Traffic
MINI and Garmin are not responsible for
the accuracy or timeliness of FM Traffic
information. Traffic is not available in all
areas. 3
With a traffic receiver (optional), your MINI
Navigation Portable can receive FM Traffic
Message Channel (TMC) traffic content. The
receiver provides information on nearby traffic
incidents and construction.
For information about traffic receivers and
coverage areas, go to www.garmin.com/traffic.
About traffic information
Your MINI Navigation Portable must be
connected to the vehicle power cable (page 17).
and in data range of an FM station transmitting
traffic information to receive traffic information.
About the traffic Icon
When you are receiving traffic information, a
traffic icon appears on the map. The traffic icon
changes color to indicate the severity of traffic
conditions.
Color
Severity Meaning
Green
Low
Traffic is flowing freely.
Yellow
Medium Traffic is moving but there is a
delay. There is moderate traffic
congestion.
Red
High
Traffic is not moving or moving
very slowly. There is a severe
delay.
Gray
No data Traffic information is not
available.
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Traffic on your route
When calculating your route, the device
examines the current traffic and automatically
optimizes the route for the shortest time. If a
severe traffic delay occurs on your route while
you are navigating, the device automatically
recalculates the route.
You might still be routed through traffic if no
better alternative routes exist.
Manually avoiding traffic on your
route
1. From the map, touch
2. Touch Traffic On Route.
3. If necessary, touch the arrows to view other
traffic delays on your route.
4. Touch
> Avoid.
Viewing the traffic map
The traffic map shows color-coded traffic flow
and delays on nearby roads.
1. From the map, touch
2. Touch Traffic Map to view the traffic
incidents on a map.
Searching for traffic delays
1. From the map page, touch
2. Touch Traffic Search to view a list of roads
with traffic delays.
3. Select an item in the list to view delays on
the road.
4. If there is more than one delay, use the
arrows to view additional delays.
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