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Important Safety and  

Product Information

 WarnIng

Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous 

situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in 

death or serious injury.

Installation and Operation Warnings

When installing the device in a vehicle, place the device 

securely so it does not obstruct the driver’s view of the 

road or interfere with vehicle operating controls, such as 

the steering wheel, the foot pedals, or the transmission 

levers. Do not place the device 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.

The windshield mount may not stay attached to the 

windshield in all circumstances. Do not place the mount 

where it will become a distraction if the mount should 

become detached. Keep your windshield clean to help 

ensure that the mount stays on the windshield.

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.

Health 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.

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 puncture or incinerate the device or battery. 

When storing the device for an extended time, store within 

the following temperature range: from 32° to 77°F (from 

0° to 25°C). 

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