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RADAR/LASER
PROTECTION
RAD500G
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Introduction
Important Information
Operating Instructions
Federal Laws Governing the Use of Radar Detectors
It is not against federal law to receive radar transmissions with your Cobra radar/
laser detector. The Communications Act of 1924 guarantees your right to receive
radio transmissions on any frequency. Local laws that contravene this Act, while illegal,
may be enforced by your local law enforcement officials until and unless
they are prohibited from doing so by federal court action.
Safe Driving
Motorists, as well as operators of emergency or service vehicles, are expected to
exercise all due caution while using this product, and to obey all applicable traffic
laws. Do not attempt to change settings of the unit while in motion.
Security of Your Vehicle
Before leaving your vehicle, always remember to conceal your radar detector
in order to reduce the possibility of break-in and theft.
Customer Assistance
Please go to www.cobra.com
to download the Spanish
versionof this manual.
Printed in the Philippines
Part No. 480-1107-P
Version A
Important Information and
Customer Assistance
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- Page 1 Operating Instructions Federal Laws Governing the Use of Radar Detectors It is not against federal law to receive radar transmissions with your Cobra radar/ laser detector. The Communications Act of 1924 guarantees your right to receive radio transmissions on any frequency. Local laws that contravene this Act, while illegal, may be enforced by your local law enforcement officials until and unless they are prohibited from doing so by federal court action.
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Page 2: Controls, Indicators And Connections
Press and hold Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing a radar/laser to set user locations. detector from Cobra. Just look at some of the sophisticated features and capabilities your new unit includes: Radar/Laser Protection Updatable IVT Filter Port Detects all radar and laser guns. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Product Service & Optional Accessories ....FCC Statement & Trademark Acknowledgement ....16 Secondary Icons Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® RAD500G_MANL.indd 1... -
Page 4: Installation
Dark tinting at the top of the windshield lighter. Heated windshields currently available on some vehicles (Instaclear for Ford, Electriclear for GM). Consult your dealer to see if you have this option. English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® RAD500G_MANL.indd 2-3 4/20/17 4:04 PM... -
Page 5: Getting Started
An alert can be unlocked by pressing and holding the FALSE button during that alert. You can also set your User Locations by pressing and holding the FALSE button for a few seconds. English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® RAD500G_MANL.indd 4-5 4/20/17 4:04 PM... -
Page 6: Customer Warranty
In the More detail mode, information about the radar band, signal strength and frequency will be displayed. In Less detail mode, only the threat level is displayed (see page 10). English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® RAD500G_MANL.indd 6-7 4/20/17 4:04 PM... -
Page 7: Automute
To return your detector to factory default settings, press the SEN Button. Press the SEN Button again to confirm that you want to restore factory settings. Press the MUTE Button to exit. English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® RAD500G_MANL.indd 8-9 4/20/17 4:04 PM... -
Page 8: Radar Alerts
VG-2, but does detect VG-2 signals and will alert you when a device is in use Yes, LIDAR is allowed to be used in all 50 States by police. Your detector near your vehicle. detects LIDAR (laser). English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® RAD500G_MANL.indd 10-11 4/20/17 4:04 PM... -
Page 9: Menu-Gps Settings
Exit Menu. Notice Notice WARNING Modifications or parts substitutions not approved by GPS SETTING VALUE Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate FCC Rules and void your authority to operate this equipment. Speed Units MPH*/KPH Speed Mute Off*/10/15/20...65 U.S. -
Page 10: Warranty
You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service, but the return charges, to an address in the U.S.A., will be at Cobra’s expense, if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty. -
Page 11: Fcc Statement & Trademark Acknowledgement
, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® ® ® ® ® ® VG-2 Alert , Xtreme Range Superheterodyne and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra ® ® Electronics Corporation, USA. Cobra Electronics Corporation , AURA , IntelliLink , IntelliScope , IntelliView...