Garmin International Inc 02963 User Manual

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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 device in a vehicle, place the device 

securely so it does not obstruct the driver’s view of the road 

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or interfere with vehicle operating controls, such as the steering 

wheel, foot pedals, or transmission levers. Do not place 

unsecured on the vehicle dashboard 

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. Do not place the device 

in front of or above any airbag 

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•  The windshield mount may not stay attached to the windshield 

in all circumstances. Do not place the mount where it will 

become a distraction if it should become detached. Keep your 

windshield clean to help ensure that the mount stays on the 

windshield.

Some Garmin recreational products are able to suggest off-road 

routes for various outdoor activities, such as biking, hiking, 

and all-terrain vehicles. Follow these guidelines to ensure safe 

off-road navigation.

•  Always use your best judgment and exercise common sense 

when making off-road navigational decisions. The Garmin 

device is designed to provide route suggestions only. It is not 

a replacement for attentiveness and proper preparation for 

outdoor activities. Do not follow the route suggestions if 

•  Always carefully compare information displayed on the device 

to all available navigation sources, including trail signs, trail 

conditions, weather conditions, and other factors that may 

affect safety while navigating. For safety, always resolve any 

discrepancies before continuing navigation, and defer to posted

signs and conditions.

•  Always be mindful of the effects of the environment and the 

inherent risks of the activity before embarking on off-road 

activities, especially the impact that weather and weather-

related trail conditions can have on the safety of your activity. 

Ensure that you have the proper gear and supplies for your 

activity before navigating along unfamiliar paths and trails.

Some Garmin recreational products are able to accept street maps 

and suggest routes that follow roads. Follow these guidelines to 

ensure safe on-road navigation.

•  Always use your best judgment, and operate the vehicle in a 

safe manner. Do not become distracted by the device while 

Minimize the amount of time spent viewing the device screen 

while driving. 

•  Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any 

functions requiring prolonged use of the device controls while 

driving. Pull over in a safe and legal manner before attempting

such operations.

•  When navigating, carefully compare information displayed 

on the device to all available navigation sources, including 

road signs, road closures, road conditions, trafic congestion, 

weather conditions, and other factors that may affect safety 

while driving. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies 

before continuing navigation, and defer to posted signs and 

conditions.

•  The device is designed to provide route suggestions. It is not 

a replacement for driver attentiveness and good judgement. 

Your GPS device uses user-replaceable batteries. If these 

guidelines are not followed, the batteries may experience a 

shortened life span or may present a risk of damage to the device, 

ire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or bodily injury.

•  Do not leave the device 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 device from the 

vehicle or store it out of direct sunlight, such as in the glove 

box. 

•  Do not use a sharp object to remove the batteries.