“traffic updat What is the function of the traffic update? Is this relevant to map updates?”
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This means the unit comes automatically with a traffic receiver and antenna built into the vehicle power cable, and a Lifetime subscription for Traffic. It is different than map updates in that, other than an occasional software update that may be available for your traffic receiver, there's not actual traffic data that needs to be downloaded, installled or updated. Provided that the device is connected to the vehicle power cable, and you're within a traffic coverage area; the device will automatically receive traffic alerts. The Garmin Traffic system checks traffic conditions more than 2 billion times a month to help you avoid delays due to accidents, construction or rush-hour congestion. Traffic alerts will appear to the side of your map and messages are spoken as well. Garmin Traffic can give details about the situation, such as how many minutes of delay to expect and if there are any possible detours. It can even confirm whether or not you are on the fastest route. Lifetime traffic entitles your nüvi 2597LMT to receive free traffic information for its entire useful life at no additional cost. Thank you. *CG
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