Garmin nvi 310 GPS Receiver User Manual


 
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Important Safety and Product Information
Warnings
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 unit, re, chemical
burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury.
• Contact your local waste disposal department to
properly dispose of the unit/battery.
• Do not leave the unit exposed to a heat source or in
a high temperature location, such as in the sun in an
unattended vehicle on a hot day. To prevent damage,
remove the unit from the vehicle or store it out of
direct sunlight, such as in the glove box.
• Do not incinerate.
• When storing the unit for a limited length of time,
store within the following temperature range:
-4° to 140°F (-20° to 60°C). When storing the unit
for an extended time, store within the following
temperature range: 32° to 77°F (0° to 25°C).
• Do not operate the unit outside of the following
temperature range: -4° to 131°F (-20° to 55°C).
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 driver’s
eld of vision
is blocked.
Do not place
unsecured on
the vehicle
dashboard.
Do not mount in front of an
airbag eld 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.
• 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, trafc congestion, weather conditions, or
other factors that may affect safety while driving.