Garmin StreetPilot c580 - Manual (Page 6)

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Warnings
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 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
s 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.
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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.
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
affect safety while driving.
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