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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
For your safety, please read the following precautions carefully before using this product. Improper use will
cause serious personal injuries and/or damage to your property or this product.
The following symbols are used in this manual. Please fully understand the meaning of the symbols before
reading the instructions in this section.
WARNING Never ignore the instruction. There are risks of serious injuries or possible
death to the user.
CAUTION Do not ignore the instruction. There are possibilities of personal injuries and/
or property damage.
WARNING
It is your sole responsibility to place, secure and use the product in a manner that will not cause
accidents, personal injury or property damage. Always observe safe driving practises.
Mount the product in a position that is secure and does not obstruct the driver’s view.
Do not mount the product in a way that may interfere with the safe operation of the vehicle, the
deployment of air bags or other safety equipment.
Do not operate the product while driving.
Before using the product on the road, make yourself familiar with the product and its operation.
Do not rely on the navigation system to search for medical emergency services, e.g. hospital. It is not
guaranteed that the suggested route will take you to the nearest emergency services. In this case,
use local information sources.
Due to the constantly changing traffic routes, it is not guaranteed that the routes and maps are 100%
accurate.
The product is intended to be used as a travel aid and must not be used for any purpose requiring
precise measurement of direction, distance, location or topography.
Do not use the product for aircraft navigation.
CAUTION
Do not handle the product while it is hot. Let the product cool, out of direct sunlight.
Do not expose the product to direct sunlight for prolonged periods. Overheating may damage the
product.
To discourage theft, do not leave the product in an unattended vehicle.
Failure to adhere to these warnings and cautions may lead to death, serious injury or property
damage. Hitachi disclaims all liability for installation or use of the product that causes to death,
injury or property damage or that violates any law.
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