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1. and follow the online instructions Caution Do not plug in the SL3 into your PC s USB port until the GPS data updater is installed 3 Once installed proceed to launch the updater and follow on screen instructions Caution While updating your SL3 do not plug unit in using the 12v power supply The USB port will supply all necessary power For future updates simply plug your GPS Locator into your PC s USB drive for automatic update of new data Minimum system requirements Windows XP or Vista USB 1 1 or above Access to the Internet NOTE This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including intererence that may cause undesired operation Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Installation Once you have performed a download it is time to install the Cobra SL3 into your vehicle The most important aspect of this installation is ensuring that the SL3 is positioned in such a way that it has a clear view of the sky while ensuring that the device is situated so that 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 en2. utilized within the U S A Cobra 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 initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service but the return charges will be at Cobra s expense if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty This warranty gives you specific rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Exclusions This limited warranty does not apply 1 To any product damaged by accident 2 In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs 3 If the serial number has been altered defaced or removed 4 If the owner of the product resides outside the U S A All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty Cobra shall not be liable for any incidental consequential or other damages including without limitation damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply
3. Mounting Slot Memory Delete Button 7 12V Power Input Socket Zone 1 Alert Green LED 8 USB Socket Zone 2 Alert Amber LED 9 Power On Off Volume Control Zone 3 Alert Red LED GPS Status Indicator Refer to Alerts section of the manual for Zone Flashing Red establishing satellite connection when singly lit Green satellite connection established Registration Downloadino Introduction Registration IMPORTANT PLEASE READ BEFORE USING YOUR COBRA SL3 Registering your Cobra SL3 The database built into your Cobra SL3 is populated with the latest data available during production However you will need to register your SL3 to receive your one 1 year free database update subscription to the AURA Camera and Driving Hazard Database Please note that the database may not be 100 up to date due to the time elapsed between production and your purchase of the SL3 Therefore it is recommended that you register your product and periodically perform AURA database updates to ensure that your SL3 works as effectively as possible Register On line Go to the official AURA website http aura cobra com and register on line Your unit and your one 1 year free subscription to AURA will be activated immediately upon registration 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
4. Sc obra OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS GPS SAFETY LOCATOR with AU RA Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra English Introduction reli eem 2 Important Information and Customer Assistance 3 PATI 4 neec 5 Registration and Downloading seen 6 licum 7 Operating Instr ctioris e eem etn 12 Troublasliootilt rrt iat 16 Limited 1 Year Warranty 17 Product Service and Trademark Acknowledgement 18 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Cobra SL3 GPS Safety Locator This user manual aims to provide you with installation and user instructions for the SL3 GPS Safety Locator Utilizing the very latest Global Positioning Satellite GPS technology Cobra has created the SL3 which has been specifically designed to help you drive safely in today s driving environment by alerting you quickly and easily to the presence of red light cameras speed cameras accident hot spots and known speed traps AURA Camera and Driving Hazard Database The AURA database contains the geographical coordinates of all fixed speed red light camera monitoring systems many officially designated accident hot spots and known speed trap locations The AURA database is constantly monitored and updated by our data col
5. a brief self test procedure and then the central red LED will flash indicating that the unit is searching for a satellite connection The SL3 needs to acquire a minimum of 4 satellites to work effectively Once this has been achieved 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 start up could take somewhere between 5 to 30 minutes Once initialized subsequent start ups will take as little as 60 seconds 1 Mute Button If during an alert you decide that you would like to mute it simply press the Mute button briefly The LEDs will continue to display a visual alert but no sound will be heard After you have travelled out of range of the location the device will automatically reset so that next time you encounter a location you will receive both audible and visual alerts as normal MEM DEL wore P 2 Setting Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the display on your SL3 by pressing the MUTE DIM button when the unit is not detecting or locating a signal There are 2 levels of brightness to choose from bright or dimmed MEM DE more O Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra h Operation 3 Adjusting the volume The SL3 has an adjustable volume for controlling the loudnes
6. arts of the Hook amp Loop fastener still fastened together peel the backing tape from the softer Loop side of the fastener and apply it to the bottom of your SL3 unit Next while the two parts are still fastened remove the backing tape from the Hook side and position the unit onto the desired area Finally plug the smaller plug on one end of the power cable into the socket marked DC12V on the back off the SL3 and plug the larger plug into the cigarette lighter socket of your vehicle Your SL3 is now ready for use IN Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Installing your Cobra SL3 using the Windshield Suction Cup bracket If you prefer you can mount your SL3 to the inside of your vehicle s windshield using the suc tion cup bracket provided Simply select a position within the windshield so that the top of the unit has a clear view of the sky remembering that you need to connect the power connection cable as well as ensuring that you can read the LED display and reach the controls safely Follow these instructions to mount the unit in this way fs Install the suction cups onto the bracket by fitting them into its holes Clean the area where you wish to position the bracket thoroughly with a glass cleaner Carefully bend the bracket of the SL3 so that when it is mounted on to the windshield the Control Panel is facing in the desired direction Slide the SL3 onto the bracket until it is secure and the unit is posit
7. ccident locations and User Points The audio alerts are sounded whenever the SL3 crosses the boundries as shown in Table 1 and Figure 1 The Audio Warnings are shown in Table 2 Table 1 SPEED RANGE ZONE BOUNDARY 1 2 3 1000 ft 500 ft 150 ft Greater than 45 2500 ft 1250 ft 400 ft Figure 1 DISTANCE TO LOCATION DIRECTION OF TRAVEL C LOCATION Table 2 ALERT TYPE Known Speed Traps AUDIO ALERT SOUNDED 1 Beep Photo Enforcement Area 2 Pulses Caution Area 3 Buzzes User Location 4 Chirps Upon unit power up all alert tones will be played in the order shown on this table as part of a unit self test IN Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 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 Troubleshooting The unit cannot be switched on Check that the cigarette lighter adapter is well inserted into the cigarette lighter socket and that the cigarette light socket is functioning properly Check that the lighter socket is clean and free from debris Also check that the fuse in the cigarette lighter adaptor is functioning correctly The unit cannot acquire satellites Check that the Cobra SL3 s built in GPS antenna has a clear view of the sky above If this is the fi
8. ce If your unit is under warranty it will either be repaired or replaced upon receipt depending on the model If your unit is out of warranty you will receive a letter informing you of the repair or replacement charge Trademark Acknowledgement Cobra Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation Cobra Electronics Corporation and AURA are trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation USA IN Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra The Cobra line of quality products includes CB Radios microTALK Radios Radar Laser Detectors Safety Alert Traffic Warning System HighGear Accessories CobraMarine VHF Radios Power Inverters Accessories For more information or to order any of our products please visit our website www cobra com Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
9. der 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 Electronics offers the following customer assistance services For Assistance in the U S A Automated Help Desk English only 24 hours a day 7 days a week 773 889 3087 phone Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish 8 00 a m to 5 30 p m Central Time Mon through Fri except holidays 773 889 3087 phone Questions English and Spanish Faxes can be received at 773 622 2269 fax Technical Assistance English only www cobra com on line Frequently Asked Questions English and Spanish productinfo cobra com e mail For Assistance Outside the U S A Contact Your Local Dealer 2009 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago Illinois 60707 USA www cobra com 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 amp Loop fastener 1 x Coiled 12V power cord with cigarette lighter socket adaptor 1 x USB PC connecting cable 8c obra 94 FETY Lo u mute 5 Nothing Comes Close to Cobra Introduction Mute Dim Button 6 Bracket
10. eplace it with a 2 amp 5 x 20mm fast acting fuse Caution Using a fuse that does not meet these ratings or defeating fuse protection can damage your unit the power cable or the vehicles electrical system 1 Hold the ring near the tip of the cigarette lighter plug then carefully unscrew the ring by turning it counterclockwise IN Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 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 C UI H gt 3 Check the fuse to see if it has blown If it has replace it Cc ein C 0 SSS 4 Replace the metal tip and spring inside the ring then place the fuse inside the cigarette lighter plug and screw the ring back onto the plug Make sure the metal tip is visible when you reassemble the cigarette lighter plug Starting Up After you have successfully installed your Cobra SL3 it is time to perform the first start up First make sure your vehicle is parked in as open a space as possible clear of tall trees and buildings so that the built in GPS antenna has a clear view of the sky above Next power the unit up by turning the on off volume towards you The SL3 will go through
11. ioned in as horizontal a position as possible To remove the SL3 simply slide the unit off the bracket from the front Finally plug the smaller plug on one end of the power cable into the socket marked DC12V on the back off the SL3 and plug the larger plug into the cigarette lighter socket of your vehicle Your SL3 is now ready for use Power Connection Power Connection Using the cigarette lighter socket The Cobra SL3 comes with a power cable designed to plug into your vehicles cigarette lighter socket Take the power cord and plug the smaller end into the DC 12V input socket on the back of the SL3 and the cigarette lighter adapter in your vehicles cigarette lighter socket Please Note Do not leave your SL3 plugged into the cigarette lighter socket when you start your vehicle The cigarette lighter socket is prone to power surges that may damage your unit If the device does not power up please check that the cigarette lighter socket is clean of any debris remembering not to insert any metal objects into the socket Check that the cigarette lighter adapter is inserted all the way into the 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 it has blown follow these steps to r
12. lection team ensuring that you are alerted to every potentially hazardous stretch of road or danger spot The SL3 connects quickly and easily to your PC so that you can download and update the database in a matter of minutes Please note that a certain level of System Software is required on your PC see the section on System 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 audibly and visually via a loud piezo beeper and a LED display ensuring your highest concentration at all times Drive Safely with AURA The Cobra SL3 has been designed and manufactured to help enhance road safety and should not be used as a license to speed or a substitute for concentration Driving within the posted speed limit while carefully observing current road conditions and local regulations is essential Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Important Information and 1 Introduction Important Information 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 Security of Your Vehicle Before leaving your vehicle always remember to conceal your GPS Safety Locator in or
13. rst time you have powered up your SL3 please remember that the first cold start may take between 15 30 minutes to acquire sufficient satellites for operation Disconnect and re connect the power to the unit and start the power up procedure again The satellite signal temporarily or permanently drops out This may happen temporarily in areas where there are a significant number of tall buildings or trees or while driving through a tunnel The signal should only be lost for a few seconds and will be quickly reacquired Check that the device has not moved and that the built in GPS antenna still has a good clear view of the sky above Very occasionally you may experience bad satellite coverage that may lead to you losing a signal This should last no longer than a few 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 IN Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Warranty For Products Purchased In The U S A Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its SL3 GPS Safety Locators and the component parts thereof will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for period of one 1 year from the date of first consumer purchase This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser provided that the product is
14. s of the audible alert To increase the volume simply turn the volume control on the right hand side of the device towards you To decrease the volume of the alert turn the volume control away from you OFF 4 Adding your own locations It is possible to add your own personal locations to your SL3 To add a new location make sure you are stationary and parked in a safe legal manner then press the MEM DEL button see below for approximately 2 seconds It is possible to store up to 1 000 of your own coordinates When your SL3 detects one of your own co ordinates the led display and beeper will alert you MEM DE wuTe O 5 Deleting your own locations There are two ways to delete locations you have saved and stored yourself You can delete them independently by pressing and holding the MEM DEL button for approximately 2 seconds while you are at that particular location and receiving a User Saved alert Secondly you can delete all your 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 ps Gant Operating Instructions Alerts The Cobra SL3 responds to four types of alerts Speed Trap Photo Enforcement Red Light and Speed Cameras Caution Areas high a
15. sure that it is located in such a way that you can easily view the LED display without having to take your eyes from the road and so that you can reach the controls safely Please also be aware that you will need to be able to remove the device to perform downloads Once you have found a suitable location for your SL3 secure it in place with the Hook and Loop fastener or suction cup bracket provided remembering to clean the area where the fastener or bracket is going to be positioned to ensure a good contact More in depth mounting instructions are provided below Windshield Dashboard PLEASE NOTE Be careful to choose a location that does not block the driver s view or endanger the driver or passengers should your vehicle suddenly come to a stop or be involved in an accident Installing 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 a clear view of the sky you can easily see the LED display and you can operate the controls safely You will also need to be sure that you can connect the power connection cable Your SL3 can be installed easily with the Hook and Loop fastener if you have a sufficiently flat area on your dashboard Follow these instructions to mount the control panel in this manner e Use a damp cloth to thoroughly clean the bottom of the SL3 and the area where you intend to mount your unit e With the two p
16. to you Product Service Product Service If you have any questions about operation or installing your new Cobra product or if you are missing parts Please call Cobra first DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE See customer assistance on page A1 If you suspect that your unit requires service please call 773 889 3087 BEFORE shipping it to Cobra This will ensure that you receive service as quickly as possible If you are asked to send your unit to the Cobra factory please follow these steps 1 Send the complete unit including power cord It is not necessary to include the mounting bracket 2 For warranty repair enclose some form of proof of purchase such as a photocopy or carbon copy of a sales receipt If you send the original receipt 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 the unit returned 4 Pack the unit securely to prevent damage during transit If possible use the original packing materials 5 Ship prepaid and insured using a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service UPS Federal Express or Priority mail with delivery confirmation Ship to Cobra Factory Service Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago IL 60707 U S A 6 Please allow three 3 to four 4 weeks before contacting us about the status of your service Call 773 889 3087 for assistan
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