RX - 3rd Gen (2010-2015) Discussion topics related to the 2010 - 2015 RX350 and RX450H models

Traffic Info

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-28-14, 11:27 AM
  #1  
wabamun
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
wabamun's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Ontario
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Traffic Info

The traffic info on my 2011 RX350 just disappeared at the same time my XM radio service stopped. Do I need XM to get traffic info on my nav display? Seems strange. I'm in Canada.
Thanks.
Old 04-28-14, 11:34 AM
  #2  
oohpapi44
Lexus Fanatic

iTrader: (1)
 
oohpapi44's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SouthSide Qns
Posts: 5,922
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

Yes, traffic is a subscription service from Sirius. It's the only part worth paying for imo.
Old 04-28-14, 11:38 AM
  #3  
islandbeef
Racer
 
islandbeef's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: SoCal 858
Posts: 1,679
Received 62 Likes on 38 Posts
Default

+1

You need XM subscription with NAV traffic to get traffic info on your NAV display.

No, it's not strange.
Old 04-28-14, 01:12 PM
  #4  
Tom558
Intermediate
 
Tom558's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Napa, CA
Posts: 354
Received 7 Likes on 7 Posts
Default

Yes, you need to subscribe to both the Traffic and Weather but I don't think you have to have an active music subscription to subscribe subscribe to traffic. Our radio trial period was 3 months and the Traffic and Weather trial was one year. We just renewed to the radio (6 months for less than $30.00), after letting it lapse for a while , as we are going on a trip in a month or so and thought the radio would be nice for that. When that runs out I doubt we will renew again.

We have only changed our route once due to a traffic alert and missed whatever traffic there was to get caught in traffic leaving the Raider's game. We have ignored other traffic advisories and have never seen the traffic they were advising us about. I'll look into it more in 6 months or so when it expires but I doubt we will renew.
Old 04-28-14, 01:58 PM
  #5  
jgr7
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (1)
 
jgr7's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Vacaville, CA
Posts: 957
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

When mine ran out on my ISC I called to see if I could get just the Traffic and weather and was told no go only if you buy the music package with it. I don't have it now.
Old 04-28-14, 07:15 PM
  #6  
svidas
Rookie
 
svidas's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: MN
Posts: 62
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I have just Traffic. It is possible.
Old 04-28-14, 09:22 PM
  #7  
txes
Lead Lap
 
txes's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Texas
Posts: 439
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

XM Traffic :
When subscribing to these services without an active SiriusXM Satellite Radio subscription, a minimum 12-month term is required.
** Annual and multi-year plans. When ordered with a SiriusXM Satellite Radio subscription, all subscriptions must have the same subscription term end date to qualify for an Annual Plan.
Old 04-29-14, 09:04 AM
  #8  
CanadianRX
Pit Crew
 
CanadianRX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Ontario
Posts: 189
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

I wish the traffic included all roads. You would need to use the highway for long stretches for it to have any value. I find it pretty useless and Google maps on my phone is much more accurate. Mentioning it for those that may want to subscribe.
Old 04-29-14, 06:53 PM
  #9  
wabamun
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
wabamun's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Ontario
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Thanks. I'll try to negotiate a lower price, otherwise I won't bother.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
kennyboi
Canada
8
09-17-16 06:44 AM
Rhambler
LS - 4th Gen (2007-2017)
17
12-19-15 04:59 PM
msp713
GS - 4th Gen (2013-2020)
12
11-19-14 03:23 PM
bam
IS F (2008-2014)
2
03-04-11 12:17 PM
luxury1
LS - 4th Gen (2007-2017)
5
11-27-06 11:43 AM



Quick Reply: Traffic Info



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 07:56 AM.