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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
dashboard.
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.
Warnings
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.
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