Index.. 48

Limited Warranty..51

Appendix. 42

Preface This manual uses the term Warning to indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury. When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the navigation system to all available navigation sources, including information from street signs, visual sightings, and maps. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation. Always operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Do not become distracted by the navigation system while driving, and always be fully aware of all driving conditions. Minimize the amount of time spent viewing the screen of the navigation system while driving and use voice prompts when possible. Do not enter destinations, change settings, or access any functions requiring prolonged use of the navigation systems controls while driving. Pull over in a safe and legal manner before attempting such operations.

Warning

The California Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 requires the recycling of certain electronics. For more information on the applicability to this product, see www.erecycle.org.

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Preface This manual uses the term Caution to indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor injury or property damage. It may also be used without the symbol to alert you to avoid unsafe practices. Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations may result in injury or property damage. The navigation system is designed to provide you with route suggestions. It does not reflect road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, or other factors that may affect safety or timing while driving. Use the navigation system only as a navigational aid. Do not attempt to use the navigation system for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction, distance, location, or topography. The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United States government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The governments system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment, including the navigation system. Although the navigation system is a precision navigation device, any navigation device can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.

Caution

Important Information
Map Data Information: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination of governmental and private data sources, which we identify in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer. Virtually all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete data to some extent. In some countries, complete and accurate map information is either not available or is prohibitively expensive.

Getting Started

Using the Remote Control
Your new navigation system comes with a remote control. To use the remote, insert two AAA batteries in the back. You do not have to aim the remote at a particular location; it should work from anywhere in your vehicle. (Zoom) Inzooms into the map. Thumb Stickhighlights options and moves the map pointer. Press to select an item on the page. (Zoom) Outzooms out of the map.

RF Remote

Menuopens the Menu page. Press twice to open the Tools menu. Press three times to open the Settings menu. Mapopens the Map page. Press repeatedly to scroll through the Map, Menu, and XM Music Player pages. Backreturns to the previous page and cancels data entry. Speakannounces the next turn or the GPS status.
Page and scrolls through lists and pages.
Vol + and - increases and decreases the volume. Alphanumeric Keysenters numbers and letters. To enter letters, press the key repeatedly until the correct character appears. (7) and (9)changes channels in the XM Music Player. (0)plays or stops XM in the XM Music Player. If your remote stops working, see page 42.

ABC 2 JKL 5 TUV 8

DEF 3 MNO 6

Manual Conventions

When you are instructed to press something, you should press that button on the remote control. When you are instructed to select something, use the Thumb Stick on the remote control to move the highlight (yellow box) to that item on the screen. After you highlight the object, press the Thumb Stick in to select it.

Entering Data

Sometimes, you may need to enter letters and numbers into the navigation system. For example, you may need to enter the name of a restaurant. To enter letters and numbers, you can use the on-screen keyboard to select each letter or number you want to enter. You can also use the alphanumeric keys on the remote control.
Select to delete a character.
To select Go To, highlight it. Then press the Thumb Stick in.
You will see small arrows (>) used in the text. They indicate that you should select a series of items. For example, if you see select Tools > GPS Info > GPS Settings, you should select the Tools button, then select GPS Info, and then select GPS Settings.

Select Back to exit this page.
Select 123 to enter numbers.
Select to insert a space.

Find It and Go!

Using the remote control, follow the instructions on the next two pages to find a place and go to it!

Finding a Restaurant

Select Where To?

Select Food, Hotel.

Select Food & Drink.

Select a food category.

Select a place.

Select Go To.

Following Your Route
After you select Go To (see the previous page), the Map page opens to guide you to your destination. Follow the route, which is marked for you with a magenta line. As you travel, the navigation system guides you through each turn with voice prompts, arrows, and directions along the top of the map. If you depart from the original route, the navigation system recalculates the route and provides new route instructions.
Your route is marked with a magenta line.

Follow the arrows.

A checkered flag marks your destination.
For more information about the Map page, see page 13.

Where to?

Where To?

Finding an Address

From the Menu page, select
Where To? Select Address.
Select a state. Select Search Enter the address number.
All Cities, or select a city. Then select Done.
Enter the street name. Then

select Done.

Select the street. Select the

city, if necessary.

Select the address, if

necessary. Select Go To.

Understanding the Information Page
When you find a place, select it in the search results list to open the items Information page.
Finding Recently Found Places
The last 50 places you have found are stored in Recent Finds. Press Menu to view the Menu page.
Select Where To? > Recent Finds.

Information Page

Select Go To to create and follow a route to this place. Select Advanced to view other options for this place: Insert in Current Routeadd this place as the next stop in your route. Add As Favoriteadd this place to your list of Favorites. For more information, see page 8. Find Near Pointfind another place near this place. Browse Mapview this place on the map.

Press the Menu button twice. Then select My Data > Favorites.
Select Edit/Review Favorites. Select the item you want to edit. Select Edit.
Select the item you want to edit.
Nameenter a new name for the location using the on-screen keyboard. Locationedit the location of the place; you can use the map or enter new coordinates using the keyboard. Elevationenter the elevation of the saved place. Categoryassign this place to a category; select categories. to view more
Symbolselect a symbol to be shown on the map for this location.

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Deleting a Saved Place

Select Delete Favorites.

Select By Selection.

Select a saved location.

Select Delete.
By Selectionselect each location, and delete it individually. By Categoryselect one category to delete all of the locations assigned to that category. Delete Allremove all saved places from your Favorites.
Viewing the Map and Using the Tools

Viewing the Map Page

Press the Map button on the remote control to view the Map page. You can also select View Map from the Menu page. The position icon shows your current location. To zoom in or out on the map, press the In or Out button. If you want to view another part of the map, use the Thumb Stick, as described below.
Tips for Browsing the Map
Shows driving directions.
Press the Thumb Stick left, right, up, or down to view other parts of the map. Press the Thumb Stick in to select an object on the map. The locations Information page appears; see page 6 for more information. To go to this location, select Go To. On the Information page, select Advanced > Add as Favorite to save the location selected by the pointer to your Favorites. See page 9 for more information. When you are finished browsing the map, press the Back button.
Map Page while Navigating a Route

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Trip Computer
The Trip Computer indicates your current speed and records helpful statistics about your trip, including your maximum speed and distance traveled. Trip Computer, press the To view the Map button repeatedly. You can also select Tools > Navigation > Trip Computer from the Menu page.
Current speed Current direction of travel Distance to your final destination Total distance traveled (odometer)

Turn List

The Turn List displays a list of turn-by-turn instructions for your entire route, as well as arrival information. To display the Turn List, while navigating a route, press the Map button twice, or select Tools > Navigation > Turn List from the Menu page.
Direction of this turn Distance to this turn Turn directions
Select View All to see all the turns in the route. Select and to scroll through the list. Select a turn to see the turn on a map (the Next Turn page). Select and to scroll through all the turns in the route. Press the In or Out button to zoom in or out of the turn on the map.

Select Reset Trip to reset all information on the Trip Computer. To reset the Maximum Speed, select Reset Max.

GPS Info Page

Sky view Satellite signal strength bars
Press the Menu button twice and select Navigation > GPS Info to view GPS satellite information.

GPS Settings

Press Menu three times to open the Settings menu. Select General > GPS. You can also access the GPS Settings by selecting the GPS Settings button on the GPS Info page. Use Indoorsselect Yes to turn the GPS receiver off. Set Positionset your position, if Use Indoors is enabled. Select your location on the map and then select OK. WAAS/EGNOSdisable and enable WAAS/EGNOS. WAAS and EGNOS are systems of satellites and ground stations that provide GPS signal corrections, giving you even better position accuracy. To learn about WAAS and EGNOS, visit www.garmin.com/aboutGPS/waas.html.
The sky view shows the satellites you are receiving. The satellite signal strength bars indicate the strength of each satellite you are receiving. A solid bar indicates the GPS satellite is ready for use.

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Creating and Editing Routes
Creating a New Saved Route
Press the Menu button twice to open the Tools menu. Select My Data > Routes. Select Create New Select an option, and select Select an option, and select Saved Route. Next. Select the starting point. Next. Select the ending point.
To add a stop, select Yes, then Select your preference.
select Next. Select the point. Then select Next.

Select Finish.

Editing a Saved Route
Press the Menu button twice. Then select My Data > Routes.
Select Edit/Review Routes.
Select the route to edit.

Select Edit.

Select the item to edit.
Renameenter a new name for the route using the on-screen keyboard. Edit/Review Pointsadd, arrange, remove, re-order, and review points in the route. For more info, see the next page. Change Preferencechange calculation preference to Faster Time, Shorter Distance, or Off Road. Delete Routedelete this route.

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Adding Stops to Your Route
You can add stops (also called via points or midpoints) to your route as you create it, as described on page 16. You can also add points to your route when you edit the route, as described below. Follow the steps on the previous page to begin editing the route.
Select Edit/Review Points.

Select Add.

Select where you to want to

add the point.

Search for the point you

want to add.

Add points as necessary.
Select Done when finished.
Auto Arrangearranges the points to provide the shortest route. Removeselect the point you want to remove. Then select Remove. Re-Orderselect the point to move, and select Move Up or Move Down. Select Done when finished.

Using the Mileage Logs

You can keep four different mileage logs of your travels. From the Menu page, select Tools > My Data > Mileage Log. Select a log to edit it.
Nameenter a new name. Distancereset the mileage log. Activemake this log active or inactive.

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XM Radio, Weather, and Stocks
Activating Your Subscription
If you purchased an optional XM antenna, you must purchase and activate your XM subscription before you can use the XM features. Make sure your XM antenna is connected. Press the Menu button three times and select About.

Select XM.

Select Subscribe.
Call XM. Then select Next.
Select + and - to change the

channel. Select Next.

Select Power Off XM.
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Listening to XM Radio

Note: You must have an XM antenna and a subscription to XM Radio to listen to XM radio. XM Radio is available only on the U.S. version.

Select Tools.

Select XM Music Player.

Select Play.

Select Select Select
to adjust the volume. and and to change Categories. The Category name is listed above the buttons. to change the Channel within the Category, or press (7) and (9).
Select My XM to save or view favorite channels and artists. Select Browse to select a Category and then a Channel. Select Play/Stop to turn the XM radio on or off.

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Saving Your Favorite Channels as Presets

Select My XM.

Select Add Preset.

Select Current Channel

to add the channel you are listening to.
Select the preset you want to

assign to this channel.

Select a preset button (16), and press and hold the Thumb Stick in. Keep pressing and holding until you see a number appear on the preset button. The channel you are listening to is now saved as a preset.

Saving a Preset

Playing a Preset
To play a preset channel, select a preset button along the bottom of the XM Radio page. You can also select Browse > Presets. Select Browse by Category to select a different channel.

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XM1, 2, and 3
Three sets of presets, XM1, XM2, and XM3, are provided for you. Within each set of presets, you can save six favorite channels and as many artists as you want. For example, Mom can save her favorite channels and artists using XM1. Then Dad can switch to XM2 and save his own favorite channels and artists. To switch between XM1, XM2, and XM3, select My XM > Change XM Mode. Then select the preset you want to switch to. The set of presets you are currently using appears in the top right corner of the screen. 1.From the XM Radio page, select My XM. 2.Select Add Artist. 3.Select the Current Artist to save the artist you are listening to. You can also select Browse by Category to select a different artist.

Scanning for Artists

After you have saved several artists, you can select Scan to scan the XM Radio for those artists. The navigation system automatically plays a song by an artist in your list. When that song is over, it searches for another saved artist.

Select Scan

Saving Your Favorite Artists

Select Artists.

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Viewing XM Weather

Press the Menu button twice. Then select

Weather.

Note: You must have an XM antenna and a subscription to NavTraffic to get traffic and weather reports. NOTE: You might have to wait up to 12 minutes or longer (if receiving a weak XM signal) to receive the broadcast of weather information.
3.Select the City. A list of the nearest XM Weather sources appears. Select any item for more detailed weather conditions.
Getting Current Conditions
4.Select Forecast to jump to the nearest city forecast page.
Press the Menu button twice and select Weather > Current Conditions. XM Weather defaults to your current location. To select a different city: 1.Select Near > Near Other City. 2.Type the name of the city and select Done.

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Viewing Your Forecast
Press the Menu button twice. Then select Weather > Forecast. XM Weather defaults to your current location. Select to view more forecast information. To select a different city, select Near and follow the steps in the previous section.
Checking for County Warnings
Press the Menu button twice. Then select Weather > County Warnings. This page shows a list of county warnings in effect, such as storms, tornados, and floods. Select a warning to view the details. To select a different city, select Near and follow the steps in the previous section.

Text Languageselect a language for the on-screen text. Changing the text language does not change the language of map data or user-entered data. Speech Rateselect the rate at which prompts are spoken.
Customizing the Keyboard Settings
Press Menu three times. Then select General > Keyboard. Input Typeselect English Only keyboard, or select Western European to use diacritical characters. Entry Typeselect ABCDEF keyboard, or select QWERTY.
NOTE: If you change the Voice Language, you must restart to complete this change.
Customizing the Audio Settings
Press Menu three times. Then select General > Audio. Guidanceturn on the vocal guidance prompts. Select Speak Key Only to hear the voice prompts only when you press the SPEAK key on the remote control. Attention Toneturn the attention tone on or off that sounds before voice prompts. Touch Screen Toneturn on or off the tone that sounds each time you select something on the screen. Keypress Toneturn on or off the tone that sounds each time you press a button on the remote. Speed Adjusted Volumeselect how much the volume increases as your speed increases. Low increases your volume slightly; High increases your volume the most.
Customizing Proximity Alerts
Press Menu three times. Then select General > Proximity Alerts to adjust the notifications for custom POIs you have loaded. See pages 4344.
Changing Your Time Settings
Time Zoneselect your time zone.
Press Menu three times. Then select General > Time. Time Formatselect 12- or 24-hour time format. Daylight Savingselect Auto, Yes, or No. The Auto setting automatically adjusts the time for daylight saving, based on your time zone.

Selecting Units

Press Menu three times. Then select General > Units. Change units of measure to Statute, Metric, or Custom.
Turning Safe Mode Off and On
Press Menu three times. Then select General > Safe Mode. When Safe Mode is turned on and the vehicle is moving, Safe Mode disables all navigation system functions that require significant operator attention and could become a distraction while driving.
Map Datumselect the map datum to be used by your GVN 53. If you are navigating and comparing the GPS coordinates to a map, chart, or other reference, set the map datum in your GVN 53 to the same datum as the map to ensure the most accurate navigation. Press Menu three times. Then select General > Audio Mute Polarity. This is used for muting your radio when your GVN 53 plays navigation prompts. Select Low or High, depending on your radio configuration. See your radios instruction manual for more information. Note: This setting is used only on radios that can switch to Aux audio based on an external signal.

User Safety

If you use XM Services it is your responsibility to exercise prudent discretion and observe all safety measures required by law and your own common sense. You assume the entire risk related to your use of the Services. XM and Garmin assume no responsibility for accidents resulting from or associated with use of the Services. Your Radio Service includes traffic and weather information, and you acknowledge that such information is not for safety for life, but is merely supplemental and advisory in nature, and therefore cannot be relied upon as safetycritical in connection with any aircraft, sea craft or automobile usage. This information is provided as is and XM and Garmin disclaim any and all warranties, express and implied, with respect thereto or the transmission or reception thereof. XM and Garmin further do not warrant the accuracy, reliability, completeness or timeliness of the traffic and weather information disclosed on the Radio Service. In no event will XM and Garmin, their data suppliers, service providers, marketing/distribution,

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Appendix REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE, WILL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE AMOUNTS THAT YOU HAVE PAID TO US FOR THE SERVICE THAT YOU RECEIVED DURING THE SIX (6) MONTH PERIOD IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO THE SPECIFIC EVENT THAT GAVE RISE TO THE APPLICABLE DAMAGE OR LOSS. THIS ALLOCATION OF RISK IS REFLECTED IN OUR PRICES. YOU MAY HAVE GREATER RIGHTS THAN DESCRIBED ABOVE UNDER YOUR STATES LAWS This product was developed using DAFIF, a product of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. This product has not been endorsed or otherwise approved by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, or the United States Department of Defense (10 U.S.C. 425). a. Under 10 U.S.C. 456, no civil action may be brought against the United States on the basis of the content of a navigational aid prepared or disseminated by either the former Defense Mapping Agency (DMA), National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA), or the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). b. The DAFIF product is provided as is, and no warranty, express or implied, including, but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for particular purpose or arising by statute or otherwise in law or from a course of dealing or usage in trade, is made by NGA as to the accuracy and functioning of the product.

c. Neither NGA nor its personnel will be liable for any claims, losses, or damages arising from or connected with the use of this product. The user agrees to hold harmless the United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. The users sole and exclusive remedy is to stop using the DAFIF product.
XM Satellite Radio Service Agreement
XM Satellite Radio Inc. Hardware and required monthly subscription sold separately. Subscription fee is consumer only. Other fees and taxes, including a one-time activation fee may apply. All programming fees and weather data subject to change. XM weather data displays and individual product availability vary by hardware equipment. Reception of the XM signal may vary depending on location. Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement included with the XM Welcome Kit and available at www.xmradio.com. Available only in the 48 contiguous United States. XM is a trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc.
Software License Agreement
BY USING THE GVN 53, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the Software) in binary executable form in the normal operation
Appendix of the product. Title, ownership rights, and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin. You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and is protected under the United States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties. You further acknowledge that the structure, organization, and code of the Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and that the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin. You agree not to decompile, disassemble, modify, reverse assemble, reverse engineer, or reduce to human readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software. You agree not to export or re-export the Software to any country in violation of the export control laws of the United States of America. no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the GPS unit. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This product does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized repairs or modications could result in permanent damage to the equipment, and void your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations.

FCC Compliance

This product has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than outdoor requirements. Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and may cause harmful interference to radio communications if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions. However, there is
Industry Canada Compliance
Category I radiocommunication devices comply with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Category II radiocommunication devices comply with Industry Canada Standard RSS-310.

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adding an XM subscription 22 adding a traffic subscription 32 add as Favorite 6 advanced screen settings 40, 41 audio mute polarity 36 audio version 41 auto arrange, route 18 avoidances 20 avoiding traffic 30
category for saved locations 11 changing settings 3337 general settings 33 map settings 37 navigation settings 39 restoring the settings 41 volume 33 color mode 37 continuous auto routing 40 coordinates, entering 11 coordinate settings 36 custom avoids 20 custom POIs 43
detour, adding 19 driving directions 14
edit/review points 17 editing saved places 11 EGNOS 15 elevation, entering 11 expanding your search 7
general settings 33 Go Home 10 GPS info page 15
home location 10 input type 34 insert point in current route 6 items to avoid 40 keyboard entry type 34 ABCDEF 34 QWERTY 34 keyboard settings 34
better route 40 browsing the map 13
data fields customizing 38 deleting all saved routes 19 My Favorites 12 routes 17 saved locations 12
finding places 57 addresses 5 recent finds 6 restaurants 3 saved places 10 spelling the name 5 find near point 6 flicker filter 40 following your route 4
language 33 license agreement 46 location of saved place, editing 11
map 13 browsing 13 customizing 37 orientation 37 updating 42 zoom 14 map datum 36 metric units 35 midpoints in the route 18 mileage logs 21 My Locations 812 Go Home 10 My Favorites 10 Recent finds 6
odometer 14 off-route voice 39 original settings 41
PAL 44 places editing 11 finding 57 saving 8 position format 36 position icon 13 proximity alert 44

name of a saved place 11, 17 narrowing your search 7 navigating a saved route 19 navigation settings 39 Near button 7 north up 37
re-ordering points in the route 18 recalculating the route 19 recently found places 6 remove all detours 19 remove points from route 18
rename route 17 saved location 11 reset max. speed 14 mileage log 21 settings 41 trip computer 14 restoring settings 41 routes 1620 adding points 6 creating new routes 16 detours 19 editing a saved route 17 navigating a saved route 19 saving the active route 19 stops 19 routing preferences 39
saved places deleting 12 editing 11 finding 10 saved routes adding points to 18 deleting 17, 19 editing 17 navigating 19 saving places you find 8 saving the active route 19 scanning XM Radio 25 screen settings adjusting 40 serial communication 41 set position 15 software license agreement 46 software version 41 speed (speedometer) 14

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spell 7 stops in the route 18 stop navigation 19 symbol for locations 11
text language 34 time 35 track log 21 track up 37 traffic avoiding 30 events 29 trip computer 14 turn list 14
vehicle type 39 via points 18 video output 44 viewing the map 13 voice language 34 volume 33
Weather Data Warranty 45 Where To? 57
XM 19, 29, 33 radio ID 41
unit ID FM traffic receiver 41 software 41 XM 41 use indoors 15

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Limited Warranty
This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, Garmin will at its sole option repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse, accident or unauthorized alteration or repairs. THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY. To obtain warranty service, contact your local Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin Product Support for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number. GVN 53 Owners Manual

The unit should be securely packed with the tracking number clearly written on the outside of the package. The unit should then be sent, freight charges prepaid, to any Garmin warranty service station. A copy of the original sales receipt is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs. Garmin International, Inc. Tel. 913/397.8200, Fax. 913/397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Tel. 44/0870.8501241, Fax 44/0870.8501251 Online Auction Purchases: Products sold through online auctions are not eligible for rebates or other special offers from Garmin. Online auction confirmations are not accepted for warranty verification. To obtain warranty service, an original or copy of the sales receipt from the original retailer is required. Garmin will not replace missing components from any package purchased through an online auction. International Purchases: A separate warranty is provided by international distributors for units purchased outside the United States. This warranty is provided by the local in-country distributor and this distributor provides local service for your unit. Distributor warranties are only valid in the area of intended distribution. Units purchased in the United States or Canada must be returned to the Garmin service center in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, or Taiwan for service. The GVN 53 has no user-serviceable parts. Should you ever encounter a problem with your unit, please take it to an authorized Garmin dealer for repairs. The GVN 53 is fastened shut with screws. Any attempt to open the case to change or modify the unit in any way will void your warranty and may result in permanent damage to the equipment. 51
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