Garmin nuvi 40 Important Safety and Product Information

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Important Safety and Product Information

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WARNINg

Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could

result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury.

Installation and Operation WarninGs

• When installing the device in a vehicle, place the device securely

so it does not obstruct the driver’s view of the road

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or interfere

with vehicle operating controls, such as the steering wheel, foot

pedals, or transmission levers. Do not place unsecured on the

vehicle dashboard

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. Do not place the device in front of or above

any airbag

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• The windshield mount may not stay attached to the windshield in

all circumstances. Do not place the mount where it will become

a distraction if the mount should become detached. Keep your

windshield clean to help ensure that the mount stays on the

windshield.

• Always use your best judgement, and operate the vehicle in a safe

manner.

Do not become distracted by the device while drivinG,

and always be fully aware of all drivinG conditions.

Minimize the

amount of time spent viewing the device screen while driving and

use voice prompts when possible.

• Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any functions

requiring prolonged use of the device controls while driving. Pull

over in a safe and legal manner before attempting such operations.

• When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the

device to all available navigation sources, including road signs, road

closures, road conditions, trafﬁc congestion, weather conditions, and

other factors that may affect safety while driving. For safety, always

resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation, and defer to

posted road signs and road conditions.

• The device is designed to provide route suggestions. It is not a

replacement for driver attentiveness and good judgement.

Do not

follow route suGGestions if they suGGest an unsafe or illeGal

maneuver or would place the vehicle in an unsafe situation.

Health 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 provided in accordance with

California’s Proposition 65. See

www.garmin.com/prop65

for more

information.

Battery WarninGs

If these guidelines are not followed, the internal lithium-ion battery may

experience a shortened life span or may present a risk of damage to

the GPS device, ﬁre, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury.

• Do not leave the device exposed to a heat source or in a high-

temperature location, such as in the sun in an unattended vehicle.

To prevent damage, remove the device from the vehicle or store it

out of direct sunlight, such as in the glove box.

• Do not puncture or incinerate the device or battery.

• When storing the device for an extended time, store within the

following temperature range: from 32°F to 77°F (from 0°C to 25°C).

• Do not operate the device outside of the following temperature

range: from -4°F to 131°F (from -20°C to 55°C).

Garmin nuvi 40 Important Safety and Product Information

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