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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 traffic incident that 
you avoid using TomTom HD Traffic.
Minimise 
traffic delays
Tap this button to re-plan your route based on the latest traffic information. 
						

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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 and see the traffic information displayed 
on the map.
Change 
Traffic 
preferences
Tap this button to change your preferences for how TomTom HD Traffic 
works on your device. 
						

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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 safety camera locations can be sent to your 
device using a wireless connection.
When a safety camera location is shown on the map, a warning sound is 
played to warn you that you are approaching an area where a safety camera 
is located.
If you discover a location that has a safety camera but you receive no warning, 
you can report the new location to TomTom using your XL.
Safety camera warnings
Warnings are given 15 seconds before you reach a safety camera location.
You are warned in three ways:
• Your TomTom XL plays a warning sound.
• The type of safety camera and your distance from the camera location is 
shown in the Driving View. If a speed restriction that has been reported for 
the camera, the speed is also shown in the Driving View.
• The location of the safety camera is shown on the map. 
						

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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 
record the location the camera.
2. Tap Mobile camera or Fixed camera.
3. Tap the type of camera you want to report.
Note: If the type of camera you choose has a speed restriction, you can also 
enter the speed.
Reporting a new safety camera while at home
You do not need to be at the location of a safety camera to report the new 
location.
Change warning
preferences
To change the way your TomTom XL warns you about safety cameras, tap 
the Change warning preferences button.
You can then set how close you want to be to a safety camera before you 
are warned and what type of sound will be played.
For example, to change the sound that is played when you approach a fixed 
safety camera, do the following:
1. Tap TomTom Safety Cameras in the Main Menu.
2. Tap Change warning preferences.
A list of safety camera types is displayed. A speaker is shown next to the 
speed camera types that have been set for an alert.
3. Tap Fixed safety cameras.
Tip: If you want to change the warning sounds for all camera types to a 
single sound, tap  instead of Fixed safety cameras in step 4 above.
4. Tap NO to avoid removing the fixed safety camera alerts.
5. Enter the time in seconds for when a warning is given before you reach 
a camera. Then tap OK.
6. Tap the sound you want to be used for the warning. For example, to 
select a bugle sound tap on Bugle.
7. Tap YES to save your changes. 
						

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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.
Reporting incorrect camera alerts
You may receive an alert for a camera that is no longer there.
To report an incorrect camera alert, do the following:
1. While you are at the location of the missing camera, tap Report in the 
Driving View.
Note: This must be done within 20 seconds of receiving the camera alert.
2. Tap Remove.
The next time you connect your device to TomTom HOME, the camera alert 
is reported as incorrect.
Types of safety camera you can report
When you report a safety camera, you can select the type of safety camera 
you are reporting.
These are the different types of Safety camera:
Speed camera
This type of safety camera checks the speed of passing vehicles.
Traffic light 
camera
This type of safety camera checks for vehicles breaking traffic rules at traffic 
lights.
Toll road 
camera
This type of safety camera monitors traffic at toll road barriers.
Average 
speed check
This type of safety camera checks the average speed vehicles between two 
fixed points. 
						

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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 sounds 
will be used for each alert.
Disable
alerts
Tap this button to disable safety alerts.
Enable 
automatic 
updates
Tap this button to enable automatic updates for your list of mobile safety 
camera locations. The list of fixed safety cameras is not updated 
automatically as they don’t change as often as mobile cameras.
Enable report 
button
Tap this button to enable the report button. The report button is shown in 
the Driving View or in the quick menu. 
						

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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 Cheapest nearby, then tap the name at the top of the list.
The location is shown on the map.
5. Tap Select.
You are asked if you want to navigate to the petrol station.
6. Tap Yes.
You may be asked if you need to arrive at a particular time, if this option is 
enabled.
The route is planned and a summary of the route is shown on the map. 
						

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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 restore backups.
• Read the full version of the user manual.
Tip: We recommend using a broadband internet connection whenever you 
connect to HOME.
It is a good idea to make regular backups of your navigation device using 
HOME.
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
TomTom HOME starts automatically when the navigation device is switched 
on while the device is connected to your computer.
MyTomTom Account
To download content and services using TomTom HOME, you need a 
MyTomTom account. You can create an account when you start using 
TomTom HOME. 
						

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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 
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. 
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.
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.
• If your device includes a memory card, do not use the memory 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. 
						

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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, 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-ION 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.
The stated battery life is a maximum possible battery life. The maximum 
battery life will only be achieved under specific atmospheric conditions. The 
estimated maximum battery life is based on an average usage profile.
For tips on extending the battery life, go to the FAQ listed below for your 
country:
AU: www.tomtom.com/8703
CZ: www.tomtom.com/7509
DE: www.tomtom.com/7508
DK: www.tomtom.com/9298
ES: www.tomtom.com/7507
FI: www.tomtom.com/9299
FR: www.tomtom.com/7506
HU: www.tomtom.com/10251
IT: www.tomtom.com/7505
NL: www.tomtom.com/7504
PL: www.tomtom.com/7503
PT: www.tomtom.com/8029
RU: www.tomtom.com/10250
SE: www.tomtom.com/8704
UK: www.tomtom.com/7502
US: www.tomtom.com/7510
CE Marking
This equipment complies with the requirements for CE marking when used in 
a residential, commercial, vehicular or light industrial environment.
R&TTE directive
Hereby, TomTom declares that this personal navigation device is in 
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of 
the EU Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity can be found here: 
www.tomtom.com/legal.
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