TomTom 1 version 3 W.Europe with rds-tmc

Royston

I was trying out a new usb rds-tmc on a return trip from Harrogate to the other side of Bristol. It showed me the lane restrictions on the way but I didn't experience any holdups. My question is, if there is a long holdup anywhere, will my tomtom automatically reroute me around? Or, do I need to preset this option somewhere or does it automatically ask me on the screen what I wish to do?
I must say I was impressed with the reception, running the aerial wire behind the passenger sun visor, across to behind the rear view mirror and the vertically down to my vent-mount. I had to do this because I had trouble getting the suction pads to stay for any length of time on the windscreen.

mikealder · Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 8:17 pm Post subject:

With the device powered up and the RDS receiver plugged in tap the traffic bar on the right of the screen, no select "Change Traffic Preferences" one of the pages of options offers the capability to "always switch to that route" - use it at your peril - the "Ask me if I want that route" is a better option IMHO - Mike

Royston · Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 8:45 pm Post subject:

mikealder · Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 8:58 pm Post subject:

It will store whatever preference you set, you shouldn't have to mess around with the settings again unless you perform a "restore factory settings" - Mike

Royston · Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 9:04 pm Post subject:

mikealder · Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 9:11 pm Post subject:

The "automatically minimise delays" option will auto re-route if/ when a traffic incident is encountered enroute, the "beep when traffic situation changes" will give you a warning then its up to you to accept the re-route or ignore the traffic information.
The differences are probably due to different devices - I checked this on a 930 so some of the menu text could well differ from your device - Mike

Royston · Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 9:32 pm Post subject:

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