Garmin 1100lm User Guide

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nüvi 1100/1200/1300/1400 Series Owner’s 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.