TomTom Navigation App For Iphone Reference Guide

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TomTom Traffic 
TomTom Traffic is a unique TomTom service providing real -time traffic information. Using the latest 
traffic information in combination with IQ Routes, TomT om Traffic helps you plan the optimum 
route to your destination. For more information about TomTom services and subscriptions, go to 
tomtom.com/iphone
.  
Important : TomTom Traffic is only supported for use with  the iPhone and the iPad 3G and is not 
supported for use with the iPod touch or the iPad without 3G.  
To use TomTom Traffic, you need a continuous data connection (GPRS, EDGE, UMTS or CDMA). Your 
mobile operator may charge you for using a wireless data conne ction. 
 
The TomTom app regularly receives information about the changing traffic conditions. If traffic 
jams or other incidents are found on your route, the app can replan your route to minimise any 
travel delays.  
Tip: The TomTom app automatically downloa ds traffic updates and may incur mobile roaming 
charges when travelling abroad. 
To prevent this, tap Change Settings  in the Main menu, then tap  Advanced, then scroll down to 
Data Services  and tap the button to switch off the service.  
 
Using traffic information 
Tap the car in the top right -hand corner of the Driving View to show the traffic sidebar.  
The traffic sidebar shows all the major traffic incidents as they occur on your route. Glowing dots 
show where the incidents are located on the route.  
Traffic Information  
						

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The car at the top of the traffic sidebar shows the total delay caused by 
traffic incidents on your route.
 
The central section of the traffic sidebar shows individual traffic incidents 
in the order they occur on your route.  
The bottom of the traffic sidebar represents your current location.  
Scroll the traffic sidebar up and down using your finger to see all the 
traffic incidents on your route.  
As the traffic sidebar scrolls, it stops moving when it reaches the next 
incident.  
To improve visibility on the t raffic sidebar, some minor incidents may not 
be shown.  
The total delay caused by traffic incidents on your route is shown using different coloured cars at 
the top of the traffic sidebar.  
 There is no delay on your route.  
 Less than 15 minutes delay on your route. 
 More than 15 minutes delay on your route.  
 Traffic service updating. 
 No route planned, traffic is up to date.  
 No subscription to TomTom Traffic. 
 Traffic service is unavailable.  
						

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Getting more information about an incident  
When a  traffic incident is shown on the map, the starting point of the incident is indicated with a 
traffic symbol.  
 
As you scroll the traffic sidebar up and down, the panel above the status bar shows more info r-
mation about each incident. This includes the type  of incident, such as road works, and the delay 
caused by this incident.  
Tap the panel to view more information about the incident.  
 
Tap the up and down arrow buttons to view separate incidents in the order they occur on your 
route.  
						

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Tap  Minimise Delays  to  check whether you can save time by using an alternative route.  
Taking the fastest route  
The TomTom app constantly looks for changes in the traffic on your route and checks if there is a 
faster route to your destination. If a faster route is found, you are asked if you want to use the 
faster route.  
To check if you are using the fastest route, do the following:  
1.   Tap the screen to open the Main menu.  
2.   Tap  Route Options . 
3.   Tap  Minimise Delays . 
 
Tip : This button is only available if you have a subscription to TomTo m Traffic. 
If a faster route is found you are asked if you want to use the new route.   
Checking traffic incidents in your area 
For an overview of traffic incidents in your area and to view the details, do the following:  
1.   Tap Browse map in the Main menu.  
The  map is shown.   
2.   Tap the traffic button in the status bar to show traffic incidents on the map.  
The map shows traffic incidents in your area.  
 
3.  Tap on a traffic incident for detailed information.  
The incident viewer opens and shows you detailed information about the incident.  
 
Traffic incidents 
Traffic incidents and warnings are shown on the map, in the Driving View and on the traffic sidebar.  
There are two types of incident and warning signs:   
						

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   Symbols shown in a red square are traffic incidents. The TomTom a pp can replan your route to 
avoid new incidents.  
   Symbols shown in a red triangle are weather -related. The TomTom app is unable to replan your 
route to avoid these warnings.  
Traffic incident symbols:  
 
Accident 
 
Road works  
 
One or more lanes closed  
 
Road closed 
 
Traffic incident  
 
Traffic jam 
Weather-related symbols:  
 
Fog 
 
Rain  
 
Wind  
 
Ice 
 
Snow  
  
						

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Regional availability  
Note: You can use TomTom services when travelling abroad, but when planning a route you need 
to consider that not all  services are available in all countries.  
For more information on available services, go to tomtom.com/iphone. 
 
Buying a new Traffic subscription  
To buy a new subscription, do the following:  
1.   Start the TomTom app.  
2.   Tap  TomTom Shop  in the Main Menu to open the TomTom Shop.  
3.   Tap  Traffic . 
4.   Choose a subscription from the list of TomTom Traffic subscriptions.  
5.   Create a new TomTom account or login to your existing TomTom account.  
Tip: If you already own a TomTom navigation device, then we recommend that you open a new 
TomTom account for your iOS device using a different email address.  
For more information on MyTomTom accounts, go to tomtom.com/mytomtom. 
Your purchase is complete d in the iOS App Store. If payment is successful, TomTom Traffic starts 
within a few minutes on your TomTom app.  
 
Checking your Traffic subscription 
You can check the status of your subscription at any time, by tapping TomTom Shop  in the Main 
menu, then ta pping Traffic . 
The TomTom app also warns you when your subscription is approaching the renewal date.  
 
Renewing your Traffic subscription 
You can renew your TomTom Traffic subscription after it has expired or extend it before it reaches 
its expiry date. 
To  renew an expired subscription, do the following:  
1.   Start the TomTom app.  
2.   Tap  TomTom Shop  in the Main Menu to open the TomTom Shop.  
3.   Tap  Traffic . 
4.   Choose the subscription you want to renew.  
5.   Login to your existing TomTom account.  
Tip: For more information on MyTomTom accounts, go to tomtom.com/mytomtom. 
Your purchase is completed in the iOS App Store. If payment is successful, TomTom Traffic starts 
within a few minutes on your TomTom app.   
						

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About speed cameras  
Where permitted by the laws of the country you are driving in, speed cameras on your driving route 
are shown in the driving view
. You are warned about a speed camera 15 seconds before you reach 
it. You can select the safety -related features you want to be warned about in Alerts. 
Note : Due to changes in legislation in France, all types of speed camera locations are now r e-
ported as danger zones when driving in France.   
Note: For up -to -date information about mobile speed cameras and hotspots, subscribe to the 
Speed Cameras Service. This service also keeps information about other types of speed cameras 
up to date, and le ts you report speed cameras. 
You see warnings about speed cameras even when no route is planned. You will also see warnings 
about speed cameras that might not be directly on your route.  
 
Speed camera warnings 
When you receive a warning, an alert symbol  appears in the top left corner of the  Driving View, and 
a small symbol appears on your driving route. Where the speed limit is relevant it is shown in the 
alert symbol. The distance to the feature is shown at the bottom of the alert symbol. When driving 
in an average speed check zone, the alert symbol is displayed as you travel through the zone.  
 
The speed camera alert symbol has a green background border when you are driving at or slower 
than the speed limit, and a red background border when you are driving faster than the speed limit. 
Tap the alert symbol to cancel the speed camera warning. 
 
Speed Cameras  
						

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Types of speed cameras and safety -related features  
You are warned about the following ty pes of cameras and safety-related road features:  
Note: If you do not have the Speed Cameras service, the lower part of the alert symbol is grey 
and the symbol shown on your route is black.  
Alert symbol  Route symbol  Description  
  
 Fixed location speed camera.
 
  
 Traffic light camera.
 
This can be a camera with or without speed 
detection.  
  
 Miscellaneous speed camera.
 
  
 Mobile speed camera. You are warned about 
mobile speed cameras only when you have the 
Speed Cameras service.
 
The TomTom app remembers mobile speed 
cameras for three hours after you report them.  
  
 Toll road camera.
 
  
 Restricted
-road safety camera.  
These cameras check for vehicles that use 
restricted roads, for example a road that is not 
permitted to be used during rush hour.  
  
 Mobile camera hotspot. You are warned about 
mobile speed camera hotspots only when you 
have the Speed Cameras service.
 
These are areas in which there  have been many 
reports of mobile speed cameras being used.   
						

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  Average speed cameras -
 start of zone warning.  This warning stays visible while you are driving in 
the average speed zone. If you drive at or below 
the speed limit no warning sound is given.  If you 
drive above the speed limit you hear a warning 
sound for one time only. If you decrease your 
speed to below the speed limit then later drive 
above the speed limit again, you hear the 
warning sound again for one time only.  
  
 Average speed cameras 
- end of zone warning.  
  
 Accident blackspot.
 
These are areas where there have been many 
accidents.  
  
  Ungated level crossing.
 
 
Frequency of speed camera updates  
When you have a subscription to TomTom Speed Cameras service, speed camera information is 
constantly being updated unless the connection to the TomTom server is lost.   
You can see if the service is currently receiving updates from the TomTom server by looking at the 
colour of the alert symbols in the Driving View:  
     
When the service is receiving updates from TomTom, the lower part of the 
alert symbol and the alert symbol shown on your route are blue.  
     
When the service is not able to receive updates from the TomTom server, 
the lower part of the alert symbol is grey and the symbol shown on your 
route is black.  
Your Speed Cameras service may not be receiving updates from TomTom due to one or more of the 
following reasons:  
   Your  subscription
 has expired.  
  Data services is switched off in  Advanced settings. 
   Speed Cameras are not available in your area. For more information on Speed Cameras and 
other servic es in your country, go to tomtom.com/iphone
.  
Report a speed camera  
Note: You can only report a speed camera if you have the Speed Cameras service.  
						

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Tap this symbol to report a speed camera. By default a mobile speed 
camera is reported but you can change this to a fixed camera by tapping 
the button that appears. The message 
Thank you for reporting a speed 
camera  is shown at the top of the screen. The l ocation is reported to 
TomTom and shared with other TomTom users.  
Note: A reported mobile speed camera stays in the TomTom app for three hours.  
 
Remove a speed camera 
Note: You can only remove a speed camera if you have the Speed Cameras service. 
    
The speed camera symbol changes to this symbol when you approach a 
speed camera. Tap the symbol to remove a speed camera. You can 
remove a speed camera until 5 seconds after you have passed its loc
a-
tion. The change is reported to To mTom and shared with other TomTom 
users.  
 
Regional availability  
Note: You can use TomTom services when travelling abroad, but when planning a route you need 
to consider that not all services are available in all countries.  
For more information on available services, go to tomtom.com/iphone. 
 
Settings for speed camera warnings  
The Speed Cameras Alert settings let you turn the warning on or off, and let you select the warning 
sound. 
1.   In the  Main Menu , tap Change Settings . 
2.   Tap  Alerts . 
3.   In the  Speed Camera  box set the following settings:  
 Tap the button to turn warnings on or off.  
 Tap  Sounds  and choose a sound for the warning.  
 Tap  Types  and select which  speed cameras and safety -related features you want to receive 
a warning for.   
Buying a new Speed Cameras subscription  
Important: The Speed Cameras service is only available for use with the iPhone and iPad 3G and is 
not available for the iPod touch or the iPad w ithout 3G. 
To use this service you need a continuous data connection (GPRS, EDGE, UMTS or CDMA). Your 
mobile operator may charge you for using a wireless data connection. To stop the Speed Cameras 
service updating, tap  Change Settings in the Main menu, the n tap Advanced , then scroll down to 
Data Services . Tap the button to switch off the service.  
To buy a new subscription, do the following:  
1.   Start the TomTom app.  
2.   Tap  TomTom Shop  in the Main Menu to open the  TomTom Shop. 
3.   Tap  Speed Cameras . 
4.   Choose a subscripti on from the list of Speed Camera services.  
5.   Create a new TomTom account or login to your existing TomTom account.