Navigation traffic display
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Navigation traffic display
I have a 2014 3LT Z51 with navigation. I did recently update the map database. I cannot see much difference. I was hoping that the new update would show traffic on city streets. It still shows only interstate highway traffic. I have gone thru the settings and find nothing that would increase the traffic to display more streets. Zooming in or out does not have any affect. I can use my phone to see traffic, but here in Southern CaIifornia being able to easily see traffic ahead is a very big deal. I am thinking that it may be the 2014 (first C7) just does not work to display more traffic. How about you owners of newer C7's... do you see traffic on city streets and state highways? .... (2014 Corvettes do not have car play.)
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The "on board" nav (RPO option I06) by itself does not have or require a data connection to work so there isn't any real time info.
If you have OnStar Nav in addition to on board nav, then you get real time traffic and point of interest updates.
Google Nav on your phone uses the cell system to display real time traffic from Google servers if configured and available for your route.
Hope this helps.
Ron
If you have OnStar Nav in addition to on board nav, then you get real time traffic and point of interest updates.
Google Nav on your phone uses the cell system to display real time traffic from Google servers if configured and available for your route.
Hope this helps.
Ron
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Only traffic on interstates is displayed, sorry. I don't no if using Google Maps will give city streets traffic either. And you only get the traffic situations if you have the NAV AND use SiriusXm AND have signed up for the traffic and/or weather information options.
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Only traffic on interstates is displayed, sorry. I don't no if using Google Maps will give city streets traffic either. And you only get the traffic situations if you have the NAV AND use SiriusXm AND have signed up for the traffic and/or weather information options.
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Only traffic on interstates is displayed, sorry. I don't no if using Google Maps will give city streets traffic either. And you only get the traffic situations if you have the NAV AND use SiriusXm AND have signed up for the traffic and/or weather information options.
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That is different, you are not using the factory NAV. When using the factory NAV you only get traffic if you have a subscription for it, hence XM.
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Just use Waze on your phone and be done with it!
Real time alternates around traffic issues, police notifications, road hazards, etc.
I never go anywhere without using that. Soooo much better than Google maps.
Real time alternates around traffic issues, police notifications, road hazards, etc.
I never go anywhere without using that. Soooo much better than Google maps.
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I have a 2014 3LT Z51 with navigation. I did recently update the map database. I cannot see much difference. I was hoping that the new update would show traffic on city streets. It still shows only interstate highway traffic. I have gone thru the settings and find nothing that would increase the traffic to display more streets. Zooming in or out does not have any affect. I can use my phone to see traffic, but here in Southern CaIifornia being able to easily see traffic ahead is a very big deal. I am thinking that it may be the 2014 (first C7) just does not work to display more traffic. How about you owners of newer C7's... do you see traffic on city streets and state highways? .... (2014 Corvettes do not have car play.)
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I have a 2014 3LT Z51 with navigation. I did recently update the map database. I cannot see much difference. I was hoping that the new update would show traffic on city streets. It still shows only interstate highway traffic. I have gone thru the settings and find nothing that would increase the traffic to display more streets. Zooming in or out does not have any affect. I can use my phone to see traffic, but here in Southern CaIifornia being able to easily see traffic ahead is a very big deal. I am thinking that it may be the 2014 (first C7) just does not work to display more traffic. How about you owners of newer C7's... do you see traffic on city streets and state highways? .... (2014 Corvettes do not have car play.)
Thanks
Thanks
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The OP has a 2014. No CarPlay or Android Auto involved. Even though he has the 3LT.
So, how's he use Waze or Google Maps unless he uses it off his phone but not on the NAV screen? Yes, he can do this but his question was for information on the NAV screen of his '14.
That's the reason I have done 2 things to my '14. I updated the radio system to the 2017 model and I installed Navtool to get me the front camera.
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So, how's he use Waze or Google Maps unless he uses it off his phone but not on the NAV screen? Yes, he can do this but his question was for information on the NAV screen of his '14.
That's the reason I have done 2 things to my '14. I updated the radio system to the 2017 model and I installed Navtool to get me the front camera.
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Is that correct?
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Nav traffic
Thanks to all who responded. What a great suprise. I have the feedback I was looking for.
...A final word that doesn't need further response...
I did subscribe to XM traffic... I think that is the reason that I receive Interstate highway traffic.
I also think that if I had a newer C7 I would have better graphics, thus more traffic display.
The 2014 does not have "car play" capability. I do use my Apple I Phone for nav and traffic, but
would really have liked to have full functionality on my Vette. I have had this car for about six months, joined
"Corvettes of Temecula Valley" Cal. What a great time.
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...A final word that doesn't need further response...
I did subscribe to XM traffic... I think that is the reason that I receive Interstate highway traffic.
I also think that if I had a newer C7 I would have better graphics, thus more traffic display.
The 2014 does not have "car play" capability. I do use my Apple I Phone for nav and traffic, but
would really have liked to have full functionality on my Vette. I have had this car for about six months, joined
"Corvettes of Temecula Valley" Cal. What a great time.
Steve
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You have to sign up for the XM package that includes Traffic and you will get traffic notices. If you do sign up with XM try and get a package that doesn't include all of the channels with the option of having traffic and paying for it on a yearly basis. I don't have traffic on my XM subscription but I get it for a little over $110/year when all of the taxes are included. You have to keep insisting the price is too high until they get into the range you find acceptable.
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From Steve again:
The XM I have is for Navigation traffic only... No Music. I am paying aprox. $60.00 a year.
I have a 2014 Acura and do the same, with no music (same price). The Acura graphics and traffic are much better and include all city main roads and small highways.
Steve
The XM I have is for Navigation traffic only... No Music. I am paying aprox. $60.00 a year.
I have a 2014 Acura and do the same, with no music (same price). The Acura graphics and traffic are much better and include all city main roads and small highways.
Steve
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From Steve again:
The XM I have is for Navigation traffic only... No Music. I am paying aprox. $60.00 a year.
I have a 2014 Acura and do the same, with no music (same price). The Acura graphics and traffic are much better and include all city main roads and small highways.
Steve
The XM I have is for Navigation traffic only... No Music. I am paying aprox. $60.00 a year.
I have a 2014 Acura and do the same, with no music (same price). The Acura graphics and traffic are much better and include all city main roads and small highways.
Steve
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I've had Google Maps show yellow or red traffic delays on the map, in "middle of nowhere". Highly unlikely that there were any sensors there.
Anyone know for sure?