Toyota Touch 2, our range of innovative, highly-affordable touch-screen multimedia systems, has been refreshed for 2016 and has been launched at the Geneva motor show.
The simplified range now comprises a choice of either the standard Toyota Touch 2 system, or Toyota Touch 2 with Go, which incorporates a full-map navigation function.
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Toyota Touch 2 with Go
Toyota Touch 2 with Go receives a major software upgrade which includes an improved, clearer, more user-friendly menu screen design, 10 brand new features, the improved functionality of over 30 items, and simplified connection to the Toyota customer portal for easier downloading of apps.
The system also benefits from three years free map care and connected services. These include map updates and free registration to TomTom real-time traffic information, mobile speed camera notification*, fuel price information, parking locations and availability, weather updates, Google Search, Google Street View, Aupeo!, Aha and Twitter. The three year package may be extended by two years** to match Toyota’s five year extended vehicle warranty**. Moreover, this 2016 software update is also available to all current system owners.
All Touch 2 with Go system top menus now feature a tile-based icon design for greater clarity and improved touch operability. It also improves functionality by reducing the number of steps required for each operation. The navigation menu and sub-menus have been simplified, and a redesigned map screen features new shortcut tile icons for improved clarity and operability. A new split-screen view allows users to see more functions at a glance, combining the navigation map with media and app information.
Navigation services have also been enhanced within the system. For instance, when entering a destination, the driver can simultaneously check Street View images and the weather at the destination, as well as look for parking in the area. As the vehicle approaches the destination, the system will also inform the driver of available parking spaces nearby. TomTom real-time traffic is now automatically adopted as a default traffic information source as soon as the driver establishes a data connection with his mobile phone.
A new auto navigation function allows the driver to programme the system with up to four destinations, and a departure time window, for each day of the week. When the vehicle is switched on within that departure time window, the navigation system automatically activates, plotting a route to the chosen destination. The system incorporates TomTom real-time traffic information, and will propose alternative routes to the driver in order to avoid congestion on, for instance, a daily commute.
Point of Interest (POI) search functionality has also been improved through better map and listing information integration, and a POI search-word history function for the faster location of favourite destinations. The phone interface has also been redesigned for easier, more intuitive use on the move. A new screen layout gives direct access to an incoming/outgoing/missed call list in the top menu, once again reducing the number of operation steps required.
A higher grade Touch 2 with Go*** system further features voice recognition, a text-to-speech function and 3D navigation mapping. Voice recognition may now be used for the launch and control of apps, for simple, one-shot navigation address confirmation, and for the use of Apple Siri eyes-free. Driver merely need to press and hold the Voice Recognition button on the steering wheel to talk to Siri on their iPhone.
The setup menu now also includes a ‘Let’s get Started’ QR code which opens an online quick start system guide on the user’s mobile device. Connection to the Toyota customer portal has been made easier, and customers can now quickly create a My Toyota account on-screen, from within the vehicle. The downloading of apps has also been simplified. Once the owner has established a data connection with his mobile phone, apps can be installed directly onto the system from within the vehicle.
* Where allowed by law
** Market dependent
*** Model/grade dependent
Hi Chris,
Thank you for your post. The update can be downloaded by your local Toyota Dealer or through the My Toyota portal. Hope this helps and if you have any other questions please let us know.
Hi Charlotte
My dealer has asked me to down load it myself as he hasn’t got enough bandwidth to download it so I need to know how to do it please. 2015 Auris Excel registered in September. Thanking you! John Rutter
Hi John,
Thank you for your post. We have just sent you a quick message about this. Many thanks.
What version no are we to download?
Hi Chris,
Thank you for your post and apologies for the late reply. We have spoken with our team responsible for the site and unfortunately this is still unavailable due to ongoing problems. We are working as hard as possible to rectify this issue and will keep you updated with the progress. As an alternative you are able to contact mytoyota@toyota.co.uk along with your car and multimedia system details. Hope this helps further, many thanks.
Hi – Is this a free update – the one I can see is 4.3.0L
I checked my Toyota account and I see this update is costing >100 EUR (I am from Poland). Is this update free or not? Thank you
For Charlotte. Left a question this afternoon, but no sign of it now on the Blog. You replied to Chris (I think and suggested getting the update from the portal. This is my question “Which part of the portal Charlotte? I’ve looked at the E-store but can’t identify a major software upgrade. Is there a reference number or description? Thanks.”
I’ve checked again on the portal, but I cannot find a reference to a major update. What is the size of this download? My dealer was reluctant to update to 4.5.0H due to bandwidth and cost issues, and I dare say this update is larger?
I see my question is on the blog now. It wasn’t there when I looked before SFAIK. Is there an issue with Safari on Mac?
Hi John,
Thank you for your post. Just to keep you updated we are investigating your query and will let you know as soon as we have an answer. Many thanks.
the update in within the new map 6.7.0 update did mine yesterday new layout and working Siri
Yes, it would appear so. However, 6.7.0H appears in the map section, not the software update. Sometimes it would help if the designers of these sites had to use them first.
BTW, I’ve downloaded 6.7.0H (part of the 3 year update coverage for T&G2 plus) but for some reason it won’t load. Matter now referred to CS.
Help with Satellite Navigation –
I have a March 2016 Rav4 Business edition, and hence expect the Satnav to be working comparatively as any Satnav on the market. But I am really frustrated with the working of my Satnav as the change-response time of the “arrow indicating the turn direction”, “the guidance route”, and “the current position” graphics is not real time, not dynamic, too slow, hence one ends up missing one’s turn and exits, especially at roundabouts. This makes the Satnav almost useless if one is to wholly depend on the graphics at turns/bends/roundabouts, if there is no audible guidance!!
Please can you look into this, and advice of a fix for it. Has any one else raised this point before?
Thanks, awaiting your detailed reply.
Hi Michael,
Thank you for your post. We have spoken with our technical team and they have advised visiting your local Toyota dealer where a visual inspection can be performed to understand these issues further. Your local Toyota Dealer can be found here: https://www.toyota.co.uk/find-your-dealer.json. We have also fed your comments back to our product department for future product reviews. Many thanks.
Do you know what date in April the update will be available?
What’s difference between “Update” and “Map Update” on your e-store website.
Because I am presuming that the “Update” which is free, (and so it should be) would be an update to the app/software controlling/operating the navigational system; whilst “Map Update” should be an optional buyable software for those interested in actual map update/extension/augmentation (whether in Europe, Asia, or anywhere else for that matter).
My issue is that I am happy with my current pre-installed 4.4.1WL version UK map and do not see the need to fork out an exorbitant over £100 for an extended/augmented map that I do not need.
Just like any map update with contemporary map suppliers like TOMTOM, would voluntarily (rather than compulsorily offer). Unless of course update to the whole navigational system is intertwined/intergerated with the actual map update – which would be considered mischievous, cunning, if not exhortational on the part of Toyota.
What I am hoping should happen is to be provided with a free navigational operating software update (contrasted with a map update) to my current map version, so it can navigate correctly, and fix my current problem described below:
I have a March 2016 Rav4 Business edition, and hence expect the Satnav to be working comparatively as any Satnav on the market. But I am really frustrated with the working of my Satnav as the change-response time of the “arrow indicating the turn direction”, “the guidance route”, and “the current position” graphics is not real time, not dynamic, too slow, hence one ends up missing one’s turn and exits, especially at roundabouts. This makes the Satnav almost useless if one is to wholly depend on the graphics at turns/bends/roundabouts, if there is no audible guidance!!
Please can you look into this, and advice of a fix for it. Has any one else raised this point before?
Thanks, awaiting your detailed reply.
Hi Michael,
Thank you for your post and feedback. We are sorry to hear of your issues and we would advise contacting our Customer Services: po.st/DTEqmG. Hope this helps a little further and if you have any other questions please let us know.
Only update I’ve found was Update 4.3.0L
Is this the correct update ? I’m assuming it’s a free update, as there are also other ones
Morning
I am just about to take delivery of a 2016 Land Cruiser icon
Can I assume that the update will be loaded and ready to go on delivery ?
Hi Keith,
Thank you for your post. We have passed this to our product team and will let you know as soon as we have an answer. Many thanks.