Receiving traffic data using a traffic receiver
Heated (metallised) windscreens could degrade the performance of the traffic receiver.
A traffic receiver receives traffic data from an over-the-air broadcast signal, where available. To receive over-the-air traffic data, the device must be connected to vehicle power using a traffic-compatible power cable. A traffic receiver is included with some product models (Traffic). If your product model does not include a traffic receiver, you can go to your product page at garmin.com to find and purchase a compatible traffic receiver cable accessory.
Traffic data is not available in all areas. For information about traffic coverage areas, go to garmin.com/traffic.
If your product model includes traffic data, the vehicle power cable included with your device is traffic-compatible. If you purchased a traffic receiver cable as an accessory, you should use the accessory cable to connect the device to vehicle power.
When you are within a traffic coverage area, your device can display traffic information and help you avoid traffic delays.