptions at any time. Check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/fmtraffic for other available services. Receiving Traffic Information To receive traffic information, the following conditions must be met: • The traffic receiver must be connected to the aera. • The traffic receiver and the aera must be connected to an external power source. • The traffic receiver and the aera must be in data range of an FM station transmitting traffic information. NOTE: Heated (metallized) windshields could degrade the performance of the traffic receiver. 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 on the road you are currently traveling. Severity Color Code Color Green Yellow Red Description Low severity Medium severity High severity Meaning Traffic is flowing normally. Traffic is slightly congested. Traffic is heavily congested or stopped. Grey No data Traffic Data has not updated. 18 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual