Garmin Oregon 450 Important Safety and Product Information - Page 2

Important Safety and Product Information  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 or interfere with vehicle operating controls, such as the steering wheel, the foot pedals, or the transmission levers. Do not place the device in front of or above any airbag. (See diagram.) Do not mount Do not place where the unsecured on driver's field the vehicle of vision is dashboard. blocked. Do not mount in front of an airbag field of deployment. • 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. • 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 Your GPS device uses user-replaceable batteries. If these guidelines are not followed, the batteries may experience a shortened life span or may present a risk of damage to the 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 use a sharp object to remove the batteries. • Do not puncture or incinerate the device or battery. • Keep the batteries away from children. • Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the batteries. • Only replace the battery with the correct replacement battery. Using another battery presents a risk of fire or explosion. Replaceable coin cell batteries may contain perchlorate material. Special handling may apply. See www.dtsc .ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. • Contact your local waste disposal department to dispose of the device/battery in accordance with applicable local laws and regulations. • In addition, the GPS device may use an internal, nonuser-replaceable battery for various purposes, such as the real-time clock. Do not remove or attempt to remove the non-user-replaceable battery.