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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 the
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.
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.
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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
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 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.
Do not puncture or incinerate the device or battery.
Keep the batteries away from children.
Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the batteries.
Only replace the battery with the correct replacement
battery. Using another battery presents a risk of fire or
explosion.
Replaceable coin cell batteries may contain perchlorate
material. Special handling may apply. See
www.dtsc
.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
.
Contact your local waste disposal department to dispose of
the device/battery in accordance with applicable local laws
and regulations.
In addition, the GPS device may use an internal, non-
user-replaceable battery for various purposes, such as the
real-time clock. Do not remove or attempt to remove the
non-user-replaceable battery.
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