TomTom Xl Live Manual

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• Symbols shown in a red triangle are weather related and are for information 
only. You cannot use HD Traffic to avoid them.
 Traffic incident symbols:
Weather related symbols:
Traffic menu
To open the Traffic menu, tap the HD Traffic sidebar in the Driving View or tap 
TomTom Traffic in the Main Menu. The following buttons are available: Accident
Road works
One or more lanes 
closed
Road closed
Traffic incident
Traffic jam
Fog
Rain
Wind
Ice
Snow
Note: The incident avoided symbol is shown for any...

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on route
Tap this button to get an overview of any traffic incidents along your route. 
Use the left and right buttons of the overview screen to see more detailed 
information about each incident. You can also use the Replan button of the 
overview screen to replan your route avoiding the traffic incidents.
Show home-
work traffic
Tap this button to calculate and show the quickest route from your home 
location to your place of work and back.
Browse map
Tap this button to browse the map...

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TomTom 
Safety 
AlertsThe TomTom Safety Alerts service warns you about a variety of locations 
including:
• Safety camera locations.
• Accident blackspot locations.
• Mobile safety camera locations.
• Average speed camera locations.
• Toll road camera locations.
• Traffic light camera locations.
Important: Regularly connect your navigation device to TomTom HOME to 
update the list of locations for all Safety Alerts. If a wireless connection is 
available for your device, mobile...

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Changing the way you are warned
Report button
To show the report button in the Driving View, do the following:
1. Tap TomTom Services in the Main Menu.
2. Tap TomTom Safety Cameras.
3. Tap Enable report button.
The report button is shown on left-hand side of the Driving View or if you 
are already using the quick menu, it’s added to the buttons available in the 
quick menu.
Reporting a new safety camera while on the move
1. Tap the report button shown in the Driving View or in the quick menu to...

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To report a new safety camera location while you are at home, do the 
following:
1. Tap TomTom Services in the Main Menu.
2. Tap TomTom Safety Cameras.
3. Tap Report safety camera.
4. Tap Mobile camera or Fixed camera depending upon the type of safety 
camera.
5. Find the location of the camera you want to report using the Map browser, .
Use the cursor to mark the exact location, then tap Done.
6. Tap on the type of camera you want to report and if necessary, the speed 
restriction for the camera....

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TomTom Safety Camera menu
To open the Safety Cameras menu, tap the TomTom Services in the Main 
Menu and then tap TomTom Safety Cameras. 
Vehicle 
restriction
This type of safety camera checks traffic on roads where access is 
restricted.
Other camera
All other types of camera that do not fall into any of the above categories.
Report safety 
camera
Tap this button to report a new safety camera location.
Change 
warning 
preferences
Tap this button to set the safety alerts you will receive and which...

Fuel Prices20.
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Fuel Pric-
esThe Fuel Prices service sends up-to-date information about fuel prices directly 
to your device or via TomTom HOME when your XL is connected to your 
computer.
Search for the best fuel prices
To search for the cheapest fuel prices, do the following. In this example, you 
will plan a route to the cheapest petrol station nearby.
1. Tap the screen to bring up the Main Menu, then tap TomTom Services.
2. Tap Fuel Prices.
3. Select the type of fuel used in your vehicle.
4. Tap...

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Introducing TomTom HOMETomTom HOME is a free application for your computer that helps you manage 
the contents of your TomTom XL navigation device. It is a good idea to 
frequently connect to HOME to ensure you always have the latest updates on 
your device.
You can, for example, do the following:
• Manage maps, voices, POIs and more.
• Buy TomTom services and manage your subscriptions.
• Update your device automatically with the latest software and services.
• Make and...

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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 
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Battery
This product uses a Lithium-Ion 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-Ion battery to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause 
injury and/or damage. Do not pierce,...