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This allows use of after market housings to further customize this unit. Even though the CRUISADER is packed full of features, it’s still very easy to use. To fully utilize your unit to its potential, we recommend reading this entire manual or visit our FAQ page on our web site www.whistlergroup.com.
B/L Button City Button Laser-Radar Antenna Laser Module Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design provides a new level of operating convenience. Special features include: • Laser- Radar Antenna - Compact, high-efficiency antenna receives both laser and radar signals. • City/City 1/City 2 Mode – Reduces the annoyance of false alerts typically encountered in urban driving areas.
• Total Band™ Protection– Provides Complete Band Coverage of all Laser, Radar, VG-2, and Safety Radar Bands. • Stay Alert– Whistler’s exclusive Stay Alert™ feature tests your alertness on long trips. • Selectable Bands– allows for the user to turn off bands not used in that specific driving area.
OPERATION CRUISADER’s Display The LCD display shows the detected signals as well as battery voltage, air temperature, Aux out selection (LED, Tone or Voice Module) and volume level selected. See example: Battery Voltage AUX Out Feature NOTE: The features listed above can be programmed ON or OFF in option select mode.
OPERATION City/City 1/City 2 Mode Whistler’s Three Stage City Mode is designed to reduce the annoyance of automatic door openers, intrusion alarms and other devices which share frequencies with police radar. Generally X band is used for these devices.
OPERATION Stay Alert™ Feature The Stay Alert™ Feature is designed to test a driver’s alertness. To engage (when unit is not alarming): • Press and hold City for 2 seconds. Display shows: Within 30-60 seconds two beeps are sounded and the B/L flashes;...
OPERATION 11th time Ka BAND ON B/L = ON C = OFF 12th time Laser ON B/L = ON C = OFF 13th time Voice OFF B/L = ON C = OFF 14th time Tone Off B/L = ON C = OFF 15th time LED On B/L = ON...
• Press Quiet a second time during an alert to restore the standard audio alert pattern; or turn the unit off, then on. Whistler In Helmet Display (WIHD) The CRUISADER incorporates a built-in wireless transmitter. This transmitter provides laser/radar information to our optional In Helmet Display receiver. Installation and user...
“all clear” condition. During a VG-2 Alert X, K, and Ka band signals cannot be received. Having a laser/radar detector does not make you invisible or immune to laser/radar guns. As in the case with detecting...
RESET FEATURES/CARE & MAINTENANCE Reset Features All user features can be reset to factory settings. • Remove Power from unit. • Press and hold P/V and Quiet. • Apply power to the unit. • Wait for 2 beeps. • Release P/V and Quiet. Unit is now reset to the following features and settings.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Your Whistler detector is expertly engineered and designed to exacting quality standards to provide you with reliable, trouble-free operation. If your unit has been correctly installed following the guidelines in this manual, but is not operating optimally, please refer to the troubleshooting guide below.
• The receiving range of your laser detector will not be the same as a radar detector. Laser guns are most often used at short range. Whistler Laser/Radar detectors receive all current laser guns which operate at a laser wavelength of 905 +/- 10mm. • Pro Laser™ I II III Mode and ™...
All express or implied warranties for this product are limited to the above time. Whistler is not liable for damages arising from the use, misuse, or operation of this product. NOTE: This warranty does not include installation or reinstallation charges.
• The unit has been abused, modified, installed improperly, or had its housing removed. The minimum out of warranty service fee for your Whistler detector is $55.00 (U.S.). If you require out of warranty service, please return your unit as outlined in the section “Service Under Warranty” along with a certified check or money order for $55.00.
ACCESSORIES These, and other accessories, can be ordered directly from Whistler by calling 1-800-531-0004 or visiting our online store at www.whistlergroup.com. Order Description Code 203601 Wireless In Helmet Display Shipping and handling (per order) $7.50 Prices are subject to change without notice.
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