Garmin 1200 User Guide

Getting Started

Before mounting the nüvi, see the Important Safety and Product Information guide for information 

about laws pertaining to windshield mounting.

1.  Remove the clear plastic from the suction cup. Place the suction cup on the 

windshield. 

2.  Flip the lever back toward the windshield. 
3.  Snap the cradle onto the suction cup arm. 
4.  Plug the vehicle power cable into the back of 

your nüvi.

5.  Plug the other end of the vehicle power 

cable into a power outlet in your vehicle. 

Your unit should turn on automatically if it is 

plugged in and the vehicle is running. Follow the on-screen instructions.

6.  Fit the bottom of your nüvi into the cradle. 
7.  Tilt your nüvi back until it snaps into place.
8.  If you are using a traffic receiver in Europe, 

connect the external antenna to the traffic 

receiver and secure it to the windshield using 

the suction cups. (Traffic receivers are included 

in some nüvi packages. See 

page iv.

)

WarNiNg: This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent damage, remove the unit from the 

vehicle when exiting or store it out of direct sunlight.