Traffic information on the map

If you subscribe to the SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio Traffic Message Service, traffic information can be displayed on the map. You can select three categories for the display.

the COMAND controller to show the menu. To switch the displays on/off: press the COMAND controller to show the menu. the COMAND controller to show the menu.

sliding  and turning Select Navi in the main function bar by sliding the COMAND and turning the COMAND the COMAND controller and press Select Traffic Information On Map and to confirm.

press  to confirm. Select Traffic Information On Map and press Select a category and press  to to confirm.

confirm. Select a category and press confirm. to confirm.

Depending on the previous state, switch the option on . or off .

• Traffic incidents

Traffic incidents

Road sections are illustrated with a yellow line and arrows.

Warning messages or traffic incidents are represented on the map by appropriate symbols and/or yellow/red arrows.

Explanation of symbols.

Speed & Flow

Road sections are represented by yellow or red car icons.

Green arrows: free-flowing traffic
Yellow car icons: congested traffic, average speed 25 - 45 mph
Red car icons: traffic jam, average speed 5 – 20 mph

Free Flow

Road sections are illustrated with a green line and arrows.

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