User manual GARMIN GTM 20

[. . . ] NOTE: The FM traffic receiver and GPS device must be in data range of an FM station transmitting TMC data to receive traffic information. NOTE: Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of the traffic information. The FM traffic receiver simply receives signals from the traffic service provider and shows that information on your Garmin GPS device. Connecting Your GTM 20 1. [. . . ] NOTE: You do not need to activate the subscription that came with your GTM 20. The subscription activates automatically when the Garmin GPS acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic signals from the service provider. Observe the LED on the GTM 20: When the GTM 20 is connected to power, the Power LED is on. The GTM 20 may take up to five minutes to acquire data. The Status LED indicates the status of the GTM 20: Yellow dot-dash flashes: determining which country you are currently in. Yellow solid light: searching for signal. Check the Map: Check the map on the GPS device for traffic incidents. Refer to the GPS device's owner's manual. Verify Signal Strength: If you are inside a garage where radio signals cannot be received, you may need to take the vehicle outside. Verify that you are in a service area: Check for service from the pay service or free services. Using Traffic Data with Your Garmin GPS Device Changing the Traffic Settings The GTM 20 works with your Garmin GPS device to show traffic flow and incident information and enable routing around traffic incidents. Although each GPS device operates differently, they all provide similar traffic information. Some Garmin GPS devices allow you to change the Traffic Settings. The settings are often found near other software settings. For example, from the Menu page, touch Settings > Traffic. NOTE: Not all Garmin GPS devices allow you to change the Traffic settings. Avoiding Traffic The Map page shows a when there is a traffic incident on your current route or on the road you are traveling on. Touch the to view the traffic information. Touch Avoid to route around the incident. Purchasing an Additional FM Subscription NOTE: You do not need to activate the subscription that came with your GTM 20. Your subscription activates automatically. Viewing Traffic Information Each GPS device provides a list of traffic incidents. [. . . ] The code is specific for the GTM 20 it was purchased for; it cannot be used on multiple GTM 20 devices. Traffic Symbols North American Meaning International Visit our Web site at http://www. garmin. com and click the Product Registration link to register your GTM 20. Keep your original sales receipt in a safe place. The 8-digit serial number is located on the product packaging. [. . . ]