32 GPS Navigation Instruction ManualTraffic InformationUsing the built-in receiver, the navigation system can receive and use traffic information. When a trafficmessage is received, you can see the event on the map and change your route to avoid the traffic incident.Traffic information is not available on all models or in all areas.NOTICEGarmin and JVC KENWOOD is not responsible forthe accuracy or timeliness of the traffic information.Traffic information may not be available in all areasor countries.Traffic Subscription ActivationYou can purchase traffic subscriptions for regionsor countries. Go to www.garmin.com/kenwood formore information.Understanding TrafficYour navigation system can receive trafficinformation using the built-in traffic receiver ora traffic subscription from Garmin Live Services(page 27). The traffic receiver must be in datarange of a station transmitting traffic data toreceive traffic information. The traffic subscriptionactivates automatically after your navigationsystem acquires satellite signals while receivingtraffic signals from the service provider. Youcan add other subscriptions at any time. Forinformation about traffic receivers and coverageareas, go to www.garmin.com/kenwood.Traffic Data Using Smartphone LinkYou can purchase a traffic subscription to receivetraffic data using Smartphone Link. When yournavigation system is connected to SmartphoneLink and within a traffic coverage area, yoursystem will begin displaying traffic information.Traffic data is not available in all areas.1 From your phone, purchase a trafficsubscription from Garmin Live Services(page 27).2 Connect your device to Smartphone LInk(page 26).About the Traffic IconWhen you are receiving traffic information, atraffic icon appears on the Map. The traffic iconchanges color to indicate the severity of trafficconditions.Color Description MeaningGreen Low severity Traffic is flowingnormally.Yellow MediumseverityTraffic is slightlycongested.Red High severity Traffic is heavilycongested orstopped.Gray No data Traffic data hasnot updated.