Acura 2009 TL Navigation System - Acuralink Real-Time Traffi C; Traffi C Status Indicator

Getting Started
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AcuraLink Real-Time Traffi c
The navigation screen can display up-
to-the-minute traffi c information when
available, including fl ow (traffi c speed),
accidents, and construction on freeways
in major metro areas.
The display of traffi c fl ow and incidents
on your map screen is optional and
can be turned On/Off by selecting
the “Traffi c” icon on the Icon bar (see
Showing Icons on the Map on page 68 ).
The current metropolitan areas that
have traffi c coverage can be seen on
page 140 . For more current metro
coverage information, go to
www.acura.com/realtimetraffi c. This
link offers the following:
• The latest list of metro areas that
have real-time traffi c coverage
• Detailed coverage information for
each metro area showing what roads
have traffi c speed, traffi c icons, or
both
• An real-time traffi c demonstration
• Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
NOTE:
• Real-time traffi c relies on a satellite
signal. It will not work in Hawaii,
Alaska, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
• Real-time traffi c is only available
if you have a current traffi c
subscription with XM
®
. See page 121 .
Traffi c Status Indicator
You can confi rm the reception status
of traffi c information (traffi c fl ow and
incidents). The “TRF” icon indicates
the following status:
Icon Status
Traffi c information is available.
Flow or Incident data is not
available.
Traffi c information is not
available.
• Traffi c display is turned off.
• Traffi c information cannot be
displayed on the current map
scale.
Missing
No traffi c information available.
(Out of coverage area).
NOTE:
• Traffi c information can be turned on
or off. See Showing Icons on the Map
on page 68 .
• Traffi c information can be displayed
on the 5 miles (8 km) or more map
scale.
2009 TL