Warnings - Garmin GPSMAP 495 Owner's Manual

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.
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.
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• 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.
• Use the electronic chart in the unit only to facilitate, not to replace, the use of
authorized government charts. Official government charts and notices to mariners
and pilots (NOTAMs) contain all information needed to navigate safely.
Do not place
unsecured on
• When navigating in an aircraft, use the GPSMAP 495 only as an aid for VFR
the vehicle
navigation. Use terrain and obstacle data only as an aid to situational awareness.
dashboard.
• 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. This product should not be used to determine ground proximity for
aircraft navigation.
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