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Chapter 9: Integrated Magellan Traffic
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Re-routing Mode: This mode will reroute the vehicle if a TMC event impacts the route, and a faster alternative route is
available.
9.2 Understanding How The TrafficKit Works
Please read the following statements before using the TrafficKit.
1. You can enable and disable TMC event categories. By default, all categories are enabled.
2. Selected TMC events will either alert and/or re-route you depending on the operating mode.
3. All selected event categories will be displayed on the map screen in the form of traffic event icons.
4. If you are not routing to a destination, the RDS function will only display TMC events on the map screen.
9.2.1 RDS-TMC Operating Modes
In the Magellan RoadMate, TMC events that impact your route can be processed in one of the following two modes:
• Re-routing Mode. (Default) TMC events affecting your route will trigger the Magellan RoadMate to automatically
calculate a new route, if a faster alternative route is available.
• Alert Mode. TMC events affecting your route will be reported to you in the form of warning messages on the
Magellan RoadMate screen.
Setting and using these two operating modes are discussed in the next chapters.
9.2.2 Selecting Categories of TMC Events
You may choose the TMC event categories you would like to be informed of as they occur:
1. Access the Navigation Options menu and select Configuration
2. Scroll down the list and select TMC Options.
3. Select Incident Options.
4. In the displayed list, check all categories of TMC events (incidents) you want the Magellan RoadMate to process,
and deselect events that are of no interest. Use the Down button to scroll to the bottom of the list. For best rout-
ing Magellan recommends leaving all of the boxes checked.
The existing categories of TMC events are listed at the beginning of this manual in
the Glossary.
Checking an option in this list implies that:
• The Magellan RoadMate’s map screen will show ALL the received
events pertaining to this category at their respective locations.
• Any event from this category that is located along the route will calcu-
late an alternative route if the Magellan RoadMate determines the
alternative route is faster.
5. Select the Save button to confirm all your choices.
9.2.3 Re-routing Mode
Setting the Re-routing Mode
1. Access the Navigation Options menu and select Configuration.
2. Scroll down the list and select TMC Options
3. Select TMC Selection.
4. Unless already done, check the TMC Active option