Receiving traffic information, Traffic in your area – Garmin nuvi 1300 User Manual
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Using FM Traffic
Receiving Traffic
Information
To receive traffic information, the
following conditions must be met:
• The traffic receiver must be
connected to the nüvi.
• The traffic receiver and nüvi
must be connected to an external
power source.
• The traffic receiver and nüvi must
be in data range of an FM station
transmitting traffic information.
Note: Heated (metallized)
windshields could degrade the
performance of the traffic receiver.
Traffic in Your Area
When you are receiving traffic
information, a traffic icon appears
in the upper-left corner of the Map
page. The traffic icon changes color
to indicate the severity of traffic
conditions on your route or the road
you are currently travelling.
Color Description Meaning
Green Low severity
Traffic is
flowing
normally.
Yellow Medium
severity
Traffic is
slightly
congested.
Red
High severity
Traffic is
heavily
congested
or stopped.