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