Operating Instructions

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Traffic information
You can obtain traffic information in three ways:
• TomTom Traffic
• Traffic Message Channel (TMC)
Important: Reliable TMC Traffic reception is highly dependent upon optimal
antenna placement, vehicle features such as windshield reflective shielding,
the surrounding environment such as mountains and high buildings and RDS-
TMC Radio station transmission signal strength.
Some vehicles have a heat reflective shield embedded in the windshield which
might prevent a navigation device from locating your current position. If this
is a problem in your vehicle, use the TomTom External Antenna Kit (available
as an accessory).
TomTom Traffic
TomTom Traffic is a TomTom Service, available as a subscription, for
receiving up-to-date traffic information from the best local sources.
Note: TomTom Traffic is not available in all countries or areas. Go to
tomtom.com/services to check availability in your country.
To use TomTom Traffic, you will need to establish a wireless data connection
(GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, CDMA) between your TomTom device and a Bluetooth
enabled mobile phone and you must have a wireless data subscription with
your mobile network operator. For more information, go to tomtom.com/
phones
To use TomTom Traffic, do the following:
1. Tap TomTom Traffic in the Main Menu.
You will be prompted to set up a wireless data connection with your mobile
phone, and then to enter your MyTomTom account details.
2. Tap Enable Traffic.
For more information, see TomTom Traffic on page 74.