Kenwood DNX571HD User Manual 2 - Page 32

Traffic Information, Traffic Subscription Activation, Understanding Traffic - map update

Page 32 highlights

Traffic Information Using the built-in receiver, the navigation system can receive and use traffic information. When a traffic message is received, you can see the event on the map and change your route to avoid the traffic incident. Traffic information is not available on all models or in all areas. NOTICE Garmin and JVC KENWOOD is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of the traffic information. Traffic information may not be available in all areas or countries. Traffic Subscription Activation You can purchase traffic subscriptions for regions or countries. Go to www.garmin.com/kenwood for more information. Understanding Traffic Your navigation system can receive traffic information using the built-in traffic receiver or a traffic subscription from Garmin Live Services (page 27). The traffic receiver must be in data range of a station transmitting traffic data to receive traffic information. The traffic subscription activates automatically after your navigation system acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic signals from the service provider. You can add other subscriptions at any time. For information about traffic receivers and coverage areas, go to www.garmin.com/kenwood. Traffic Data Using Smartphone Link You can purchase a traffic subscription to receive traffic data using Smartphone Link. When your navigation system is connected to Smartphone Link and within a traffic coverage area, your system will begin displaying traffic information. Traffic data is not available in all areas. 1 From your phone, purchase a traffic subscription from Garmin Live Services (page 27). 2 Connect your device to Smartphone LInk (page 26). About the Traffic Icon When you are receiving traffic information, a traffic icon appears on the Map. The traffic icon changes color to indicate the severity of traffic conditions. Color Green Yellow Red Gray Description Meaning Low severity Traffic is flowing normally. Medium severity Traffic is slightly congested. High severity Traffic is heavily congested or stopped. No data Traffic data has not updated. 32 GPS Navigation Instruction Manual

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • 38

32
GPS Navigation Instruction Manual
Traffic Information
Using the built-in receiver, the navigation system can receive and use traffic information. When a traffic
message is received, you can see the event on the map and change your route to avoid the traffic incident.
Traffic information is not available on all models or in all areas.
NOTICE
Garmin and JVC KENWOOD is not responsible for
the accuracy or timeliness of the traffic information.
Traffic information may not be available in all areas
or countries.
Traffic Subscription Activation
You can purchase traffic subscriptions for regions
or countries. Go to
www.garmin.com/kenwood
for
more information.
Understanding Traffic
Your navigation system can receive traffic
information using the built-in traffic receiver or
a traffic subscription from Garmin Live Services
(
page 27
)
. The traffic receiver must be in data
range of a station transmitting traffic data to
receive traffic information. The traffic subscription
activates automatically after your navigation
system acquires satellite signals while receiving
traffic signals from the service provider. You
can add other subscriptions at any time. For
information about traffic receivers and coverage
areas, go to
www.garmin.com/kenwood
.
Traffic Data Using Smartphone Link
You can purchase a traffic subscription to receive
traffic data using Smartphone Link. When your
navigation system is connected to Smartphone
Link and within a traffic coverage area, your
system will begin displaying traffic information.
Traffic data is not available in all areas.
1
From your phone, purchase a traffic
subscription from Garmin Live Services
(
page 27
).
2
Connect your device to Smartphone LInk
(
page 26
).
About the Traffic Icon
When you are receiving traffic information, a
traffic icon appears on the Map. The traffic icon
changes color to indicate the severity of traffic
conditions.
Color
Description
Meaning
Green
Low severity
Traffic is flowing
normally.
Yellow
Medium
severity
Traffic is slightly
congested.
Red
High severity
Traffic is heavily
congested or
stopped.
Gray
No data
Traffic data has
not updated.