Kenwood DNX6960 Gps Navigation Instruction Manual

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4 GPS Navigation System Instruction ManualRead this information carefully before starting tooperate the Kenwood Car Navigation System andfollow the instructions in this manual. NeitherKenwood nor Garmin shall be liable for problemsor accidents resulting from failure to observe theinstructions in this manual.2WARNINGSTo prevent injury or fire, take the followingprecautions:• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave anymetallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) insidethe unit.• Do not watch or fix your eyes on the unit’s displaywhen you are driving for any extended period.• Mounting and wiring this product requires skills andexperience. The mounting and wiring should bedone by professionals.Failure to avoid the following potentiallyhazardous situations could result in anaccident or collision resulting in death orserious injury.When navigating, carefully compare informationdisplayed on the navigation system to all availablenavigation sources, including information fromstreet signs, visual sightings, and maps. For safety,always resolve any discrepancies or questionsbefore continuing navigation.Always operate the vehicle in a safe manner.Do not become distracted by the navigationsystem while driving, and always be fully awareof all driving conditions. Minimize the amount oftime spent viewing the screen of the navigationsystem while driving, and use voice prompts whenpossible.Do not enter destinations, change settings, oraccess any functions requiring prolonged use ofthe navigation system controls while driving. Stopyour vehicle in a safe and legal manner beforeattempting such operations.Keep the system volume at a low enough level tobe able to hear outside noises while driving. If youcan no longer hear outside noises, you may beunable to react adequately to the traffic situation.This may cause accidents.The navigation system will not display the correctcurrent position of the vehicle the first time it isused after purchase, or if the vehicle battery isdisconnected. GPS satellite signals will soon bereceived, however, and the correct position will bedisplayed.Be careful of the ambient temperature. Using thenavigation system at extreme temperatures canlead to malfunction or damage. Also note that theunit can be damaged by strong vibration, by metalobjects, or by water getting inside the unit.2CAUTIONSFailure to avoid the following potentiallyhazardous situations may result in injuryor property damage.The navigation system is designed to provide youwith route suggestions. It does not reflect roadclosures or road conditions, weather conditions, orother factors that may affect safety or timing whiledriving.Use the navigation system only as a navigationalaid. Do not attempt to use the navigation systemfor any purpose requiring precise measurement ofdirection, distance, location, or topography.The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operatedby the United States government, which is solelyresponsible for its accuracy and maintenance. Thegovernment system is subject to changes thatcould affect the accuracy and performance of allGPS equipment, including the navigation system.Although the navigation system is a precisionnavigation device, any navigation device can bemisused or misinterpreted and, therefore, becomeunsafe.IMPORTANT INFORMATIONVehicle Battery PreservationThis navigation system can be used when theignition key is turned to ON or ACC. To preserve thebattery, however, it should be used with the enginerunning whenever possible. Using the navigationsystem for a long time with the engine switched offcan cause the battery to run down.Map Data InformationOne of the goals of Garmin is to provide customerswith the most complete and accurate cartographythat is available to us at a reasonable cost. We usea combination of governmental and private datasources, which we identify in product literature andcopyright messages displayed to the consumer.Virtually all data sources contain some inaccurateor incomplete data. In some countries, completeand accurate map information is either notavailable or is prohibitively expensive.Safety Precautions and Important Information