Operation Manual

5.1.7 Traffic information in route planning

The recommended route is not always the same between two points. Offline statistical traffic

information (historical speed information or traffic patterns) can be taken into account in the

route calculation based on the time of day and the day of week whenever suitable data exists.

In addition, real-time traffic information can help you avoid current traffic events like temporary

road closures or a traffic jam caused by an accident. Both functions are subject to data

availability.

You can display the historical traffic information on the map if you browse the map and select

this option from the More menu. A 2D map is displayed with road segments coloured by the

density of the traffic in the given period. The current information is shown when you open the

screen. Modify the day of week and the time of day to see the desired period.

You can display the live traffic information on the map if you browse the map and select this

option from the More menu. A 2D map is displayed with road segments coloured by the

severity of traffic events. Tap the event type icon at the road segment and then tap the

button to get information about the traffic event.

5.1.7.1 Historical traffic

If statistical traffic information is stored with the map data, Navigation Software can take them

into account when planning a route. In normal cases, these statistics help you avoid usual

traffic jams on the given day of week in the given hour but in some cases like on public

holidays that fall on normal weekdays, they can be misleading. You can disable this feature in

Traffic settings (page 83).

You can display statistical traffic information on the map if you browse the map and select this

option from the More menu.

5.1.7.2 Real-time traffic information (TMC)

TMC (Traffic Message Channel) can provide you with the real-time status of the traffic. Route

calculation can avoid road blocks or unexpected traffic jams caused by an accident.

TMC is a specific application of the FM Radio Data System (RDS) used for broadcasting real-

time traffic and weather information.

Using traffic information is enabled by default in Navigation Software.

Note!

TMC is not a global

service. It may not be available in your country or region. Ask

your local dealer for coverage details.

XZENT X302 BT contains the TMC receiver that is needed to receive Traffic events.

If public Traffic data is broadcast at your location, Navigation Software automatically takes

into account the traffic events received. You do not need to set anything in the program. The

receiver will automatically search the FM radio stations for TMC data, and the decoded

information will immediately be used in route planning. When Navigation Software receives

traffic information that may affect your route, the program will warn you that it is recalculating

the route, and navigation will continue with a new route that is optimal considering the most

up-to-date traffic conditions.