Garmin Colorado Series, Owner'S Manual

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Colorado Series Owner’s Manual iii
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Warning
Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous
situations could result in an accident or collision resulting
in death or serious injury.
When installing the unit in a vehicle, place the unit
securely so that it does not obstruct the driver’s view
of the road or interfere with vehicle operating controls,
such as the steering wheel, foot pedals, or transmission
levers. Do not place in front of or above any airbag. (See
diagram).
Do not mount
where driver’s
field of vision is
blocked.
Do not place
unsecured on
the vehicle
dashboard.
Do not mount in front of an airbag
field of deployment.
When navigating, carefully compare information
displayed on the unit to all available navigation sources,
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including information from street signs, visual sightings,
and maps. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies or
questions before continuing navigation and defer to posted
road signs.
Always operate the vehicle in a safe manner.
Do not
become distracted by the unit while driving, and
always be fully aware of all driving conditions .
Minimize the amount of time spent viewing the unit’s
screen while driving and use voice prompts when possible.
Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any
functions requiring prolonged use of the unit’s controls
while driving. Pull over in a safe and legal manner before
attempting such operations.
This unit is designed to provide route suggestions. It is
not designed to replace the need for driver attentiveness
regarding road closures or road conditions, traffic
congestion, weather conditions, or other factors that may
affect safety while driving.
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WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or reproductive harm. This notice is provided in accordance with California’s Proposition 65. See www.garmin.com/
prop65 for more information.