TomTom GO User manual

TomTom GO
Reference Guide

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Contents
Welcome to navigation with TomTom 6
What's new 7
New in this release ................................................................................................7
Recent videos.......................................................................................................8
Get going 10
Installing in your car ............................................................................................ 10
Positioning the device .......................................................................................... 10
Switching on and off ............................................................................................ 10
Safety Notice ..................................................................................................... 11
Setting up ......................................................................................................... 11
GPS reception .................................................................................................... 11
Sending information to TomTom.............................................................................. 11
Memory card slot ................................................................................................ 12
Device not starting .............................................................................................. 12
Charging your device ............................................................................................ 12
Caring for your GO............................................................................................... 12
Connecting to TomTom services 13
About TomTom services ........................................................................................ 13
Always connected devices...................................................................................... 13
Smartphone connected devices ............................................................................... 13
Personal Area Networks .................................................................................... 14
Connect to TomTom services using your smartphone ................................................. 14
Reconnecting your smartphone ........................................................................... 14
Connect to TomTom services using a different smartphone ......................................... 15
Deleting phones .............................................................................................. 15
Unable to get a connection ................................................................................ 15
What's on the screen 17
The map view..................................................................................................... 17
The guidance view............................................................................................... 18
The route bar..................................................................................................... 20
Distances and the route bar ............................................................................... 21
The quick menu .................................................................................................. 21
Navigation buttons............................................................................................... 21
Other buttons..................................................................................................... 23
Volume control ................................................................................................... 25
Using gestures .................................................................................................... 25
Changing the text and button size............................................................................ 26
Reordering the Main Menu buttons ........................................................................... 26
Traffic 28
About TomTom Traffic.......................................................................................... 28
About RDS-TMC................................................................................................... 28
The route bar..................................................................................................... 28
Looking at traffic on the map ................................................................................. 29

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Looking at traffic on your route............................................................................... 30
Traffic incidents ................................................................................................. 31
Advanced Lane Guidance....................................................................................... 32
Time-dependent speed limits ................................................................................. 32
Syncing TomTom MyDrive 34
About TomTom MyDrive ........................................................................................ 34
Logging in to your MyDrive account .......................................................................... 34
Setting a destination using MyDrive .......................................................................... 34
Showing a planned destination in MyDrive .................................................................. 35
Clearing a MyDrive destination ................................................................................ 35
Deleting a MyDrive destination from My Places ............................................................ 35
Finding and syncing locations using MyDrive................................................................ 35
Syncing My Places locations with MyDrive ................................................................... 36
Importing a community POI list ............................................................................... 36
Deleting a community POI list ................................................................................. 36
Saving and restoring your personal navigation information .............................................. 36
Using Quick Search 38
About search...................................................................................................... 38
Planning a route to a POI using search....................................................................... 38
Planning a route to a POI using online search .............................................................. 40
Entering search terms........................................................................................... 42
Working with search results ................................................................................... 44
About postcodes ................................................................................................. 45
About mapcodes ................................................................................................. 45
List of POI type icons............................................................................................ 46
Planning a route 50
Using Destination Prediction................................................................................... 50
Planning a route to an address using search ................................................................ 50
Planning a route to a city centre ............................................................................. 52
Planning a route to a POI using search....................................................................... 54
Planning a route to a POI using online search .............................................................. 56
Planning a route using the map ............................................................................... 58
Planning a route using My Places ............................................................................. 59
Planning a route using coordinates ........................................................................... 61
Planning a route using a mapcode ............................................................................ 62
Finding an alternative route ................................................................................... 63
Planning a route in advance ................................................................................... 63
Finding a car park ............................................................................................... 65
Finding a petrol station......................................................................................... 67
Changing your route 70
The Current Route Menu ....................................................................................... 70
Avoiding a blocked road ........................................................................................ 72
Avoiding part of a route ........................................................................................ 72
Types of route.................................................................................................... 73
Route features ................................................................................................... 73
Adding a stop to your route from the current route menu ............................................... 73
Adding a stop to your route using the map ................................................................. 74
Deleting a stop from your route............................................................................... 74
Reordering stops on a route ................................................................................... 74

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My Routes 75
About My Routes ................................................................................................. 75
Saving a route .................................................................................................... 75
Navigating using a saved route ................................................................................ 76
Adding a stop to a saved route using the map.............................................................. 76
Deleting a route from My Routes.............................................................................. 77
Voice control (Speak&Go) 78
About voice control.............................................................................................. 78
Starting voice control ........................................................................................... 78
Making your own wake-up phrase............................................................................. 78
The voice control screen ....................................................................................... 79
Some tips for using voice control ............................................................................. 80
What you can use voice control for........................................................................... 80
Saying commands in different ways .......................................................................... 80
Entering an address using voice control ..................................................................... 81
Going to home using voice control ........................................................................... 81
Going to a POI using voice control ............................................................................ 82
Changing a setting using voice control....................................................................... 82
Map Share 83
About Map Share ................................................................................................. 83
Creating a map change report................................................................................. 83
Creating a map change report from a marked location................................................... 84
Types of map change............................................................................................ 85
Speed Cameras 88
About speed cameras ........................................................................................... 88
Crossing into another area or country ....................................................................... 88
Speed camera warnings......................................................................................... 88
Changing the way you are warned............................................................................ 90
Reporting a new speed camera ............................................................................... 90
Confirm or remove a mobile speed camera................................................................. 91
Updating locations for cameras and hazards ............................................................... 91
Danger Zones 92
About danger zones and risk zones ........................................................................... 92
Crossing into another area or country ....................................................................... 92
Danger zone and risk zone warnings ......................................................................... 93
Changing the way you are warned............................................................................ 93
Reporting a risk zone............................................................................................ 94
Updating locations for danger zones and risk zones....................................................... 94
My Places 95
About My Places.................................................................................................. 95
Setting your home and work locations ....................................................................... 95
Changing your home location.................................................................................. 96
Adding a location from My Places............................................................................. 97
Add a location to My Places from the map .................................................................. 97
Adding a location to My Places using search ................................................................ 98
Adding a location to My Places by marking ................................................................. 98
Deleting a recent destination from My Places .............................................................. 98

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Deleting a location from My Places........................................................................... 98
Settings 99
Appearance ....................................................................................................... 99
Display ......................................................................................................... 99
Route Bar.....................................................................................................100
Guidance view...............................................................................................102
Automatic Zoom.............................................................................................102
Voices .............................................................................................................102
Voice Control ....................................................................................................103
Maps...............................................................................................................104
Route Planning .................................................................................................. 104
Sounds and Warnings ...........................................................................................105
Warning type ................................................................................................105
Speed camera warnings....................................................................................105
Safety warnings .............................................................................................105
Screen touch sounds........................................................................................106
Read aloud traffic warnings...............................................................................106
Language and Units.............................................................................................106
System ............................................................................................................107
Help ...............................................................................................................108
Getting Help 109
Help ...............................................................................................................109
Product certification 110
Finding product certification information on your device...............................................110
Updating using MyDrive Connect 111
About MyDrive Connect ........................................................................................111
MyTomTom account ............................................................................................ 111
Setting up MyDrive Connect...................................................................................111
Addendum 113
Copyright notices 118

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This Reference Guide explains all you need to know about your new TomTom GO.
If you want a quick read of the essentials, we recommend that you read the Get going chapter. This
covers installation, switching on, setting up and planning your first route.
After that, you will probably want to connect to TomTom services and you can read all about that in
the Connecting to TomTom services chapter. To help you avoid traffic delays and get to your
destination quicker, you can use TomTom services even on the routes you drive every day.
For information about what you see on the screen, go to:
What's on the screen
Using gestures
Main menu
Tip: There are also frequently asked questions (FAQs) at tomtom.com/support. Select your
product model from the list or enter a search term.
We hope you enjoy reading about and, most importantly, using your new GO!
Welcome to navigation with TomTom

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New in this release
Version 15.300
GO 40, GO 50, GO 60, GO 400, GO 500, GO 510, GO 600, GO 610, GO 5000, GO 5100, GO 6000,
GO 6100
Recent destinations and My Places in search results
You will now see your recent destinations and saved places listed in search results.
To learn more, go to Working with search results in this guide.
TomTom Traffic Geo Expansion
You can now receive real-time traffic updates in Greece and Hungary. Your device must be
connected to TomTom Services.
Map correction reports can be submitted in real time
You no longer need to connect your device to a computer to submit map corrections. Reports will
be submitted in real time while your device is connected to TomTom. This ensures that TomTom
can use the corrections as soon as possible to improve maps and services for all users.
To learn more, go to About Map Share in this guide.
Other bug fixes and improvements
Various performance improvements and bug fixes have been implemented.
Version 15.400
GO 40, GO 50, GO 60, GO 400, GO 500, GO 510, GO 600, GO 610, GO 5000, GO 5100, GO 6000,
GO 6100
Introducing Destination Prediction
Save time in the car and start navigating to favourite Places without ever touching your navigation
device. Your TomTom GO can now learn your daily driving habits to saved favourite Places and
also predict destinations when you start the device from sleep mode, for example driving to Work in
the morning.
Before you get your first prediction, your device needs some time to learn about your habits. The
more regularly you drive with your TomTom GO, the faster you will get predictions and the more
accurate the predictions will be. If you prefer not to use this new feature, you can turn it off at any
time in Settings -> Route Planning.
To learn more, go to Using Destination Prediction in this guide.
Extra 3 months of Speed Camera Updates for free!
Speed camera locations change all the time. Because we want our community to have the best
driving experience, we want you to always know the most up-to-date speed camera locations.
If you already have Lifetime Speed Cameras, you will continue to benefit from the updates. If you
have a Speed Camera trial or a paid subscription, we will extend your Speed Camera Updates for an
extra 3 months, free of charge. All you need to do is install the latest software.
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Avoid part of route
You can now select specific sections of your route to avoid. Access this option by going to Current
Route -> Avoid Part of Route and selecting one of the route sections. The route is then recalculated
avoiding this specific section. If you want to avoid multiple sections of your route, you can just
repeat the steps above.
To learn more, go to The Current Route Menu in this guide.
See previews of specific sections of your route
Know where your device is taking you in detail. When you go to Current Route -> Show instructions
you can now select each instruction and see a preview of that specific section of the route on the
map.
To learn more, go to The Current Route Menu in this guide.
Select a faster alternative route simply by steering
When you approach a faster alternative route you now get an additional warning in the route bar
and you can see the alternative route clearly in the guidance or map views. You no longer need to
tap Yes in the route bar to accept the faster route. Simply steer towards the suggested alternative
when you approach it and your device selects it.
To learn more, go to About TomTom Traffic in this guide.
New voice command: “Find alternative”
Say “Find alternative” and your TomTom GO will immediately plan and present two alternative
routes to your current destination. Voice control needs to be activated in Settings.
To learn more, go to Voice control in this guide.
New interface language: Russian
Your TomTom device now supports the Russian language. You can select it from Settings ->
Language and Units.
Other bug fixes and improvements
Various performance improvements and bug fixes have been implemented.
Recent videos
The TomTom GO (English only)
https://tomtom.dist.sdlmedia.com/Distributions/?o=5197E8C4-1943-40F0-A4E8-98A562AFAFCE
The all new TomTom GO - Guided Tour (English only)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSBSeYtGpuY
Using MyDrive
UK English:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIs5tGFhQIA
French (France):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYpPDxxXSwk
Spanish (Spain):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkZqdD5MkHI
German:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Skg6PWMbRxI
Italian:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AybGRzpgu1s

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USA ONLY - Getting traffic on a smartphone-connected device
https://us.support.tomtom.com/app/content/name/Connect/page/3
New products
TomTom Bandit (English): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2DXXwRcWyI

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Installing in your car
Use the supplied mount to install your TomTom GO in your vehicle. Read the instructions about
positioning your device before you install your GO.
To install your GO, do the following:
1. Connect the supplied USB cable to the mount. If the mount is integrated into your GO, connect
the USB cable to the device.
Note: Use ONLY the USB cable supplied with your GO. Other USB cables may not work.
2. Connect the USB cable to the USB car charger and plug this into the power supply on your
dashboard.
3. Choose the best smooth location, on your windscreen or side window, to mount your TomTom
GO.
Tip: If the mount is integrated into your GO, you can easily change the rotation of your device.
Push the button on the back of the device to release the mount, then slide the mount out.
Insert it back into the other side of the device.
4. Make sure that both the suction cup on the mount and your windscreen are clean and dry.
5. Press the suction cup of the mount firmly against your windscreen.
6. Turn the rubber grip near the base of the mount in a clockwise direction until you feel it lock.
7. If your mount is not integrated into your GO, place your GO in the mount, making sure that it
clicks into place.
Dashboard mount disks are available as part of a range of accessories for your GO. For more
information, go to tomtom.com/accessories.
Positioning the device
Be careful where you install your GO. The GO shouldn't block or interfere with any of the following:
Your view of the road.
The controls in your vehicle.
Your rear-view mirrors.
The airbags.
You should be able to reach your GO easily without leaning or stretching. In a car, you can attach
your GO to the windscreen or side window or you can use a Dashboard Mount Disk to attach the
mount to your dashboard.
Switching on and off
Switching your device on
Press the On/Off button until your device starts. If the device was off you see the map view. If your
device was sleeping you see the last screen you were looking at.
Sending your device to sleep
To send your navigation device to sleep, press the On/Off button and then release it.
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You can also press the On/Off button for more than 2 seconds until you see the Sleep and Turn Off
buttons. Select Sleep to make the device sleep.
Tip: To send your navigation device to sleep when the USB cable is unplugged or whenever it is
removed from the mount, go to Battery settings in the Settings menu.
Switching your device off completely
To switch off your navigation device completely, you can do one of the following:
Press and hold the On/Off button for more than 2 seconds until you see the Sleep and Turn Off
buttons. Select Turn Off to switch off the device. Select the "back" button if you don't want to
switch your device off.
Press and hold the On/Off button for more than 5 seconds until the device switches off.
Safety Notice
Some navigation devices contain a GSM/GPRS module which can interfere with electrical devices
such as cardiac pacemakers, hearing aids and aviation equipment.
Interference with these devices may endanger the health or life of you or others.
If your device includes a GSM/GPRS module, do not use it near unprotected electrical units or in
areas where the use of mobile telephones is prohibited, such as hospitals and aircraft.
Setting up
Note: The language you choose will be used for all text on the screen. You can always change the
language later in Language and Units in the Settings menu.
When you first switch on your TomTom GO, you have to answer a few questions to set it up. Answer
the questions by touching the screen.
GPS reception
When you first start your TomTom GO, it may need a few minutes to determine your position. In
future, your position will be found much faster.
To ensure good satellite reception, use your GO outdoors and keep it upright. Large objects such as
tall buildings can sometimes interfere with reception.
Important: QuickGPSfix contains information about satellite positions which helps your GO find your
position faster. QuickGPSfix information is sent to Always Connected devices in real time and to
Smartphone Connected devices when connected to TomTom services using your smartphone. You
can also update QuickGPSfix using MyDrive.
Sending information to TomTom
When you first start navigating or you have reset your GO, your GO asks for permission to collect
some information about your use of the navigation device. The information is stored on your GO
until we retrieve it. We use it anonymously to improve our products and services. If you use our
services, we will also use your location information to deliver the services to you.
You can change whether you send this information with us at any time by doing the following:
1. In the Main Menu, select the Settings button.
2. Select System.
3. Select Your information.
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Note: If you choose not to send location information to us, you will no longer receive our
services. This is because services need to send the location of your device to TomTom in order to
receive the traffic information related to where you are. The end date of your subscription
remains the same, even if you do not send this information to us.
Additional information
If you think that your information is not being used for the purpose for which you have provided it
to TomTom, contact us at tomtom.com/support.
You can find current and more detailed information at tomtom.com/privacy.
Memory card slot
Some TomTom navigation devices have a memory card slot that is located on the side or bottom of
the device.
Before you use the memory card slot, make sure that you have the latest version of the application
installed on your navigation device by connecting to MyDrive using a computer.
When your GO is up-to-date, you can use a memory card as extra storage space to add extra maps,
tracks or routes to your device. Maps can be purchased from tomtom.com.
Device not starting
In rare cases, your TomTom GO may not start correctly or may stop responding to your taps.
First, check that the battery is charged. To charge the battery, connect your GO to the car charger.
It can take 3 - 5 hours to fully charge the battery depending on the type of device.
If this does not solve the problem, you can perform a reset. To do this, press and hold the On/Off
button until your GO begins to restart.
Charging your device
The battery in your TomTom GO charges when you connect it to the car charger, to your computer
or to a USB Home Charger.
You are warned when the battery level is low or critical. You lose your connection to some TomTom
services when the battery level is low or critical. When the battery is empty, your GO goes into
sleep mode.
Note: Use ONLY the USB cable supplied with your GO. Other USB cables may not work.
Caring for your GO
It is important to take care of your device:
Do not open the casing of your device under any circumstances. Doing so may be dangerous and
will invalidate the warranty.
Wipe or dry the screen of your device using a soft cloth. Do not use any liquid cleaners.

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About TomTom services
TomTom services give you real-time information about traffic and speed cameras on your route. To
get TomTom services on your GO you need to be logged in to a MyTomTom account.
The way you connect your GO to TomTom services depends on your navigation device. A GO can
connect in one of the following ways:
With a permanent connection directly from your GO. These navigation devices are called
'Always Connected' devices.
With a connection via your smartphone. These devices are called 'Smartphone Connected'
devices.
Check tomtom.com/connect for more information.
Note: TomTom services are not available in all countries or regions, and not all services are
available in all countries or regions. For more information on available services in each region, go
to tomtom.com/services.
Always connected devices
Follow these steps to get TomTom services on a TomTom GO that is always connected:
Note: When you start your GO for the first time, or after a reset, you are given the option to
activate TomTom services when you set up your GO.
1. Select TomTom Services in the Main Menu.
2. If you are prompted, select OK to agree to send information to TomTom.
Note: You cannot use TomTom services unless you agree to send information to TomTom.
3. Select Traffic & Speed Cameras.
4. Create a new MyTomTom account or login to your existing MyTomTom account.
Tip: If you already own a TomTom navigation device, we recommend that you open a new
MyTomTom account for your GO using a different email address.
TomTom services are now active.
Smartphone connected devices
Some TomTom navigation devices use your phone to connect to TomTom services so that you can
receive real-time TomTom Traffic and safety warnings. Your phone needs to be compatible with the
navigation device, and you must have a data plan from a mobile services provider. Go to
tomtom.com/connect for more information.
Using TomTom services means that data is sent and received by your phone using your mobile
services provider.
Important: You might have additional costs when you use the internet on your phone, especially if
you are outside the area covered by your data plan. Check with your mobile services provider for
more information.
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Personal Area Networks
Your phone shares its internet connection by using the phone's Bluetooth and Personal Area Network
(PAN) functions.
Depending on your phone's Operating System, this network, or PAN, might be called one of the
following names:
Personal Hotspot
Tethering or Bluetooth Tethering
Tether or Bluetooth Tether
The PAN function is probably already in your phone's Operating System, or you can download an app
to create a PAN.
Note: Some mobile service providers don't allow their users to use a PAN. If your phone doesn't
have the PAN function, you should contact your service provider for more information.
Please check the user guide for your phone if you are having trouble finding the settings.
For more help, go to tomtom.com/connect.
Connect to TomTom services using your smartphone
To connect your GO to your phone, do the following:
1. Select TomTom Services in the Main Menu.
2. Select Network status.
3. If you are prompted, select Yes to agree to send information to TomTom.
Note: You cannot use TomTom services unless you agree to send information to TomTom.
4. Follow the instructions on your navigation device about switching on a Personal Area Network on
your smartphone.
5. Switch on Bluetooth on your phone, and make sure your phone is discoverable.
6. Switch on Personal Area Network (PAN) on your phone.
7. Select the next screen arrow on your navigation device.
Your device searches for your phone.
Tip: If your device cannot find your phone, make sure your phone is still 'discoverable' or
'visible' for other Bluetooth devices. Select Search for Phones from the pop-up menu to search
for your phone again.
8. Select your phone from the list on your navigation device.
Your navigation device connects to TomTom services using your phone's internet connection.
9. Create a new MyTomTom account or log in to your existing MyTomTom account.
Tip: If you already own a TomTom navigation device, we recommend that you open a new
MyTomTom account for your GO using a different email address.
TomTom services are now active.
Tip: You can also connect to services by selecting TomTom Services in the Main Menu, followed
by Traffic & Speed Cameras or Traffic & Danger Zones.
Reconnecting your smartphone
You do not need to do anything to reconnect your GO to your phone.
Your GO will remember your phone and will find it automatically when you have Personal Area
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The Bluetooth icon at the top of the main menu screen shows the status of the Bluetooth
connection:
Bluetooth not connected.
Bluetooth connecting. Your device is trying to automatically connect to
your phone.
Bluetooth connected. Your device is connected to your phone.
If you want to connect using another phone, you must turn on Personal Area Network (PAN) and
Bluetooth on that phone, then let your device search for the phone.
Connect to TomTom services using a different smartphone
1. Follow the instructions on your device about switching on a Personal Area Network on your
smartphone.
2. Switch on Bluetooth on your smartphone.
3. Select TomTom Services in the Main Menu.
4. Select Traffic & Speed Cameras or Traffic & Danger Zones.
5. Select the pop-up menu button then select Search for Phones.
Your navigation device searches for your smartphone.
Tip: If your device cannot find your smartphone, make sure your smartphone is still 'discovera-
ble' or 'visible' for other Bluetooth devices.
6. Select your smartphone from the list of smartphones on your device.
Your navigation device connects to TomTom services using your smartphone internet connec-
tion.
7. Login to your existing MyTomTom account.
TomTom services are now active.
Deleting phones
1. Select TomTom Services in the Main Menu.
2. Select Traffic & Speed Cameras or Traffic & Danger Zones.
3. Select the pop-up menu button then select Delete Phones.
4. Select the phone that you want to delete.
5. Select Delete.
Your phone is deleted.
Tip: If you delete all your connected phones, you will no longer be able to use TomTom
services.
Unable to get a connection
To check your connection status to the internet, select TomTom Services in the Main Menu. If your
connection status is shown as offline, select Offline and follow the instructions.
If your GO cannot connect to your phone, or you have no internet connection, also check the
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Your phone is shown on your GO.
Your phone's Bluetooth is switched on.
Your phone's Personal Area Network (PAN), which is also known as Personal Hotspot, Tethering,
or Bluetooth Tethering, is switched on.
Your data plan with your mobile services provider is active, and you can access the internet on
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The map view
The map view is shown when you have no planned route. Your actual location is shown as soon as
your GO has found your GPS location.
You can use map view in the same way as you might look at a traditional paper map. You can move
around the map using gestures, and zoom using the zoom buttons.
Important: Everything on the map is interactive including the route and the map symbols - try
selecting something and see what it does!
Tip: To open a pop-up menu for an item on the map, for example a route or a POI, select the
item to open the menu. To select a location on the map, select and hold the location until the
pop-up menu opens.
The map shows your current location and many other locations such as your My Places locations.
If you have not planned a route the map is zoomed out to show the area around your location.
If you have planned a route, your complete route is shown on the map. You can add stops to your
route directly from the map. When you start to drive, the guidance view is shown.
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1. Back button. This button returns the map to an overview of your whole route or, if no route is
planned, moves the map to put your current location at the centre.
2. Switch view button. Select the switch view button to change between the map view and the
guidance view.
3. Zoom buttons. Select the zoom buttons to zoom in and out.
4. Current location. This symbol shows your current location. Select it to add it to My Places or
search near your current location.
Note: If your GO cannot find your location using GPS or other methods, the symbol appears
grey.
5. Selected location. Press and hold to select a location on the map. Select the pop-up menu
button to show options for the location, or select the drive button to plan a route to the loca-
tion.
6. Main Menu button. Select the button to open the Main Menu.
7. Map symbols. Symbols are used on the map to show your destination and your saved places:
Your destination.
Your home location. You can set your home location in My Places.
A stop on your route.
A location saved in My Places.
Select a map symbol to open the pop-up menu, then select the menu button to see a list of
actions you can take.
8. Traffic information. Select the traffic incident to display information about the traffic delay.
Note: Traffic information is only available if your TomTom GO has TomTom Traffic.
9. Your route, if you have planned a route. Select the route to clear it, change the route type, add
a stop or save changes to your route.
10. Speed cameras on your route. Select a speed camera to display information about that camera.
11. Route bar. The route bar is shown when you have planned a route.
The guidance view
The guidance view is used to guide you along the route to your destination. The guidance view is
shown when you start driving. You see your current location and details along your route, including
3D buildings in some cities.
Note: 3D buildings in guidance view are not available on all devices.
The guidance view is normally in 3D. To show a 2D map with the map moving in your direction of
travel, change the 2D and 3D default settings.
Tip: When you have planned a route and the 3D guidance view is shown, select the switch view
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When your GO starts after sleeping and you have a route planned, you are shown the guidance view
with your current location.
1. Switch view button. Select the switch view button to change between the map view and the
guidance view. When in guidance view, if you are driving, the small arrow rotates to show your
current compass bearing relative to north, with north being up.
2. Zoom buttons. Select the zoom buttons to zoom in and out.
Tip: On some devices you can also pinch to zoom in and out.
3. Instruction panel. This panel shows the following information:
The direction of your next turn.
The distance to your next turn.
The name of the next road on your route.
Lane guidance at some junctions.
Note: Select the instruction panel to see a list of turn-by-turn text instructions for your
planned route.
4. Route symbols. Symbols are used on your route to show your starting location, your stops, and
your destination.
5. Main Menu button. Select the button to show the Main Menu.
6. Speed panel. This panel shows the following information:
The speed limit at your location.
Your current speed. If you drive more than 5 km/h or 3 mph over the speed limit the speed
panel turns red. If you drive less than 5 km/h or 3 mph over the speed limit the speed panel
turns orange.

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The name of the street you are driving on.
7. Current location. This symbol shows your current location. Select the symbol or the speed panel
to open the quick menu.
Note: If your GO cannot find your location using GPS or other methods, the symbol appears
grey.
8. Route bar. The route bar is shown when you have planned a route.
Important: To see a wider route bar showing additional route information, change the setting
for Route Information.
The route bar
The route bar is shown when you have planned a route. It has an arrival information panel at the
top, and a bar with symbols underneath.
Important: To see a wider route bar showing additional route information, change the setting for
Route Information.
Note: The distance ahead shown by the route bar depends on the overall length of your route.
The arrival information panel shows the following information:
The estimated time that you will arrive at your destination.
The length of time to drive to the destination from your current
location.
A parking button is shown near the destination flag when parking is
available near your destination.
Tip: If your destination is in a different time zone, you see a plus
(+) or a minus (-) sign and the time difference in hours and half
hours in the arrival information panel. The estimated time of arrival
is the local time at your destination.
If you have stops on your route, select this panel to change between
information about the next stop and your final destination.
You can choose the information you see on the arrival information panel.
Traffic status - if your GO isn't receiving any traffic information, a
symbol showing traffic with a cross appears underneath the arrival
information panel.
The bar uses symbols to show the following information:
The next two stops on your route.
Tip: To quickly remove a stop, select it in the route bar and use the
menu.
Petrol stations that are directly on your route.
TomTom Traffic including heavy rain or snow.
TomTom Speed Cameras and Danger Zones.
Rest stops directly on your route.
You can choose the information you see on your route.
The symbols are in the order that they occur on your route. For traffic
incidents, the symbol for each incident alternates between showing the
type of incident and the delay in minutes. Select a symbol to see more
information about a stop, an incident or a speed camera. If a symbol is
shown on top of another symbol, selecting the symbols zooms in on the
route bar to show each symbol separately. You can then select a symbol.
The total time delay due to traffic jams, weather, and other incidents on