Important Safety and Product Information
WARNING
Failure to heed the following warnings could result in an
accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury.
Usage Requirements
• Messaging, tracking, and SOS functions require an
active satellite subscription. Always test your device
before you use it outdoors.
• Ensure that you have a clear view of the sky when
using the messaging, tracking, and SOS functions of
the device, as these features require satellite access to
operate properly.
Battery Warnings
A lithium-ion battery can be used in this device. The
device uses an internal, non-user-replaceable battery for
various purposes, such as the real-time clock.
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-userreplaceable battery.
• Do not expose the device or batteries to fire, explosion,
or other hazard.
• Do not place in high temperature environments, such as
a clothes dryer.
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.
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
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or interferes with vehicle operating controls, such as
the steering wheel, foot pedals, or transmission levers.
Do not place unsecured on the vehicle dashboard Á.
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.
Off-Road Navigation Warnings
If your Garmin device is able to suggest off-road routes for
various outdoor activities, such as biking, hiking, and allterrain vehicles, follow these guidelines to ensure safe offroad 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.
NOTICE
Failure to heed the following notice could result in personal
or property damage, or negatively impact the device
functionality.
Battery Notices
• Do not immerse the device or batteries in water or other
liquids.
• 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 operate the device outside of the temperature
ranges specified in the printed manual in the product
packaging.
• When storing the device for an extended time period,
store within the temperature ranges specified in the
printed manual in the product packaging.
• Do not use a power and/or data cable that is not
approved or supplied by Garmin.
• Contact your local waste disposal department to
dispose of the device/batteries in accordance with
applicable local laws and regulations.
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