Traffic Information - BMW 01 40 2 960 980 Owner's Handbook Manual

Traffic information

Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment provided in the model
series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is
therefore also described, for example the se‐
lected special equipment or national version.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions
and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐
tional regulations when using the correspond‐
ing functions and systems.
General
Traffic information from radio stations sending
a traffic warning service on the Traffic Mes‐
sage Channel, TMC, is shown in the map view
and considered when calculating route. Infor‐
mation on traffic obstructions and dangers is
continuously updated.
Traffic information is displayed on the map by
symbols.
Traffic information for the vicinity is stored in a
list.
Display of map view in the function bar
Symbol Function
Yellow symbol:
The traffic information concerns the
calculated route and the expected
delay is less than 20 minutes.
Red symbol:
The expected delay is more than 20
minutes or there is a blockage of
the risk information for the route.
There are suitable diversions in the
traffic information.
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Traffic information
Real-Time Traffic Information, RTTI
In some countries additional bookable services
send real-time traffic information, RTTI, which
is then used and shown instead of traffic infor‐
mation from the radio station.
The location of traffic obstructions is specified
more comprehensively and precisely with real-
time traffic information. In addition, the traffic
situation off the motorways, for example, on
side streets and urban roads, is extensively re‐
corded and shown. Diversion recommenda‐
tions can be calculated more precisely on the
basis of this information. This lowers the risk of
coming across another traffic obstruction on
diversions. Several recommended diversions
or further information may be provided.
When driving in countries in which real-time
traffic information is available, the traffic infor‐
mation continues to use radio stations.
It is shown in the lower status field, see
page 23, in map view whether TMC or RTTI in‐
formation is used.
Reception
Switching on/off
1. "Navigation"
2. "Map"
3. "Traffic information"
4. "Receive traffic info"
Traffic information list
Displays
1. "Navigation"
2. "Map"
3. "Traffic information"
Navigation
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