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Traffic information using RDS-TMC

The Traffic Message Channel (TMC)

The Traffic Message Channel (TMC) is not a TomTom Service. FM radio

stations in several countries broadcast TMC information as part of their

programming. TMC is also known as RDS-TMC traffic information.

Your TomTom device uses this information to warn you about traffic delays

along your route and how you can avoid them.

To use TMC traffic information, you need a TomTom RDS-TMC Traffic

Receiver that comes with some TomTom devices or is available as an

accessory for others. For more information on which TomTom devices

support RDS-TMC receivers, visit www.tomtom.com.

Note: TomTom is not responsible for the availability or quality of traffic

information provided by TMC.

TMC is not available in all countries or regions. Visit www.tomtom.com to

check if it is available in your country or region.

Setting up TMC

To start using TMC all you need to do is connect the RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver

to your TomTom device or to the windscreen mount of your TomTom device,

depending on your product.

The receiver works best when mounted in a vertical position, so if possible, try

to place your TomTom device towards the drivers side corner of the

windscreen so that the receiver can be secured out side of your field of vision.

After you have finished positioning the receiver switch your TomTom device

on. The Traffic sidebar is shown on the right-hand side of the Driving View and

your device searches for a radio station that has RDS-TMC information.