Kenwood Excelon DNX8120 - Manual (Page 27)

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Traffic Information
Using an optional FM Traffic Receiver, the navigation system can receive and use traffic information.
When a traffic message is received, you can see
the event on the map and change your route to
avoid the traffic incident.
For more information about the FM Traffic
Receiver or XM Smart Antenna, visit the Garmin
Web site at www.garmin.com/traffic. For
participating FM subscription providers and
covered cities, refer to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic.
For coverage cities for XM NavTraffic, see
www.xmnavtraffic.com
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• This section uses “Traffic Module” to describe the external
device that receives traffic information. The FM Traffic
Receiver (such as the GTM 10) or the XM Smart Antenna
(such as the GXM 30) can be used.
Connecting the Traffic Module
Make sure the traffic module is connected to
the DNX7120/DNX8120. Refer to the installation
guide for more information.
Viewing Traffic Events
From the Menu page, touch Tools > Traffic Info.
Select an item in the Traffic Events list to view the
details. Touch Near… to view traffic at a different
location.
Traffi c Events List
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1 Traffic symbol
2 Color code
3 Traffic source (FM Traffic or XM NavTraffic)
and signal strength
Avoiding Traffic
The map page displays a when there is a
traffic event of medium severity or high severity
on your current route or on the road you are
driving. When you are following a route, touch
to avoid the traffic.
1 From the map, touch .
2 Touch an item to avoid.
3 Touch Detour Around.
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