TomTom 4FI73 GPS Navigation System User Manual TomTom BRIDGE

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TomTom BRIDGE
Reference Guide
Contents
Welcome to the TomTom BRIDGE device
The TomTom BRIDGE device
Starting the TomTom BRIDGE device ................................................................................................6
TomTom BRIDGE device features ......................................................................................................6
Apps on the TomTom BRIDGE device ..........................................................................................6
Memory card slot ............................................................................................................................7
Navigation bar ................................................................................................................................7
Updating the software ....................................................................................................................7
Changing user ................................................................................................................................7
Sending information to TomTom ....................................................................................................8
Language.............................................................................................................................................8
Sending information to TomTom .........................................................................................................8
Installing in your vehicle ......................................................................................................................8
Charging your device ..........................................................................................................................8
Device not starting ...............................................................................................................................9
Take care of your navigation device ...................................................................................................9
Getting help .........................................................................................................................................9
TomTom Navigation App
10
Welcome to navigation with TomTom ...............................................................................................11
GPS reception ...................................................................................................................................11
Connecting to TomTom services.......................................................................................................12
About TomTom services ..............................................................................................................12
Smartphone connected devices ...................................................................................................12
What's on the navigation app screen ................................................................................................14
The map view ...............................................................................................................................14
The guidance view .......................................................................................................................15
The route bar ................................................................................................................................17
Advanced Lane Guidance ............................................................................................................18
Time-dependent speed limits .......................................................................................................19
Running in the background ..........................................................................................................19
Using gestures ..................................................................................................................................20
Using gestures .............................................................................................................................20
Main Menu .........................................................................................................................................21
Navigation buttons........................................................................................................................21
Other buttons................................................................................................................................22
Volume control .............................................................................................................................23
Using Quick Search...........................................................................................................................24
About search ................................................................................................................................24
Planning a route to a POI using search .......................................................................................24
Entering search terms ..................................................................................................................26
Entering search terms ..................................................................................................................27
Working with search results .........................................................................................................28
About postcodes...........................................................................................................................30
About mapcodes ..........................................................................................................................30
List of POI type icons ...................................................................................................................30
Planning a route ................................................................................................................................35
Planning a route to an address using search ...............................................................................35
Planning a route to a city centre...................................................................................................36
Planning a route to a POI using search .......................................................................................38
Planning a route using the map ...................................................................................................40
Planning a route using My Places ................................................................................................41
Planning a route using coordinates ..............................................................................................42
Planning a route using a mapcode...............................................................................................44
Finding an alternative route..........................................................................................................44
Planning a route in advance.........................................................................................................45
Finding a car park.........................................................................................................................47
Finding a petrol station .................................................................................................................49
Changing your route ..........................................................................................................................51
The Current Route Menu .............................................................................................................51
Types of route ..............................................................................................................................52
Route features ..............................................................................................................................52
Adding a stop to your route from your current route ....................................................................53
Adding a stop to your route using the map ..................................................................................53
Deleting a stop from your route ....................................................................................................53
Reordering stops on a route.........................................................................................................53
My Routes .........................................................................................................................................55
About My Routes ..........................................................................................................................55
Saving a route ..............................................................................................................................55
Navigating using a saved route ....................................................................................................55
Adding a stop to a saved route using the map.............................................................................56
Deleting a route from My Routes .................................................................................................57
Traffic.................................................................................................................................................58
About TomTom Traffic .................................................................................................................58
The route bar ................................................................................................................................58
Looking at traffic on the map ........................................................................................................59
Looking at traffic on your route.....................................................................................................60
Traffic incidents ............................................................................................................................61
Speed Cameras ................................................................................................................................62
About speed cameras ..................................................................................................................62
Speed camera warnings ..............................................................................................................62
Changing the way you are warned...............................................................................................64
Reporting a new speed camera ...................................................................................................64
Confirm or remove a mobile speed camera .................................................................................64
Updating locations for cameras and hazards ...............................................................................65
Danger Zones ....................................................................................................................................66
About danger zones and risk zones .............................................................................................66
Danger zone and risk zone warnings ...........................................................................................66
Changing the way you are warned...............................................................................................67
Reporting a risk zone ...................................................................................................................67
Updating locations for danger zones and risk zones ...................................................................68
My Places ..........................................................................................................................................69
About My Places ..........................................................................................................................69
Setting your home location...........................................................................................................69
Changing your home location ......................................................................................................69
Adding a location from My Places ................................................................................................70
Add a location to My Places from the map ..................................................................................70
Adding a location to My Places using search ..............................................................................71
Deleting a recent destination from My Places ..............................................................................71
Deleting a location from My Places ..............................................................................................71
Settings..............................................................................................................................................72
Appearance ..................................................................................................................................72
Voices ...........................................................................................................................................74
Maps .............................................................................................................................................75
Route Planning .............................................................................................................................75
Sounds and Warnings ..................................................................................................................76
Units .............................................................................................................................................77
Language .....................................................................................................................................77
Getting Help.......................................................................................................................................78
Help ..............................................................................................................................................78
TomTom Rear View Camera App
79
Using the TomTom Rear View Camera app .....................................................................................80
TomTom Music App
81
Using the TomTom Music app ..........................................................................................................82
Addendum
83
Copyright notices
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Welcome to the TomTom BRIDGE device
This Reference Guide explains how you use the TomTom BRIDGE device and the TomTom apps
installed on the device.
Important: For other TomTom BRIDGE device settings and operation, and for instructions about other
apps on the device, please refer to the applicable User Documentation.
The TomTom BRIDGE device
Starting the TomTom BRIDGE device
The TomTom BRIDGE starts when you switch on your vehicle's ignition. You can also press the On/Off
button until the device starts.
The TomTom BRIDGE home screen is shown.
Note: The TomTom BRIDGE home screen shown below is an example. The home screen on your
TomTom BRIDGE device might look different and have different apps installed.
1. The TomTom Navigation app in a widget. Select the widget to open the app.
Note: A widget is an app that runs in its own panel. You can select a widget to open the full app.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Settings button. Select Settings to change features on your TomTom BRIDGE device.
Back button. Select this button to returns to the previous screen that was open.
Home button. Select this button to return to the device home screen.
Navigation bar. You can add shortcuts to your favourite apps to this bar.
Software update button. Updates the TomTom BRIDGE device to the latest software version.
TomTom BRIDGE device features
The TomTom BRIDGE device uses the Android operating system. TomTom and the device owner have
changed the operating system in the following ways:
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Certain Android features have been disabled, either by TomTom or by the device owner. This
makes the device safer and easier to use while driving.
Some new features and apps have been added, both by TomTom and by the device owner. These
additions customize the device so it is relevant for the functions it will be used for.
The features and apps added by TomTom are as follows:
Important: For other TomTom BRIDGE device settings and operation, and for instructions about other
apps on the device, please refer to the applicable User Documentation.
Apps on the TomTom BRIDGE device
The TomTom BRIDGE device is an Android device that has different apps installed on it. Some of the
apps will be standard Android apps, for example a browser, a clock and a photo-gallery. On some
devices, depending how they are configured, you might be able to add apps using Google Play Store.
Specialized apps could be added by the device owner, and TomTom has also added apps.
Note: Some TomTom BRIDGE devices might be locked to prevent you adding your own apps.
You can find other apps on the device by scrolling right, then selecting All apps.
You can also add up to two app quick-launch buttons to the device's Navigation bar for apps you want to
use often.
Memory card slot
The TomTom BRIDGE device has a memory card slot that is located on the bottom of the device. You
can use a memory card to access your personal files, for example photos or music files.
Navigation bar
The Navigation bar is at the bottom of the device screen and it contains quick-launch buttons, for
example the Back and Home buttons. You can add up to two extra buttons to this bar to quickly start
apps that you often use.
To add a quick launch button for an app, do the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Select the Home button.
Select the Settings app.
In Settings, select Navigation Bar.
Under Quick Launch Buttons, select Assign app.
Select an app from the list to assign to a quick-launch button.
Select the Home button.
Your new quick-launch button is in the Navigation bar.
To remove a quick launch button, do the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Select the Home button.
Select the Settings app.
In Settings, select Navigation Bar.
Under Quick Launch Buttons, select and hold the button you want to remove.
In the pop-up box that appears, select OK to remove the quick-launch button.
Select the Home button.
The quick-launch button has been removed from the Navigation bar.
Updating the software
The device owner will periodically release new software updates. When you have access to a WiFi
connection, you can update the software using the Software update app. Ask the device owner how
often software updates are released.
Note: Software updates can only be downloaded using a Wi-Fi connection.
To update the software on the device, do the following:
1. Select the Home button.
2. Select the Settings app.
3. In Wireless and networks, select Wi-Fi.
Select and connect to a Wi-Fi network.
4. Select the Home button.
5. Select the Software update app.
Your device automatically downloads and installs the software update.
Note: You might have to restart the device to install the software update.
Changing user
You can change user on the TomTom BRIDGE to access a different profile. Select Users in the Settings
app, and select the user profile you want.
Note: You can only access some User or Owner profiles if you have a password.
Sending information to TomTom
When you first start TomTom BRIDGE device or you have reset the device, you are asked for
permission to send your location to TomTom and to send information about how you use the device. We
use your location to provide TomTom services near you and along your route. We learn how you use the
device so we can continually improve.
Go to the Your information app in the All apps menu to read about how TomTom uses your
information, and to give permission for your information to be sent to TomTom.
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.
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.
Language
The language used on the TomTom BRIDGE device is also used on the apps installed on the device.
You can change the device language in Language & input in the Settings app.
Sending information to TomTom
When you first start TomTom BRIDGE device or you have reset the device, you are asked for
permission to send your location to TomTom and to send information about how you use the device. We
use your location to provide TomTom services near you and along your route. We learn how you use the
device so we can continually improve.
Go to the Your information app in the All apps menu to read about how TomTom uses your
information, and to give permission for your information to be sent to TomTom.
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.
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.
Installing in your vehicle
Only use the approved dock to hold the TomTom BRIDGE device when you are using it in your vehicle.
Charging your device
The battery in your TomTom BRIDGE navigation device charges when you connect the device 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, the device goes into sleep
mode.
Note: Use ONLY the USB cable supplied with your device. Other USB cables may not work.
Note: Charging via your computer is not recommended. The voltage output of computer USB ports
vary by manufacturer. For the best charging performance we recommend using the supplied car
charger.
Device not starting
In rare cases, your TomTom BRIDGE device may not start correctly or may stop responding.
First, check that the battery is charged. To charge the battery, connect your device to power or to the
dashboard mount. It can take up to 3 hours to fully charge the battery.
If this does not solve the problem, you can reset the device. To do this, press and hold the On/Off button
until your device begins to restart.
Take care of your navigation device
It is important to take care of your device:
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
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.
Getting help
You can get further help by going to tomtom.com/support.
For warranty and privacy information, go to tomtom.com/legal.
TomTom Navigation App
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Welcome to navigation with TomTom
This Section explains how you use the TomTom Navigation app.
Important: For other TomTom BRIDGE device settings, and for instructions about other apps on the
device, please refer to the applicable User Documentation.
The TomTom Navigation app is installed on the device, either as an app that you have to open, or as a
software widget on the Home screen. The widget has some limited functionality, for example you can
see your route and route instructions on the widget, but you can't plan a route.
Select the widget to open the full navigation app to use all the navigation features.
The Get going chapter is a great place to start. You'll learn all about starting up and setting up the device,
and using the TomTom navigation app app to plan your first route. You'll see a quick introduction to
TomTom services, which includes Traffic, Speed Cameras and Danger Zones. 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 in the app, go to:

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What's on the screen
Using gestures
Main menu
GPS reception
When you first start the TomTom navigation app app, it may need a few minutes to find your GPS
position and show your current location on the map. Make sure you have GPS activated on your device.
Tip: The GPS settings are in the device's Settings app.
In areas where GPS reception is not possible, such as tunnels, your location may not be accurate.
Important: The TomTom navigation app app cannot give you route instructions until it has received
location data.
Some devices need a data connection to obtain a GPS location.
If your device has no GPS reception, the TomTom navigation app app uses positioning information from
WiFi networks or mobile phone towers. This information is used for route planning and to determine your
approximate location.
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Connecting to TomTom services
About TomTom services
TomTom services give you real-time information about traffic and speed cameras or danger zones on
your route. 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.
The TomTom navigation app app is connected to TomTom Services in one of the following ways:
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With a permanent connection directly from your TomTom BRIDGE device. The device is always
connected to TomTom services - you don't have to do anything to activate them.
With a connection via your smartphone. You must create a Personal Area Network to connect your
smartphone to the TomTom BRIDGE device.
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.
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.
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:

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
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 TomTom BRIDGE to your phone, do the following:
1. Press the Home button on the TomTom Bridge device.
2. Select the Settings app.
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3.
4.
5.
6.
In WIRELESS & NETWORKS, select More....
Select Tethering & portable hotspot. Activate the tethering and portable hotspot function.
On your smartphone, switch on the Personal Area Network function.
Switch on Bluetooth on your phone, and make sure your phone is discoverable.
The TomTom BRIDGE device searches for your phone.
Tip: If the TomTom BRIDGE device cannot find your phone, make sure your phone is still
'discoverable' or 'visible' for other Bluetooth devices.
7. Select your phone from the list on the TomTom BRIDGE device .
The TomTom BRIDGE device connects to TomTom services using your phone's internet connection.
TomTom services are now active.
Reconnecting your smartphone
You do not need to do anything to reconnect your TomTom BRIDGE to your phone.
Your TomTom BRIDGE will remember your phone and will find it automatically when you have Personal
Area Network (PAN) and Bluetooth switched on and you are in range of your navigation device. If you
have a valid TomTom services subscription, the service will start automatically.
The Bluetooth icon at the top of the TomTom navigation app app 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.
Unable to get a connection
If your TomTom BRIDGE device cannot connect to your phone, or you have no internet connection,
check the following:

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Your phone is shown on your TomTom BRIDGE.
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 your
phone.
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What's on the navigation app screen
The map view
The map view is shown when you have no planned route. Your actual location is shown as soon as your
device 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.
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. When in map view, if you are driving, the small arrow rotates to show you your
current driving direction, with north being up.
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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 device 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 location.
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 BRIDGE device 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.
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
button to change to the map view and use the interactive features.
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When the app starts after it was turned off and you have a route planned, you are shown the map view
with your planned route.
1. Switch view button. Select the switch view button to change between the map view and the
guidance view.
2. Zoom buttons. Select the zoom buttons to zoom in and out.
Tip: On most 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.
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The distance to your next turn.
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The name of the next road on your route.

Lane guidance at some junctions.
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.

The name of the street you are driving on.
7. Current location. This symbol shows your current location.
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Note: If your device 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.
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 device 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.
 Petrol stations that are directly on your route.
 TomTom Traffic.
 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 and other incidents on your route,
including information provided by IQ Routes, is shown above the symbols.
For a complete list of incident types, see Traffic incidents.
The bottom of the route bar represents your current location and shows the
distance to the next incident on your route.
Note: To make the route bar more readable some incidents may not be shown. These incidents will
always be of minor importance and only cause short delays.
The route bar also shows status messages, for example Finding fastest route or Playing route
preview.
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Distances and the route bar
The distance ahead shown on the route bar depends on the length of your route, or the distance
remaining on your route.
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For remaining distances longer than 50 km (31 miles), only the next 50 km (31 miles) is shown. The
destination icon is not shown.
Tip: You can scroll the route bar to see your whole route.
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For remaining distances between 10 km (6 miles) and 50 km (31 miles), the complete distance is
shown. The destination icon is shown fixed at the top of the route bar.
For remaining distances of less than 10 km (6 miles) the complete distance is shown. The
destination icon moves down towards the chevron symbol as you get nearer to your destination.
The top half of the route bar shows twice the distance of the bottom half, as shown in the following
examples:
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A remaining distance of 50 km on the route bar is split into 34 km (21 miles) at the top and 16 km (9
miles) at the bottom.
A remaining distance of 10 km on the route bar is split into 6.6 km (4 miles) at the top and 3.3 km (2
miles) at the bottom.
The route bar is constantly updated as you drive.
Advanced Lane Guidance
Note: Lane guidance is not available for all junctions or in all countries.
Advanced Lane Guidance helps you prepare for motorway exits and junctions by showing the correct
driving lane for your planned route.
As you approach an exit or junction, the lane you need is shown on the screen and in the instruction
panel.
Tip: To close the lane image, select anywhere on the screen or press the back button.
To turn lane images off, select the Settings button in the Main Menu, then select Appearance. Switch
off the Show previews of motorway exits setting.
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Time-dependent speed limits
Some speed limits change depending on the time of day. For example, you may see the speed limit near
schools decrease to 40 km/h or 25 mph in the morning between 08.00 - 09.00 and in the afternoon
between 15.00 - 16.00. Where possible, the speed limit shown in the speed panel changes to show
these variable speed limits.
Some speed limits change depending on driving conditions. For example, the speed limit will decrease if
there is heavy traffic, or the weather conditions are bad. These variable speed limits are not shown in the
speed panel. The speed shown in the speed panel is the maximum speed limit allowed in good driving
conditions.
Important: The speed limit shown in the speed panel is only an indication. You must always obey the
actual speed limit for the road you are on and the conditions you are driving in.
Running in the background
The TomTom navigation app app continues to run when it is in the background, for example when you
are using another app on the TomTom BRIDGE device.
If the TomTom navigation app app is running in the background and you are driving on a planned route,
you will continue to hear driving instructions.
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Using gestures
Using gestures
You use gestures to control your device.
This Reference Guide explains which gestures to use throughout the guide but here is a complete list of
all the gestures you can use.
Double tap
Touch one finger on the screen twice in rapid succession.
Example of when to use this: Zooming in on the map.
Drag
Put one finger on the screen and move it across the screen.
Example of when to use this: Scrolling around in the map.
Flick
Flick the tip of a single finger across the screen.
Example of when to use this: Scrolling a big distance on the map.
Tip: Flick isn't available on all devices.
Press and hold
Put one finger on the screen for more than 0.5 second.
Example of when to use this: Opening the pop-up menu for a place on the
map.
Pinch to zoom
Touch the screen with your thumb and a finger. Move them apart to zoom in
or move them together to zoom out.
Example of when to use this: Zooming in and out on the map.
Tip: Pinch to zoom isn't available on all devices. When pinch to zoom isn't
available on your device, use the zoom buttons to zoom in and out.
Tap or select
Tap a single finger on the screen.
Example of when to use this: Selecting an item in the Main Menu.
Tip: To open a pop-up menu for an item on the map, select and hold the
item until the menu opens.
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Main Menu
Navigation buttons
On the map view or guidance view, select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu.
The following navigation buttons are available in the Main Menu:
Search
Select this button to search for an address, a place or a Point of Interest, then
plan a route to that location.
Current route
Select this button to clear or change your planned route.
Report Speed
Camera
Select this button to report a speed camera.
My Places
Select this button to show your saved places.
My Routes
Select this button to show your saved routes.
Parking
Select this button to find car parks.
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Petrol Station
Select this button to find petrol stations.
Other buttons
On the map or guidance view, select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu.
The following buttons are available in the Main Menu screen, in addition to the navigation buttons:
Select this button to open the Settings Menu.
Select this button to open the Help Menu. The Help Menu contains a guided
tour and information about the TomTom navigation app app.
Select this button to return to the previous screen.
Select this button to return to the map view or guidance view.
This symbol shows the power level of the battery in your device.
This symbol shows that your device is connected to TomTom services.
This symbol shows that your device is not connected to TomTom services.
Select this button to switch off voice instructions. You will no longer hear
spoken route instructions but you will still hear information such as traffic
information and warning sounds.
Tip: You can select the types of instructions you want to hear. Select
Voices in the Settings Menu and select the instructions you want to hear.
Select this button to switch on voice instructions.
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Select this button to reduce the brightness of the screen and display the map
in darker colours.
When driving at night or when driving through a dark tunnel, it is easier to view
the screen and less distracting for the driver if the brightness of the screen is
dimmed.
Tip: Your device automatically switches between day and night colours
depending on the time of day. To switch off this feature, select Appearance
in the Settings menu and switch off Switch to night colours when dark.
Select this button to increase the brightness of the screen and display the
map in brighter colours.
Volume control
On the map or guidance view, select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu.
Select and slide the volume control to change the volume of voice instructions and warnings. If the voice
instructions are switched off, the volume control will still change the volume of the warnings.
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Using Quick Search
About search
You use search to find a wide range of places and then navigate to them. You can search for the
following:
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A specific address, for example, 123 Oxford Street, London.
A partial address, for example, Oxford st Lon.
A type of place, for example, petrol station or restaurant.
A place by name, for example, Starbucks.
A postcode, for example, W1D 1LL for Oxford Street, London.
A city to navigate to a city centre, for example, London.
A POI (Point of Interest) near your current location, for example, restaurant near me.
A mapcode, for example, WH6SL.TR10
Latitude and longitude coordinates, for example,
N 51°30′31″ W 0°08′34″.
Tip: To search for a specific street in the United Kingdom or the Netherlands, type in a postcode, then
leave a space and then type in the house number. For example, "1017CT 35". For other countries,
postcodes are area-based and will give you a list of matching cities, towns and streets in your search
results.
Planning a route to a POI using search
Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should always
plan a route before you start driving.
To plan a route to a POI type or a specific POI using search, do the following:
1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu.
2. Select Search.
The search screen opens with the keyboard showing.
3. Use the keyboard to enter the name of the place you want to plan a route to.
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Tip: If you press and hold a letter key on the keyboard, you get access to extra characters if they
are available. For example, press and hold the letter "e" to access characters 3 e è é ê ë and more.
You can search for a POI (Point of Interest) type, such as a restaurant or tourist attraction. Alternatively, you can search for a specific POI, for example "Rosie's Pizzeria".
Note: When searching, the whole map is searched. If you want to change how the search is done,
select the button to the right of the search box. You can then change where the search is done, for
example along the route or in a city.
4. As you type, suggestions based on what you have entered are shown in columns. You can continue
typing or select a suggestion.
Tip: To see more results, hide the keyboard or swipe the results list to scroll it.
Tip: You can switch between seeing the results on the map or in a list by selecting the list/map
button:
5. Select a POI type or an individual POI. If you selected a POI type, select a POI.
The location is shown on the map.
6. To plan a route to this destination, select the drive button:
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A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the
guidance view is shown automatically.
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.
Tip: You can add a stop to a route that you have already planned.
Tip: You can save a route using My Routes.
Entering search terms
Select Search in the Main menu to start searching for addresses, POIs or contacts. The search screen
opens showing the device keyboard and the following buttons:
Tip: Hide the device keyboard to show the whole search screen.
1. Back button.
Select this button to go back to the previous screen.
2. Search input box.
Enter your search term here. As you type, matching addresses and POIs are shown.
Tip: If you press and hold a letter key on the keyboard, you get access to extra characters if they
are available. For example, press and hold the letter "e" to access characters 3 e è é ê ë and more.
Tip: To edit, select a word you have already typed to place the cursor. You can then insert or delete
characters.
3. Search results list
Swipe the screen left or right to show the Contacts or the Addresses column.
Tip: When you only see only one or two columns, swipe the screen to show another column.
4. Type of search.
By default, the whole of the current map is searched. Once you have used search, the last search
type you selected is used. Select this button to change the type of search to any of the following:
Whole map
Select this option to search the whole of your current map with no limit to
the search radius. Your current location is the centre of the search. The
results are ranked by exact match.
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Near me
Select this option to search with your current GPS location as the search
centre. The results are ranked by distance.
In town or city
Select this option to use a town or city as the centre for your search. You
need to enter the town or city name using the keyboard. When you have
selected the town or city from the results list, you can search for an
address or POI in that city.
Along route
When a route has been planned, you can select this option to search
along your route for a specific type of location, for example, petrol
stations. When prompted, enter the type of location and then select it in
the right-hand column to carry out the search.
Near destination
When a route has been planned, you can select this option to use your
destination as the centre for your search.
Latitude Longitude
Select this option to enter a pair of latitude longitude coordinates.
5. View button.
Select this button to return to the map view or guidance view.
6. List/map button.
Select this button to switch between showing the results in a list or showing the results on the map.
7. Show/hide keyboard.
Select this button to show the keyboard. Hide the keyboard using the device's back function.
Tip: To cancel a search, select the map/guidance view button in the top right-hand corner of the
screen.
Entering search terms
Select Search in the Main menu to start searching for addresses and POIs. The search screen opens
showing the device keyboard and the following buttons:
Tip: Hide the device keyboard to show the whole search screen.
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1. Back button.
Select this button to go back to the previous screen.
2. Search input box.
Enter your search term here. As you type, matching addresses and POIs are shown.
Tip: If you press and hold a letter key on the keyboard, you get access to extra characters if they
are available. For example, press and hold the letter "e" to access characters 3 e è é ê ë and more.
Tip: To edit, select a word you have already typed to place the cursor. You can then insert or delete
characters.
3. Type of search.
By default, the whole of the current map is searched. Once you have used search, the last search
type you selected is used. Select this button to change the type of search to any of the following:
Whole map
Select this option to search the whole of your current map with no limit to
the search radius. Your current location is the centre of the search. The
results are ranked by exact match.
Near me
Select this option to search with your current GPS location as the search
centre. The results are ranked by distance.
In town or city
Select this option to use a town or city as the centre for your search. You
need to enter the town or city name using the keyboard. When you have
selected the town or city from the results list, you can search for an
address or POI in that city.
Along route
When a route has been planned, you can select this option to search
along your route for a specific type of location, for example, petrol
stations. When prompted, enter the type of location and then select it in
the right-hand column to carry out the search.
Near destination
When a route has been planned, you can select this option to use your
destination as the centre for your search.
Latitude Longitude
Select this option to enter a pair of latitude longitude coordinates.
4. View button.
Select this button to return to the map view or guidance view.
5. List/map button.
Select this button to switch between showing the results in a list or showing the results on the map.
6. Show/hide keyboard.
Select this button to show the keyboard. Hide the keyboard using the device's back function.
Tip: To cancel a search, select the map/guidance view button in the top right-hand corner of the
screen.
Working with search results
Your search results are shown in two columns.
Address and city matches are shown in the left-hand column, and POIs, types of POIs and Places are
shown in the right-hand column.
Tip: To see more results, hide the keyboard or swipe the results list to scroll it.
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Tip: You can switch between seeing the results on the map or in a list by selecting the list/map
button:
When you select an address from the list of search results, you can choose to show it on the map, add a
crossroad or plan a route to that chosen location. To get an exact address you can add the house
number.
If you show the result on the map, you can use the pop-up menu to adding a location from My Places or
search near this location. If a route is already planned, you can add the location to your current route.
Note: The best search results are shown on the map. When you zoom in, the lower ranked search
results are gradually shown.
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About postcodes
When searching using a postcode, your results depend on the type of postcode used in the country that
you are searching in.
The following types of postcodes are used:
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Postcodes that navigate you to a street or part of a street.
Postcodes that navigate you to an area comprising, for example, a single town, several villages in a
rural area or a district in a large city.
Postcodes for streets
Countries such as the Netherlands and the United Kingdom use this type of postcode. When you search
using this type of postcode, enter the postcode, then leave a space and then optionally enter the house
number. For example, "1017CT 35". Your device then plans a route to a specific house or building on a
specific street.
Postcodes for areas
Countries such as Germany, France and Belgium use this type of postcode. If you search using a
postcode for an area, your results include all the streets in a city district, the whole town, or the villages
within that postcode.
You may get results from multiple countries if you enter a postcode for an area.
Note: If you search using a postcode for an area, you will not get a specific address in your results.
This type of postcode is still very useful in reducing the number of search results. For example, a search
for Neustadt in Germany returns a long list of possible results. Adding a space followed by the postcode
for an area narrows the results down to the Neustadt that you are looking for.
As another example, if you want to search in a city, enter a postcode for an area and select the city
centre you are searching for from the results.
About mapcodes
In countries where roads and houses have no names or addresses, you can use a mapcode instead. A
mapcode represents a location.
Every location on Earth, including those in the sea like islands and oil rigs, can be represented by a
mapcode. Mapcodes are short, and easy to recognise, remember and communicate. They are precise
to a few metres, which is good enough for every-day use.
Go to mapcode.com for instructions on how to find the mapcode for a location.
Mapcodes are more precise and more flexible than the address on a business card. You can choose a
location that you want to associate with your address, for example, the main entrance or the entrance to
a car park.
List of POI type icons
Legal and financial services
Court house
Cash dispenser
Legal - Solicitors
Financial institution
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Legal - other services
Food services
Convenience store
Fast food restaurant
Restaurant
Chinese restaurant
Accommodation
Hotel or motel
Luxury hotel
Camping ground
Economy chain hotel
Emergency services
Hospital or polyclinic
Dentist
Police station
Veterinarian
Doctor
Fire station
Car-related services
Outside parking
Petrol station
Parking garage
Car wash
Car dealer
Vehicle inspection centre
Rental car facility
Electrical car charging
point(s)
Rental car parking
Car repair facility
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Other services
Embassy
Pet services
Government office
Telecommunication
Company
Community service
Post office
Pharmacy
Shopping centre
Beauty services
Tourist information office
Shop
College or university
School
Library
Convention centre
Casino
Winery
Theatre
Tourist attraction
Cinema
Zoo
Concert hall
Amusement park
Museum
Exhibition centre
Education
Leisure
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Opera
Cultural centre
Nightlife
Leisure centre
Playing field
Swimming pool
Mountain peak
Water sports
Beach
Tennis court
Park or recreation area
Ice skating rink
Yacht basin or marina
Sports centre
Stadium
Golf course
Church
Place of worship
Railway station
Mountain pass
Airport
Scenic or panoramic view
Ferry terminal
Postcode
Sport
Religion
Travel
Note: Not used in all
countries.
Border crossing
Residential area
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Bus station
Petrol station
Toll gate
Electrical car charging
stations
Rest area
Truck stop
City centre
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Planning a route
Planning a route to an address using search
Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should always
plan a route before you start driving.
To plan a route to an address using search, do the following:
1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu.
2. Select Search.
The search screen opens with the keyboard showing.
3. Use the keyboard to enter the name of the place you want to plan a route to.
Tip: If you press and hold a letter key on the keyboard, you get access to extra characters if they
are available. For example, press and hold the letter "e" to access characters 3 e è é ê ë and more.
You can search for an address, town, city, postcode or mapcode.
Tip: To search for a specific street in the United Kingdom or the Netherlands, type in a postcode,
then leave a space and then type in the house number. For example, "1017CT 35". For other
countries, postcodes are area-based and will give you a list of matching cities, towns and streets in
your search results.
Note: When searching, the whole map is searched. If you want to change how the search is done,
select the button to the right of the search box. You can then change where the search is done, for
example, to being along the route or in a city.
4. As you type the address, suggestions based on what you have entered are shown in columns. You
can continue typing or select a suggestion.
Tip: To see more results, hide the keyboard or swipe the results list to scroll it.
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Tip: You can switch between seeing the results on the map or in a list by selecting the list/map
button:
5. Select an address suggestion.
6. Enter the house number if you have one and haven't entered it already.
Tip: If you enter a house number that is not found, then the number appears red. The nearest
house number that is found is shown in the Drive button. You can enter a new house number, or
you can select Drive to drive to the nearest house number.
7. Select Drive.
A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the
guidance view is shown automatically.
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.
Tip: You can add a stop to a route that you have already planned.
Tip: You can save a route using My Routes.
Planning a route to a city centre
Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should always
plan a route before you start driving.
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To plan a route to a city centre using search, do the following:
1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu.
2. Select Search.
The search screen opens with the keyboard showing.
3. Use the keyboard to enter the name of the city or town you want to plan a route to.
You can search for a town, city, or postcode.
Tip: To search for a specific city you can use the city's postcode or the country. For example,
searching for Essen will return many results. If you search for Essen 2910 or Essen Belgium then
that city will be at the top of the results. You can then search in the city.
Tip: When searching, the whole map is searched. If you want to change how the search is done,
select the button to the right of the search box. You can then change where the search is done, for
example, to being along the route or in a city.
4. As you type the address, suggestions based on what you have entered are shown in columns. You
can continue typing or select a suggestion.
Tip: To see more results, hide the keyboard or swipe the results list to scroll it.
Tip: You can switch between seeing the results on the map or in a list by selecting the list/map
button:
5. Select the city in the left-hand column.
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The city name is shown in the right side of the search input box, and the city centre POI is shown
below in the right-hand column.
6. Select the city centre POI.
The city centre location is shown on the map.
7. Select Drive.
A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the
guidance view is shown automatically.
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.
Tip: You can add a stop to a route that you have already planned.
Tip: You can save a route using My Routes.
Planning a route to a POI using search
Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should always
plan a route before you start driving.
To plan a route to a POI type or a specific POI using search, do the following:
1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu.
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2. Select Search.
The search screen opens with the keyboard showing.
3. Use the keyboard to enter the name of the place you want to plan a route to.
Tip: If you press and hold a letter key on the keyboard, you get access to extra characters if they
are available. For example, press and hold the letter "e" to access characters 3 e è é ê ë and more.
You can search for a POI (Point of Interest) type, such as a restaurant or tourist attraction. Alternatively, you can search for a specific POI, for example "Rosie's Pizzeria".
Note: When searching, the whole map is searched. If you want to change how the search is done,
select the button to the right of the search box. You can then change where the search is done, for
example along the route or in a city.
4. As you type, suggestions based on what you have entered are shown in columns. You can continue
typing or select a suggestion.
Tip: To see more results, hide the keyboard or swipe the results list to scroll it.
Tip: You can switch between seeing the results on the map or in a list by selecting the list/map
button:
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5. Select a POI type or an individual POI. If you selected a POI type, select a POI.
The location is shown on the map.
6. To plan a route to this destination, select the drive button:
A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the
guidance view is shown automatically.
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.
Tip: You can add a stop to a route that you have already planned.
Tip: You can save a route using My Routes.
Planning a route using the map
Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should always
plan a route before you start driving.
To plan a route using the map, do the following:
1. Move the map and zoom in until you can see the destination that you want to navigate to.
2. When you have found your destination on the map, select it by pressing and holding the screen for
about one second.
A pop-up menu shows the nearest address.
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3. To plan a route to this destination, select the drive button:
A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the
guidance view is shown automatically.
Tip: You can use the location you selected in other ways, such as adding it to My Places, by
selecting the pop-up menu button.
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.
Tip: You can add a stop to a route that you have already planned.
Tip: You can save a route using My Routes.
Planning a route using My Places
To navigate to one of My Places from your current location, do the following:
1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu.
2. Select My Places.
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A list of all your Places opens.
3. Select the Place you want to navigate to, for example Home.
Your chosen Place is shown on the map with a pop-up menu.
4. To plan a route to this Place, select the drive button:
A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the
guidance view is shown automatically.
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.
Tip: You can add a stop to a route that you have already planned.
Tip: You can save a route using My Routes.
Planning a route using coordinates
Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should always
plan a route before you start driving.
To plan a route using a pair of coordinates, do the following:
1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu.
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2. Select Search.
The search screen opens with the keyboard showing.
3. Select the type of search button to the right of the search box.
4. Select Latitude Longitude.
5. Type in your pair of coordinates. You can enter any of these coordinate types:

Decimal values, for example:
N 51.51000 W 0.13454
51.51000 -0.13454
Tip: For decimal values you don't have to use a letter to indicate the latitude and longitude. For
locations west of the 0 meridian and locations south of the equator, use a minus sign (-) before
the coordinate.
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Degrees, minutes and seconds, for example:
N 51°30′31″ W 0°08′34″
GPS standard coordinates, for example:
N 51 30.525 W 0 08.569
Note: The bar below the coordinates goes red if you enter coordinates that are not recognised by
your TomTom navigation app.
6. As you type in the coordinates, suggestions are shown based on what you have entered. You can
continue typing or select a suggestion.
Towns and roads are shown on the left, POIs are shown on the right.
Tip: To see more results, hide the keyboard or swipe the results list to scroll it.
Tip: You can switch between seeing the results on the map or in a list by selecting the list/map
button:
7. Select a suggestion for your destination.
The location is shown on the map.
8. To plan a route to this destination, select the drive button:
A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the
guidance view is shown automatically.
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.
Tip: You can add a stop to a route that you have already planned.
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Tip: You can save a route using My Routes.
Planning a route using a mapcode
Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should always
plan a route before you start driving.
To plan a route using a mapcode, do the following:
1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu.
2. Select Search.
The search screen opens with the keyboard showing.
3. Type in your mapcode. You can enter any of these mapcode types:

International, for example, WH6SL.TR10.
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Country-specific, for example, GBR 8MH.51.
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Alternative country-specific, for example, GBR 28.Y6VH or GBR LDGZ.VXR.
Tip: All the mapcodes in this example are for the same location - Edinburgh Castle in the UK. See
About mapcodes for information on how to get a mapcode for a location.
4. As you type in the mapcode, suggestions are shown based on what you have entered. You can
continue typing or select a suggestion.
Towns and roads are shown on the left, POIs are shown on the right.
Tip: To see more results, hide the keyboard or swipe the results list to scroll it.
Tip: You can switch between seeing the results on the map or in a list by selecting the list/map
button:
5. Select a suggestion for your destination.
6. Select Drive.
A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the
guidance view is shown automatically.
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.
Tip: You can add a stop to a route that you have already planned.
Tip: You can save a route using My Routes.
Finding an alternative route
Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should always
plan a route before you start driving.
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To find an alternative route, do the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Plan a route as usual.
On the map view, select the route itself.
Select the pop-up menu button to open the menu.
Select Alternative Route and then select Find alternative.
Up to three alternative routes are shown on the map view. Each alternative route shows the
difference in travel time in a balloon.
Tip: Information from the Lifetime Traffic service is used when calculating alternative routes. Any
route that is 50% longer in time than the original route is not shown.
5. Select your chosen route by tapping on the time balloon.
6. Select Let's go.
7. Guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown
automatically.
Note: You can also find alternative routes by selecting Current Route in the main menu, followed by
Find Alternative.
Planning a route in advance
You can plan a route in advance before you drive it. You can save the route as part of your My Routes
list.
To plan a route in advance, do the following:
1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu.
2. Select Search.
The search screen opens with the keyboard showing.
3. Use the keyboard to enter the name of the location you want to use as a starting point.
4. Select an address or POI suggestion.
5. Select Show on Map.
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6. Select the pop-up menu button.
A pop-up menu shows a list of options.
7. Select Use as Starting Point.
8. Repeat the search steps to choose your destination, and then select the drive button in the pop-up
menu:
Your route is planned using your chosen starting point and destination. The estimated time of arrival
is shown at the top of the route bar.
Tip: If you don't want to use search to choose your starting point and destination, go to the map
view and press and hold to select a location.
Tip: Stops, POIs, Places and the destination can all be selected as starting points using their
pop-up menus.
Changing the starting point to be your current location
1. Select the starting point of the route in the map view.
2. Select the pop-up menu button.
A pop-up menu shows a list of options.
3. Select Remove Starting Point.
Your route is replanned with your current location as the starting point.
Changing the starting point into a stop
1. Select the starting point on the route in the map view.
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2. Select the pop-up menu button.
A pop-up menu shows a list of options.
3. Select Change to a Stop.
Your route is replanned with the starting point changed into a stop.
Finding a car park
To find a car park, do the following:
1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu.
2. Select Parking.
The map opens showing the locations of car parks.
If a route is planned, the map shows car parks near your destination. If a route isn't planned, the map
shows car parks near your current location.
You can change the screen to show a list of car parks by pressing this button:
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You can select a car park from the list to locate it on the map.
Tip: You can scroll down the list of results using the scroll bar on the right side of the screen.
If you want to change how the search is done, select the button to the right of the search box. You
can then change where the search is carried out, for example, to search near you or the whole map.
3. Select a car park from the map or the list.
A pop-up menu opens on the map showing the name of the car park.
4. To plan a route to your chosen car park, select the drive button:
A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the
guidance view is shown automatically.
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Tip: You can add a car park as a stop on your route by using the pop-up menu.
Finding a petrol station
To find a petrol station, do the following:
1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu.
2. Select Petrol Station.
The map opens showing the locations of petrol stations.
If a route is planned, the map shows petrol stations along your route. If a route isn't planned, the map
shows petrol stations near your current location.
You can change the screen to show a list of petrol stations by pressing this button:
You can select a petrol station from the list to locate it on the map.
Tip: You can scroll down the list of results using the scroll bar on the right side of the screen.
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If you want to change how the search is done, select the button to the right of the search box. You
can then change where the search is carried out, for example, to search near you or the whole map.
3. Select a petrol station from the map or the list.
A pop-up menu opens on the map showing the name of the petrol station.
4. To plan a route to your chosen petrol station, select the drive button:
A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the
guidance view is shown automatically.
Tip: You can add a petrol station as a stop on your route by using the pop-up menu. A petrol station
that is a stop on your route has a blue icon.
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Changing your route
The Current Route Menu
When you have planned a route, select the Current Route button in the Main Menu to open the Current
Route Menu.
The following buttons are available in the Current Route Menu:
Clear Route
Change Route
Type
Find Alternative
Select this button to clear the currently planned route.
The Current Route Menu closes and you return to the map view.
Select this button to change the type of route used to plan your route. Your
route will be recalculated using the new route type.
You see this button when you have planned a route. Select this button to
show up to three alternative routes on the map view.
Avoid on This
Route
Select this button to avoid some types of route features that are on your
currently planned route. These include ferries, toll roads and unpaved roads.
Add Stop to Route
Select this button to add a stop to your currently planned route. You can also
add a stop to your route directly from the map.
Add to My Routes
If you plan a new route that has not already been saved, you see this button.
Select this button to save this route as part of your My Routes list.
Save Changes to
Route
If you make a change to a My Route, you see this button. Select this button to
save the changes.
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Reorder Stops
Select this button to see the lists of stops for your current route. You can then
change the order of the stops on your route.
For a route without stops, you can also select this button to reverse your
route.
Drive to Route
Select this button to plan a route from your current location to the starting
point of a My Route. The starting point is converted to a stop.
Play Route Preview
Select this button to watch a preview of your planned route.
Stop Route
Preview
Select this button to stop the preview of your planned route.
Types of route
Select Change Route Type to change the type of route planned to your current destination. Your route
is recalculated using the new route type.
You can select the following types of route:
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

Fastest route - the fastest route to your destination. Your route is constantly checked taking into
account the traffic conditions.
Shortest route - the shortest route to your destination. This may take much longer than the fastest
route.
Most eco-friendly route - the most fuel-efficient route.
Avoid Motorways - this type of route avoids all motorways.
Walking Route - this type of route is optimised for walking.
Bicycle Route - this type of route is optimised for bicycles.
You can set the default route type in the Settings Menu.
Route features
You can choose to avoid some features that are on your currently planned route. You can avoid the
following route features:




Toll Roads
Ferries and car shuttle trains
Carpool Lanes
Unpaved Roads
Note: Carpool lanes are sometimes known as High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes (HOV lanes) and are
not present in every country. To travel on these lanes, you may need to have more than one person in
the car, for example, or the car may need to use environmentally-friendly fuel.
If you choose to avoid a route feature, a new route is planned.
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In Route Planning in the Settings Menu, you can set how each route feature is handled when a new
route is planned.
Adding a stop to your route from your current route
1. In the Main Menu, select Current Route.
2. Select Add Stop to Route.
The map view is shown.
3. To select a stop, do one of the following steps:

Zoom in on the map, then press and hold to select a location. In the pop-up menu, select Add to
Current Route.

Select Search and search for a location. When you have found a location, select the Add Stop
to Route button.
Your route is recalculated to include your stop.
Adding a stop to your route using the map
1. Press the switch view button to show the map.
Your complete route is shown on the map.
2. Zoom in on the map, then press and hold to select a location.
3. Select the pop-up menu button.
4. Select Use in Route.
5. Select Add to Current Route.
Your route is recalculated to include your stop.
Deleting a stop from your route
1. Press the switch view button to show the map.
Your complete route is shown on the map.
2. In the route bar, press the stop you want to delete.
The map zooms in to the stop and shows a pop-up menu.
Tip: If you select the wrong stop press the back button to return to the map.
3. Select Delete This Stop.
The stop is deleted and your route is recalculated.
Reordering stops on a route
Note: If you have a route with no stops, you can use this button to reverse the route.
1. In the Map View, select the route.
Tip: Zoom in on the route to make it easier to select.
2. Select Manage Stops, then Reorder Stops.
The map view is shown with the route cleared. The destination and all the stops are shown on the
map.
3. Select the stops one by one in the order you wish to drive them.
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The symbols change to a flag as you select each stop.
4. Select your destination.
Your route is recalculated with the stops in the changed order.
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My Routes
About My Routes
My Routes provides an easy way to create saved routes with optional stops, sometimes known as an
itinerary. You can use My Routes to save, retrieve and edit routes.
You may want to use My Routes in one or more of the following situations:



While working - Your job involves driving several routes with multiple stops on a daily basis. Your
routes can change and you need to be flexible and be able to change the order of your stops or
change the planned route.
While on holiday - You are going on holiday and want to plan and save a route. Your route includes
scenic roads, stops at various hotels, and other places like tourist attractions.
While commuting to work - You want to add one or two regular stops between home and work.
Your route back home in the evening is the reverse of your route to work in the morning.
You can add the route that you have planned on the map to your My Routes list by selecting it.
Saving a route
1. Plan a route using the steps described in Planning a route.
Tip: If you cannot see your planned route on the map view, select the back button to show your
route.
2. Select the route.
3. Select the pop-up menu button to open the menu.
4. Select Manage Route, then Add to My Routes.
The name of the route is shown in the edit screen.
5. Edit the name of the route so that you can easily recognise it.
6. Select Done to save your route in the My Routes list.
Tip: You can also save a route using the Add to My Routes button in the Current Route menu.
Navigating using a saved route
To navigate using a previously saved route, do the following:
1. In the Main Menu, select My Routes.
2. Select a route from your list.
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The route is shown on the map view.
3. To navigate to the start of the saved route, select Drive.
The starting point of the saved route is converted to your first stop and then the route is planned.
Guidance to your destination begins from your current location. As soon as you start driving, the
guidance view is shown automatically.
Tip: There are two other ways to navigate using a saved route:
Select the starting point of the route. When the pop-up menu opens, select Change to a Stop.
Alternatively, select Drive to Route in the Current Route menu.
Adding a stop to a saved route using the map
Note: You can also press and hold a location on the map and select Add to Current Route from the
pop-up menu.
1. Press the switch view button to show the map.
Your complete route is shown on the map.
2. Select the route.
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3. Select the pop-menu button to open the menu.
4. Select Add Stop to Route.
Tip: Add Stop to Route can also be found in the Manage Stops sub-menu.
5. Select your new stop on the map.
Tip: If you know the name of your new stop, you can use Search to select your stop instead of
using the map.
6. Select the Add Stop button to add this location as a stop.
Your route is recalculated to include your stop.
Tip: To update the saved route in your My Routes list with the changes, select the route om the
map then select Save Changes to Route in the pop-up menu.
Deleting a route from My Routes
1.
2.
3.
4.
In the Main Menu, select My Routes.
Select Edit List.
Select the routes you want to delete.
Select Delete.
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Traffic
About TomTom Traffic
TomTom Traffic is a unique TomTom service providing real-time traffic information. For more
information about TomTom services, go to tomtom.com/services.
In combination with IQ Routes, TomTom Traffic helps you plan the optimum route to your destination
taking into account the current local traffic conditions.
Your TomTom BRIDGE device regularly receives information about the changing traffic conditions. If
traffic jams or other incidents are found on your current route, your device will offer to replan your route
to try and avoid any delays.
The TomTom BRIDGE device uses either a permanent connection or a smartphone connection to
connect to TomTom services.
Important: If use your smartphone to connect to TomTom Services and you are outside of the area
covered by your mobile data plan, you may be liable for extra roaming charges while using TomTom
Services.
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.
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.
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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 device 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.
 Petrol stations that are directly on your route.
 TomTom Traffic.
 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 and other incidents on your route,
including information provided by IQ Routes, is shown above the symbols.
For a complete list of incident types, see Traffic incidents.
The bottom of the route bar represents your current location and shows the
distance to the next incident on your route.
Note: To make the route bar more readable some incidents may not be shown. These incidents will
always be of minor importance and only cause short delays.
The route bar also shows status messages, for example Finding fastest route or Playing route
preview.
Looking at traffic on the map
Traffic incidents are shown on the map. If several traffic incidents overlap the highest priority incident is
shown - for example, a road closure is higher priority than road works or a closed lane.
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Tip: Select an incident on the map to see more detailed information.
1. Traffic incident that affects your route in your direction of travel.
A symbol or number at the start of the incident shows the type of incident or the delay in minutes, for
example 5 minutes.
The colour of the incident indicates the speed of traffic relative to the maximum allowed speed at
that location, with red being the slowest. The stripes on the traffic jam are also animated to show the
speed of the traffic, where appropriate.
For a complete list of incident types, see Traffic incidents.
2. Traffic incident on your route but in the opposite direction of travel.
3. Traffic incidents on roads that are not visible at your current zoom level.
Looking at traffic on your route
Information about traffic incidents on your route is shown in the route bar on the right-hand side of the
map.
The route bar tells you about traffic delays while you are driving, using symbols to show you where each
traffic incident is located on your route.
Note: If your device isn't receiving any traffic information, a symbol showing traffic with a cross
appears underneath the arrival information panel.
Note: To make the route bar more readable some incidents may not be shown. These incidents will
always be of minor importance and only cause short delays.
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To get more information about an incident, select an incident in the route bar. The map opens zoomed in
on the incident and a pop-up opens showing detailed information about the traffic incident.
The information shown includes:




The type of traffic incident - general, accident, road works or lane closure.
The severity of the incident - slow traffic, queuing traffic or stationary traffic.
The delay time.
The length of the incident.
For a complete list of incident types, see Traffic incidents.
Select the back button to go back to the guidance view.
Traffic incidents
Traffic incidents and warnings are shown in the map view and in the route bar. Symbols shown in a circle
are traffic incidents. Checks are done to see if a faster route is available and your route is replanned to
avoid traffic incidents.
Traffic incident symbols:
Stationary traffic
Queuing traffic
Slow traffic
Unknown accident
Unknown incident
Roadworks
Lane closure
Road closure
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Speed Cameras
About speed cameras
The Speed Cameras service warns you about the following camera locations:







Fixed speed camera locations.
Mobile speed camera locations.
Mobile speed camera hotspots.
Average speed camera locations.
Speed enforcement zones.
Red light camera locations.
Traffic restriction cameras.
The Speed Cameras service also warns you about the following safety hazards:


Accident blackspot locations.
Traffic jams.
The TomTom BRIDGE device uses either a permanent connection or a smartphone connection to
connect to TomTom services.
Important: If you are outside of the area covered by your mobile data plan, you may be liable for extra
roaming charges while using TomTom Services.
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.
Speed camera warnings
When you first start using your device, a warning sound is played for the most common types of speed
camera. To change the way you are warned about speed cameras, select Sounds & Warnings in the
Settings Menu.
Warnings are given as you approach a speed camera. You are warned in several ways:




A symbol is shown in the route bar and on your route on the map.
Your distance to the speed camera is shown in the route bar.
You hear a warning sound as you get near the camera.
While you are approaching a camera or driving in an average speed check area, your speed is
monitored. If you drive more than 5 km/h or 3 mph over the speed limit the route bar turns red. If you
drive less than 5 km/h or 3 mph over the speed limit the route bar turns orange.
Tip: In the map view or guidance view, you can select a speed camera symbol in the route bar to see
the type of camera, the maximum speed and also the length of an average speed check area. In the
map view, you can also select a speed camera that is shown on your route.
Symbol shown on
map
Symbol shown in
route bar
Description
Fixed speed camera - this type of camera checks
the speed of passing vehicles and is fixed in one
place.
Mobile speed camera - this type of camera
checks the speed of passing vehicles and can be
moved to different locations.
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Symbol shown on
map
Symbol shown in
route bar
Description
Mobile speed camera hotspots - this type of
warning shows places where mobile cameras are
often used.
Average speed cameras - these types of
cameras measure your average speed between
two points. You are warned at the start and end of
the average speed check area.
While you are driving in an average speed check
area, your average speed is shown, instead of your
current speed. The distance to the end of the area
is shown in the route bar.
Speed enforcement zones - these zones can
contain multiple speed cameras.
You are warned at the start and end of a speed
enforcement zone. While you are driving in a
speed enforcement zone, your current speed is
shown, and the visual warning is shown in the
route bar.
Red light camera - this type of camera checks for
vehicles breaking traffic rules at traffic lights. There
are two types of traffic light camera - those which
check if you drive through a red light and those
which check for driving through a red light together
with speeding.
Traffic restriction - this type of warning warns you
about restricted roads.
Accident blackspot - this type of warning is given
for a place where road traffic accidents have
historically been concentrated.
You are warned at the start and end of the accident
blackspot. While you are driving in an accident
blackspot, your current speed is shown. When you
are in the blackspot, the visual warning continues
to be shown in the route bar.
Traffic jams - warnings are given in the route bar
for traffic jams.
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Changing the way you are warned
To change the way the TomTom navigation app app warns you about speed cameras, select the
Sounds and Warnings button in the Settings Menu.
You can then set how you want to be warned for the different types of cameras and safety hazards. You
can change settings for whether you want to be warned, never warned or warned only if you are
speeding.
For example, to change how you are warned when you approach a fixed speed camera, do the
following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Select Sounds and Warnings in the Settings Menu.
Select Speed camera warnings.
Select Fixed cameras.
Select one of the following warning options:

Always.

Only when speeding.

Never.
5. Select the back button.
Tip: To turn off all audible warnings, select Settings, followed by Sounds and Warnings and then
switch off Warning sounds.
Reporting a new speed camera
If you pass a new speed camera that you were not warned about, you can report it instantly.
Note: To report a speed camera, your smartphone must have a mobile data connection.
To report a speed camera, do the following:
1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu.
2. Select Report Speed Camera.
You see a message thanking you for adding the camera.
Tip: If you make a mistake when reporting a camera, select Cancel in the message.
The speed camera is saved on your device automatically and also sent to other users.
Confirm or remove a mobile speed camera
You can confirm the presence of a mobile speed camera or remove a mobile speed camera if it is no
longer present.
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1. Just after you pass a mobile speed camera, in the route bar you are asked if the camera was still
there.
2. Select Yes if the mobile speed camera is still there.
3. Select No if the mobile speed camera has been removed.
If you select No, the mobile speed camera is removed from your device.
Updating locations for cameras and hazards
The locations of speed cameras can change frequently. New cameras can also appear without warning
and the locations for other hazards, such as accident blackspots, may also change.
When connected to TomTom services, the TomTom navigation app app receives all camera updates for
fixed and mobile camera locations in real time. You do not need to do anything to receive updates – they
are sent to your app automatically.
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Danger Zones
About danger zones and risk zones
The Danger Zones service warns you about danger zones and risk zones on your route when you are in
France.
Since 3rd January 2012, it has been illegal to receive warnings about the position of fixed or mobile
speed cameras when you are driving in France. To be compliant with this change in French law, speed
camera locations are no longer reported but instead areas of danger are indicated as danger zones and
risk zones.
Important: Outside of France, you receive warnings about speed cameras. Inside France, you receive
warnings about danger zones and risk zones. When you cross the border, the type of warning you
receive changes.
A danger zone is a zone specified by French law. A risk zone is a temporary danger zone reported by
users. The Danger Zones service warns you about both danger zones and risk zones in the same way.
Danger zones and risk zones may or may not contain one or more speed cameras or a range of other
driving hazards:
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

Specific locations are not available and a danger zone icon is shown instead as you approach the
zone.
The minimum length of the zone depends on the road type and is 300 m for roads in built-up areas,
2000 m (2 km) for secondary roads and 4000 m (4 km) for motorways.
The location of one or more speed cameras, if any, can be at any point within the zone.
If two danger zones are close to each other, the warnings can be merged into a single longer zone.
Information about the location of zones is continually updated by TomTom and other users and
frequently sent to the TomTom navigation app app so that you always have the latest information. You
can also contribute by reporting new risk zone locations.
The TomTom BRIDGE device uses either a permanent connection or a smartphone connection to
connect to TomTom services.
Important: If you are outside of the area covered by your mobile data plan, you may be liable for extra
roaming charges while using TomTom Services.
Note: You cannot remove a danger zone or a risk zone.
Danger zone and risk zone warnings
Warnings are given 10 seconds before you reach a danger zone or risk zone. You are warned in several
ways:

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


A symbol is shown in the route bar and on your route on the map.
Your distance to the start of the zone is shown in the route bar.
You hear a warning sound as you get near the start of the zone.
While you are approaching a zone or driving in a zone, your speed is monitored. If you drive more
than 5 km/h or 3 mph over the speed limit the route bar turns red. If you drive less than 5 km/h or 3
mph over the speed limit the route bar turns orange.
While you are driving in a zone your distance to the end of the zone is shown in the route bar.
To change the way you are warned about danger zones and risk zones, select Sounds & Warnings in
the Settings Menu.
When you first start using your device, warning sounds are played for these types of zones:
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Symbol shown on
map
Symbol shown in
route bar
Description
Danger zone - this type of warning is only given in
France.
You are warned at the start and end of the danger
zone.
Risk zone - this type of warning is only given in
France.
You are warned at the start and end of the risk zone.
Traffic jams - warnings are given in the route bar for
traffic jams.
Changing the way you are warned
To change the way you are warned about danger zones, select the Sounds and Warnings button in the
Settings Menu.
You can change settings for whether you want to be warned or not.
For example, to change how you are warned when you approach a danger zone, do the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Select Sounds and Warnings in the Settings Menu.
Select Safety warnings.
Select Danger zones.
Select whether you always want to be warned or warned only when you are speeding. Select Never
to turn off the warning.
5. Select the back button.
Tip: To turn off all audible warnings, select Settings, followed by Sounds and Warnings and then
switch off Warning sounds.
Reporting a risk zone
If you pass a new temporary risk zone that you were not warned about, you can report it instantly.
Note: To report a risk zone, your device must have a mobile data connection.
If a new temporary risk zone is reported directly before or after an existing risk or danger zone, then the
new zone is added to the existing zone.
If enough Danger Zones users report a new risk zone, that zone may become a danger zone and be
available for all subscribers.
To report a risk zone, do the following:
1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu.
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2. Select Report Risk Zone.
You see a message thanking you for adding the risk zone.
Tip: If you make a mistake when reporting a risk zone, select Cancel in the message.
The risk zone is saved on your device automatically and also sent to other users. A reported risk zone
stays on your device for three hours.
Updating locations for danger zones and risk zones
The locations of danger zones and risk zones can change frequently. New zones can also appear
without warning.
When connected to TomTom services, the TomTom navigation app app receives all zone updates in
real time. You do not need to do anything to receive updates – they are sent to your app automatically.
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My Places
About My Places
My Places provides an easy way to select a location without the need to search for the location each
time. You can use My Places to create a collection of useful addresses.
The following items are always in My Places:


Home - Your home location can be your home address or somewhere you often visit, such as your
office. This feature provides an easy way to navigate there.
Recent destinations - Select this button to select your destination from a list of locations you have
recently used as destinations. These also include your stops.
You can add a location to My Places directly in My Places, by selecting a location from the map, by
searching for a location or by marking a location.
Your home location, marked locations and the locations that you have added appear in a list in My
Places and are shown with a marker on the map.
Setting your home location
1. In the Main Menu, select My Places.
2. Select Home.
3. To select a home location, do one of the following:

Zoom in on the map at the location you want to select. Press and hold to select the location, then
select the home location symbol.

Select the Search button and search for a location. Select a location set as home. Select Set
home location.
Changing your home location
1. In the Main Menu, select My Places.
2. Select Home.
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Your home location is shown on the map, with a pop-up menu.
3. Select Edit Location.
4. To select a new home location, do one of the following:
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Zoom in on the map at the location you want to select. Press and hold to select the location, then
select the home location symbol.
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Select the Search button and search for a location. Select a location set as home. Select Set
home location.
Adding a location from My Places
1. In the Main Menu, select My Places.
2. Select Add a new place.
3. To select a location, do one of the following:

Zoom in on the map at the location you want to select. Press and hold to select the location, then
select the add location symbol.

Search for a location. Select Show on Map, then select the add location symbol.
The name of the location appears in the edit screen.
4. Edit the name of the location so you can easily recognise it.
5. Select Done to save your location in the My Places list.
Add a location to My Places from the map
1. Move the map and zoom in until you can see the destination that you want to navigate to.
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2. Press and hold to select the location.
3. Select the pop-up menu button.
4. Select Add to My Places.
The name of the location is shown in the edit screen.
5. Edit the name of the location so you can easily recognise it.
6. Select Done to save your location in the My Places list.
The location you added is shown with a marker on the map.
Adding a location to My Places using search
1.
2.
3.
4.
In the Main Menu, select Search.
Search for a location.
Select the location then select Show on map.
When the map view shows the location, select the pop-up menu button.
5. Select Add to My Places.
The name of the location appears in the edit screen.
6. Edit the name of the location so you can easily recognise it.
7. Select Done to save your location in the My Places list.
Deleting a recent destination from My Places
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
In the Main Menu, select My Places.
Select Recent Destinations.
Select Edit List.
Select the destinations you want to delete.
Select Delete.
Deleting a location from My Places
1.
2.
3.
4.
In the Main Menu, select My Places.
Select Edit List.
Select the locations you want to delete.
Select Delete.
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Settings
Appearance
Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Appearance.
On this screen, you can change these settings:
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Switch to night colours when dark
Select this setting to make the device automatically switch to night colours when it gets dark.
Show previews of motorway exits
Select this setting to control the full screen preview when you approach motorway exits.
Switch map view
By default, automatic changing of views is on. This means, for example, that the device shows the
map view when an alternative route is being suggested, along with several other sets of circumstances. Also, for example, that the device shows the guidance view when you start driving and you
start to accelerate. Select this setting if you want to turn off automatic changing between guidance
view and map view.
Guidance view
Select this setting to choose from 3D or 2D versions of the guidance view. Both the 2D and 3D
guidance views move in your direction of travel.
Change Theme
Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Appearance.
Select Change Theme to change the accent colour used in the menus, buttons and icons on your
navigation device.
Brightness
Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Appearance.
Select Brightness to change the following settings:

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Day brightness
Move the slider to adjust the brightness level of the screen during the day.
Night brightness
Move the slider to adjust the brightness level of the screen during the night.
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Arrival information panel
Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Appearance.
Select Arrival information to change the following settings:
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Show remaining distance
Select this setting to show the remaining distance left to travel in the arrival information panel during
navigation.
Show remaining time
Select this setting to show the remaining time left to travel in the arrival information panel during
navigation.
Switch between distance and time automatically
Select this setting to control the automatic switching between remaining distance and remaining
time in the arrival information panel.
Show arrival information for
Use this setting to control whether you want to see information about the destination or the next stop
in the arrival information panel.
Tip: To find out where the different panels are in the guidance view or map view, see What's on the
screen.
Route Information
Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Appearance.
Select Route Information to change settings for the route bar.

Show wide route bar if possible
The wide route bar is not shown by default. If your device has a large screen, you can select this
setting to switch on the wide route bar in the guidance view.
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When the wide route bar is shown, you see more information about your route. For example, you
see fuel prices for petrol stations, number of remaining parking spaces for car parks, time and
distance to traffic queues and more.
You can also choose to see any of the following in the route bar:
Parking
Select this setting to see car parks and parking.

Petrol stations
Select this setting to see petrol stations on your route.

Stops
Select this setting to see stops on your route.

Rest areas
Select this setting to see rest areas on your route.

Voices
Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Voices.
Choosing a voice
Select Choose a voice to change the voice that gives spoken directions and other route instructions.
A wide range of voices are available. There are computer voices which can read street names and other
information directly from the map and there are recorded voices which have been recorded by actors.
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Note: Computer voices are not available in all languages.
If you need a computer voice and your language is unavailable, then you are asked to choose from a
list of installed computer voices available for the country you are in.
Instruction settings
 Read aloud early instructions
For example, if you switch on this setting, you could hear early instructions such as "'After 2 km take
the exit right" or "Ahead, turn left".
Note: When a recorded voice is chosen, you see only this setting because recorded voices cannot
read out road numbers, road signs, etc.
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Read aloud road numbers
Use this setting to control whether road numbers are read aloud as part of navigation instructions.
For example, when road numbers are read aloud, you hear "Turn left onto A100".
Read aloud road sign information
Use this setting to control whether road sign information is read aloud as part of navigation
instructions. For example, "Turn left onto A302 Bridge Street towards Islington."
Read aloud street names
Use this setting to control whether street names are read aloud as part of navigation instructions.
For example, when street names are read aloud, you hear "Turn left Graham Road towards
Hackney."
Read aloud foreign street names
Use this setting to control whether foreign street names are read aloud as part of navigation
instructions, such as "Turn right Champs Élysées". For example, an English computer voice can
read and pronounce French street names but pronunciation may not be completely accurate.
Maps
Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Maps.
Changing the map
Select a map that you want to use.
Route Planning
Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Route Planning.
When a faster route is available
If a faster route found while you are driving, TomTom Traffic can replan your journey to use the faster
route. Select from the following options:
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Always take the fastest route
Ask me so I can choose
Don't ask me
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Always plan this type of route
The types of route you can choose from are as follows:
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Fastest route - the route which takes the least time.
Shortest route - the shortest distance between the locations you set. This may not be the quickest
route, especially if the shortest route is through a town or city.
Most eco-friendly route - the most fuel-efficient route for your journey.
Avoid motorways - this type of route avoids all motorways.
Walking route - a route designed for making the journey on foot.
Bicycle route - a route designed for making the journey on a bicycle.
Avoid on every route
You can choose to avoid ferries and car shuttle trains, toll roads, carpool lanes, and unpaved roads. Set
how your TomTom should manage each of these road features when the device calculates a route.
Carpool lanes are sometimes known as High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes (HOV) and are not present in
every country. To travel on these lanes, you may need to have more than one person in the car, for
example, or the car may need to use environmentally-friendly fuel.
Sounds and Warnings
Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Sounds & Warnings.
On this screen, you can change the sounds and warnings settings.
Warning type
You can choose the type of warnings you want to hear when you are driving:

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
Read-aloud warnings.
Hear spoken warnings and warnings sounds.
Warning sounds
Hear only warning sounds.
None.
No warning sounds are given.
Speed camera warnings
Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Sounds & Warnings.
Select Speed camera warnings. You can then set how you want to be warned for the different types of
cameras and safety hazards. You can change settings for advance warning time and whether you want
to be warned, never warned or warned only if you are speeding.
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Safety warnings
Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Sounds & Warnings.
Select Safety warnings. You can then set how you want to be warned for the different types of danger
zones and safety hazards. You can change settings for advance warning time and whether you want to
be warned, never warned or warned only if you are speeding.

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Danger zones
This type of warning is only given in France where you are only warned about danger zones.
Accident blackspots
This type of warning is given for a place where road traffic accidents have historically been concentrated.
Risk zones
This type of warning is only given in France where you are only warned about danger zones.
Traffic jams
Traffic jam warnings in the route bar are part of TomTom Traffic. You can choose never to be
warned or to be warned when approaching a jam too quickly.
When speeding
This warning is given as soon as you exceed the speed limit by more than 5 km/h or 3 mph. When
you are speeding, the speed panel also turns red in the guidance view.
Units
Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Language & Units.
On this screen, you can change the following settings:

Distance
Select this setting to choose the units used on your device for features such as route planning. If you
want the units to be set by the GPS, select Automatic.
Language
The language used on the TomTom BRIDGE device is also used on the apps installed on the device.
For example, the language used for buttons and menus in the TomTom navigation app app is the same
as the language you selected in your device settings.
You can change the device language in Language & input in the TomTom BRIDGE Settings app.
If you change the device language, the voice used for spoken directions and other route instructions in
the TomTom navigation app app might not be compatible with the new device language. Go to voices in
the Settings menu and download a compatible voice.
Important: Some voices are large files that can take a long time to download. To prevent high data
charges we advise you to download a voice using a WiFi connection.
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Getting Help
Help
Select Help from the Main Menu or the Settings menu.
On this screen, you can see the following information:


Guided tour
Select this option to get a short tutorial on how to use your navigation device.
About
This is an information screen rather than a setting and shows you information about your TomTom
BRIDGE. You may be asked to go to this screen during a call to TomTom Customer Support or you
may need to enter information taken from this screen when using the TomTom Shop.
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TomTom Rear View Camera App
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Using the TomTom Rear View Camera app
This section explains how you use the TomTom Rear View Camera app.
Important: For other TomTom BRIDGE device settings and operation, and for instructions about other
apps on the device, please refer to the applicable User Documentation.
The app shows you the live image from the rear view camera installed on your vehicle.
Note: A rear view camera usually switches on when you select reverse gear. Some cameras are
switched on by a switch on the vehicle dashboard. The app will not work unless it receives a signal
from the camera.
Select the Rear view camera button to start the app. The image from the camera appears automatically.
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TomTom Music App
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Using the TomTom Music app
This section explains how you use the TomTom Music app.
Important: For other TomTom BRIDGE device settings and operation, and for instructions about other
apps on the device, please refer to the applicable User Documentation.
The app lets you select and play music from your device, or from the memory card inserted in your
device..
Select the Music button to start the app.
Tha app automatically finds your music. Select a music track, then select the play button. You see the
album image if it is available.
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Addendum
Important Safety Notices and Warnings
Global Positioning System (GPS) and Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS)
The Global Positioning System (GPS) and Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS) systems are
satellite-based systems that provide location and timing information around the globe. GPS is operated
and controlled by the Government of the United States of America, which is solely responsible for its
availability and accuracy. GLONASS is operated and controlled by the Government of Russia, which is
solely responsible for its availability and accuracy. Changes in GPS or GLONASS availability and
accuracy, or in environmental conditions may impact the operation of this device. TomTom disclaims
any liability for the availability and accuracy of GPS or GLONASS.
Safety messages
Use with care
Use of TomTom products while driving still means that you need to drive with due care and attention.
Your device is intended to serve as a driving aid and is not a substitute for driving with due care and
attention. Always obey posted road signs and applicable laws. Distracted driving can be extremely
dangerous. Please do not operate this device in any manner that diverts a driver’s attention from the
road in an unsafe manner. TomTom recommends using the hands-free systems where available and
pulling over to a complete stop at a safe location in order to interact with the device.
Notice for oversized/commercial vehicles
This product is intended for use by passenger vehicles and may not provide appropriate routes for
oversized and commercial vehicles. If you are operating an oversized or commercial vehicle, please visit
tomtom.com to find an appropriate product with maps containing height and weight restrictions.
Aircraft and hospitals
Use of devices with an antenna is prohibited on most aircraft, in many hospitals and in many other
locations. This device must not be used in these environments.
Safety messages
Please read and take note of the following important safety advice:
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
Check your tyre pressures regularly.
Service your vehicle regularly.
Medication can affect your riding or driving ability.
Always use seat belts if available.
Don’t drink and drive.
Most accidents happen less than 5 km / 3 miles from home.
Obey the rules of the road.
Always use your turn indicators.
Every 2 hours, take a break for at least 10 minutes.
Keep your seat belts on.
Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front.
Before setting off on a motorbike, fasten your helmet correctly.
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

When riding a motorbike, always wear protective clothing and equipment.
When riding a motorbike, be extra vigilant and always ride defensively.
Rating: DC5V, 2.0A
How TomTom uses your information
Information regarding the use of personal information can be found at tomtom.com/privacy.
Battery
This product uses a Lithium-Ion battery.
Do not use it in a humid, wet and/or corrosive environment. Do not put, store or leave your product in a
high temperature location, in strong direct sunlight, in or near a heat source in a microwave oven or in a
pressurised container, and do not expose it to temperatures over 122°F / 60°C. Failure to follow these
guidelines may cause the battery to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or
damage. Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. If the battery leaks and you come into contact
with the leaked fluids, rinse thoroughly with water and seek medical attention immediately. For safety
reasons, and to prolong the lifetime of the battery, remove your product from your vehicle when you are
not driving and keep in a cool, dry place. Charging will not occur at low (below 32°F / 0°C) or high (over
113°F / 45°C) temperatures.
Temperatures: Standard operation: 32°F / 0°C to 113°F / 60°C; short period storage: -4°F / -20°C to
122°F / 50°C; long period storage: -4°F / -20°C to 95°F / 35°C.
Caution: risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Do not remove or attempt to remove the non-user-replaceable battery. If you have a problem with the
battery, please contact TomTom customer support.
THE BATTERY CONTAINED IN THE PRODUCT MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF
PROPERLY ACCORDING TO THE LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS AND ALWAYS KEPT
SEPARATE FROM HOUSEHOLD WASTE. BY DOING THIS YOU WILL HELP CONSERVE THE
ENVIRONMENT. USE YOUR TOMTOM DEVICE ONLY WITH THE SUPPLIED DC POWER LEAD
(CAR CHARGER/BATTERY CABLE), AC ADAPTER (HOME CHARGER), IN AN APPROVED
CRADLE OR USING THE SUPPLIED USB CABLE TO CONNECT TO A COMPUTER FOR BATTERY
CHARGING.
If your device requires a charger, please use this device with the charger provided. For replacement
chargers, go to tomtom.com for information about approved chargers for your device.
The stated battery life is a maximum possible battery life. The maximum battery life will only be achieved
under specific atmospheric conditions. The estimated maximum battery life is based on an average
usage profile.
For tips on extending the battery life, see this FAQ: tomtom.com/batterytips.
Do not disassemble or crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred your device.
Do not modify or re-manufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery, immerse or expose to
water or other liquids, expose to fire, explosion or other hazard.
Only use the battery for a system for which it is specified.
Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified with the system per this standard.
Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or other hazard.
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Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to contact battery terminals.
Replace the battery only with another battery that has been qualified with the system per this standard,
IEEE-Std-1725-200x. Use of an unqualified battery may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or
other hazard.
Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations.
Battery usage by children should be supervised.
Avoid dropping the device. If the device is dropped, especially on a hard surface and the user suspects
damage, please contact customer support.
Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion or other hazard.
For those host devices that utilise a USB port as a charging source, the host device's user manual shall
include a statement that the navigation device shall only be connected to products that bear the USB-IF
logo or have completed the USB-IF compliance program.
Pacemakers
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum of 15cm / 6 inches be maintained between a
handheld wireless device and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These
recommendations are consistent with independent research and recommendations by Wireless
Technology Research.
Guidelines for people with pacemakers
 You should ALWAYS keep the device more than 15cm / 6 inches from your pacemaker.
 You should not carry the device in a breast pocket.
Other medical devices
Please consult your physician or the manufacturer of the medical device, to determine if the operation of
your wireless product may interfere with the medical device.
Special Note Regarding Driving in California, Minnesota and Other States
California Vehicle Code Section 26708 which applies to those driving within the State of California
restricts the mounting of a navigation device on the windshield to a seven-inch square in the lower
corner of the windshield farthest removed from the driver or in a five-inch square in the lower corner of
the windshield nearest to the driver and outside of an airbag deployment zone, if the system is used only
for door-to-door navigation while the motor vehicle is being operated. Drivers in California should not
mount the device on their side or rear windows.
Minnesota State Legislature Statutes Section 169.71, subdivision 1, section 2 restricts any person
driving within the State of Minnesota from driving with a device suspended between the driver and the
windshield.
Many other states have enacted laws which restrict the placement of any object or material on the
windshield, side or rear window that obstructs a driver's clear view of the road. It is incumbent upon the
driver to be aware of all applicable laws and to place the device in such a manner that will not interfere
with his/her driving.
TomTom Inc. bears no responsibility for and hereby disclaims all liability for any fines, penalties or
damage incurred by a driver for violations of the law. While driving in any state with windshield mounting
restrictions, TomTom recommends using the supplied Adhesive Mounting Disk or purchasing an
alternative mounting system (e.g. dashboard or air vents). See tomtom.com for more information about
these mounting options.
FCC information for the user
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THE DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This equipment radiates radio frequency energy and if not used properly - that is, in strict accordance
with the instructions in this manual - may cause interference to radio communications and television
reception.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference
and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
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
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
Important
This equipment was tested for FCC compliance under conditions that included the use of shielded
cables and connectors between it and the peripherals. It is important that you use shielded cable and
connectors to reduce the possibility of causing radio and television interference. Shielded cables,
suitable for the product range, can be obtained from an authorized dealer. If the user modifies the
equipment or its peripherals in any way, and these modifications are not approved by TomTom, the FCC
may withdraw the user’s right to operate the equipment. For customers in the USA, the following booklet
prepared by the Federal Communications Commission may be of help: "How to Identify and Resolve
Radio-TV Interference Problems". This booklet is available from the US Government Printing Office,
Washington, DC 20402. Stock No 004-000-00345-4.
FCC ID: S4L4FI72, S4L4FI73
IC ID: 5767A-4FI72, 5767A-4FI73
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
The transmitters within this device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. To
maintain with IC RF exposure compliance requirements please follow operation instruction as
documented in this manual.
Responsible party in North America
TomTom, Inc., 24 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803
Tel: 866 486-6866 option 1 (1-866-4-TomTom)
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Emissions information for Canada
Canada, Industrie Canada (IC)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause interference.
This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables auxappareils radio
exempts de licence.
L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage adioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
The Country Code Selection feature is disabled for products marketed in the US or Canada.
Equipment is certified to the requirements of RSS-210 for 2.4-GHz.
IMPORTANT NOTE
IC Radiation Exposure Statement:
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This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment.
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the
radiator & your body.
Connected networks
Devices that contain a GSM module are intended for connection to the following networks:
GSM/GPRS 850/1900
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) compliance
THIS WIRELESS DEVICE MODEL MEETS GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO
RADIO WAVES WHEN USED AS DIRECTED IN THIS SECTION
This GPS Navigation System is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to
exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government, Industry Canada of the Canadian Government (IC).
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The SAR limit recommended by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S.
Government, Industry Canada of the Canadian Government (IC) is 1.6W/kg averaged over 1 gram of
tissue for the body (4.0 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue for the extremities - hands, wrists, ankles
and feet). Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions specified by FCC/IC with the
device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands.
Exposure limits
This device complies with radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to
avoid the possibility of exceeding the radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna
shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation.
This document
Great care was taken in preparing this document. Constant product development may mean that some
information is not entirely up to date. The information in this document is subject to change without
notice.
TomTom shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein, nor for
incidental or consequential damages resulting from the performance or use of this document. This
document contains information protected by copyright. No part of this document may be photocopied or
reproduced in any form without prior written consent from TomTom N.V.
Model names
4FI70, 4FI72, 4FI73
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Copyright notices
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licence agreements applying to this product.
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and/or database rights protection and/or other intellectual property rights owned by TomTom or its
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copying or disclosure of this material will lead to criminal and civil liabilities.
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Data Source © 2014 TomTom
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trademark of Telstra® Corporation Limited, used under licence.
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© 2014 GeoSmart Maps Limited.
SoundClear™ acoustic echo cancellation software © Acoustic Technologies Inc.
The software included in this product contains copyrighted software that is licensed under the GPL. A
copy of that licence can be viewed in the Licence section. You can obtain the complete corresponding
source code from us for a period of three years after our last shipment of this product. For more
information, visit tomtom.com/gpl or contact your local TomTom customer support team via
tomtom.com/support. Upon request, we will send you a CD with the corresponding source code.
Linotype, Frutiger and Univers are trademarks of Linotype GmbH registered in the U.S. Patent and
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