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Do not use it in a humid, wet and/or corrosive environment. Do not put, store or leave your
product in or near a heat source, in a high temperature location, in strong direct sunlight, in a
microwave oven or in a pressurised container, and do not expose it to temperatures over 60°C
(140°F). Failure to follow these guidelines may cause the battery to leak acid, become hot, explode
or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. If the
battery leaks and you come into contact with the leaked fluids, rinse thoroughly with water and
seek medical attention immediately. For safety reasons, and to prolong the lifetime of the battery,
remove your product from your vehicle when you are not driving and keep in a cool, dry place.
Charging will not occur at low (below 0°C/32°F) or high (over 45°C/113°F) temperatures.
Temperatures: Standard operation: 0°C (32°F) to 45°C (113°F); short period storage: -20°C (-4°F) to
60°C (140°F); long period storage: -20°C (-4°F) to 25°C (77°F).
Caution: risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Do not remove or attempt to remove the non-user-replaceable battery. If you have a problem with
the battery, please contact TomTom customer support.
THE BATTERY CONTAINED IN THE PRODUCT MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY
ACCORDING TO THE LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS AND ALWAYS KEPT SEPARATE FROM
HOUSEHOLD WASTE. BY DOING THIS YOU WILL HELP CONSERVE THE ENVIRONMENT. USE
YOUR TOMTOM DEVICE ONLY WITH THE SUPPLIED DC POWER LEAD (CAR CHARGER/BATTERY
CABLE), AC ADAPTER (HOME CHARGER), IN AN APPROVED CRADLE OR USING THE SUPPLIED
USB CABLE TO CONNECT TO A COMPUTER FOR BATTERY CHARGING.
If your device requires a charger, please use this device with the charger provided. For replace-
ment chargers, go to tomtom.com for information about approved chargers for your device.
The stated battery life is a maximum possible battery life. The maximum battery life will only be
achieved under specific atmospheric conditions. The estimated maximum battery life is based on
an average usage profile.
For tips on extending the battery life, see this FAQ: tomtom.com/batterytips.
Do not disassemble or crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred.
Do not modify or re-manufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery, immerse or
expose to water or other liquids, expose to fire, explosion or other hazard.
Only use the battery for a system for which it is specified.
Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified with the system per this
standard. Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or
other hazard.
Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to contact battery terminals.
Replace the battery only with another battery that has been qualified with the system per this
standard, IEEE-Std-1725-200x. Use of an unqualified battery may present a risk of fire, explosion,
leakage or other hazard.
Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations.
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