User's Manual

Section 4A: Important Safety Information 194
Important Safety Information
Smart Practices While Driving
Drive Safe, Call Smart
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Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile devices and
their accessories in the areas where you drive. Always obey them.
The use of these devices may be prohibited or restricted in certain
areas. Contact
www.motorola.com/callsmart for more information.
Your mobile device lets you communicate by voice and data—almost
anywhere, anytime, wherever wireless service is available and safe
conditions allow. When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. If
you choose to use your mobile device while driving, remember the
following tips:
䢇 Get to know your Motorola mobile device and its features
such as speed dial and redial.
If available, these features help you
to place your call without taking your attention off the road.
䢇 When available, use a handsfree device. If possible, add an
additional layer of convenience to your mobile device with one of the
many Motorola Original™ handsfree accessories available today.
䢇 Position your mobile device within easy reach. Be able to access
your mobile device without removing your eyes from the road. If you
receive an incoming call at an inconvenient time, if possible, let your
voicemail answer it for you.
䢇 Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving; if
necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous
weather conditions.
Rain, sleet, snow, ice, and even heavy traffic
can be hazardous.
䢇 Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving.
Jotting down a “to do” list or going through your address book takes
attention away from your primary responsibility—driving safely.
䢇 Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls
when your car is not moving or before pulling into traffic.
If
you must make a call while moving, dial only a few numbers, check
the road and your mirrors, then continue.
䢇 Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that
may be distracting.
Make people you are talking with aware you are
driving and suspend conversations that can divert your attention away
from the road.
䢇 Use your mobile device to call for help. Dial 911 or other local
emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident, or medical
emergencies.*