Garmin Nuvi 700 Series Owner's Manual page 82

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.
• When installing the unit in a vehicle, place the
unit securely so it does not obstruct the driver's
view of the road or interfere with vehicle operating
controls, such as the steering wheel, foot pedals,
or transmission levers. Do not place in front of or
above any airbag. (See diagram.)
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field of vision the vehicle
is blocked. dashboard.
Do not mount in front of an
airbag field of deployment.
• When navigating, carefully compare information
displayed on the unit to all available navigation
sources, including information from street signs,
Battery Warnings
If these guidelines are not followed, the internal
lithium-ion battery may experience a shortened life
span or may present a risk of damage to the GPS unit,
fire, chemical bum, electrolyte leak, and/or injury.
• Contact your local waste disposal department to
properly dispose of the unitlbattery.
visual sightings, and maps. For safety, always
resolve any discrepancies or questions before
continuing navigation and defer to posted road signs.
• Always operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Do not
become distracted by the unit while driving, and
always be fully aware of all driving conditions.
Minimize the amount of time spent viewing the
unit's screen while driving and use voice prompts
when possible. Do not input destinations, change
settings, or access any functions requiring prolonged
use of the unit's controls while driving. Pull over
in a safe and legal manner before attempting such
operations.
• The unit is designed to provide route suggestions.
It
is not designed to replace the need for driver
attentiveness regarding road closures or road
conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, or
other factors that may affect safety while driving.
• Do not leave the unit exposed to a heat source or in
a high temperature location, such as in the sun in an
unattended vehicle on a hot day. To prevent damage,
remove the unit from the vehicle or store it out of
direct sunlight, such as in the glove box.
• Do not incinerate.
• When storing the unit for a limited length of time,
store within the following temperature range:
_4° to 140°F (-20° to 60°C). When storing the unit
for an extended time, store within the following
temperature range: 32° to 77°F (0° to 25°C).
• Do not operate the unit outside of the following
temperature range: -40 to 131°F (-20° to 55°C).
NOTE: Refer to the Specifications section in
your product's owner's manual to determine if the
lithium-ion battery in your specific Garmin product is
replaceable.
If this unit contains a non-user-replaceable,
rechargeable lithium-ion battery, do not remove or
attempt to remove the battery.
If this unit contains a replaceable, rechargeable
lithium-ion battery, the following warnings also apply:
• Do not recharge the battery out of the unit or
disassemble the battery.
• Keep the used battery away from children. Do not
disassemble, puncture, or damage the battery.
• Only replace with a Garmin lithium-ion battery
pack. Using another battery presents a risk of fire or
explosion. To purchase a replacement battery, see
your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site.
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.
Important Information
MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals
of Garmin is to provide customers with the most
complete and accurate cartography that is available
to us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination of
governmental and private data sources, which we
identify in product literature and copyright messages
displayed to the consumer. 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.
The California Electronic Waste Recycling Act of
2003 requires the recycling of certain electronics. For
more information on the applicability to this product,
see www.erecycle.org.
NOTICE REGARDING WINDSHIELD
MOUNTING; SPECIAL NOTICE TO DRIVERS
IN CALIFORNIA AND MINNESOTA: State law
prohibits drivers in California and Minnesota from
using suction mounts on their windshields while
operating motor vehicles. Check your state and local
laws and ordinances for similar restrictions. Other
Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should
be used. Garmin does not take any responsibility for
any fines, penalties, or damages that may be incurred
as a result of disregarding this notice or as a result of
any other state or local law or ordinance relating to
use of the unit. (See California Vehicle Code Section
26708(a); Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section
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69.71.)