- Points of Interest - for local information at your fingertips
- Advanced Lane Guidance
- 5" touch screen
- Map of US & Canada
- Integrated Mount
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START 55
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START 55 features
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13 cm (5") touch screen
See more and drive easy with an XXL screen. Touch screen technology gives you the easiest operation to make using your device a pleasure.
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Roadside Assistance
Get help when you need it: our 24-hour Roadside Assistance has you covered, anywhere in the US or Canada. One call to an 800 number connects you to a specialist who will find a repair shop in your area. Receive Cross County Perks (a national savings and discount program) and, upon activation, 20% off the price of your first tow.
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Plug & go
Your device couldn't be simpler to use - just plug in and tap the touch screen. You will be on your way very quickly with our intuitive user interface.
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Spoken street names
Helping you to keep your eyes on the road, spoken instructions now include street names, to make turnings even clearer.
Features for all TomTom car navigation
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IQ Routes
The world's biggest database of real travel times is built into every TomTom device. Which means you'll get the fastest routes and most accurate arrival times. It's genius!
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Latest Map Guarantee
If a new map for your device is available within 30 days of first use, you can download that map once for free via tomtom.com.
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Advanced Lane Guidance
Clearly shows which lane to take at junctions so you don't miss your turning. On the most difficult highway intersections, realistic 3D representation of the junction keeps you relaxed and safe.
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QuickGPSfix
QuickGPSfix speeds up the time it takes to fix your GPS position to help you drive off more quickly.
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Rich maps
You are ready to go with the rich maps. IQ Routes gives you arrival times you can rely on. And with a wealth of Points of Interest, such as phone numbers and opening times, you have even more information at your fingertips.
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Points of Interest
Your pre-installed map has Points of Interest from petrol stations to hotels, so you are sure to find what you want.
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Speeding alert
Alerts you when you’re speeding, even if you're not in navigation mode.
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Help Me! emergency menu
You can find help with local emergency service information at your fingertips. From hospitals to roadside assistance, this information will be useful in any area.
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Safety preferences
Recommends driving breaks; warns when approaching places of worship or schools; unpaved road warnings; reminds you not to leave device in car; hides map view above a selected speed; reminds you which side of road to drive when abroad.
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Fast route planning
No more waiting around - your route is calculated in a matter of seconds, so you get on your way much faster than ever before.
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Eco Routes
Driving with these fuel-efficient routes saves you money as well as reducing your impact on the environment.
Technical specs
| Battery | Battery lifetime | Up to 3 hours autonomous operation |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | ||
| LIVE services connectivity | No | |
| Bluetooth® | No | |
| Memory | ||
| Internal memory | Yes | |
| SD slot | No | |
| Screen | ||
| Screen size | 13 cm (5") touch screen | |
| Screen type | 16:9 LCD | |
| Screen resolution | 480 x 272 pixels | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Size (W x H x D) | 132 x 89 x 23 mm | |
| Weight | 252 grams |
Supported languages*
The user interface comes in the following languages
| Brasilian Portuguese | Catalan | Croatian |
| Czech | Danish | Dutch |
| Estonian | Finnish | Flemish |
| French | German | Greek |
| Hungarian | Spanish International | Italian |
| Latvian | Lithuanian | Norwegian |
| Polish | Portuguese | Russian |
| Slovakian | Slovenian | South African English |
| Spanish | Swedish | Turkish |
| UK English | US English |
Spoken instructions comes in the following languages
| Canadian French | Mexican Spanish | US English |
Spoken street names comes in the following languages
| Canadian French | Mexican Spanish | US English |
* languages available may differ per country
In the box
Start 55
USB car charger
For in-car charging of your TomTom device.
Micro USB cable
For connection to your pc or Mac.
Dashboard Mount Disk
To mount your device on your dashboard giving you maximum flexibility.
Roadside Assistance Voucher
Documentation
Contains Quick Start Guide.
Downloads
Looking for free software updates, manuals or installation guides? Check out our download section
Compatibility
On this page you can check compatibility of TomTom devices with mobile phones.
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Latest Map Guarantee
If a new map for your device is available within 30 days of first use, you can download that map once for free via tomtom.com.
USA & Canada
Detailed coverage
| Canada | USA |
Accessories for START 55
Universal carry case new
Universal Carry Case 4.3" & 5.0"
Universal Leather Carry Case 4.3" & 5.0"
Universal Travel Case
High Speed Multi-Charger new
Universal Dual Car Charger
Universal USB Home Charger
Bean Bag Dashboard Mount
Universal Air Vent Mount
Universal Dashboard Mount
Universal Gooseneck Mount
