TomTom Go 16 4 User Manual

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Note: If you choose not to send location information to us, you will no longer receive our 
services. This is because services need to send the location of your device to TomTom in order to 
receive the traffic information related to where you are. The end date of your subscription 
remains the same, even if you do not send this information to us. 
Additional information 
If you think that your information is not being used for the purpose for which you have provided it 
to TomTom, contact us...

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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.  

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About TomTom services 
The way your GO connects to TomTom services depends on your navigation device. A GO connects in 
one of the following ways: 
 With a permanent connection directly from your GO. These navigation devices are called 
Always Connected devices. 
 With a connection using your smartphone. These devices are called Smartphone Connected 
devices. 
Traffic & Speed Cameras 
TomTom services give you real-time information about traffic and speed cameras on your route.  
As soon as...

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 Tether or Bluetooth Tether 
The PAN function is probably already in your phones Operating System, or you can download an app 
to create a PAN. 
Note: Some mobile service providers dont allow their users to use a PAN. If your phone doesnt 
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.  

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Why do I want to connect a smartphone to my device? 
Connect your smartphone to your TomTom GO to use these features: 
 TomTom services 
Receive real-time traffic information, speed camera updates and MyDrive using your phone’s 
data connection. This feature uses approximately 7 MB of data per month. 
Note: Smartphone-connected devices only. Always-connected devices receive services over 
GPRS. 
 Hands-free calls 
Receive and make calls on your GO. Get full access to your phones personal...

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7. Follow the steps in the app and on your GO to pair your phone with your GO. 
Your phones call history and frequent contacts are imported into your navigation device. 
When your phone is connected and hands-free calling is enabled, you see this icon on the map or 
guidance view: 
 
You can easily change the phone features you want to use in Bluetooth in the Settings menu. 
Connecting your phone using only Bluetooth 
1. Switch on Bluetooth on your phone, and make sure your phone is...

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When your phone is connected and hands-free calling is enabled, you see this button on the map or 
guidance view: 
 
Your GO syncs your call history and phone contacts again. 
If you lose connection to your phone you see a Bluetooth symbol on the map or guidance view.  
Unable to get a connection 
To check the connection status of your phone, do the following: 
1. Select Bluetooth in the Settings menu. 
The features that are currently connected are listed next to your phone.  
2. If no features...

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The map view 
The map view is shown when you have no planned route. Your actual location is shown as soon as 
your GO has found your GPS location. 
You can use map view in the same way as you might look at a traditional paper map. You can move 
around the map using gestures, and zoom using the zoom buttons. 
Important: Everything on the map is interactive including the route and the map symbols - try 
selecting something and see what it does! 
Tip: To open a pop-up menu for an item on the map,...

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1. Back button. This button returns the map to an overview of your whole route or, if no route is 
planned, moves the map to put your current location at the centre. 
2. Switch view button. Select the switch view button to change between the map view and the 
guidance view. When in map view, if you are driving, the small arrow rotates to indicate your 
direction of travel relative to north, with north being up. 
3. Zoom buttons. Select the zoom buttons to zoom in and out. 
4. Current location....

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Note: 3D buildings in guidance view are not available on all devices. 
The guidance view is normally in 3D. To show a 2D map with the map moving in your direction of 
travel, change the 2D and 3D default settings. 
Tip: When you have planned a route and the 3D guidance view is shown, select the switch view 
button to change to the map view and use the interactive features. 
When your GO starts after sleeping and you have a route planned, you are shown the guidance view 
with your current...