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 Peter,
Thank you for your post and feedback. We apologise for the issues you are encountering. We would advise contacting our Customer Services: po.st/DTEqmG stating your issues, 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.
With the new 6.7.0L Map update, does anyone know how to repeat the audible navigational instruction at will? Under the 4.4.1W version you had to press the “ear icon” to repeat navigation instructions.
Also does any one know how to move the cursor to the middle of a word to edit, rather than being forced to edit from the last character of the word you are trying to edit by deleting backwards.
First one had me confused 🙂
The icon which is shown on the map as the next turn diagram in the bottom left? Touch that and it repeats the last instruction.. Actually works well once you realise 😀
Second one, nope but I would appreciate knowing too – I don’t think you can tap the screen to do it which is a shame.
Hi Simon, I’m in the same boat as you with the estore loop, Tap eStore, choose yes to upgrade, yes to upgrade, install goes successfully, open eStore and prompted to upgrade again.
Have tried various, including removing all personal info (closest to “factory default” that I could find), and updating eStore via USB which I’ve failed to get working at all.
Waiting for a response from the “contact us” page that’s been posted above so frequently.
Hi Ian,
Thank you for your post. We have spoken with our technical team and they have advised that there is an arrow on the keyboard once typing which will allow you to move to cursor to anywhere in the word without deleting letters. Hope this helps a little further and if you have any further questions please let us know.
Hi Charlotte,
Unfortunately the only arrow is a “backspace” arrow which deletes the characters; there is no other arrow to move left/right without deleting.
using the “arrow on the keyboard once typing which will allow you to move to cursor to anywhere” DOES NOT WORK AS DESCRIBED – TRIED OUT but not working!
Hi Ian,
Thank you for your post. Please accept our apologies for the confusion. After speaking with our technical team again it would seem that this option is unavailable at the moment. However we will feed your comments back to our product department for future product reviews. Many thanks.
Hi Michael,
Thank you for your post. Please accept our apologies for the confusion. After speaking with our technical team again it would seem that this option is unavailable at the moment. However we will feed your comments back to our product department for future product reviews. Many thanks.
I upgraded the software but now the sat nav loses its position. When I a stationary the map slowly rotates if this happens whilst moving it messes up the directions. It was working 100% prior to the upgrade is there a way to hard reset the system and reinstall the software? Thanks
Hi Paul,
Thank you for your post. We would advise visiting your local Toyota dealer who will be able to reset your navigation. Your local Toyota dealer can be found here: https://www.toyota.co.uk/find-your-dealer.json. Many thanks.
I posted a comment on May 17th about a Sound Level problem I’m experiencing on the latest Touch 2 system. So far I’ve not see this posted. Did you receive my submission?
Hi David, can you tell us more about the issue you are having? Thanks.