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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 Warnings
• When installing the device in a vehicle, place the device
securely so it does not obstruct the driver’s view of the road
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or interfere with vehicle operating controls, such as the steering
wheel, foot pedals, or transmission levers. Do not place
unsecured on the vehicle dashboard
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. Do not place the device
in front of or above any airbag
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• 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 it should become detached. Keep your
windshield clean to help ensure that the mount stays on the
windshield.
Off-road navigation Warnings
Some Garmin recreational products are able to suggest off-road
routes for various outdoor activities, such as biking, hiking,
and all-terrain vehicles. Follow these guidelines to ensure safe
off-road navigation.
• Always use your best judgment and exercise common sense
when making off-road navigational decisions. The Garmin
device is designed to provide route suggestions only. It is not
a replacement for attentiveness and proper preparation for
outdoor activities.
Do not follow the route suggestions if
they suggest an illegal course or would put you in an unsafe
situation.
• Always carefully compare information displayed on the device
to all available navigation sources, including trail signs, trail
conditions, weather conditions, and other factors that may
affect safety while navigating. For safety, always resolve any
discrepancies before continuing navigation, and defer to posted
signs and conditions.
• Always be mindful of the effects of the environment and the
inherent risks of the activity before embarking on off-road
activities, especially the impact that weather and weather-
related trail conditions can have on the safety of your activity.
Ensure that you have the proper gear and supplies for your
activity before navigating along unfamiliar paths and trails.
Street navigation Warnings
Some Garmin recreational products are able to accept street maps
and suggest routes that follow roads. Follow these guidelines to
ensure safe on-road navigation.
• Always use your best judgment, 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.
• 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 signs and
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 illegal
maneuver or would place the vehicle in an unsafe situation.
Battery Warnings
Your GPS device uses user-replaceable batteries. If these
guidelines are not followed, the batteries may experience a
shortened life span or may present a risk of damage to the device,
fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or bodily 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 use a sharp object to remove the batteries.
