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RAD450
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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
Printed in the Philippines
Part No. 480-1071-P
Version C
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
Product Features • Menu Button Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing a radar/laser To select detector from Cobra. Just look at some of the sophisticated features and detector settings. capabilities your new unit includes: Radar/Laser Protection Sensitivity Modes Detects all radar and laser guns. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Product Service & Optional Accessories ....Trademark Acknowledgement ......17 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®... -
Page 4: Installation
Dark tinting at the top of the windshield 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 ®... -
Page 5: Getting Started
• IVT Filter: updatable system automatically reduces false alerts from moving In-Vehicle Technology sources such as collision avoidance systems and adaptive cruise control. English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®... -
Page 6: Battery Voltage
Press the DIM or SEN buttons to change the selected User setting’s value. The value that is shown on the display is the selected value. To exit the menu simply wait several seconds or select Exit Menu. English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®... -
Page 7: Screen Saver
NOTE: INTELLIMUTE may not work with some vehicles because it cannot sense the engine’s revs. In such cases, you can reduce unwanted audio alerts by using Auto Mute and SEN mode when appropriate. English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®... -
Page 8: Radar Alerts
Medium High Firmware Update To update the firmware of your RAD450 use a micro-USB data transfer cable Radar Alerts - Radar Detector-Detectors to connect the detector to a Windows based computer. You do not need to • connect the detector’s power cord to update the firmware. With the detector Police use radar detector detectors (RDDs) to spot users of radar detectors. -
Page 9: Understanding Radar And Laser
Off. It is recommended to leave these Off unless you are concerned detects LIDAR (laser). about being monitored for having a radar detector. The factory setting for VG-2 alerts is Off. English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®... -
Page 10: Warranty
U.S.A., will be at Cobra’s expense, if the product is U.S. Patent Number: 6,078,279 repaired or replaced under warranty. -
Page 11: Trademark Acknowledgement
® COBRA FIRST…do not return this product to the retail store. The contact information for trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. Cobra will vary depending on the country in which you purchased and utilize the product. ry Icons Secondary Icons...
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