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General Information
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• The directions provided by the navigation system are only suggestions. The driver
is responsible for safe operation of the vehicle and thus should check whether it
is safe to follow the instructions. The navigation system is no substitute for the
observance of traffic laws if there is a contradiction between the momentary traf-
fic conditions and the information provided by the system.
If you decide not to follow the suggested route then the navigation system will
automatically calculate a new route and provide new directional information
(Automatic New Route Calculation function).
• The values shown in the “Board Computer” menu of the system for current
speed, travel time and distance covered are calculated. Accuracy cannot be guar-
anteed in all cases.
• In certain areas one way streets, turn off and entry prohibitions (e.g. pedestrian
zones) are not recorded. The navigation system provides a warning in such areas.
Pay particular attention to one way streets, turn off and entry prohibitions.
• The system does not take the relative safety of the suggested routes into consid-
eration. Road blocks, building sites, height or weight restrictions, traffic or
weather conditions or other influences which affect the route safety or travel
time are not taken into consideration for the suggested routes. Use your own dis-
cretion in order to decide on the suitability of the suggested routes. Use the
“Alternative Route” function in order to get better suggested routes or simply
take the preferred route and let the Automatic New Route Calculation function
plan a new route.
• Do not rely exclusively on the navigation system when you attempt to locate an
emergency service (police, fire service, etc.). It cannot be guaranteed that all of
the available emergency services in your vicinity are stored in the database (on
the CD). Act in accordance with your own discretion and abilities in order to
obtain help in such situations.
• You can put batteries into the remote control device (not included in the stand-
ard equipment). In this case, do not expose the remote control device to direct
sunlight. (Batteries discharge at high temperatures and there is a risk of leakage).
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