4 Astro and DC 40 Owner’s ManualImportant Safety and Product InformationGarmin dealer or the Garmin Website (www.garmin.com).Do not leave the DC 40 where adog may attempt to chew on it.If the battery cell is punctured,electrolyte can be released that canbe harmful to the dog.Installation and OperationwarningsFailure to avoid the followingpotentially hazardous situations couldresult in an accident or collisionresulting in death or serious injury.When installing the device in avehicle, place the device securelyso it does not obstruct the driver’sview of the road or interfere withvehicle operating controls, such asthe steering wheel, the foot pedals,or the transmission levers. Do notplace the device in front of or aboveany airbag. (See diagram.)Do not place an unsecured••◦device on the vehicle dashboard.Do not mount where the driver’sfield of vision is blocked.Do not mount in front of anairbag field of deployment.The windshield mount may notstay attached to the windshield inall circumstances. Do not placethe mount where it will becomea distraction if the mount shouldbecome detached. Keep yourwindshield clean to help ensure thatthe mount stays on the windshield.Always use your best judgement,and operate the vehicle in a safemanner. Do not become distractedby the device while driving,and always be fully aware of alldriving conditions. Minimize the◦◦••