Kenwood DNX7120 Instruction Manual

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4 DNX7120/DNX8120 GPS Navigation 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. For safety’s sake, leave the mountingand wiring work to 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 questions beforecontinuing navigation.Always operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Donot become distracted by the navigation systemwhile driving, and always be fully aware of all drivingconditions. Minimize the amount of time spentviewing the screen of the navigation system whiledriving, and use voice prompts when possible.Do not enter destinations, change settings, oraccess any functions requiring prolonged use of thenavigation system controls while driving. Stop yourvehicle in a safe and legal manner before attemptingsuch operations.Keep the system volume at a low enough level to beable to hear outside noises while driving. If you canno longer hear outside noises, you may be unableto react adequately to the traffic situation. This maycause 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.This unit provides the ability to receive weatherinformation through XM data (see pages 24−26for more details). Such weather information ismerely supplemental and advisory in nature andis not intended to be relied upon as safety-criticalinformation in connection with any automobileusage. The user should always exercise cautionand common sense when confronted with severeweather conditions.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, traffic congestion,weather conditions, or other factors that may affectsafety or timing while driving.Use the navigation system only as a navigational aid.Do not attempt to use the navigation system for anypurpose requiring precise measurement of direction,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 the ignitionkey is turned to ON or ACC. To preserve the battery,however, it should be used with the engine runningwhenever possible. Using the navigation system for along time with the engine switched off can cause thebattery to run down.Safety Precautions and Important Information