Garmin GPS 12MAP - Manual (Page 4)

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INTRODUCTION
Cautions
CAUTION: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the gov-
ernment of the United States, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and
maintenance. The system is subject to changes which could affect the accu-
racy and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the GPS 12 MAP is a
precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be mis-
used or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.
WARNING: For vehicular applications, it is the sole responsibility of the
owner/operator of the GPS 12 MAP to place and secure the GPS unit so that
it will not: interfere with the vehicle operating controls and safety devices,
obstruct the operator’s view of driving conditions, or cause damage or per-
sonal injury in the event of an accident. Do not mount the GPS 12 MAP over
airbag panels or in the field of airbag deployment. Airbags expand with a
rapid force that can propel objects in their path towards the vehicle driver or
passengers causing possible injury. Do not mount the GPS 12 MAP in a place
where the driver or passengers are likely to impact it in an accident or colli-
sion. The mounting hardware provided by GARMIN is not warranted against
collision damage or the consequences thereof.
WARNING: For vehicular operations, it is the sole responsibility of the
operator of the vehicle to operate his or her vehicle in a safe manner, main-
tain full surveillance of all driving conditions at all times, and never become
distracted by the GPS 12 MAP to the exclusion of safe operating practices. It
is unsafe to operate the GPS 12 MAP while you are driving. Failure by the
operator of a vehicle equipped with a GPS 12 MAP to pay full attention to
operating the vehicle and road conditions while the vehicle is in motion
could result in an accident or collision with property damage and personal
injury.
Do Not Mount
Over Airbag
Panels
Do Not Mount
in Front of an
Airbag Field
of Deployment
Do Not Mount Where Driver’s
Field of Vision is Blocked
Do Not Place
Unsecured on
the Vehicle Dash