Garmin eTrex H - Hiking GPS Receiver Safety And Product Information
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, the foot pedals,
or the transmission levers. Do not place the device
in front of or above any airbag. (See diagram.)
Do not mount
where the
driver’s field
of vision is
blocked.
Do not place
unsecured on
the vehicle
dashboard.
Do not mount in front of an
airbag field of deployment.
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
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aware of all driving conditions. Minimize the
amount of time spent viewing the device screen
while driving.
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
for
more information.
Battery Warnings
Your GPS device uses user-replaceable batteries. If
these guidelines are not followed, the batteries may
experience a shortened life span or may present a
risk of damage to the device, fire, chemical burn,
electrolyte leak, and/or injury.
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