Garmin StreetPilot C580 Owner's Manual - Page 6

Preface Warnings Failure to avoid the following potentially • Always operate the vehicle in a safe manner. hazardous situations could result in an Do not become distracted by the unit while accident or collision resulting in death or driving, and always be fully aware of all serious injury. driving conditions. Minimize the amount • 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.) 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. 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. • 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 • When navigating, carefully compare affect safety while driving. 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. iv c580 Owner's Manual