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.
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
operating controls, such as the steering wheel, foot pedals, or
transmission levers. Do not place unsecured on the vehicle dashboard
. Do not place the device in front of or above any airbag
• 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
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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
or interfere with vehicle
A lithium-ion battery can be used in this device.
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,
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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 from the vehicle or
store it out of direct sunlight, such as in the glove box.
• Do not disassemble, modify, remanufacture, puncture or damage the
device or batteries.
• Do not immerse or expose the device or batteries to water or other liquids,
fire, explosion, or other hazard.
• Do not use a power and/or data cable that is not approved or supplied by
Garmin.
• Do not operate the device outside of the following temperature range:
from -20° to 60°C (from -4° to 140°F).
• When storing the device for an extended time period, store within the
following temperature range: from 0° to 25°C (from 32° to 77°F).
• Do not remove or attempt to remove the non-user-replaceable battery.
• Contact your local waste disposal department to dispose of the device/
batteries in accordance with applicable local laws and regulations.
Magnet Warning
Both the device and its mount may contain magnets. Under certain
circumstances, magnets may cause interference with some internal medical
devices, including pacemakers and insulin pumps. Devices and mounts that
contain magnets should be kept away from such medical devices.