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Mounting Your Device in an Automobile

WARNING

See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.

WARNING

This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent the possibility of personal injury, product damage, or other property damage caused by battery exposure to extreme heat, store the device out of direct sunlight.

WARNING

Do not use the suction cup mount on a motorcycle.

NOTICE

Before mounting the device, check the local laws pertaining to windshield mounting.

NOTE: The automobile mount is an optional accessory. Go to garmin.com to purchase optional accessories.
  1. Plug the automotive power cable 1 into the port 2 on the device.

    Exploded view of the automobile mount installation with a callout
  2. Remove the clear plastic from the suction cup 3.
  3. Clean and dry your windshield and the suction cup with a lint-free cloth.
  4. Press the suction cup to the windshield, and flip the lever 4 back toward the windshield.
  5. Snap the cradle 5 onto the suction cup arm.
  6. Fit the top of your device into the cradle.
  7. Press the device into the cradle until it snaps into place.
  8. Plug the other end of the automotive power cable into a power outlet.
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February 2026
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