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Warnings – Garmin GPSMAP 190-00683-00 User Manual

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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 that

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

where drver’s

field of vision is

blocked.

Do not place

unsecured on

the vehcle

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.

• This 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.

• Use the electronic chart in the unit only to facilitate, not to replace,

the use of authorized government charts. Official government charts

and notices to mariners contain all information needed to navigate

safely.

• Use this unit only as a navigational aid. Do not attempt to use the

unit for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction,

distance, location, or topography.

Warnings

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.

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