TomTom Via 16 2 Reference Manual

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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...

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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. 
To get TomTom services on your VIA, you must be connected to...

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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...

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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 & Warnings in the...

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2. Select Report Speed Camera. 
 
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 VIA automatically and also sent to other users.  
Confirm or remove a mobile speed camera 
You can confirm the presence of a mobile speed camera or remove a mobile speed camera if it is no 
longer present. 
Just after you pass a mobile speed camera, in the route bar you are asked if the...

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About danger zones and risk zones 
The Danger Zones service warns you about danger zones and risk zones on your route when you are 
in France. 
Since 3rd January 2012, it has been illegal to receive warnings about the position of fixed or mobile 
speed cameras when you are driving in France. To be compliant with this change in French law, 
speed camera locations are no longer reported but instead areas of danger are indicated as danger 
zones and risk zones. 
Important: Outside of France, you...

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 A symbol is shown in the route bar and on your route on the map. 
 Your distance to the start of the zone is shown in the route bar.  
 You hear a warning sound as you get near the start of the zone. 
 While you are approaching a zone or driving in a zone, 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. 
 While you are driving in a zone...

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If a new temporary risk zone is reported directly before or after an existing risk or danger zone, 
then the new zone is added to the existing zone. 
If enough Danger Zones users report a new risk zone, that zone may become a danger zone and be 
available for all subscribers. 
You can report a risk zone in two ways: 
Using the quick menu to report a risk zone 
1. Select the current location symbol or the speed panel in the guidance view. 
2. Select Report Risk Zone from the pop-up menu. 
You...

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About My Places 
My Places provides an easy way to select a location without the need to search for the location each 
time. You can use My Places to create a collection of useful or favourite addresses. 
Tip: The terms favourite and place mean the same thing - favourites are places that you go to 
often. 
The following items are always in My Places: 
 Home - Your home location can be your home address or somewhere you often visit. This 
feature provides an easy way to navigate there. 
 Work...

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 Zoom in on the map at the location you want to select. Press and hold to select the loca-
tion, then select the home or work location symbol. 
 
 Select the Search button and search for a location. Select a location to set as home or work. 
Select Set home location or Set work location. 
Setting your home or work location using the map 
1. In the Map View, move the map and zoom in until you can see your home or work location. 
2. Select the location by pressing and holding the screen for...