Important Safety And Product Information - Garmin 010-10844-00 - Mobile XT - GPS Software Safety Information Manual

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 your mobile device 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.)
• When navigating, carefully compare information
displayed on your mobile device 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.
Do not mount where driver's
field of vision is blocked.
Do not mount in front of an airbag field of
deployment.

Always operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Do
•
not become distracted by your mobile device
while driving, and always be fully aware of
all driving conditions. Minimize the amount
of time spent viewing your mobile device's
screen while driving and use voice prompts
when possible. Do not input destinations, change
settings, or access any functions requiring
prolonged use of your mobile device's controls
while driving. Pull over in a safe and legal
manner before attempting such operations.
• The navigation software 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.
Do not place unsecured on the
vehicle dashboard.