4WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONSWARNING! Please read and follow the following safety precautionsFailure to follow the instructions below may increase your risk of collision andpersonal injuryThe Please Drive Safely screen is displayed each time the NavMate software isturned ON as a reminder to make use of the system’s navigational aids in a safemannerBefore using the NavMate software, read this entire manual Make sure that youare familiar with the system’s features and know how to operate the systemProper use of the NavMate software includes the following guidelines:The NavMate software is not a substitute for your personal judgment The routesuggestions should never supersede any local traffic regulation or your personaljudgment and /or knowledge of safe driving practices Prior to completing anymaneuvers suggested by your NavMate software (for example, a U-turn or a leftturn), verify that you can legally and safely complete the maneuver Do not followroute suggestions if they direct you to perform an unsafe or illegal maneuver,would place you in an unsafe situation, or would route you into an area that youconsider unsafeGlance at the screen only when necessary and safe to do so Let the computervoice guide you If prolonged viewing is necessary, pull off the road to a safelocationDo not use the NavMate software to locate emergency services (such as police,fire stations, hospitals, and clinics) The database may not include all emergencyservice providers Use your own best judgment and ask for directions in thesesituationsIf the vehicle is in motion, only a passenger should program the NavMate soft-ware The driver should not program the system unless the vehicle is parked in asafe locationThe NavMate software’s map database provides information on suggested routeswithout regard to factors that may affect your driving experience or the time re-quired to arrive at your destination For example, the system does not reflect roaddetours, closures or construction, some road characteristics (e g , road surface,slope or grade, weight or height restrictions, etc ), temporary traffic congestion,weather conditions, and similar factors