Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could
result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury.
When installing the unit in a vehicle, place the unit securely so that 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. (See diagram.)
Do not mount
where driver’s
eld of vision is
blocked.
Do not place
unsecured on
the vehicle
dash.
Do not mount in front of an airbag
eld of deployment.
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 before continuing navigation and defer to posted road signs.
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 while driving and use 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.
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, trafc congestion, weather conditions, or other factors that may
affect safety while driving.
Use the electronic chart in the unit only to facilitate, not to replace, the use
of authorized government charts. Ofcial government charts and notices to
mariners contain all information needed to navigate safely.
Use this unit only as a navigational aid. Do not attempt to use the unit for
any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction, distance, location,
or topography.
WarningWARNING: 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 being provided in accordance with California’s Proposition 65. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for more information.
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