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.
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.
• Contact your local waste disposal department to dispose of the device/
batteries in accordance with applicable local laws and regulations.
Windshield Mounting Legal Restrictions
Before using the device on your windshield, check the state and local laws and
ordinances where you drive. Some state laws prohibit or restrict the placement
of objects on the windshield of a motor vehicle. IT IS THE USER'S
RESPONSIBILITY TO MOUNT THE DEVICE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL
APPLICABLE LAWS AND ORDINANCES. Where required, other Garmin
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