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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.
• 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.
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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 puncture or incinerate the device or battery.
• When storing the device for an extended time, store
within the following temperature range: from 32°F to
77°F (from 0°C to 25°C).
• Do not operate the device outside of the following
temperature range: from -4°F to 131°F
(from -20°C to 55°C).
• 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.
