Garmin nuvi 205W Series Quick Start Manual page 22

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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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,
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.
• 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,
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.
remove the unit from the vehicle or store it out of direct
sunlight, such as in the glove box.
• Do not puncture or 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: _4°
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.comJprop65
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 I 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 169.71.)
Caring for the Screen
Clean the screen with water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass
cleaner: do not use cleaners containing ammonia, which
can harm the coating on the screen.
If the unit has a touch screen, follow these guidelines as
well:
• The touch screen is intended for finger operation.
Although a PDA stylus may also be used to operate
the touch screen, never attempt this while operating a
vehicle.
ever use a hard or sharp object to operate the touch
screen or damage may result.