Owner's Manual

Important Safety and Product Information
WARNING
Failure to heed the following warnings could result in
death, serious injury, or property damage.
Distraction Warning
This device is intended to enhance the situational
awareness when used properly. If used improperly, you
could become distracted by the display, which could lead
to an accident causing serious personal injury or death.
Only access the information displayed on the device with
a glance. Always maintain awareness of your
surroundings and do not stare at the display or become
distracted by the display. Focusing on the display could
prevent you from avoiding obstacles or hazards.
Vehicle Installation Warnings
• When installing the device in a vehicle, do not place the
device where it obstructs the driver’s view of the road
or interferes with vehicle 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
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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.
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.
Battery Warnings
A lithium-ion battery is 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, electrolyte leak,
and/or injury.
• Do not disassemble, modify, remanufacture, puncture or
damage the device or batteries.
• Do not remove or attempt to remove the non-user-
replaceable battery.
• Do not expose the device or batteries to fire, explosion,
or other hazard.
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.
Hearing Damage Warning
You can permanently damage your ears and lose hearing
if you listen to the device, earbuds, or headphones at high
volume. If you experience ringing in your ears or muffled
speech, stop listening and have your hearing checked.
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