Table of Contents Real Time Traffic Information Workbook Subject Page Introduction. 3 Coverage .4 Components . ...4 CarCommunication Computer.4 Principles of Operation. 5 OtherTechnology.5 Enabling the Service .5 Retrieving Traffic Messages.6 Traffic Message Icons .6 Utilizing RTTIto its Fullest Potential.7 No Destination Entered .7 Destination Entered .7 Destination Entered with Dynamic Route Compensation.7 Interface.8 Initial Print Date: 10/06 Revision Date: 2 Real Time Traffic Information Workbook Real Time Traffic Information Workbook Model: E9x, E60, E61, E63, E64 with CCC (SA609) Production: From 9/2006 Production After completion of this module you will be able to: • Explain the benefits to the RTTI Feature • Know what areas of coverage are available • Be able to activate and deactivate the RTTI feature Introduction Forthe first time in the US market, BMW is introducing the avail¬ ability of Real Time Traffic Information (RTTI). RTTI offers real time information on traffic conditions as well as dynamic rerouting if a destination is entered in the navigation system. This feature will be introduced on vehicles equipped with a CCC based navigation system in the following 2007 model vehicles: E70 X5, E60/61/63/64, and E9x models. Unlike other automobile manufacturers that charge a recurring monthly fee for RTTI, or require customers to pay for an additional satellite radio service, BMW has included RTTI as part of the cost of the navigation system. There are no activation fees or recurring monthly charges to BMW customers for 4 years. BMW's new RTTI service will be available in as many as 44 major metropolitan markets through Clear Channel's Total Traffic Network, Clear Channel Radio's award-winning programming and technology service. It delivers Real Time Traffic Information direct¬ ly to vehicles over its extensive network of FM radio stations. With the help of Clear Channel's broadcast network, customers no longer have to search for traffic reports on radio stations to be in-the-know about traffic situations. Up-to-date traffic information is compiled from a variety of sources including FM radio stations, highway-embedded sensors, video monitors on bridges and roadways, and local traffic monitoring centers. Traffic data is then streamed to a dedicated tuner in the car's radio and transferred directly to the navigation system. Customers can receive traffic updates from a variety of stations, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The radio does not have to be turned on nor does it interfere when the customer is listening to other entertainment sources such as a C D or iPod. If a destination is entered in the navigation system, the best route is calculated with consideration to the traffic incidents and poten¬ tial delays. In addition to alerting the driverto where the traffic is, if the delay is calculated to be more than 5 minutes then the navigation sys¬ tem will offer alternative routes around the congestion, either automatically or at the choice of the driver. The following highlights of the Real Time Traffic Information service provide benefits to the customer and help BMW drivers avoid traffic delays: • Navigation system provides dynamic alternate routes auto¬ matically while in route guidance mode. • Navigation system provides last exit warnings with detour option if delay is more than 5 minutes. • Traffic incidents are displayed as icons on the map display, or in a list format sorted by distance from current location. • Traffic incidents on a planned route are highlighted by a yellow diamond. • There is no activation fee or monthly subscription fee • Satellite Radio option is not required Real Time Traffic Information Workbook 3 4 Real Time Traffic Information Workbook Coverage Real Time Traffic Information is planned to be available in the following metropolitan markets: Atlanta, GA Milwaukee, Wl Austin, TX New Orleans, LA Baltimore, M D New York City- Metropolitan area Boston, M A M inneapolis-St. Paul, M N Charlotte, NC Nashville, TN Chicago, IL Norfolk, VA Cincinnati, OH Orlando Cleveland, OH Philadelphia, PA Columbus, OH Phoenix, AZ Dallas-Ft. Worth,TX Pittsburgh, PA Denver-Boulder, CO Portland, OR Detroit, Ml Providence, Rl Greensboro, NC Raleigh-Durham, NC Hartford-New Britain- Middletown, CT Sacramento, CA Houston,TX Salt Lake City, UT Indianapolis, IN San Antonio,TX J acksonville, FL San Diego, CA Kansas City, MO San Francisco - San J ose, CA Las Vegas, NV Seattle-Tacoma, WA Los Angeles - Riverside, CA St. Louis, MO Memphis,TN Tampa, FL M iami - West Palm Beach, FL Washington, DC Components The RTTI system has been fully integrated by utilizing control modules already present in a vehicle equipped with a CCC based navigation system. The systems and components interfaced with are: • CarCommunication Computer (CCC) • Central Information Display (CID) • Audio Amplifier • FM Antenna (utilizing the diversity module) • Designated FM Tuner (inside CCC) CarCommunication Computer The RTTI system utilizes the digitize maps starting with the 2007.1 version DVD. The system also utilizes the double tunerfeature of the CCC to constantly receive traffic messages whenever RTTI is enabled. Because of the double tuner, the system is capable of receiving traffic information even if the audio source selected is in the FM or AM band. Principles of Operation Real Time Traffic Information is delivered to the vehicle over a comprehensive network of FM radio stations managed by Clear Channel Broadcasting, the nation's #1 FM broadcasting compa¬ ny; operating an extensive network of over 1200 FM stations in United States. ClearChannel's Real Time Total Traffic Network is operational 24 hours, 7 days per week. 0 nee enabled by the driver in the settings iM enu, the traffic receiver is always on and receives data in the background regard¬ less of the driver's audio entertainment operating status or source. Real Time traffic information is received by a dedicated tuner with¬ in the radio and the service is available whenever the vehicle is within range of signal in a covered market. The symbol, TI+(TI from 3/07) is displayed on the lower status bar of the navigation screen whenever a traffic signal is available. The traffic information events are updated every 4 minutes auto¬ matically by the service provider. To further ensure best in class service, most markets have redundant or backup transmission capabilities. OtherTechnology Until now current OEM traffic services were only available viaXM and Sirius. Both providers utilize data provided by a NAVTEQ traf¬ fic database; this database uses multiple external vendors who supply the data. These services are primarily aftermarket driven supporting such devices Alpine, Siemens, Garmin and TomTom. This service would require a monthly service charge for both the satellite radio as well as the traffic information. Enabling the Service The RTTI feature has to be enabled on the vehicle using the fifth menu of the iDrive concept using the following path: Settings =>Traffic info The lower portion of the Traffic Info page displayed on the CID menu will show the available FM radio stations that are broadcast¬ ing RTT I compatible traffic information. The user can select the desired station or allow the second tuner in the CCC to automatically select the station for them by using the iDrive controller. Note: It is recommended that the radio should be set to "Auto" so that the system will receive data from the station with the strongest received signal. Note: NAVTEQ navigation data is separate from NAVTEQ traffic data. Real Time Traffic Information Workbook 5 6 Real Time Traffic Information Workbook Retrieving Traffic Messages There are three possible areas in the iDrive menu where the messages can be retrieved: • Fifth Menu =>Info Sources =>Traffic Info • Navigation Menu =>Traffic Info • Traffic Info Icon (on the shortcut menu left of map) jir&ev or* * A Traffic Info i RT-495 WESTBOUND 1 £> mK # RT-9A NORTHBOUND 1 5 ml? RI- 3 EAST BOUND US-4fi in Lx>ih direcnoiw RT^ WESTBOUND CR-58 WESTBOUND 103.5 EM TS+ 2.4 mis 7.4 mis 11 mis &S mis 12: w F»IVG General traffic obstruction Stopped traffic Road closed Roadwork Accident Traffic backup No parking jw\ Slippery road < 8 > Danger Cross winds Delay Icy roads < 8 > S low traffic og> Fog <^> Strong precipitation <^> Police checkpoint Smog Narrow road Height restriction Transport of hazardous load <$> Traffic light failure Uneven surface Driver on wrong carriageway Note: Depending on the Zoom range selected on the digi¬ tal map display on the C ID a white diamond icon will be displayed without a symbol in the middle. This is due to the screen resolution not allowing more than one warning icon to be displayed. Zooming out allows fora greater detail to be dis¬ played. V Utilizing RTTIto its Fullest Potential The RTTI system can display traffic incidents on the map in the following three ways: • No destination entered • Destination entered with dynamic (automatic) route compensation • Destination entered No Destination Entered RTTI can be utilized even if a destination is not entered in the navigation menu by displaying the map (as long as RTTI is enabled in the fifth (settings) menu). All the incident icons will be displayed in white. Destination Entered To enable the RTTI feature if a destination is selected the only prerequisite is that RTTI is enabled in the fifth (settings) menu. The icons will be displayed in two distinct colors (white or yellow) dependent on whetherthe incident is in the planned route. HUDS' PARKWAY 9TH STREET KENNEDY BOULEVARD HfSkLlside road if NEW YOftK m INCOLN TUNNEL / HUDSON RIVER zwr 5 ** L 103.5 FM TI+ 12:00 pm The system will provide pop-up information which will alert the driver to pending traffic inci¬ dents. The minimum delay time must exceed 5 minutes in order to create a notification.The pop-up will also be audible and will ask the driver if they wish to detour around the traffic inci¬ dent, at this time the driver will either detour or dismiss the incident. RT-9A sfow traffic # 1 in: 1.0 mis Length; 0,6 mh deiay: 15 min. Last exit in 1,0 mis 1 T ) Detour L mk.- 103.5 F y ti+ 12:00 pm Destination Entered with Dynamic Route Compensation Dynamic routing is the most advanced level of using the RTTI service, with this option the system will automatically route the vehicle around delay incidents without notifying the driver, no pop-up warnings will ever be displayed. To enable the RTTI feature when a destination is selected, select Dynamic Route under Route Criteria in the Navigation menu. Nav => Route C riteria => Dynamic Route 4—i V □ With highways * O Avoid highways ^ir Fastioiite © □ Short route s' + I, jy n n’li j i r d lj 1e & ' D Avoid to El mads ?Ef V 103.5 FM TI+ 1 2 :00 pm With dynamic routing enabled you will still have pending traffic incidents displayed with the yellow icons but the extent of the delay will never exceed 5 minutes, the system will automatically route the vehicle around all developing incidents when they exceed this 5 minute delay time, there will also be an announcement of a "traffic situation." Dynamic routing is only applicable when the incident is within a 25 mile radius. Real Time Traffic Information Workbook 7 Interface If receiving traffic data in a covered market, the Navigation system will display the following information: The incident list shows all received traffic events sorted by distance from the current vehicle position. The yellow diamond indicates a traffic incident on the planned route. GfcREin RI-3 WESTBOUND CR-58 WESTBOUND 103.5 FM TI+ H 2": GO pm +* 1?:0Gpeti 4 mis RT-495 WESTBOUND ♦ RT-9A NORTHBOUND RT-3 EAST BOUND 1 .6 rnh 1.8 mis 2.4 mis 7.4 mis US-46 m both directions ■ JERSEY orY 1 yii mis If an incident is selected from the list, the system provides more detailed information about that traffic event. RT-9A slow traffic in: 1,0 mis Length: 0.8 mis delay: 15m in. Lest exit in 1.0 rnls ! Detour If "Dynamic route" is checked in the route criteria, the system automatically calculates the best route around the traffic. If "Dynamic route" is not selected the navigation system gives a warning and displays a detour option. If the driver accepts the detour option, then navigation system will calculate a new route. 4—i U V between: 42NDST and: 55TH ST in: 0.3 mis •7; delay: 30mm, • overturned vehicle, Slow T traffic, delays up to 30 minutes 103.5 FM TI+ 12:00pm ** 12:02pm 1.G mb Workshop Exercise - RTTI List the path for the three ways the traffic messages are obtained. Utilize an instructor assigned vehicle and complete the following workshop exercise. What version DVD should be used in orderforthe RTTI feature to operate in the vehicle? _ What are the top three traffic incident messages that are displayed (if any)? _ What current vehicles are equipped with RTTI? How can detailed information on the messages be obtained? List the path taken to activate the RTTI feature. Enter a destination on the navigation computer. What does the AUTO indicate in the picture below? How can you determine if dynamic routing is selected? In which menu was this information obtained? What properties on the CID confirm that RTTI is active? Real Time Traffic Information Workbook 9