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Ensure that any mobile devices or related equipment installed in your vehicle are
securely mounted.
For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an air bag inflates with great
force. Do not place objects, including installed or portable wireless equipment near or in
the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If wireless equipment is
improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.
Responsible Listening
Avoid potential hearing loss by not exposing yourself to loud sounds for a prolonged period of
time. The risk of hearing loss increases as sound is played louder and for longer durations.
The amount of sound produced by a portable audio device (including headsets, earbuds, and
Bluetooth® or other mobile devices) varies depending on the nature of the sound, the device
settings, and the headphones that are used. As a result, there is no single volume setting that is
appropriate for everyone or for every combination of sound, settings and equipment.
Here are some common recommendations when using your mobile device:
Use of headphones or earbuds while driving may be prohibited or restricted in your
area; check local laws and regulations.
Always turn the volume down before plugging the earphones into a device.
Set the volume in a quiet environment and select the lowest volume at which you can
hear adequately.
Be aware that you can adapt to higher volume settings over time, not realizing that the
higher volume may be harmful to your hearing.
Do not turn the volume up to block out noisy surroundings. If you choose to listen to
your device in a noisy environment, use noise-cancelling headphones to block out
background noise. By blocking background noise, noise-cancelling headphones should
allow you to hear the music at lower volumes than when using earbuds.
Limit the amount of time you listen. As the volume increases, less time is required
before your hearing could be affected.
Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud noises, such as rock concerts,
that might cause temporary hearing loss. Temporary hearing loss might cause unsafe
volumes to sound normal.
Do not listen at any volume that causes you discomfort. If you experience ringing in your
ears, if speech sounds muffled, or experience any temporary hearing difficulty after
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