Traffic information on map
What is TMC?
Traffic Message Channel (TMC) is a technology
for delivering real-time traffic information to
drivers. The traffic information sent by an FM
radio station are received and analyzed by the
System. The System can inform you of where
congestion exists, and how you can detour it.
• You do not have to tune in to a special radio
station to receive the traffic information.
• When you subscribe to the traffic service or
giving it a tryout, the antenna of your car
automatically extends when you turn on the
ignition switch.
How to get traffic information
Traffic information is supplied from NAVTEQ
Traffic RDS. You need to subscribe to the
service. (☞ next page)
As the traffic announcements are transmitted
by FM radio stations, JVC cannot assume
responsibility for the completeness or
accuracy of the announcements.
Traffic information on the map
Congestion
• List of traffic icons ☞ [50]
• Traffic icons and congestion lines are
displayed on the map when the Traffic
Display setting is activated (☞ [45]).
• Traffic icons are displayed on the map
when its scale is between 100 ft (30 m)
and 1.2 mile (2.0 km).
• Congestion lines are displayed on the map
when its scale is between 100 ft (30 m)
and 3.0 mile (5.0 km).
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Traffic icon
Checking the traffic information
While guided, select the area to see the
information of.
Along Route or All Information.
To see detailed information
Select an item on the list and press ¢.
You can also call up the Traffic List through
Information Menu ] Traffic.
You can also see detailed information of a
traffic icon on the map in the following way:
Display a traffic icon at the center of the map
] Shortcut Menu ] [View Information]
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Eastbound
Northbound
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Southbound
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