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zūmo 600 Series Owner’s Manual 23
Using Trafc Information
Using Trafc Information
Your zūmo can receive FM TMC (Trafc
Message Channel) trafc or MSN
®
Direct
trafc content, depending upon the trafc
receiver connected to your zūmo.
Your zūmo displays both types of trafc
content in the same manner.
NOTE: Garmin is not responsible for the
accuracy of the trafc information.
Trafc
You can only access the trafc information
if your zūmo is connected to an optional FM
trafc receiver. For more information, see
www.garmin.com/trafc.
MSN
®
Direct
You can only access MSN Direct content
with an optional MSN Direct receiver. For
more information, visit http://garmin
.msndirect.com or www.garmin.com/trafc.
To purchase an accessory, visit
http://buy.garmin.com.
Receiving Trafc
Information
To power outlet in car
Internal antenna
To power connector on the cradle
To receive trafc information, the following
conditions must be met:
The trafc receiver must be connected to
the zūmo.
The trafc receiver and the zūmo must be
connected to an external power source.
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The trafc receiver and the zūmo
must be in data range of an FM station
transmitting trafc information.
NOTE: Heated (metallized) windshields
could degrade the performance of the
trafc receiver.
Trafc in Your Area
When you are receiving trafc information,
a trafc icon appears in the upper-left corner
of the Map page. The trafc icon changes
color to indicate the severity of trafc
conditions on your route or on the road you
are currently traveling.
Severity Color Code
Color Description Meaning
Green Low severity
Trafc is owing
normally.
Yellow
Medium
severity
Trafc is slightly
congested.
Red High severity
Trafc is heavily
congested or
stopped.
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