Important Safety And Product Information - Garmin Approach G3 North America Important Safety Instructions Manual

Important Safety and
Product Information
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Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous
situations could result in death or serious injury.
Health Warnings
• Always consult your physician before beginning or
modifying any exercise program. If you have a pacemaker
or other implanted electronic device, consult your
physician before using a heart rate monitor.
• The device, the heart rate monitor, and other Garmin
accessories are consumer devices, not medical devices,
and could suffer from interference from external electrical
sources. The heart rate readings are for reference only, and
no responsibility is accepted for the consequences of any
erroneous readings.
• 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
.garmin.com/prop65 for more information.
navigation Warnings
If your device contains or accepts street map products, follow
these guidelines as well to ensure safe navigating:
• Always use your best judgement, 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, and use voice prompts
when possible.
• Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any
functions requiring prolonged use of the device controls
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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 road signs and road 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 unsafe or illegal maneuver or would place the vehicle in
an unsafe situation.
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 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
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unattended vehicle. To prevent damage, remove the device
from the vehicle or store it out of direct sunlight, such as
in the glove box.
• Do not puncture or incinerate the device or battery.
• When storing the device for an extended time, store within
the following temperature range: from 32° to 77°F
(from 0° to 25°C).
• Do not operate the device outside of the following
temperature range: from -4° to 131°F (from -20° to 55°C).
• Contact your local waste disposal department to dispose of
the device/battery in accordance with applicable local laws
and regulations.
Additional User-Replaceable Battery Warnings:
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