Garmin 01848 User Manual

Important Safety and

Product Information

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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.

Installation and Operation Warnings

When installing the device in a vehicle, place the

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device securely so it does not obstruct the driver’s
view of the road or interfere with vehicle operating
controls, such as the steering wheel, the foot pedals,
or the transmission levers. Do not place the device
in front of or above any airbag. (See diagram.)

Do not mount
where the

driver’s eld

of vision is

blocked.

The windshield mount may not stay attached to

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the windshield in all circumstances. Do not place
the mount where it will become a distraction if
the mount should become detached. Keep your
windshield clean to help ensure that the mount stays
on the windshield.

Always use your best judgement, and operate the

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vehicle in a safe manner. Do not become distracted

by the device while driving, and always be fully

WARNING

Do not place

unsecured on

Do not mount in front of an
airbag eld of deployment.

the vehicle

dashboard.

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

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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

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displayed on the device to all available navigation
sources, including road signs, road closures,

road conditions, trafc 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 road signs and road conditions.

The device is designed to provide route suggestions.

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It is not a replacement for driver attentiveness and
good judgement. Do not follow route suggestions

if they suggest an unsafe or illegal maneuver or
would place the vehicle in an unsafe situation.

Health Warning

This product, its packaging, and its components
contain chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This
notice is provided in accordance with California’s
Proposition 65. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for
more information.

Battery Warnings

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, re, chemical burn,
electrolyte leak, and/or injury.

Do not leave the device exposed to a heat source or

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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.

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Do not puncture or incinerate the device or battery.

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Keep the batteries away from children.

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Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the

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batteries.

Only replace the battery with the correct

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replacement battery. Using another battery presents

a risk of re or explosion.

Replaceable coin cell batteries may contain

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perchlorate material. Special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Contact your local waste disposal department to

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dispose of the device/battery in accordance with
applicable local laws and regulations.

In addition, the GPS device may use an internal,

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non-user-replaceable battery for various purposes,
such as the real-time clock. Do not remove or
attempt to remove the non-user-replaceable battery.

Notice

Windshield Mounting Legal Restrictions

Before using the suction cup mount on your
windshield, check the state and local laws and
ordinances where you drive. Some state laws
prohibit drivers from using suction mounts on
their windshields while operating motor vehicles.
Other state laws allow the suction mount to be

located only in specic locations on the windshield.

Many other states have enacted restrictions against
placing objects on the windshield in locations that
obstruct the driver’s vision. IT IS THE USER’S

RESPONSIBILITY TO MOUNT THE GARMIN
DEVICE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL
APPLICABLE LAWS AND ORDINANCES.

Where required, other Garmin dashboard or friction
mount options should be used. Always mount your
Garmin device in a location that does not obstruct the
driver’s view of the road. Garmin does not assume any

responsibility for any nes, penalties, or damages that

may be incurred as a result of any state or local law or
ordinance relating to the use of your Garmin device.

Map Data Information

Garmin uses a combination of governmental and
private data sources. Virtually all data sources
contain some inaccurate or incomplete data. In some
countries, complete and accurate map information is
either not available or is prohibitively expensive.

Declaration of Conformity

Hereby, Garmin declares that this product is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. To view
the full Declaration of Conformity, see the Garmin
Web site for your Garmin product: www.garmin

.com/declaration-of-conformity.

FCC Compliance

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.