Appendix C: Vehicle Installation - Garmin Quest Owner's Manual

Vehicle Installation
The Quest is portable, allowing you to easily carry the unit from vehicle to vehicle or take it with you
once you reach your destination. Select a suitable location for installing the unit that allows routing of an
external power cord and/or antenna cable (if needed) to the Quest. If you are NOT using a remote antenna,
be certain to select a location where the Quest' s fl ip-up antenna has a relatively unobstructed view of the
sky. For optimal use, position the antenna so that it is parallel to the surface of the road.
Your Quest ships with a suction mount vehicle adapter. It can be easily mounted to your vehicle' s wind-
shield via suction (instructions follow on the next page). For other types of available vehicle adapters, visit
the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com.
Before mounting the Quest, keep in mind the following precautions:
• Make certain the installed mount does not block the vehicle operator' s view of driving and traffi c
conditions.
• Make certain the Quest has a clear view of the sky and is not shielded by metal objects.
• Make certain the distance from the Quest to the cigarette lighter adapter is within cable length
limitations.
• Make certain the cable path does not interfere with the operation of vehicle controls and safety
equipment.
• Do not mount over airbag panels or in front of an airbag fi eld of deployment.
• An optional external remote antenna (Garmin GA 27C) may be needed when operating the unit
in a vehicle with a coated windshield or an in-screen heating system which can block the GPS
signals.
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Appendix C: Vehicle Installation

WARNING: For use in vehicles, it is the sole
responsibility of the owner/operator to place and
secure the Quest so that is does not interfere with
the vehicle operating controls and safety devices,
obstruct the driver's view of driving conditions, or
cause damage or personal injury in the event of an
accident. Do not place the mounting bracket over
airbag panels or in the fi eld of airbag deployment.
Airbags expand with a rapid fi re force that can
propel objects in their paths toward the driver or
passengers, causing possible injury. Refer to airbag
safety precautions contained in the vehicle's owner's
manual. Do not place the mounting bracket where
the driver or passengers are likely to impact it in an
accident or collision. The mounting hardware pro-
vided by Garmin is not warranted against collision
damage or the consequences thereof.
Note: An optional external remote antenna (Garmin
GA 27C) may be needed when operating the unit in
a vehicle with a coated windshield or an in-screen
heating system which can block the GPS signals.
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