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.
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® 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.
Incident Detection Warning
The device allows you to send your location to an
emergency contact. This is a supplemental feature and
should not be relied upon as a primary method to obtain
emergency assistance. The Garmin Drive™ app does not
contact emergency services on your behalf.
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-userreplaceable 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.
NOTICE
Failure to heed the following notice could result in personal
or property damage, or negatively impact the device
functionality.
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 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 fines, 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.
Battery Notices
• Do not immerse or expose the device or batteries to
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 following
temperature range: from -20° to 55°C (from -4° to
131°F).
• When storing the device for an extended time period,
store within the following temperature range: from 0° to
25°C (from 32° to 77°F).
• 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.
Speed Limit Notice
The speed limit feature is for information only and does not
replace the driver’s responsibility to abide by all posted
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