Garmin nuvi 5000 Important Safety and Product Information - Page 1

Important Safety and Product Information Warnings Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury. • When installing the unit in a vehicle, place the unit securely so it does not obstruct the driver's view of the road or interfere with vehicle operating controls, such as the steering wheel, foot pedals, or transmission levers. Do not place in front of or above any airbag. (See diagram.) Do not mount Do not place where driver's unsecured on field of vision the vehicle is blocked. dashboard. Do not mount in front of an airbag field of deployment. • When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the unit to all available navigation sources, including information from street signs, visual sightings, and maps. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation and defer to posted road signs. • Always operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Do not become distracted by the unit while driving, and always be fully aware of all driving conditions. Minimize the amount of time spent viewing the unit's screen while driving and use voice prompts when possible. Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any functions requiring prolonged use of the unit's controls while driving. Pull over in a safe and legal manner before attempting such operations. • The unit is designed to provide route suggestions. It is not designed to replace the need for driver attentiveness regarding road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, or other factors that may affect safety while driving.