Warning Information
WARNING :
Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an
accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury.
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When installing the unit in a vehicle, place the unit securely so it does not obstruct the
driver’s view of the road or interfere with vehicle operating controls, such as the steering
wheel, foot pedals, or transmission levers. Do not place in front of or above any airbag.
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When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the unit to all available
navigation sources, including information from street signs, visual sightings, and maps.
For safety, always resolve any discrepancies or questions in your routes before continuing
navigation and always defer to posted road signs.
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Always operate the vehicle in a safe manner.
Do not become distracted by the unit while
driving, and always be fully aware of all driving conditions.
Minimize the amount of time
spent viewing the unit’s screen and use the voice prompts when possible. Do not input
destinations, change settings, or access any functions requiring prolonged use of the unit’s
controls while driving. Pull over in a safe and legal manner before attempting such operations.
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This unit is designed to provide route suggestions. It is not designed to replace the need for
driver attentiveness regarding road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather
conditions, or other factors that may affect safety while driving.
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 unit, fire, chemical burn,
electrolyte leak, and/or injury.
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Do not leave the unit 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 unit from the vehicle or
store it out of direct sunlight, such as in the glove box.
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Do not puncture or incinerate.
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When storing the unit for an extended time, store within the following temperature range :
32° to 77°F (0° to 25° C).
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Do not operate the unit outside of the following temperature range: -4° to 131°F (-20° to 55°C).
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Contact your local waste disposal department to properly recycle/dispose of the unit/battery.
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Do not remove or attempt to remove the non-user-replaceable battery.
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When disposing of the unit, take it to a professional service, such as a waste electronics
treatment facility, to have the battery removed and recycled.
Important Information
The California Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 requires the recycling of certain electronics.
For more information on the applicability to this product, see www.erecycle.org.
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