Cobra SL3 Operating Instructions

Cobra SL3 Manual

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    Introduction Contents Introduction 2 Important Information and Customer Assistance 3 Components 4 Features 5 Registration and Downloading 6 Installation 7 Operating Instructions 12 Troubleshooting 16 Limited 1-Year Warranty 17 Product Service and Trademark Acknowledgement 18 1
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    Software in this manual for further details. Once the database has been downloaded, your SL3 compares your position using it's built-in GPS antenna, with the position of every known "fixed" speed monitoring/red light camera system, accident "hot spot" and known speed trap locations alerting you both
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    your GPS Safety Locator in order to reduce the possibility of break-in and theft. Customer Assistance Should you encounter any problems with this product, or not understand its many features, please refer to this owner's manual. If you require further assistance after reading this manual, Cobra
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    Components Introduction Components The following components come as standard with your Cobra SL3 GPS Safety Locator: 1 x SL3 system 1 x Windshield bracket with suction cups 1 pair x Hook & Loop fastener 1 x Coiled 12V power cord with cigarette lighter socket adaptor 1 x USB - PC connecting cable
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    LED) 8. USB Socket 4. Zone 2 Alert* (Amber LED) 9. Power On/Off/Volume Control 5a. Zone 3 Alert* (Red LED) 5b. GPS Status Indicator * Refer to "Alerts" section of the manual for Zone. -Flashing Red: establishing satellite connection when singly lit. -Green: satellite connection established. 5
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    . Downloading 1. First time registration: go to http://aura.cobra.com, select the SL3 model, complete the registration form and click "Register". 2. Click on "Update My Data" and follow the online instructions. (Caution: Do not plug in the SL3 into your PC's USB port until the GPS data updater is
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    it does not interfere with the vehicle controls, jeopardize passenger or driver safety. For best results, mount the SL3 on to the vehicles dashboard so that the top of the unit has a clear view of the sky. When positioning your SL3 ensure that it is located in such a way that you can easily view the
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    your Cobra SL3 using the Hook and Loop fastener The Cobra SL3 can be installed anywhere on the dashboard as long as the built-in GPS antenna has dashboard. Follow these instructions to mount the control panel in this manner. • Use a damp cloth to thoroughly clean the bottom of the SL3 and the area
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    Mounting Installing your Cobra SL3 using the Windshield Suction Cup bracket If you prefer, you can mount your SL3 to the inside that you can read the LED display and reach the controls safely. Follow these instructions to mount the unit in this way • Install the suction cups onto the bracket
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    socket and that the fuse in the cigarette lighter adapter is operational. If your SL3 will still not power up, please check that the cigarette lighter in your vehicle is functioning correctly. Replacing the Fuse If the detector stops operating, the fuse in the cigarette lighter plug may be blown. If
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    Installation Power Connection Caution: If you must use pliers to loosen the ring, be careful not to crush the tip. Never use pliers or other tools to retighten the ring on the cigarette lighter plug. 2. Pull the ring straight out, then remove the metal tip, spring and old fuse. 3. Check the fuse to
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    the LED will turn green and will stop flashing. Once the solid green LED is displayed your SL3 is ready for use and will now automatically alert you of any locations stored in it's database. If the GPS Safety Locator has never been used before or has not been used for over a week, the first "cold
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    saved locations at the same time by pressing and holding the MEM/DEL button and the MUTE/DIM button together as you power the unit up. Finally power your SL3 off and then on again. Once a user location has been deleted it cannot be recovered except by re-marking it. S SAFETY LOCAT 13 GP OR GP
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    Operating Instructions Operation Alerts The Cobra SL3 responds to four types of alerts: Speed Trap, Photo Enforcement (Red Light and Speed Cameras), Caution Areas (high accident locations) and User Points. The audio alerts are sounded whenever the SL3 crosses the boundries as shown in Table 1 and
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    Operating Instructions Operation Alerts (continued) Visually, the zones are indicated with the 5 LEDs flashing while within the zones: ZONE 1: Outer green LEDs flash. ZONE 2: Outer green and middle amber LEDs flash. ZONE 3: The green, amber and center red LEDs all flash. 15
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    short minutes. The device does not appear to alert properly at camera locations Have you performed an update recently? If not, perform a fresh update to ensure that you have all the latest coordinates stored on your device. Visit http://aura.cobra.com for the latest database. Nothing Comes Close to
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    will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective SL3 GPS Safety Locators, products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service Department, accompanied by proof of the date of first consumer purchase, such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt. You must pay any
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    it cannot be returned. 3) Enclose a typed or clearly written description of the problem you are having with your unit, plus the name and address where you want Parcel Service (UPS), Federal Express, or Priority mail with delivery confirmation. Ship to: Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics
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