Pioneer AVIC-N5 operation manual Introduction Important Safety Information

Chapter
01		Introduction
	Important Safety Information		p Never set the volume of your navigation
	Before using your navigation system, be sure		system so high that you cannot hear out-
			side traffic and emergency vehicles.
	to read and fully understand the following
			p To promote safety, certain functions are dis-
	safety information:
			abled unless the vehicle is stopped and/or
	p	Read the entire manual before operating
			the parking brake is applied.
		this navigation system.
			p The data encoded in the disc for the naviga-
	p	The navigation features of your navigation
			tion system is the intellectual property of
		system (and rear view camera option if pur-
			the provider, and the provider is responsible
		chased) are intended solely as an aid to
			for such content.
		you in the operation of your vehicle. It is
			p Keep this manual handy as a reference for
		not a substitute for your attentiveness,
			operating procedures and safety informa-
		judgment, and care when driving.
			tion.
	p	Do not operate this navigation system (or
			p Pay close attention to all warnings in this
		the rear view camera option if purchased) if
			manual and follow the instructions care-
		doing so will divert your attention in any
			fully.
		way from the safe operation of your vehicle.
			p Do not install the navigation unit where it
		Always observe safe driving rules and fol-
			may (i) obstruct the driver’s vision, (ii) im-
		low all existing traffic regulations. If you ex-
			pair the performance of any of the vehicle’s
		perience difficulty in operating the system
			operating systems or safety features, in-
		or reading the display, park your vehicle in
			cluding air bags, hazard lamp buttons or
		a safe location and apply the parking brake
			(iii) impair the driver’s ability to safely oper-
		before making the necessary adjustments.
			ate the vehicle.
	p	Never allow others to use the system un-
			p Please remember to wear your seat belt at
		less they have read and understood the op-
			all times while operating your vehicle. If
		erating instructions.
			you are ever in an accident, your injuries
	p	Never use this navigation system to route
			can be considerably more severe if your
		to hospitals, police stations, or similar facil-
			seat belt is not properly buckled.
		ities in an emergency. Please call 911.
			p Using the most current map DVDs will
	p	Route and guidance information displayed
			allow for most accurate destination map-
		by this equipment is for reference purposes
			ping. Upgrade DVDs are available for pur-
		only. It may not accurately reflect the latest
			chase through your local Pioneer dealer.
		permissible routes, road conditions, one
			p Never use headphones while driving.
		way streets, road closures, or traffic restric-
		tions.	WARNING
	p Traffic restrictions and advisories currently
		in force should always take precedence	Do not attempt to install or service your naviga-
			tion system by yourself. Installation or servicing
		over guidance given by the navigation sys-
			of the navigation system by persons without train-
		tem. Always obey current traffic restric-
			ing and experience in electronic equipment and
		tions, even if the navigation system
			automotive accessories may be dangerous and
		provides contrary advice.
			could expose you to the risk of electric shock or
	p	Failure to input correct information about

the local time may result in the navigation	other hazards.
system providing improper routing and gui-
dance instructions.

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