BMW III Owner's Manual

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Navigator III Owner’s Manual
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Using an optional FM TMC (Traffic Message 
Channel) traffic receiver, you can view traffic 
on your Navigator III. For more information 
about the FM traffic receiver, participating 
FM traffic subscription providers, and covered 
  NOTE: Garmin is not responsible for 
the accuracy of the traffic information. 
The traffic receiver simply receives 
signals from the traffic service provider 
and displays that information on your  
Navigator III.
Connecting the FM Traffic 
Receiver
Plug the FM traffic receiver’s cable into 
the mini-USB connector on the back of the 
Navigator III under the weather cap. 
Traffic in Your Area
From the Main menu, touch 
Tools
 > 
Traffic
Touch an item to view details. Touch 
Near 
to 
view traffic at a different location.
Traffic on Your Route
The map displays 
 or 
 when there is a 
traffic delay on your route. The number in the 
icon represents the delay time in minutes. The 
delay time is automatically calculated into the 
arrival time shown on the map. Touch 
 or 
 to view more information.
Traffic Map—displays the traffic incident on 
your current route.
Color 
code
Traffic symbol
To avoid traffic on your route:
On the map, touch 
 or 
 > traffic incident 
Detour Around
settings.
Traffic Codes and Symbols
 Green =  Low severity; traffic is flowing 
normally.
 Yellow =  Medium severity; traffic is a bit 
congested.
 Red =  High severity; traffic is heavily 
congested.or.stopped..
North 
American
Meaning
International
Road.condition
 
Road.
construction
Road.closed
 
Slow traffic
Accident
Incident
Information
Adding a Subscription
Touch 
Settings
 > 
Traffic
 > 
Subscriptions
 
Add
 
Subscriptions
. Follow the on-screen 
instructions.