Garmin International Inc 0282320 Manuel D’Utilisation

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Important Safety and Product Information
 WARNING
Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could
result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury.
Navigation Warnings
If your Garmin® device uses or accepts mapping products, follow
these guidelines to ensure safe navigating.
• Always carefully compare information displayed on the device to
all available navigation sources, including information from visual
sightings, local waterway rules and restrictions, and maps. For
safety, always resolve any discrepancies or questions before
continuing navigation, and defer to posed signs and conditions.
• Use this device only as a navigational aid. Do not attempt to use
the device for any purpose requiring precise measurement of
direction, distance, location, or topography.
Off-Road Navigation Warnings
If your Garmin device is 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 they suggest an
illegal course or would put you in an unsafe situation.
• 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.
Vehicle Installation Warnings
• 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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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.
Street Navigation Warnings
If your Garmin device accepts street maps and suggests 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
driving, and always be fully aware of all driving conditions.
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, traffic 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. Do
not follow route suggestions if they suggest an illegal maneuver
or would place the vehicle in an unsafe situation.
Battery Warnings
A replaceable lithium-ion battery pack can be used with the dog
collar device. The handheld device can use either a lithium-ion
battery pack or replaceable alkaline or NiMH batteries. Refer to the
handheld device specifications in the manual for more information
about the battery type used in your specific handheld device model.
If these guidelines are not followed, batteries may experience a
shortened life span or may present a risk of damage to the device,
fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or 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 the possibility of damage, remove the device
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