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Important Safety and Product Information
Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could
result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury.
Vehicle Installation Warnings
• When installing the device in a vehicle, place the device securely
so it does not obstruct the driver's view of the road G) or interfere
with vehicle operating controls, such as the steering wheel, foot
pedals, or transmission levers. Do not place unsecured on the
vehicle dashboard
CV.
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.
Battery Warnings
Replaceable alkaline or NiMH batteries can be used with this
device. Coin cell batteries can be used in the accessory. 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 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 disassemble, modify, remanufacture, puncture or damage
the device or batteries.
• Do not immerse or expose the device or batteries to water or
other liquids, fire, explosion, or other hazard.
• Do not use a sharp object to remove the removable batteries.
• KEEP BA TIERIES AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
• NEVER PUT BATTERIES IN MOUTH. Swallowing can lead to
chemical burns, perforation of soft tissue, and death. Severe
burns can occur within 2 hours of ingestion. Seek medical
attention immediately.
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• Replaceable coin cell batteries may contain perchlorate material.
Special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov
/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
• Only replace batteries with correct replacement batteries. Using
other batteries presents a risk of fire or explosion.
• 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 remove or attempt to remove the non-user-replaceable
battery.
• Contact your local waste disposal department to dispose of the
device/batteries in accordance with applicable local laws and
regulations ..
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 specific 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 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.
Product Environmental Programs
Information about the Garmin product recycling program and
WEEE, RoHS, REACH, and other compliance programs can be
found at www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/environment.
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, go to
www .garmin .com/compliance.
Industry Canada Compliance
Category I radiocommunication devices comply with Industry
Canada Standard RSS-210. Category II radiocommunication
devices comply with Industry Canada Standard RSS-Gen. This

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