Traffic information on the 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.
This unit automatically starts the 90 days free trial of
the traffic service when using the GPS antenna and
receiving your position for the first time.
From 30 days before the expiration date of your traffic
subscription or free trial, a notice (☞ page 55) appears
on the display when turning on the unit. If you want
to use the service after expiration, subscribe to it.
(☞ page 47)
Traffic information on the map
Congestion
• For the meanings of traffic icons, ☞ page 57.
• Traffic icons and congested lines are displayed on
the map when <Traffic Icon> setting is activated.
(☞ page 51)
• Traffic icons and congested lines are displayed on
the map when its scale is between 80 ft (25 m) and
1.5 mi (2.5 km).
Traffic icon
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As the traffic information is transmitted by FM radio
stations, JVC cannot assume responsibility for the
completeness or accuracy of the information.
Checking the traffic information
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Select a list, then a traffic alert.
Moves to the next/previous list
The icons of traffic alert which are not on your route are
shown in gray when all the information is displayed.
[All]: Lists all the information
[On Route]: Lists the information on your route
Details of the selected alert are displayed.
Moves to the next/previous information
• To return to the map, press [Exit].
• You can also use TRAFFIC on the remote controller to
display <Traffic List> screen.
NAVIGATION SYSTEM