RTTI contains accurate map information, from high-tech sensors of the city\u2019s traffic system to connected car probes, live operations centers. Backed by other intelligent networks such as cellular network\u2019s dynamic network connections.<\/p>\n
It helps to maintain real-time traffic management and discover present traffic situations for map display and a clear route. When the system finds a bottleneck in your scheduled route it automatically finds the best route to your destination.<\/p>\n
A Real-Time Traffic Information system consists of two types of traffic details<\/p>\n
Flow\u00a0<\/b> This is the data of the travel speed and travel times with a section of possible routes.<\/p>\n
Incident\u00a0<\/b> This is the data about incidents that are influencing the flow of traffic and sometimes other relative data for the drivers to be aware of.<\/p>\nHow Does BMW Get Traffic Info?<\/b><\/h3>\n
Real-Time Traffic Information will be working as long as you have the internet modem for the vehicle plugged in. The service must be turned on from settings, with a working internet connection, RTTI enabled for data sharing.<\/p>\n
The Real-Time Traffic Information updates precisely and regularly, to keep the driver aware of:<\/p>\n
The traffic situation<\/p>\n
Time is taken to reach the destination<\/p>\n
Dodge the traffic situations and jammed roads with automatically provided faster route recommendations<\/p>\n
The routes will be continuously adjusted and improvised based on present traffic situations around the driver. When and if there is a new analysis on the route, the driver will instantly be provided with a quicker route recommendation.<\/p>\n
The driver only has to verify the newly provided route with an easy tap on the screen and the car will be redirected to the quicker route.<\/p>\n
In other words \u2013 RTTI will save you fuel, time, and stress.<\/p>\n
RTTI utilizes the vehicle\u2019s already inserted SIM card to download the present-time traffic data and upgrades it every three minutes. To inform you of traffic flow around your route, depending on your car, there are various easy ways to show this on the map display.<\/p>\n
To activate this service, on some BMW vehicles, from the map view<\/p>\n
Select Navigation from the main menu<\/p>\n
Choose the Map<\/p>\n
From the left sidebar menu, select the Traffic info icon<\/p>\n
And tap on receive exact traffic info.<\/p>\n
For other vehicles, you can turn on traffic info by<\/p>\n
Going to the main menu<\/p>\n
Then select Navigation<\/p>\n
Tap on the OPTIONS button on the iDrive controller placed on the center console<\/p>\n
And finally, tick the box next to Receive Traffic Info.<\/p>\n
Traffic is displayed in green, yellow, orange, and red shading equivalent to an extent from zero traffic to stop traffic.<\/p>\n
When you turn on the navigations dynamic guidance feature, the system will instantly provide you with alternative routes using data communication to dodge the live traffic.<\/p>\n
To activate this service,\u00a0 tap on Routes, from the Map menu, then choose Route preferences and tick the box next to Dynamic guidance.<\/p>\n
To quote BMW US, starting from July 7, 2021, the Connected Drive Portal will be merged into the My BMW website. You can log into the My BMW site, using your current Connected Drive password and username.<\/p>\n
Tap on \u201cMy Garage\u201d to observe your car(s) and related Connected Drive data.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re not sure whether you have a current Connected Drive account, you may use the forgot password option, or register your car to make a new account.<\/p>\n
Add your device or car<\/p>\n
Add your phone or tablet<\/p>\n
In Google Maps, make sure you have logged in from the same account on:<\/p>\n
The computer you\u2019re using and or the tablet or smartphone.<\/p>\n
When you are asked to turn on notifications, tap on \u2018Turn on notifications\u2019.<\/p>\n
Add your car<\/p>\n
Log in with your previously used account information.<\/p>\n
Tap on Add car or GPS device.<\/p>\n
Find and click on your car manufacturer and type in your account ID.
\n(If you do not know your ID, sign in to your car manufacturer\u2019s official website)<\/p>\n
Click OK. To add another car, tap on Add another car or GPS device.<\/p>\n
Optional: To select your car smoothly in the future, use a name for your car.<\/p>\n
Send a place to your car open Google Maps on a device<\/p>\n
Look for the place you want to share.<\/p>\n
Under the search box, click \u2018Send to your phone\u2019. Then, pick an option:<\/p>\n
Pick the phone or tablet you want to share it with.<\/p>\n
Click \u2018Send to the car\u2019 and then click on \u2018Send\u2019.<\/p>\n
If your device or car is not listed, you can share it by email or text message. The text option is not accessible in every country.<\/p>\n
You will get a notification on the display of your BMW car with the vehicle\u2019s location.<\/p>\n
If you are using Maps from a mobile browser or a not-so-updated web browser or operating system, this may not work.<\/p>\n
RTTI helps a lot to find alternate roads or much-needed highways in case of any traffic situations. We hope we have helped you with RTTI-related questions and if you have any more, feel free to contact us via the suitable platform of your choice.<\/p>\n