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Smart Practices While Driving

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When using navigation features, note that mapping information, directions and other navigational data may contain inaccurate or incomplete data. In some countries, complete information may not be available. Therefore, you should visually confirm that the navigational instructions are consistent with what you see. All drivers should pay attention to road conditions, closures, traffic, and all other factors that may impact driving. Always obey posted road signs. Smart Practices While Driving Check DrivingSafety the laws and regulations on the use of mobile devices and their accessories in the areas where you drive. Always obey them. The use of these devices may be prohibited or restricted in certain areas-for example, handsfree use only may be required. Go to www.motorola.com/callsmart (in English only) for more information. Note: Voice call features may not be available on all products. Your mobile device lets you communicate by voice and data-almost anywhere, anytime, wherever wireless connection is available and safe conditions allow. When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. If you choose to use your mobile device while driving, remember the following tips: • Get to know your Motorola mobile device and its features such as voice commands and "read out loud" features. If available, these features help you to use your device without taking your attention off the road. • When available, use a handsfree device. If possible, add an additional layer of convenience to your mobile device with one of the many Motorola Original handsfree accessories available today. • Position your mobile device within easy reach. Be able to access your mobile device without removing your eyes from the road. If you receive a call at an inconvenient time, if possible, let your voicemail answer it for you. • Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, ice, and even heavy traffic can be hazardous. • Do not take notes or look up information while driving. Jotting down a "to do" list or going through your address book takes attention away from your primary responsibility-driving safely. • Assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when your car is not moving or before pulling into traffic. If you must make a call while moving, use features such as voice commands, check the road and your mirrors, then continue. Safety, Regulatory & Legal 11

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Safety, Regulatory & Legal
When using navigation features, note that mapping information, directions and other
navigational data may contain inaccurate or incomplete data. In some countries, complete
information may not be available. Therefore, you should visually confirm that the navigational
instructions are consistent with what you see. All drivers should pay attention to road
conditions, closures, traffic, and all other factors that may impact driving. Always obey
posted road signs.
Smart Practices While Driving
Driving Safety
Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile devices and their accessories
in the areas where you drive. Always obey them. The use of these devices may be
prohibited or restricted in certain areas—for example, handsfree use only may be
required. Go to
www.motorola.com/callsmart
(in English only) for more
information.
Note:
Voice call features may not be available on all products.
Your mobile device lets you communicate by voice and data—almost anywhere, anytime,
wherever wireless connection is available and safe conditions allow. When driving a car,
driving is your first responsibility. If you choose to use your mobile device while driving,
remember the following tips:
Get to know your Motorola mobile device and its features such as voice
commands and “read out loud” features.
If available, these features help you to use
your device without taking your attention off the road.
When available, use a handsfree device.
If possible, add an additional layer of
convenience to your mobile device with one of the many Motorola Original handsfree
accessories available today.
Position your mobile device within easy reach.
Be able to access your mobile
device without removing your eyes from the road. If you receive a call at an inconvenient
time, if possible, let your voicemail answer it for you.
Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving; if necessary,
suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions.
Rain, sleet,
snow, ice, and even heavy traffic can be hazardous.
Do not take notes or look up information while driving.
Jotting down a “to do” list
or going through your address book takes attention away from your primary
responsibility—driving safely.
Assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when your car is not moving or before
pulling into traffic.
If you must make a call while moving, use features such as voice
commands, check the road and your mirrors, then continue.