TomTom Rider V2 Manual

							51
To do this, tap Change Traffic preferences in the Traffic menu. Select 
Automatically update traffic info while on route, then tap Done. 
You are then asked if you want to limit how often Traffic is updated. 
If you choose not to limit how often Traffic is updated, then TomTom will 
send updated traffic information to your RIDER as soon as it is available.
If you choose to limit how often Traffic is updated, you are asked to set a 
time.
TomTom saves this time limit and sends new traffic information at the 
interval you set. If there is no new traffic information, then TomTom will not 
send any information to your RIDER. This saves you money by not using 
your wireless data connection when there is no new information. 
Using traffic information
Having up-to-date traffic information can help you to reduce your journey 
time. 
Whenever you plan a route, the latest traffic updated you received from 
TomTom is taken into account by your RIDER when it plans the route.
Your RIDER can also recalculate your route if the traffic situation changes after 
you start a journey:
1. Tap Change Traffic preferences in the Traffic menu.
2. Select Automatically optimise route after every update.
After your RIDER gets new traffic information, it will automatically optimise 
your route. 
Note: The best route may be the same as the route originally planned. 
						

							Introducing TomTom HOME14.
52
Introducing TomTom HOMETomTom HOME is a free application for your computer that helps you manage 
the contents of your TomTom device. Connect to HOME frequently to get the 
latest updates for your device.
You can, for example, do the following:
• Manage maps, voices, POIs and more.
• Buy TomTom services and manage your subscriptions.
• Update your TomTom with the latest software and services automatically.
• Read the full version of the user manual.
Tip: To get the most from HOME, we recommend using a broadband internet 
connection.
Installing TomTom HOME
To install TomTom HOME on your computer, do the following:
1. Connect your computer to the internet.
2. Connect your device to your computer using the USB cable, then switch 
your device on.
HOME starts to install.
Note: If HOME does not install automatically, you can also download it from 
tomtom.com/home
You can also install TomTom HOME from the CD supplied.
Once installed, TomTom HOME starts automatically when you connect your 
device to your computer and turn it on. 
						

							How does navigation work?15.
53
How does navigation work?
Global Positioning System (GPS)
In order to navigate you to your destination, your TomTom RIDER must know 
where you are now. To find your current position, your TomTom RIDER uses 
the Global Positioning System (GPS). GPS is available for free and without 
subscription.
The GPS uses satellites to transmit signals to GPS receivers. Your 
TomTom RIDER has a built-in GPS receiver.  Using the GPS signal, your 
TomTom RIDER can work out where you are and how fast you are going. GPS 
signals work in all weather, anywhere in the world.
Note: Your TomTom RIDER does not transmit your position, so others cannot 
use it to track you while you are driving. You can however send your position 
to TomTom Buddies. For more information, visit www.tomtom.com/plus
Maps
Once your RIDER knows where you are and you have told it where you want 
to go, it uses the digital map on the memory card to work out the best route 
to your destination.  
						

							TomTom limited warranty16.
54
TomTom limited warranty
WARRANTOR
Non-U.S. and non-Canadian purchases: If you have made your purchase 
outside the United States and Canada, this Limited Warranty is granted by and 
this Limitation of Liability is stipulated for the benefit of TomTom International 
B.V., Rembrandtplein 35, 1017 CT Amsterdam (The Netherlands).
WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS
1) TomTom International B.V. (“TomTom”) warrants to you that the Hardware 
will be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use 
(“Defects”) for a period of one (1) year from the date that the Hardware was 
first purchased by you (“Warranty Period”). During the Warranty Period the 
Hardware will be repaired or replaced at TomTom’s choice (“Limited 
Warranty”) without charge to you for either parts or labour. This Limited 
Warranty covers the replacement of the Hardware only. If the Hardware is 
repaired after the Warranty Period has expired, the Warranty Period for the 
repair will expire six (6) months after the date of repair.
WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER
2) The Limited Warranty does not apply to normal wear and tear, does not 
apply when the Hardware is opened or repaired by someone not authorized 
by TomTom and does not cover repair or replacement of any Hardware or part 
thereof damaged by: misuse, moisture, liquids, proximity or exposure to heat 
and accident, abuse, non-compliance with the instructions supplied with the 
Hardware, neglect or misapplication. The Limited Warranty does not cover 
physical damage to the surface of the Hardware. This Limited Warranty does 
not cover any software that may accompany or be installed on the Hardware. 
The Limited Warranty does not cover the installation, removal or maintenance 
of the Hardware or any costs related herewith. 
HOW TO MAKE A WARRANTY CLAIM
3) In order to make a claim of a Defect, you must contact TomTom by email 
during the Warranty Period via www.tomtom.com to explain the Defect and to 
obtain an RMA number (Return Materials Authorization) if necessary. You 
must return the Hardware during the Warranty Period, along with an 
explanation of the Defect, to the address provided to you by TomTom. If a 
defect arises and a valid claim under this Limited Warranty is received by 
TomTom after the first one hundred and eighty (180) days of the Warranty 
Period, TomTom is entitled to charge you for any reasonable shipping and 
handling costs made in connection with the repair or replacement of the 
Hardware. You must comply with any other return procedures stipulated by 
TomTom, if any. 
						

							55
YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS
4) Some countries may not allow the exclusion or limitation of damages. If any 
part of this Limited Warranty is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the 
remainder of the Limited Warranty shall nonetheless remain in full force and 
effect.
5) This Limited Warranty is the only express warranty made to you and is 
provided in lieu of any other express warranties or similar obligations (if any) 
created by any advertising, documentation, packaging, or other 
communications.
6) Except for the Limited Warranty and to the maximum extent permitted by 
applicable law, TomTom and its suppliers provide the Hardware “AS IS AND 
WITH ALL FAULTS”, and hereby disclaim all other warranties and conditions, 
whether express, implied or statutory, including, but not limited to, any (if any) 
implied warranties, duties or conditions of satisfactory quality, of fitness for a 
particular purpose, of reliability or availability, of accuracy or completeness of 
responses, of results, of workmanlike effort, of lack of viruses, and of 
reasonable care and skill, all with regard to the Hardware, and the provision of 
or failure to provide support or other services, information, software, and 
related content through the Hardware or otherwise arising out of the use of the 
Hardware. Also, there is no warranty or condition of quiet enjoyment, quiet 
possession, or non-infringement with regard to the Hardware. This exclusion 
does not apply to (i) any implied condition as to title and (ii) any implied 
warranty as to conformity with description.
7) This Limited Warranty does not affect any legal rights under applicable 
national legislation governing the sale of consumer goods.
8) This Limited Warranty cannot be transferred to any other person.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
9) Neither TomTom nor its suppliers shall be liable to you or to any third party 
for any damages either direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or otherwise 
(including in each case, but not limited to, damages for the inability to use the 
equipment or access data, loss of data, loss of business, loss of profits, 
business interruption or the like) arising out of the use of or inability to use the 
Hardware even if TomTom has been advised of the possibility of such 
damages.
10) Notwithstanding any damages that you might incur for any reason 
whatsoever (including, without limitation, all damages referenced herein and 
all direct or general damages in contract or anything else), the entire liability 
of TomTom and any of its suppliers shall be limited to the amount actually paid 
by you for the Hardware.
11)  TomTom shall not be liable for (i) any fraud on the part of its employees 
and/or agents; or (ii) any fraudulent misrepresentation on the part of its 
employees and/or agents.
12)  Notwithstanding the above, neither party’s liability for death or personal 
injury resulting from its own negligence shall be limited.
TomTom Limited Warranty
WARRANTOR
U.S. and Canadian Purchases: If you have made your purchase in the United 
States or Canada, this Limited Warranty is granted by and this Limitation of 
Liability is stipulated for the benefit of TomTom Inc., 150 Baker Avenue 
Extension, Concord Massachusetts 01742 (United States of America). 
WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS 
						

							56
1) TomTom Inc. (“TomTom”) warrants to the original purchaser (“you”) of the 
hardware with which this Limited Warranty is included (“Hardware”) that the 
Hardware will be free from defects in workmanship and materials under 
normal use (“Defects”) for a period of one (1) year from the date that the 
Hardware was first purchased by you (“Warranty Period”). During the 
Warranty Period the Hardware will be repaired or replaced at TomTom’s 
choice (“Limited Warranty”) without charge to you for either parts or labour. 
This Limited Warranty covers the replacement of the Hardware only. If the 
Hardware is repaired after the Warranty Period has expired, the Warranty 
Period for the repair will expire six (6) months after the date of repair.
WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER
2) The Limited Warranty does not apply to normal wear and tear, does not 
apply when the Hardware is opened or repaired by someone not authorized 
by TomTom and does not cover repair or replacement of any Hardware or part 
thereof damaged by: misuse, moisture, liquids, proximity or exposure to heat 
and accident, abuse, non-compliance with the instructions supplied with the 
Hardware, neglect or misapplication. The Limited Warranty does not cover 
physical damage to the surface of the Hardware. This Limited Warranty does 
not cover any software that may accompany or be installed on the Hardware. 
The Limited Warranty does not cover the installation, removal or maintenance 
of the Hardware or any costs related herewith.
HOW TO MAKE A WARRANTY CLAIM
3) In order to make a claim of a Defect, you must contact TomTom during the 
Warranty Period at: 1-866-486-6866 or per email via www.tomtom.com to 
explain the Defect and to obtain an RMA number (Return Materials 
Authorization) if necessary. You must return the Hardware during the 
Warranty Period, along with an explanation of the Defect, to the address 
provided to you by TomTom. If a defect arises and a valid claim under this 
Limited Warranty is received by TomTom after the first one hundred and 
eighty (180) days of the Warranty Period, TomTom is entitled to charge you 
for any reasonable shipping and handling costs made in connection with the 
repair or replacement of the Hardware. You must comply with any other return 
procedures stipulated by TomTom, if any.
YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS
4) This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have 
other rights which vary from state to state and jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
5) If any part of this Limited Warranty is held to be invalid or unenforceable, 
the remainder of the Limited Warranty shall nonetheless remain in full force 
and effect.
6) This Limited Warranty is the only express warranty made to you and is 
provided in lieu of any other express warranties or similar obligations (if any) 
created by any advertising, documentation, packaging, or other 
communications.
7) Except for the Limited Warranty and to the maximum extent permitted by 
applicable law, TomTom and its suppliers provide the Hardware AS IS AND 
WITH ALL FAULTS, and hereby disclaim all other warranties and conditions, 
whether express, implied or statutory, including, but not limited to, any (if any) 
implied warranties, duties or conditions of: merchantability, non-
infringement, quiet enjoyment, system integration, satisfactory quality, fitness 
for a particular purpose, reliability or availability, accuracy or completeness of 
responses, results, workmanlike effort, lack of viruses, and reasonable care 
and skill, all with regard to the Hardware, and the provision of or failure to 
provide support or other services, information, software, and related content 
through the Hardware or otherwise arising out of the use of the Hardware. This 
exclusion does not apply to (i) any implied condition as to title and (ii) any 
implied warranty as to conformity with description. If applicable law requires  
						

							57
any implied warranties with respect to the Hardware, all such warranties are 
limited in duration to ninety (90) days. Some states and/or jurisdictions do not 
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above may not 
apply to you.
8) This Limited Warranty cannot be transferred to any other person.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
9) Neither TomTom nor its suppliers shall be liable to you or to any third party 
for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special or exemplary damages 
(including in each case, but not limited to, damages for the inability to use the 
equipment or access data, loss of data, loss of business, loss of profits, 
business interruption or the like) arising out of the use of or inability to use the 
Hardware even if TomTom has been advised of the possibility of such 
damages. 
10) Notwithstanding any damages that you might incur for any reason 
whatsoever (including, without limitation, all damages referenced herein and 
all direct or general damages in contract or anything else), the entire liability 
of TomTom and any of its suppliers  shall be limited to the amount actually 
paid by you for the Hardware.
11) Notwithstanding the above, neither partys liability for death or personal 
injury resulting from its own negligence shall be limited.
12) Some states and/or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of 
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions 
may not apply to you. 
						

							Addendum17.
58
Addendum
Important Safety Notices and Warnings
Global Positioning System
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based system that provides 
location and timing information around the globe. GPS is operated and 
controlled under the sole responsibility of the Government of the United 
States of America which is responsible for its availability and accuracy. Any 
changes in GPS availability and accuracy, or in environmental conditions, may 
impact the operation of your TomTom device. TomTom does not accept any 
liability for the availability and accuracy of GPS.
Use with Care
Use of a TomTom device for navigation still means that you need to drive with 
due care and attention. 
Taking care of your TomTom device
Do not leave your TomTom device or TomTom accessories on view when you 
leave your car. They may become an easy target for thieves.
You can set a password for your device which must be entered every time you 
start your device.
We recommend that you use the safety preferences on your TomTom device, 
where available. The safety preferences are available in the Preferences menu.
Take care of your TomTom device and clean it correctly.
• Use a soft cloth to wipe the screen of your device; do not use any liquid 
cleaners.
• If your device gets wet, dry it with a soft cloth.
• Do not open the casing of your device under any circumstances. Doing so 
may be dangerous and will invalidate your warranty.
• Do not use the memory card (SD card) with any device other than a 
TomTom device. Other devices may damage the memory card.
• Do not expose your device to high or low temperatures, which can cause 
permanent damage. For example, don’t leave it in the car on hot summer 
days or during cold winter nights.
Aircraft and Hospitals
Use of devices with an antenna is prohibited on most aircraft, in many 
hospitals and in many other locations. A TomTom device must not be used in 
these environments. 
						

							59
Battery
This product uses a Lithium-Polymer battery. Do not use it in a humid, wet 
and/or corrosive environment. Do not put, store or leave your product in or 
near a heat source, in a high temperature location, in strong direct sunlight, in 
a microwave oven or in a pressurized container, and do not expose it to 
temperatures over 60 C (140 F). Failure to follow these guidelines may cause 
the Lithium-Polymer 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, charging will not occur at 
low (below 0C/32F) or high (over 45C/113F) temperatures. 
Temperatures: Standard operation: -10 C (14 F) to +55 C (131 F); short period 
storage: -20 C (-4 F) to + 60 C (140 F); long period storage: -20 C (-4 F) to 
+25 C (77 F).
THE LITHIUM-POLYMER BATTERY CONTAINED IN THE PRODUCT 
MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. USE YOUR 
TomTom ONLY WITH THE SUPPLIED DC POWER LEAD (CAR 
CHARGER/BATTERY CABLE) AND AC ADAPTER (HOME CHARGER) 
FOR BATTERY CHARGING.
To recycle your TomTom unit please see your local approved TomTom 
service center.
Mounting TomTom RIDER
Extreme care must be taken when mounting TomTom RIDER on a motorcycle. 
Read the description in the Quick Start Guide carefully before mounting 
TomTom RIDER on your motorcycle. TomTom RIDER shall be mounted in 
compliance with the relevant legislation and the vehicle manufacturers rules. 
Failure to mount TomTom RIDER correctly could result in damage to your 
vehicle and serious injury to the vehicle rider and other road users. TomTom 
RIDER is mounted on your motorcycle at your own risk.
Battery cable
The power cable shall be routed to avoid sharp bends, abrasion, overheating, 
exhaust gases and battery acids and other potential hazards. It must not be 
strained nor distorted by e.g. excessive tightening of cable ties. Ensure that all 
connections are mechanically and electrically safe and secure. Keep away 
from heat sources and vehicle controls. It must not hinder the operation of 
safety equipment nor interfere with the driver’s ability to control the vehicle.
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING DRIVING IN CALIFORNIA AND MINNESOTA
California Vehicle Code Section 26708 (a) (1) provides that “No persons shall 
drive any motor vehicle with an object or material placed, displayed, installed, 
affixed or applied upon the windshield or side or rear windows.”  Drivers in 
California should not use a suction mount on their windshield, side or rear 
windows.
Note:  this section of the California Vehicle Code applies to anyone driving in 
California, not just California residents.
Minnesota State Legislature Statutes Section 169.71, subdivision 1, section 2 
provides that “A person shall not drive or operate with any objects suspended 
between the driver and the windshield other than sun visors and rearview 
mirrors and electronic toll collection devices.”
Note:  this Minnesota Stature applies to anyone driving in Minnesota, not just 
Minnesota residents. 
						

							60
TomTom Inc. bears no responsibility for any fines, penalties or damage that 
may be incurred by disregarding this notice.  While driving in any state with 
windshield mounting restrictions, TomTom recommends the use of the 
supplied Adhesive Mounting Disk or its Alternative Mounting Kit, which 
includes multiple options for mounting TomTom devices on the dashboard 
and using the air vents.  See www.tomtom.com for more information about 
this mounting option.
FCC Information for the User
This product contains a transmitter which must not be co-located or 
simultaneously operated in conjunction with any other transmitter.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an 
uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the 
FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall 
not be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation.
Radio and Television Interference
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.
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 radiated 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:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation distance between the equipment and the receiver. 
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to 
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult 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 authorised 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 Declaration of Conformity
Tested to Comply with FCC Standards for Home or Office Use