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
My 2016 Prius shipped with Software Version 4.4.1WH, which appears to be newer than the one on the eStore. However I don’t have a bunch of the promised features (Siri eyes-free?), and it’s incredibly buggy. Opening eStore prompts to update it, which I do, then end up in an infinite update loop where it thinks it hasn’t been updated.
Hi Simon,
Thank you for your post and feedback. In order for us to recreate the problem we would advise contacting our Customer Services: po.st/DTEqmG stating login details, and if possible a screen shot of where the process is creating an error? This will help us to diagnose the issue you’re having. Hope this helps a little further and if you have any other questions please let us know.
I tried that – I even sent them a full video of it happening. They responded by telling me to try things I’d already tried (and detailed in my email to them).
So, next steps? My local Toyota dealer doesn’t know what to do here either, so there’s no point in suggesting that.
This is beyond a joke! Why is the update still not in the updates section? I even paid the stupid £99 3yr map service to try and get it and it’s still not there! Why will you not allow me to update it?
Hi Jordan,
Thank you for your post. We would advise contacting our Customer Services: po.st/DTEqmG stating your car, registration and multimedia system details and they will be able to help you. Many thanks.
Can’t install Cyclops mobile cameras to 2014 Auris Toch go 2
Hi Dan,
Thank you for your post. As this is a modification to your car we would advise speaking with the manufacturer of your cameras. Many thanks.
It is app (not camera) included in last software update for Touch & GO 2. I have 3 year subscription for this app and now I want to install it to car unit. But how?
Hi Dan,
Thank you for your quick reply. We would advise visiting your local Toyota Dealer who will be able to provide you with a hands on demonstration. Many thanks.
Dan, it’s actual a license for the service rather than a specific App that you install – in the same way the TomTom traffic works. If you have 6.7.0 and you bought the 3 year services, you have it and can select/deselect in the Nav options (Use Internet camera database or something like that). Of course you need an internet connection for this to work.
Also note that the Google Search and TomTom Places now appear after you search for a POI and you can choose to search them from the results screen, rather than going into an App to search then selecting a result to Navigate – there’s a few places where they have grouped like functions and cleaned up the interface but like you I thought at first I was missing things.
I’ve just installed the 6.7.0L update on my Rav4 (Touch 2 with go). The update does make the whole interface more friendly and adds a number of useful features including Siri Eyes Free. Installation ran smoothly. Please could you publish a comprehensive manual on the web as there which includes some of the key Apps,
Hi Rodger. We are looking to buy a RAV4 Hybrid business plus edition however are getting mixed views as to whether siri eyes free works on the standard touch 2 with go or whether it needs to be the touch 2 with go plus. Is yours the standard touch 2 with go and if so what features of siri eyes free you can use?
Thanks
Iain
Hi Rodger,
Thank you for your post. We will speak with our product department about publishing a manual online. Many thanks.
Roger! Where did you manage to find it? I’ve been watching this blog everyday for a clue. Mine keeps crashing and my local garage aren’t helpful… Much obliged. 2016 Auris Excel by the way. Regards John
Hi John.no bought the Map Care package for £99 and the software update its part of that. I got that because I wanted to keep the subscriptions for live traffic and speed 📷 up to date for three years
Hi,
I have a 2015 Rav 4 Business Edition with Touch & Go. I am confused about what should be available when. My software is 4.4.1WL and Map ID 2014 v3.
Will the free software update be available shortly? Also, my car is just over 6 months old; do I get a free map upgrade as well, and if so when will this be available?
Thanks
Hi Adrian,
Thank you for you post. We would advise contacting our customer services team: po.st/DTEqmG. They will be able to advise you further. Many thanks.
Hi, Since installing update eStore continually says there is an update available which runs though fine. The update message then reappears continuously. (See Simon 25/4/16 ” Opening eStore prompts to update it, which I do, then end up in an infinite update loop where it thinks it hasn’t been updated.”)
Hello
I get exactly the same issue with e-store. Basically it says an update is available, downloads the files, authenticates the download, installs the update, and finallyvconfirms the install was correctly installed. The next time e-store is started it goes through exactly the same sequence. Several reports of the same problem should be enough for Toyota to check for software bugs without needing to refer the problem to customer services and dealers