Garmin nuvi 5000 - Automotive GPS Receiver Safety And 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. 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.
Do not place
unsecured on
It is not designed to replace the need for driver
the vehicle
attentiveness regarding road closures or road
dashboard.
conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions,
or other factors that may affect safety while
driving.