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GTM™ 12 OWNER’S MANUAL
The Garmin® GTM™ 12 FM TMC Traffic
Receiver receives Traffic Message Channel (TMC)
information broadcast over the FM radio data system.
When a traffic message is received, your Garmin
GPS device displays the incident on the map and can
change your route to avoid the traffic incident. For
coverage areas, refer to the Garmin Web site at
www.garmin.com/fmtraffic.
Service Information
Your GTM 12 has a 15-month subscription to Clear
Channel’s Total Traffic Network service.
When you are in an FM TMC service area in the
United States, your GTM 12 receives traffic signals
as soon as you connect it to your Garmin GPS
device.
Your GTM 12 receives free FM TMC services
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.
available in Europe.
You can renew your subscription and add FM traffic
subscriptions for other countries. Check the Garmin
Web site at www.garmin.com/fmtraffic for other
available services.
May 2006 Part Number 190-00690-00 Rev. B Printed in Taiwan
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Connecting Your GTM 12
1. Connect your Garmin GPS device to external
power.
2. Connect the mini-USB plug on the GTM 12 to the
mini-USB connector on your Garmin GPS device.
Antenna: route on windshield
using the suction cups
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 a traffic incident to review it.
Touch Avoid to route around the incident.
Viewing Traffic Information
Each GPS device provides a list of traffic incidents.
Mini-USB plug: connect to the mini-USB
connector on your Garmin GPS device
3. Use the suction cups to position the antenna
on the windshield. For best results, position the
antenna vertically.
CAUTION: Drivers in California and
Minnesota are prohibited from placing anything
on the windshield of a vehicle. See the back
page for more information.
4. Route the GTM 12 cable so it does not interfere
with vehicle operating controls.
On many GPS devices, you can access this list by
touching the traffic icon on the Menu page. Touch an
item in the list to view the details.
Severity Color Code
In the traffic incidents list, the bars to the left of the
traffic symbols indicate the traffic incident’s severity:
Green = Low severity; traffic is flowing normally.
Yellow = Medium severity; traffic is a bit
Red = High severity; traffic is heavily congested
congested.
or stopped.
Using Traffic Data with Your Garmin
GPS Device
The GTM 12 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.
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Traffic Symbols
United States Meaning International
Road Condition
Road Construction
Congestion
Accident
Incident
Information
Purchasing an Additional FM
Subscription
To renew your FM subscription or purchase an
additional subscription, go to Garmin’s FM Traffic
Web site at www.garmin.com/fmtraffic. Follow the
steps on the Web site to obtain a 25-character traffic
subscription code. Enter the code in your Garmin
Changing the Traffic Settings
Some Garmin GPS devices allow you to change the
GPS device. Refer to the confirmation e-mail or Web
page for instructions about entering the code.
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.
The traffic subscription code cannot be reused; you
must obtain a new code each time you renew your
FM traffic service subscription. The code is specific
for the GTM 12 it was purchased for; it cannot be
used on multiple GTM 12 devices.
NOTE: You do not need to activate the
subscription that came with your GTM 12. Your
subscription activates automatically.
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Product Registration
Help us better support you by completing our online
registration today! Connect to our Web site at www
.garmin.com/registration/.
Use this area to record the serial number (8-digit
number located on the product packaging) in case
your GTM 12 needs service. Keep the original sales
receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place.
Serial Number: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ __
Product Compliance and Safety
Information
Garmin’s standard Limited Warranty applies to this
accessory. Refer to your GPS device’s owner’s manual or
product information sheet to view the warranty, warnings,
cautions, FCC compliance information, and the software
license agreement.
NOTICE TO DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA AND
MINNESOTA
Minnesota from using suction mounts on their windshields
while operating motor vehicles. Other Garmin dashboard or
friction mounting options should be used. Garmin does not
take any responsibility for any fines, penalties, or damages
that may be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice.
(See California Vehicle Code Section 26708(a); Minnesota
Statutes 2005, Section 169.71.)
: State law prohibits drivers in California and
Clear Channel End User Subscriber
Agreement
Clear Channel Broadcasting, Inc. holds the rights to the
traffic incident data and RDS/TMC network through which
it is delivered. You may not modify, copy, scan, or use any
other method to reproduce, duplicate, republish, transmit,
or distribute in any way any portion of traffic incident data.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Clear
Channel Broadcasting, Inc. (and its affiliates) and Garmin
International, Inc. (and its affiliates) against any and all
claims, damages, costs, or other expenses that arise directly
or indirectly out of (a) your unauthorized use of the traffic
incident data or the RDS/TMC network, (b) your violation
of this directive, and/or (c) any unauthorized or unlawful
activities by you in connection herewith.
Clear Channel traffic data is informational only. User
assumes all risk of use. Clear Channel, Garmin International
Inc., and their suppliers make no representations about
content, traffic and road conditions, route usability, or speed.
You shall no longer have the right to use the Clear Channel
traffic data if you breach any of the terms of this End User
Subscriber Agreement.
© Copyright 2006 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries
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