TomTom GO Classic / GO Classic Lite / GO Advanced User Manual

Get Going

Device mounting

1. Connect the USB cable to the device. Use only the supplied USB cable.
2. Connect the USB cable to the USB car charger (not included) and plug into the dashboard power supply.
3. Choose a suitable location on your windscreen for mounting. The mount can be rotated for optimal positioning.
4. Ensure the suction cup and windscreen are clean and dry.
5. Press the suction cup firmly against the windscreen.
6. Turn the rubber grip clockwise to secure the mount.

Note: For optimal navigation, keep the device charged. Ensure the device does not obstruct your view, vehicle controls, or safety features. Keep the device upright for optimal satellite signal.

Powering on and off

Press the On/Off button to switch on. Press and hold the On/Off button for two seconds, then tap 'Turn off' or 'Sleep' to power down or activate sleep mode. Holding for over five seconds will force a shutdown.

Sharing information with TomTom

Upon initial setup, you will be asked to consent to sharing location and route data to improve TomTom products. This data is stored securely and anonymized. This information enables TomTom Services like live traffic and speed camera alerts. Adjust sharing preferences in Settings > System > Your information and privacy.

Note: Sharing information is necessary for TomTom Services. Disabling it will turn off these services.

Caring for your TomTom GO Classic / GO Classic Lite / GO Advanced

1. Do not open the device housing; this voids the warranty.
2. Wipe the screen with a soft cloth. Avoid liquid cleaners.

Connecting a Smartphone

Connecting your iPhone or Android device enables TomTom Services like real-time traffic and speed camera alerts.

How to connect with Bluetooth® wireless technology:

1. Enable Bluetooth on your smartphone and make it discoverable.
2. On your smartphone, go to Settings and enable Personal Hotspot / Bluetooth-tethering.
3. On your TomTom device, go to Settings, then Bluetooth, then Add phone.
4. Tap the question mark and select ‘Not interested in all of these features?’.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions on your TomTom device.
6. Select your smartphone from the list.
7. Accept the pairing request on your smartphone.
8. Select Pair on your TomTom device.

Unlinking your phone

Go to Bluetooth > Paired phones, tap the settings icon next to your phone's name, and confirm Forget. Resetting the device also unlinks your phone.

Checking your phone's connection

1. Go to Settings > Bluetooth to view the phone pairing list.
2. Select the smartphone you wish to connect to.

Note: Ensure your smartphone is displayed, Bluetooth is enabled, and your data plan is active.

Connecting to a Wireless Network

Connecting to Wi-Fi®

Update your device's software and maps wirelessly. For security and faster downloads, use a personal, private wireless network.

1. Go to Settings in the main menu.
2. Select your wireless network and enter the password.
3. Tap Done, then Connect.

Note: If Wi-Fi is unavailable or slow, updates can be performed via a computer using a USB connection. Map downloads require Wi-Fi.

Disconnecting from Wi-Fi

1. Go to Settings in the main menu.
2. Select the connected wireless network.
3. Tap Modify, then Forget.

Note: Disconnected networks remain in the list but will not connect automatically.

Map, Service and Software Updates

Regularly download updates for up-to-date road and traffic information, services (like speed cameras), and software.

Installing a software update

1. Go to Settings > Updates & New Items.
2. Select desired updates and sign in to your TomTom account.

Note: Keep the device connected to power during updates.

Installing a map region

1. Ensure an active Wi-Fi connection.
2. Go to Main Menu > Settings > Maps > Add a map.

Deleting a map region

1. Go to Main Menu > Settings > Maps > Delete maps.
2. Select the region(s) to delete and tap Delete.

Note: Map updates require Wi-Fi. If the connection is interrupted, the Add buttons will be disabled. For faster downloads, select specific countries.

Resetting map

To resolve map issues, go to Main Menu > Settings > System > Reset map. This will reinstall the base map and may require re-downloading map regions. A system update may need to be installed first.

Appearance

Customize your device's appearance settings:

• Display (Theme colour, Text and button size, Brightness, Night colours)
• Route bar (Customize displayed information)
• Show POI lists on map
• Guidance view
• Automatic zoom
• Motorway exit previews
• Automatic map view switching

Note: The device shows the map view for alternate routes and the guidance view when driving.

Route Planning

Set your routing preferences:

• Rerouting: Manual, Automatic, None.
• Preferred route type: Fast, Shortest, Efficient.
• What to avoid: Ferries, car shuttle trains, toll roads, unpaved roads, carpool lanes, motorways, tunnels.

Sounds & Warnings

Configure camera and safety warning alerts:

• Cameras: Fixed and mobile speed cameras, mobile hotspots, average speed zones, speed enforcement zones, red light cameras, traffic restriction cameras.
• Safety warnings: Danger zones, accident black spots, risk zones.
• Alerts: When speeding, traffic jam ahead.

You can also enable screen touch sounds. Adjust warning frequency in Settings > Sounds & Warnings.

Note: Warnings can be turned off, set for approaching incidents, or for every incident on your route.

Voices

Select your preferred voice for guidance and alerts. Tap a voice to preview and select it.

Instruction Settings

Choose which instructions to hear aloud: Arrival time, Early instructions, Road numbers, Road sign info, Street names, or Foreign street names.

Language & Units

Change settings for:

• Language
• Country
• Keyboard layout/language
• Measurement units
• Time and date formatting

System

Access system settings via Settings > System:

• About
• Search mode
• Format memory card
• Reset device
• Battery settings
• Your information & privacy

My Places

Deleting a location from My Places: Go to My Places > Edit list, select locations, and tap Delete.

Deleting a recent destination: Go to My Places > Recent destinations > Edit list, select destinations, and tap Delete.

My Routes

Save and retrieve routes and tracks for work, vacations, or regular trips. Synchronize routes with your sat nav via Plan.TomTom.com.

Speed Cameras

The TomTom Speed Camera Alerts service warns about hazards and traffic enforcement cameras, including:

• Fixed and mobile speed cameras
• Mobile speed camera hotspots
• Average speed cameras
• Speed enforcement zones
• Red light cameras
• Traffic restriction cameras
• Accident blackspot locations

Access this service via an internet connection. Note that availability may vary by country. In France, the service warns about Danger and Risk Zones. In Switzerland and Germany, speed camera alerts are deactivated due to local laws but can be reactivated for use outside these countries. Use of this service is at your own risk.

Reporting a speed camera location: If you miss an alert, report the location via the guidance view by tapping the speed camera symbol. A confirmation message will appear.

Note: Tap Cancel to delete a report.

Updating location information for cameras and hazards: After passing a mobile speed camera location, you may be prompted to confirm its presence. Tap Yes or No.

Danger and Risk Zones

TomTom's Danger and Risk Zone Warnings service is configured for France. Since January 3, 2012, warnings about speed cameras in France are illegal. Your device will warn you about danger zones and risk zones instead. Danger zones are permanent; risk zones are reported by motorists and are considered temporary.

Danger zones can contain multiple speed cameras. The minimum length of these zones varies by road type: 300m for urban roads, 2000m for secondary roads, and 4000m for motorways. Warnings may merge if zones are close together. Outside France, you will receive speed camera alerts.

Quick Device Fixes

Device does not start or stops responding to commands:

1. Check if the device battery is charged. Low battery can disconnect TomTom services and cause the device to sleep.
2. If the issue persists, perform a restart by pressing and holding the On/Off button until the TomTom logo appears.

Addendum

Important Safety Notices and Warnings

Global Positioning System (GPS), Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GLONASS) and Galileo: These are satellite-based systems for location and timing. GPS is operated by the US Government, GLONASS by Russia, and Galileo by the European GNSS Agency. Changes in satellite system availability or environmental conditions may affect device operation. TomTom is not liable for the accuracy or availability of these systems.

For safety risks associated with TomTom products, contact productquestions@tomtom.com.

Safety Messages

Important! Read before use! Failure to follow warnings and instructions may result in serious injury or death, or device damage.

Use with care: Use judgment and attention while driving. Minimize device interaction. Obey all traffic laws and road signs, especially those related to vehicle dimensions and weight. TomTom is not liable for penalties arising from failure to comply with laws and regulations.

Proper mounting: Do not mount the device where it obstructs your view, vehicle controls, or airbag deployment.

Pacemakers: Maintain at least 15cm / 6 inches between the device and a pacemaker to avoid interference. Do not carry the device in a breast pocket.

Other medical devices: Consult your physician or the medical device manufacturer regarding potential interference.

Device care: Do not open the device casing. Wipe the screen with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid liquid cleaners.

Rating: 4YF50 DC5V, 2.4A; 4YF60 DC5V, 2.4A

How TomTom uses your information: Information on personal data usage is available at tomtom.com/privacy.

Environmental and Battery Information

Your device: Do not disassemble, crush, or expose the device to extreme temperatures, humidity, or corrosive environments. Avoid dropping the device. Use only approved chargers, mounts, and cables.

Operating temperature: The device operates fully between 0°C and 45°C (32°F and 113°F). Prolonged exposure to temperatures outside this range may cause damage. Store between -20°C and 50°C (-4°F and 122°F).

Important: Acclimatize the device to the standard operating temperature range for at least 1 hour before use.

Device battery (non-replaceable): Contains a lithium-ion battery. Do not modify, puncture, immerse in water, expose to fire, or short-circuit the battery. Replacement should be done by a qualified professional. Use only specified battery types.

Caution: Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Contact TomTom Customer Support for battery issues. Battery life varies with usage and conditions. Charging is not possible below 0°C (32°F) or above 45°C (113°F).

Battery waste disposal: Dispose of batteries according to local laws and regulations, separate from household waste.

WEEE - e-waste disposal: In the EU/EEA, this product is marked with the WEEE symbol. Do not treat as household waste. Return to the point of sale or a local collection point for recycling. Outside the EU/EEA, check local authority guidelines.

Triman logo: Indicates recycling instructions in France.

Terms and Conditions: Limited Warranty and EULA

Refer to tomtom.com/legal for terms, limited warranty, and end-user license agreements.

Model numbers: TomTom GO Classic / GO Classic Lite / GO Advanced 5": 4YF50; TomTom GO Classic / GO Classic Lite / GO Advanced 6": 4YF60.

CE mark and Radio Equipment Directive: Compliance with EU regulations for radio equipment.

EU Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) compliance: Meets government requirements for radio wave exposure. The EU SAR limit is 2.0W/kg averaged over 10g of tissue for the body.

UKCA logo and Radio Equipment Regulations: Compliance with UK regulations.

Responsible Party in the United Kingdom: TomTom Sales B.V. (UK Branch), Edinburgh Technopole, Milton Bridge, Midlothian EH26 OBE, United Kingdom.

This device is approved for use in all EU Member States and the United Kingdom. Radio frequency bands and maximum emission power details are provided in the table below.

Restrictions: Operation in 5150~5250MHz is restricted to indoor use, including inside road vehicles. Operation in the 5250-5350MHz band is for indoor use only.

Declarations of Conformity: Full EU and UK declarations of conformity are available at: http://www.tomtom.com/en_gb/legal/declaration-of-conformity/

Notices

TomTom notices: © 1992 - 2024 TomTom N.V. All rights reserved. TOMTOM, its logo, and GO are trademarks of TomTom International B.V.

Third party attribution notices: Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®. Cerence® is a trademark of Cerence Operating Company. Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

Other third party licenses and/or OSS notices and licenses: Software may include copyrighted open-source software. Applicable licenses can be viewed in the License section. Obtain source code at tomtom.com/opensource or contact TomTom customer support.