Important Safety Information; Notes Before Using The System; Precaution - Pioneer AVIC-900DVD Operation Manual

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Important Safety Information

Before using your Navigation System, be sure to
read and fully understand the following safety
information:
• Read the manual before operating this Naviga-
tion System.
• This Navigation System is intended solely as
an aid to you in the operation of your vehicle. It
is not a substitute for your attentiveness,
judgement, and care when driving.
• Do not operate this Navigation System if doing
so in any way will divert your attention from the
safe operation of your vehicle. Always observe
safe driving rules and follow all existing traffic
regulations.
• Never allow others to use the system unless
they have read and understood the operating
instructions.
• Never use this Navigation System to route to
hospitals, police stations, or similar facilities in
an emergency. The map data may not include
a comprehensive list of emergency service
facilities.
• Route and guidance information displayed by
this equipment is for reference purposes only.
It may not accurately reflect the latest permis-
sible routes, road conditions, or traffic restric-
tions.
• Traffic restrictions and advisories currently in
force should always take precedence over
guidance given by this product. Always obey
current traffic restrictions, even if this product
provides contrary advice.
• Failure to input correct information about the
local time may result in the product providing
improper routing and guidance instructions.
• Never set the volume of your Navigation Sys-
tem so high that you cannot hear outside traf-
fic and emergency vehicles.
• To promote safety, certain functions are disa-
bled unless the handbrake is on.
• The data encoded in the disc for this product is
the intellectual property of the provider, and
the provider is responsible for such content.
• As with any accessory in your vehicle's inte-
rior, you should not allow this Navigation Sys-
tem to divert your attention from the safe
operation of your vehicle. If you experience dif-
ficulty in operating the system or reading the
display, please make adjustments while safely
parked.

Notes Before Using the System

Precaution

• This software can be used with the following
models:
AVIC-900DVD, AVIC-9DVD
800DVD, AVIC-8DVD , AVIC-8DVD
II
• Should this product fail to operate properly,
contact your dealer or the nearest authorised
Pioneer service facility.
Handbrake interlock
Certain functions offered by this Navigation System
could be dangerous if used while driving. To prevent
them being used while in motion, there is an inter-
lock with your vehicle's handbrake. If you attempt to
use these functions during driving, their onscreen
touch keys may be indicated in grey and inoperable.
If so, stop in a safe place, apply the handbrake, then
operate.
Colour difference of the map display
between day and night
Night display
The examples in this manual are illustrated using
the daytime display. When driving at night, the
colours you see may differ from those shown.
To use this function, the Orange/white lead to
this unit must be connected correctly.
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"Day/Night Display" © Page 48
Avoiding low battery
When using this Navigation System, make sure
to start your engine first. Using this Navigation
System without starting the engine will run down
the battery.
, AVIC-9DVD, AVIC-
II
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