Whistler 1748 user manual

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OWNERS MANUAL
If you have questions concerning the
operation of this Whistler product
please call:
CuSTOmer SeRVICE
1-800-531-0004
1740/1743
Monday - Friday • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT
1744/1745/1748
or visit our website
LASER-RADAR
www.whistlergroup.com
DETECTOR
Please keep the receipt in a safe place. You
may register your product online
at www.whistlergroup.com. For warranty
verification purposes, a copy of your
dated store receipt must still accompany
any unit sent in for warranty work. If the

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FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design provides a 15. Ka-band Indicator - Shows the unit is receiving a Ka new level of operating convenience. Special features band signal. include: Note: Not all units have all features listed. 16. H - Unit is in Highway mode. 1. Bracket Release Button – Provides quick and easy 17. C - City Indicator - Shows that the unit is operating in release of the mounting bracket. city mode. 2. Speaker – Provides distinc

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INSTALLATION OPERATION Windshield Mounting Compass Calibration Set-Up (1748 only) • Install the two suction cups and rubber bumper onto the The unit will need to be calibrated in order for the bracket by fitting them into their holes. compass to provide accurate readings. To calibrate the unit, • Press the suction cups onto the windshield at the location perform the following procedure: you have chosen. IMPORTANT: Some newer cars have a plastic safety coating on the inside of the windshield

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OPERATION OPERATION WARNING!!! Stay Alert is NOT intended as a substitute for adequate rest. You should NOT operate a vehicle if you are drowsy. During extended periods of vehicle oper- band radar. If Auto Quiet is engaged in City 1 or City 2 ation, you should take frequent breaks. Improper reliance modes and the unit receives a strong radar signal, the on the Stay Alert feature may result in vehicle damage, unit performs the Auto Quiet feature. City Modes do not personal injury or death. NEVER

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RESET FEATURES TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CARE & MAINTENANCE PROBLEM: No display or audio. Reset Features • Check fuse in Whistler plug; replace if necessary with a 2 amp All user features can be reset to factory settings. 3AG type. • Check fuse for lighter socket; replace if necessary. • Unplug Power Cord from unit. • Make sure lighter socket is clean. • Press and hold Power and Quiet. PROBLEM: Unit alarms when vehicle hits bumps. • Plug Power Cord into unit. • Check for loose lighter socket; tight

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WARRANTY INFORMATION WARRANTY INFORMATION dated store receipt to the address below. Units returned without The VG-2 is the primary tool used by the police to dated store receipt will be handled as described in section identify radar detector equipped vehicles. If caught, in a state “Service Out Of Warranty.” Due to the specialized equipment nec- where detectors are illegal, (see page 16), drivers risk losing their essary for testing a laser/radar receiver, there are no authorized radar detecto

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