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Important Safety and Product Information
WarnIng
Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations
could result in death or serious injury�
Health Warnings
• Always consult your physician before beginning or
modifying any exercise program� If you have a pacemaker
or other implanted electronic device, consult your physician
before using a heart rate monitor�
• The device, the heart rate monitor, and other Garmin
accessories are consumer devices, not medical devices,
and could suffer from interference from external electrical
sources� The heart rate readings are for reference only, and
no responsibility is accepted for the consequences of any
erroneous readings�
navigation Warnings
If your device contains or accepts street map products, follow
these guidelines as well to ensure safe navigating:
• Always use your best judgement, and operate the vehicle
in a safe manner� Do not become distracted by the device
while driving, and always be fully aware of all driving
conditions� Minimize the amount of time spent viewing the
device screen while driving, and use voice prompts when
possible�
• Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any
functions requiring prolonged use of the device controls
while driving� Pull over in a safe and legal manner before
attempting such operations�
• When navigating, carefully compare information displayed
on the device to all available navigation sources, including
road signs, road closures, road conditions, traffic
congestion, weather conditions, and other factors that may
affect safety while driving� For safety, always resolve any
discrepancies before continuing navigation, and defer to
posted road signs and road conditions�
• The device is designed to provide route suggestions� It
is not a replacement for driver attentiveness and good
judgement� Do not follow route suggestions if they suggest
an unsafe or illegal maneuver or would place the vehicle in
an unsafe situation�
Battery Warnings
If these guidelines are not followed, the internal lithium-ion
battery may experience a shortened life span or may present
a risk of damage to the GPS device, fire, chemical burn,
electrolyte leak, and/or injury�
• Do not leave the device exposed to a heat source or in
a high-temperature location, such as in the sun in an
unattended vehicle� To prevent damage, remove the device
from the vehicle or store it out of direct sunlight, such as in
the glove box�
• Do not disassemble, modify, remanufacture, puncture or
damage the device�
• Do not immerse or expose the device to water or other
liquids, fire, explosion, or other hazard�
• When storing the device for an extended time period, store
within the temperature ranges specified in the printed
manual in the product packaging�
• Do not operate the device outside of the temperature
ranges specified in the printed manual in the product
packaging�
• Contact your local waste disposal department to dispose of
the device/battery in accordance with applicable local laws
and regulations�
additional User-replaceable Battery Warnings:
• Do not use a sharp object to remove the battery�
• Keep the battery away from children�
• Never put batteries in mouth� If swallowed, contact a
physician or poison control center�
• Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the battery�
• If using an external battery charger, only use the Garmin
accessory approved for your product�
• Only replace the battery with the correct replacement
battery� Using another battery presents a risk of fire or
explosion� To purchase a replacement battery, see your
Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site�
• Replaceable coin cell batteries may contain perchlorate
material� Special handling may apply� See
www�dtsc
�ca�gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
�
additional non-User-replaceable Battery Warning:
Do
not remove or attempt to remove the non-user-replaceable
battery�
