Certified CenterBMW has always been at the forefront of integrating cutting edge technology into cars and SUVs. As one of the first car manufacturers to know the importance of connecting its cars, drivers and their surroundings, BMW ConnectedDrive has pushed technology to a new level.
BMW of San Antonio has put together of list of 10 things you need to know about BMW ConnectedDrive to help you get the most out of driving your BMW as possible:
Real-Time Traffic Information system helps drivers more effectively navigate through traffic safely and conveniently by sending early warnings of hold-ups, congestion and suggesting alternative routes.
Dynamic Parking Prediction uses movement data from vehicle fleets to predict parking availability to ease the search for on-street parking and thereby reducing traffic related to parking.
Digital maps are produced and combined with data supplied by fleet vehicles when leaving a parking spot and searching for a parking spot, an algorithm is able to calculate the current parking options in a given area.
The BMW i Remote app allows drivers to remotely check and control functions of their BMW i models, also usable with the Apple Watch, allowing drivers to be updated on the car's battery status, navigate to the parked car's location and pre-cool the car to a set interior temperature.
BMW was the first European car builder to utilize Head-Up display in vehicles. The full-color display technology is now available in almost every BMW model and displays driver-relevant information while keeping drivers' eyes on the road.
BMW becomes the ultimate driving assistant through the ConnectedDrive Concierge service, which is provide restaurant and hotel recommendations, movie times and ticketing information, flight arrival and departure gates and times, nearby fuel pricing and more.
Message Dictation allows drivers access to voice-to-text technology to dictate emails and text messages safely while on the go.
Find out weather information about your current location and destination with the Navigation Map's Weather Icons. Drivers can also use the Concierge service to ask for weather conditions, helpful when planning road trips.
The numerous apps available through ConnectedDrive bring your cell phone in sync with your BMW so you can easily access your contacts, music, social media and more.
Active Protection will tighten your seat belts, move seats into the upright position and close the windows in an emergency situation. In a preventative measure, Active Protection also provides an attentiveness assistant that recommends driving breaks upon detection of fatigue. Another great safety feature is Night Vision complete with Pedestrian Recognition to selectively illuminate pedestrians and warn drivers of a potentially dangerous situation.
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