Garmin eTrex Summit Owner's Manual (Software Version 3.00 and above) &nbs - Page 7

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WARNING: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United States government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the Garmin eTrex Summit is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe. WARNING: For use in vehicles, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the eTrex Summit to secure the unit so that it will not interfere with the vehicle's operating controls, obstruct the driver's view of driving conditions, or cause damage or personal injury in the event of an accident. Do not mount the eTrex Summit over air bag panels or in the field of air bag deployment. Air bags expand with a rapid force that can propel objects in their path toward the driver or passengers causing possible injury. Refer to air bag safetly precautions contained in the vehicle's owner manua. Do not mount the eTrex Summit in a place where the driver or passengers are likely to impact it in an accident or collision. The mounting hardware provided by Garmin is not warranted against collision damage or the consequences thereof. WARNING: For use in vehicles, it the sole responsibility of the driver of the vehicle to operate the vehicle in a safe manner, maintain full surveilllance of all driving conditions at all times, and not become distracted by the eTrex Summit to the exclusion of safe driving practices. It is unsafe to operate the controls of the eTrex Summit while you are driving. Failure by the driver of a vehicle equipped with a eTrex Summit to pay full attention to operation of the vehicle and road conditions while the vehicle is in motion could result in an accident or collision with property damage and personal injury. WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This Notice is being provided in accordance with California's Proposition 65. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please refer to our Web site at http: //www.garmin.com/prop65. Introduction Warnings and Cautions v

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WARNING:
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United States government, which is
solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance.
The system is subject to changes which could affect the
accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment.
Although the Garmin eTrex Summit is a precision electronic
NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.
WARNING:
For use in vehicles, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the eTrex Summit to secure
the unit so that it will not interfere with the vehicle’s operating controls, obstruct the driver’s view of driving condi-
tions, or cause damage or personal injury in the event of an accident.
Do not mount the eTrex Summit over air bag
panels or in the field of air bag deployment.
Air bags expand with a rapid force that can propel objects in their path
toward the driver or passengers causing possible injury.
Refer to air bag safetly precautions contained in the vehicle’s
owner manua.
Do not mount the eTrex Summit in a place where the driver or passengers are likely to impact it in an
accident or collision.
The mounting hardware provided by Garmin is not warranted against collision damage or the
consequences thereof.
WARNING:
For use in vehicles, it the sole responsibility of the driver of the vehicle to operate the vehicle in a
safe manner, maintain full surveilllance of all driving conditions at all times, and not become distracted by the eTrex
Summit to the exclusion of safe driving practices.
It is unsafe to operate the controls of the eTrex Summit while you
are driving.
Failure by the driver of a vehicle equipped with a eTrex Summit to pay full attention to operation of
the vehicle and road conditions while the vehicle is in motion could result in an accident or collision with property
damage and personal injury.
WARNING:
This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm.
This Notice is being provided in accordance with California’s
Proposition 65.
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please refer to our Web site at
http:
//www.garmin.com/prop65
.
Warnings and
Cautions
Introduction