Warning
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL AND THE
SUPPLIED READ THIS FIRST (INSTALLATION
MANUAL) COMPLETELY BEFORE
INSTALLING OR OPERATING YOUR
PERSONAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM.
IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR USE OF THIS
DEVICE MAY CAUSE ACCIDENT, INJURY OR
DEATH.
Be sure to use the supplied or optional car battery
adapter or AC adapter, which is compatible with
the unit/cradle. Otherwise, excessive voltage may
be applied to the unit/cradle and may cause
smoke, fire, or accident.
For details on optional accessories for your
model, see "Specifications" on page 19.
On safety
• Be sure to:
– install the navigation system in a safe place
where it does not obstruct the driver's view.
– not install the unit above an airbag.
– place the cables and cradle where they do not
obstruct driving.
– attach the unit to the cradle properly, otherwise
the unit may fall.
– clean the surface of the suction cup and
attachment surface before attaching. When
installing on the dashboard, clean the surface on
which the suction cup will be attached. Also,
confirm that the suction cup is securely attached
after installation. Otherwise, the unit or cradle
may fall.
Failure to do so may result in unsafe driving
conditions.
• Do not apply excessive force to the unit or cradle
as it may fall.
• Comply with local traffic rules, laws and
regulations.
• Do not continuously watch the unit while driving.
It is dangerous and may cause a traffic accident.
• If you need to operate the navigation system while
driving, be sure to stop the car in a safe place
before operating.
• Do not modify the unit.
• Do not disassemble the unit except when
disposing of it.
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On handling
• Do not let foreign objects get inside the connector
of the unit, as it may cause a malfunction.
• When the unit is not in use, turn it off by pressing
?/1 (1)/sliding ?/1 (1). Remove the unit from
the cradle, then disconnect the car battery adapter,
otherwise battery drain may result. Note the
following:
If your car's cigarette lighter socket is not
connected to ACC on your ignition switch, power
will continue to be supplied to the unit's built-in
power supply even when the ignition is off or the
unit is not in use.
• Do not connect any accessory other than those
supplied or optional.
• Do not expose the unit to fire or water, as it may
cause malfunction.
• To disconnect a cable, pull it out by grasping the
plug, not the cable.
• Be sure to remove the unit out of the car when
leaving your car to prevent theft or high
temperature damage inside the car.
• Note that the built-in battery cannot be charged
outside the temperature range 5 – 45 ºC (41 –
113 ºF).
• Do not leave the unit in high ambient temperature
as the built-in battery capacity will deteriorate, or
will become unchargeable.
On GPS
As GPS information is obtained from satellites, it
may be impossible or difficult to obtain information
in locations such as:
• Tunnel or underground
• Under a highway
• Between high buildings
• Between tall trees with dense foliage
Note
GPS signal reception may be poor depending on the
material of the car's windscreen.