Traffic Information Symbols
Factoring TMC Into Navigation
Tuning TMC
Operating the Traffic Kit
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Using TMC
Traffic Message Channel (TMC) is a service that provides navigation systems with
traffic information broadcast by radio stations for the lifetime of your NAV200 or NAV300
product. You can receive up-to-the-minute traffic information, allowing you to adjust your
route accordingly.
Once you have activated TMC, use the information in this section to take advantage of
the features of TMC on the Delphi NAV200 or NAV300.
The current status of TMC service is indicated by an icon on the right side of the screen:
No TMC:
No TMC receiver, therefore TMC service is not possible.
Searching for broadcast station:
The TMC receiver is ready, but cannot receive
TMC signals.
TMC ready:
TMC signals are being received.
TMC service provides the Delphi NAV200 or NAV300 with the latest traffic information to
allow routes to be recalculated around traffic jams and other obstructions. If TMC is activated
you may display the traffic information on screen.
1.
Tap the icon. The TMC screen appears.
2.
Use the icons to scroll through the messages. Each message contains the
state, name (or highway number) of the affected street, the applicable section or area,
and the kind of obstruction.
3.
Tap the icon to show current traffic data on the map.
Note:
Icon is not shown if there are no traffic messages.
4.
Tap the icon to update and display new traffic information.
5.
Tap to close the TMC screen.
Note:
If you are currently navigating to a destination, messages that affect your current
route will be listed first.
Note:
The software version must be 1.1 or higher. You can check the version number in
Settings, under Product Information.
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Traffic jam
Accident
Narrowed road
General warning about
traffic obstructions
Road closure
Blocked exit
Roadwork
Storms, strong winds
Snowy or icy conditions
Flooding
Additional information
(sports events, parking, etc.)
Traffic information on the map is represented by the following symbols:
You can configure the Delphi NAV200 to take TMC information into account when calculating a
route by using the Settings feature.
If you have configured automatic modification, the following message appears while the system
recalculates your route (lower LEFT).
If you have configured TMC with confirmation, the screen (above RIGHT) informs you of a
reported obstacle on your route. Tap the Evade icon to recalculate your route around the
obstacle. Tap the Ignore icon to continue on the current route.
You can also adjust your obstacle avoidance status at any time by following these steps:
1.
Tap the icon. The TMC screen appears:
2.
Use the icons to search
for the obstacle.
3.
Tap the Status button and select whether the
selected obstacle is to be Avoided or Ignored.
4.
Tap to update the route, which is recalculated if necessary.
Note:
“Dynamic TMC” must be set as the “Type of Routing” under the “Routing Options”
section of Settings.
Tap the Tuning button to toggle between Automatic tuning, Hold station, and Frequency
input modes.
In Auto tuning mode, the TMC receiver searches continually for the station that offers the
best reception. The name and frequency of the station are displayed. Use the arrow keys to
select a different station. As soon as another station has been found, its name and frequency
are displayed.
In Hold station mode, the current station is maintained.
In Frequency input mode, you can directly enter a station’s frequency. Use the arrow keys to
modify the frequency in steps of 0.1 MHz.
Tap to save your setting and close the TMC screen.
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