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 Navigate to, Look for or Nearest instead of Drive to when you want to drive to a petrol 
station. 
 Cancel or Delete instead of Clear when you want to clear your current route.  
Entering an address using voice control 
Note: If spoken address entry is not supported in your current country, voice control is stopped 
and the address entry screen is shown. You can enter the address in the normal way using the 
keyboard. 
The following example shows how to use voice control to plan a journey to an address or a location: 
1. In map view or guidance view, say the wake-up phrase to start voice control. 
The voice control screen is shown and your GO says Im listening. When voice control is ready 
to listen, you see a microphone icon in the bottom left corner    and you hear a beep. 
 
2. Say Go to an address or Go to a saved location. 
Tip: Say All commands to see a list of commands you can say. Alternatively, select Help in 
the Main menu, then select Voice control and then select Which commands can I say?. 
For some commands, your GO repeats what you say and asks for confirmation. 
3. If the command is correct, say Yes. 
If the command is incorrect, say No and repeat the command after you hear Im listening. 
4. Say the address or location. 
You can also say the name of a place or a city centre. Your GO repeats what you say and asks 
for confirmation. 
Important: Say number one or number two and not one  or two when selecting an item 
from a list such as a house number. 
5. If the address or location is correct, say Yes. 
If the address or location is incorrect, say No and repeat the address after you hear Im 
listening. 
Tip: If you want to change the house number or street you can say Change house number or 
Change street. 
Your GO plans a route from your current location to your destination. 
Tip: To stop voice control, say Cancel. To go back one step, say Back. 
Tip: Your GO recognises places and street names when they are spoken in the local language 
using local pronunciation. You cannot enter postcodes using voice control. 
 
Going to home using voice control 
The following example shows how to use voice control to plan a journey to your home location: 
1. In map view or guidance view, say the wake-up phrase to start voice control. 
The voice control screen is shown and your GO says Im listening. When voice control is ready 
to listen, you see a microphone icon in the bottom left corner and you hear a beep. 
 
2. Say the command Drive home. 
Tip: Say All commands to see a list of commands you can say. Alternatively, select Help in 
the Main menu, then select Voice control and then select Which commands can I say?.  
						

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For some commands, your GO repeats what you say and asks for confirmation. 
3. If the command is correct, say Yes. 
If the command is incorrect, say No and repeat the command after you hear Im listening. 
Your device plans a route from your current location to your home location. 
Tip: To stop voice control, say Cancel. To go back one step, say Back. 
 
Going to a POI using voice control 
The following example shows how to use voice control to plan a journey to a petrol station: 
1. In map view or guidance view, say the wake-up phrase to start voice control. 
The voice control screen is shown and your GO says Im listening. When voice control is ready 
to listen, you see a microphone icon in the bottom left corner and you hear a beep. 
 
2. Say the command Drive to a petrol station. 
Tip: Say All commands to see a list of commands you can say. Alternatively, select Help in 
the Main menu, then select Voice control and then select Which commands can I say?. 
For some commands, voice control repeats what you say and asks for confirmation. 
If a route is planned, a list of petrol stations along your route is shown. If a route isnt planned, 
a list of petrol stations near your current location is shown. 
3. Say the number of the petrol station you want to use, for example, number three. 
Voice control repeats what you say and asks for confirmation. 
4. If the command is correct, say Yes. 
If the command is incorrect, say No and repeat the command after you hear Im listening. 
Your GO plans a route from your current location to the petrol station. 
Tip: To stop voice control, say Cancel. To go back one step, say Back. 
 
Changing a setting using voice control 
For example, to change the volume do the following: 
1. In the map view, say the wake-up phrase to start voice control. 
The voice control screen is shown and your GO says Im listening. When voice control is ready 
to listen, you see a microphone icon in the bottom left corner and you hear a beep. 
 
2. Say the command Volume 50%. 
Tip: Say All commands to see a list of commands you can say. Alternatively, select Help in 
the Main menu, then select Voice control and then select Which commands can I say?. 
For some commands, your GO repeats what you say and asks for confirmation. 
3. If the command is correct, say Yes. 
If the command is incorrect, say No and repeat the command after you hear Im listening. 
The volume on your GO changes to 50%. 
Tip: To stop voice control, say Cancel. To go back one step, say Back.  
						

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About Map Share 
You can report map changes using Map Share. These map changes are then shared with other 
TomTom users when they receive a map update. 
There are two ways to report a map change: 
 Select a location on the map and create the change report immediately. 
 Mark a location and create the change report later. 
Your map change reports are automatically sent to TomTom in real time or when you connect your 
device to MyDrive Connect using a USB connection. 
Tip: If you have a smartphone-connected device, reports are sent when your device is connected 
to TomTom services or when you connect your device to MyDrive Connect using a USB connection. 
All map changes reported by TomTom users are verified by TomTom. These verified changes are 
then sent back to your own GO as part of the next map update. 
Tip: If a road closure is reported using Map Share, the closure is verified and immediately shown 
by TomTom Traffic. 
 
Creating a map change report 
Important: For safety reasons, do not enter the full details of a map change while you are driving. 
You can always mark the location and create the report later. 
To create a map change report, do the following: 
1. Press and hold to select the location of the map change on the map view. 
2. Select the pop-up menu button to open the menu. 
3. Select Report Map Error from the pop-up menu. 
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4. Select the type of map change you want to apply. 
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Note: If you want to report a map change of a type not shown in the menu, use the Map Share 
Reporter at tomtom.com. 
 
5. Follow the instructions for your chosen type of map change. 
6. Select Report. 
Your map change report is sent to TomTom in real time or when you connect your device to 
MyDrive Connect using a USB connection. You receive map changes from other TomTom users as 
part of map updates. 
Tip: If you have a smartphone-connected device, reports are sent when your device is con-
nected to TomTom services or when you connect your device to MyDrive Connect using a USB 
connection. 
 
Creating a map change report from a marked location 
If you see a map inconsistency while you are driving, you can mark the location so you can report 
the change later. 
Tip: You can mark your current location even when you are driving. 
Important: Do not report map changes while you are driving. 
1. In the map view or the guidance view, select the current location symbol or the speed panel. 
The Quick Menu opens. 
 
2. Select Mark Location. 
The marked location is stored in My Places with the date and time you saved the location.  
						

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3. In the Main Menu, select My Places. 
4. Open the Marked locations folder and select the marked location. 
The marked location is shown on the map. 
5. Select Report Map Error from the pop-up menu. 
6. Select the type of map change you want to apply. 
Note: If you want to report a map change of a type not shown in the menu, use the Map Share 
Reporter at tomtom.com. 
7. Follow the instructions for your chosen type of map change. 
8. Select Report. 
The marker for the marked location is removed from the map. 
Your map change report is sent to TomTom in real time or when you connect your device to 
MyDrive Connect using a USB connection. You receive map changes from other TomTom users as 
part of map updates. 
Tip: If you have a smartphone-connected device, reports are sent when your device is con-
nected to TomTom services or when you connect your device to MyDrive Connect using a USB 
connection. 
 
Types of map change 
There are several types of map change available. 
Note: If you want to report a map change of a type not described below, use the Map Share 
Reporter at tomtom.com. 
For all map changes described below, your map change reports are sent to TomTom in real time or 
when you connect your device to MyDrive Connect using a USB connection. You receive map changes 
from other TomTom users as part of map updates. 
Tip: If you have a smartphone-connected device, reports are sent when your device is connected 
to TomTom services or when you connect your device to MyDrive Connect using a USB connection. 
Road Restriction 
Select this option to block or unblock a road. You can block or unblock the road in one or both 
directions by doing the following: 
1. Press and hold to select the location of the map change on the map view. 
2. Select the pop-up menu button to open the menu. 
3. Select Report Map Error from the pop-up menu. 
4. Select Road Restriction.  
						

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Select the road sign at either end of the road to change it from open to closed or vice versa. 
 
5. Select Report. 
Street Name 
Select this option to correct an incorrect street name. 
1. Press and hold to select the location of the map change on the map view. 
2. Select the pop-up menu button to open the menu. 
3. Select Report Map Error from the pop-up menu. 
4. Select Street Name. 
5. Enter the correct street name. 
6. Select Report. 
Turn Restriction 
Select this option to report incorrect road turn restrictions. 
1. Press and hold to select the location of the map change on the map view. 
2. Select the pop-up menu button to open the menu. 
3. Select Report Map Error from the pop-up menu. 
4. Select Turn Restriction. 
5. If the incorrect junction is shown, select Select another junction.  
6. Select the approach direction. 
The map rotates so that the direction you are coming from is shown at the bottom of the 
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7. Select the traffic signs in turn to change the turn restrictions for each road at the junction. 
 
8. Select Report. 
Speed Limit 
Select this option to correct the speed limit on the map.  
1. Press and hold to select the location of the map change on the map view. 
2. Select the pop-up menu button to open the menu. 
3. Select Report Map Error from the pop-up menu. 
4. Select Speed Limit. 
5. Select the correct speed limit.  
If the correct limit is not shown, scroll left or right through the available speed limits.  
6. Select Report.  
						

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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. 
To get TomTom services on your GO, you must be connected to TomTom services and logged in to a 
MyTomTom account.  
Note: TomTom services are not available on all GO devices. 
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. 
 
Crossing into another area or country 
When you drive into an area or country that does not permit speed camera warnings, your GO 
switches the speed cameras service off. You will not receive speed cameras warnings in those areas 
or countries. 
Some areas or countries permit limited speed camera warnings, for example only warnings for fixed 
cameras, or warnings for risk zones. Your GO automatically switches to give limited warnings when 
you cross into those areas or countries.  
Speed camera warnings 
Speed camera warning sounds are 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. 
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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. 
   
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 you are warned 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. Select Sounds and Warnings in the Settings Menu. 
2. Select Speed camera warnings. 
3. Select Fixed cameras. 
4. 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, you must be connected to TomTom services and logged in to 
your MyTomTom account. 
You can report a speed camera in two ways: 
Using the quick menu to report a speed camera 
1. Select the current location symbol or the speed panel in the guidance view. 
2. Select Report Speed Camera from the pop-up menu. 
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 GO automatically and also sent to other users. 
 
Using the Main Menu to report a speed camera 
1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu.