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Chapter 9: Integrated Magellan Traffic
The Magellan RoadMate 6000T comes complete with integrated traffic capabilities. If traffic information is available for the
area you are traveling and the traffic subscription is active, traffic incident information will be displayed on the Map screen.
9.1 Before You Begin
A subscription is required to be able to receive and use the traffic alert information. Included with the TrafficKit is a coupon
providing you with a limited free subscription. When the free subscription is about to expire you will be prompted with
information, reminding you that you need to renew the subscription. You can find information about renewing your
subscription at www.magellanGPS.com.
9.1.1 Activating the Free Subscription
1. Locate the serial number for your Magellan RoadMate. It can be found on the back of the unit. Write this num-
ber down as you will need it later. S/N:
2. Locate the subscription coupon that is included in the Magellan TrafficKit. At the bottom of the coupon is a Sub-
scription Activation Code that you will need to enter when prompted.
3. Go to www.magellanGPS.com/Traffic-Coupon and follow the instructions.
4. Write down the activation code that you receive upon completing the instructions. Code:
5. Turn on the Magellan RoadMate.
6. Access the TMC Options function. (This is found on the Nav Options Menu accessible by selecting Navigation
Options from the Main Menu.)
7. Select Subscriptions from the menu. At the Subscriptions screen, select New Subscription.
8. Using the keypad, enter the code you received in step 4 and press OK.
9. Your subscription is active and your Magellan RoadMate is Traffic-Ready.
9.1 Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Magellan TrafficKit. This system will deliver traffic event information to your Magellan RoadMate.
9.1.1 Glossary
RDS: Radio Data System. Infrastructure that broadcasts digital information on the FM band. The TrafficKit module can only
receive and decode the free-access service.
TMC: Traffic Message Channel, one of the types of information that a Radio Data System can broadcast.
TrafficKit: TrafficKit is the Magellan brand name for the RDS-TMC module which receives free-access TMC messages.
TMC Message: A message received by the TrafficKit module that contains the description of a TMC event.
TMC Event: An event liable to disturb the flow of traffic. The list of possible TMC events that can be received by the Magellan
RoadMate is provided below, along with the corresponding road sign:
Alert Mode: TMC events are received by the Magellan RoadMate for informational purposes.
Sign Meaning Sign Meaning
Danger Road Closed
Slow Traffic Severe Weather
Lane Reduction
Special Equipment
Required
Road Work
Vehicle Related
Restriction
Accident