Subaru Outback Manuals 2012 Outback Navigation System Manual | Page 18

Before Use WARNING READ THIS MANUAL FIRST Read this supplement carefully before using the navigation system. We are not liable for accidents or other problems resulting from failure to follow the instructions in this supplement. OBEY LOCAL ROAD SIGNS AND REGULATIONS Always obey local road signs and regulations while following instructions given by the navigation system. Some of the data on the DVD-ROM disc may be outdated due to changes in local road signs and regulations. Furthermore, the data on the DVD-ROM disc does not take into account variable factors such as the weather, road congestion at different times of the day, temporary road closures due to road construction, and special events. Local road signs and regulations always take precedence over directions given by the system. Failure to obey them could place you in physical danger or in violation of the law. DRIVE SAFELY • Before following an instruction (for example, in the case of changing direction) given by the system, check that the action would be safe to take in the current traffic conditions. Continue to pay attention to safety while following any instruction. • Do not be distracted by the navigation screen. Failure to keep your attention on the road could lead to an accident. When you need to look at the screen while driving, do so for the shortest time possible and avoid staring at the screen. 16 Navigation • You must stop the vehicle in a safe place before operating the navigation system. For safety's sake, some of the navigation system's controls and functions cannot be used unless the vehicle is stationary. • When you need to look at the navigation screen, do so for the shortest time possible. Looking away from the road for too long could lead to an accident. • Use this system only in locations where it is legal to do so. Some states/provinces may have laws prohibiting video screens within sight of the driver. • If you stare at the display with too much enthusiasm or operate the switches of the system while in driving, the navigation system could cause your attention to be distracted from the current traffic conditions. Please be sure to input in the system as much information as possible before taking your departure. And also please be sure to bring your car to a stop in a safe place if you need to input information. • The buttons for the touch screen that cannot be used are greyed out. Operating the navigation system while in driving could cause your attention to be distracted from the current traffic conditions. And in consequence, this could result in a severe or fatal accident. Follow the descriptions of all operations and the instructions for safety given in this manual without fail. VOLUME LEVEL • Keep the system's volume level low enough for you to be able to hear outside sounds while driving. To do otherwise may prevent you from reacting appropriately to traffic conditions and could result in an accident.