Garmin nuvi 3590LMT Important Safety and Product Information - Page 2

Important Safety and Product Information, WARNINg - gps

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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 ➊ or interfere with vehicle operating controls, such as the steering wheel, foot pedals, or transmission levers. Do not place unsecured on the vehicle dashboard ➋. Do not place the device in front of or above any airbag ➌. ➊ ➋ ➌ • 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. 2 • 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 hightemperature 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). • Contact your local waste disposal department to dispose of the

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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, foot
pedals, or transmission levers. Do not place unsecured on the
vehicle dashboard
. Do not place the device in front of or above
any airbag
.
• 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).
• Contact your local waste disposal department to dispose of the