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Important Safety Information
Before using your Navigation System, be sure to
read and fully understand the following safety
information:
❒ Read the entire manual before operating this
Navigation System.
❒ The navigation features of your Navigation
System (and rear view camera option if pur-
chased) are intended solely as an aid to you in
the operation of your vehicle. It is not a substi-
tute for your attentiveness, judgment, and
care when driving.
❒ Do not operate this Navigation System (or the
rear view camera option if purchased) if doing
so will divert your attention in any way from
the safe operation of your vehicle. Always
observe safe driving rules and follow all exist-
ing traffic regulations. If you experience diffi-
culty in operating the system or reading the
display, park your vehicle in a safe location
and apply the parking brake before making
the necessary adjustments.
❒ Never allow others to use the system unless
they have read and understood the operating
instructions.
❒ Never use this Navigation System to route to
hospitals, police stations, or similar facilities
in an emergency. Please call 911.
❒ Route and guidance information displayed by
this equipment is for reference purposes only.
It may not accurately reflect the latest permis-
sible routes, road conditions, one way streets,
road closures, or traffic restrictions.
❒ Traffic restrictions and advisories currently in
force should always take precedence over
guidance given by the Navigation System.
Always obey current traffic restrictions, even if
the Navigation System provides contrary
advice.
❒ Failure to input correct information about the
local time may result in the Navigation Sys-
tem providing improper routing and guidance
instructions.
❒ Never set the volume of your Navigation Sys-
tem so high that you cannot hear outside traf-
fic and emergency vehicles.
❒ To promote safety, certain functions are disa-
bled unless the vehicle is stopped and/or the
parking brake is applied.
❒ The data encoded in the disc for the Naviga-
tion System is the intellectual property of the
provider, and the provider is responsible for
such content.
❒ Keep this manual handy as a reference for
operating procedures and safety information.
❒ Pay close attention to all warnings in this
manual and follow the instructions carefully.
❒ Do not install this Navigation System where it
may (i) obstruct the driver’s vision, (ii) impair
the performance of any of the vehicle’s operat-
ing systems or safety features, including air
bags, hazard lamp buttons or (iii) impair the
driver’s ability to safely operate the vehicle.
❒ Please remember to wear your seat belt at all
times while operating your vehicle. If you are
ever in an accident, your injuries can be con-
siderably more severe if your seat belt is not
properly buckled.
❒ Using the most current map DVDs will allow
for most accurate destination mapping.
Upgrade DVDs are available for purchase
through your local Pioneer dealer.
❒ Never use headphones while driving.
❒ Do not attempt to install or service your Navi-
gation System by yourself. Installation or serv-
icing of the Navigation System by persons
without training and experience in electronic
equipment and automotive accessories may
be dangerous and could expose you to the
risk of electric shock or other hazards.