Displaying traffic information on the route map
Traffic information symbols appear on the route map at a scale of 200 km or less.
Sections with traffic information are highlighted, and the symbols described below are shown indicating the type of traffic event. This function depends on the selected map scale.
Displaying detailed information
Select the message in the list and press the controller.

To exit the menu, select
and press the controller.
Traffic information symbols
With Navigation system Professional:
Traffic event – on the map at a scale of more than 10 km, an arrow indicates the corresponding direction.
Several traffic events (displayed individually at smaller scales)
Traffic light not working
Road works
Other obstructions
Hazardous goods
Vehicle in oncoming lane
Height restriction
No parking spaces
Fog
Heavy rain
Risk of skidding
Crosswind
Smog
Road closed
Risk of traffic jam
Stop-and-go traffic
Traffic jam
Black ice
Uneven road
Accident
Road narrowing
Delay
Road check
Slow traffic
Stop-and-go traffic
Traffic jam
Road event in both directions
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