4 Quest Owner’s ManualU NIT OVERVIEW > VEHICLE INSTALLATIONVehicle InstallationSelect a suitable location for installing the unit that allows routingof the power cord and does not interfere with vehicle operation.Refer to the warnings on pages iv–v.If you are NOT using a remote antenna, be certain to selecta location where the Quest’s flip-up antenna has a relativelyunobstructed view of the sky. For optimal use, position theantenna parallel to the surface of the road.NOTE: An optional external remote antenna (Garmin GA 27C)may be needed when using the unit in a vehicle with a coatedwindshield or an in-screen heating system.Your Quest has been shipped with one of two types of vehiclesuction mounts: a compact mount or an extending mount. Usethe images to identify which mount you have and follow theappropriate directions for your mount type.Compact Vehicle Suction MountThe compact suction mount rotates easily on a ball-socket joint.This type of mount does not extend out using rotating arms. Referto the image to below for a picture of the compact vehicle suctionmount.To insert the Quest in the compact vehicle suctionmount:1. Flip up the antenna on the back of the Quest.2. Angle the Quest forward as shown to the right. Fit thebottom of the Quest into the bottom of the mount.3. Tilt the unit back until it snaps into the mount.SuctioncupSuction leverRelease tabMountTension knobbehind mountTo remove the Quest from the mount, gently pull the release tab onthe top of the mount up and remove the Quest.