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Old 02-27-2005, 03:22 PM
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Why is there a traffic info option on the setup screen, that I can not access?

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Old 02-27-2005, 04:10 PM
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Which option?
What does it say?
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Traffic?
Is that BMW?
I know, 2005 Acura RL has active traffic info.. but never heard BMW has one yet.. and didn't see any traffic info set up in my i drive..
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Over here in Germany we have:

TP with RDS
TMC
VI+


Which one do you mean?
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Originally Posted by genaman' date='Feb 27 2005, 08:22 PM
Why is there a traffic info option on the setup screen, that I can not access?

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It is there, try the I-Drive Main Menu, Communications Settings/BMW Service, and you will see a Traffic Info Option unchecked.

I am curious, also :'(
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Originally Posted by joepoole' date='Feb 28 2005, 11:18 AM
[quote name='genaman' date='Feb 27 2005, 08:22 PM']Why is there a traffic info option on the setup screen, that I can not access?

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It is there, try the I-Drive Main Menu, Communications Settings/BMW Service, and you will see a Traffic Info Option unchecked.

I am curious, also :'(
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And, here is a picture:
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Originally Posted by genaman' date='Feb 27 2005, 08:22 PM
Why is there a traffic info option on the setup screen, that I can not access?

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I believe this is the answer to the Traffic Info question. Once you activate this feature in BMW Assist, then they turn on the feature and the box will appear with a check mark. As stated in the brochure, the first time is free, and after that they bill your credit card $4.95 for each inquiry.
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$4.95 for each use?

Too pricey for me man.

I'd rather listen to CBS880 or 1010WINS.
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Originally Posted by joepoole' date='Feb 28 2005, 05:29 PM
And, here is a picture:
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That's the BMW Assist. Over here it's called VI+ and is included in the annual fee. No extra charge in Germany.
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