MINI Cooper nüvi 360 Owner’s Manual 3aPPendixAvoiding Theft● Remove the nüvi and mount from sight when not in use.● Use the Garmin Lock™ feature.Battery InformationYour nüvi contains an internal (non-removable) lithium-ion battery. Contact your localwaste disposal department for information on properly disposing of the nüvi.Battery Tips● Your nüvi’s battery should last 4 to 8 hours depending on usage.● To extend the battery life, reduce the time the backlight stays on. On the Menupage, select Settings > Display > Backlight timeout to change the setting.● Close the antenna when you do not need to receive GPS signals.● Do not leave your nüvi in direct sunlight, and avoid prolonged exposure toexcessive heat.Battery GaugeThe battery icon in the upper-right corner of the Menu page indicates the status of theinternal battery. Periodically, you might notice that the battery gauge is not completelyaccurate. To increase the accuracy of the battery gauge, fully discharge the battery andthen fully charge it without interrupting the charging. For best results, do not unplugthe nüvi until it is totally charged.Battery charging or connected to external powerFull battery