Important Safety And Product Information - Garmin GPSMAP 620 - Marine Chartplotter Product Information

Important Safety and Product Information

Warnings
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.)
Do not mount
where driver's
field of vision
is blocked.
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,
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.
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
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
Do not place
conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, or
unsecured on
other factors that may affect safety while driving.
the vehicle
• Use the electronic chart in the unit only to facilitate,
dashboard.
not to replace, the use of authorized government
charts. Official government charts and notices to
mariners contain all information needed to navigate
safely.
• Use this unit only as a navigational aid. Do not
attempt to use the unit for any purpose requiring
precise measurement of direction, distance, location,
or topography.
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