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... alerting you with installation and user instructions for purchasing the Cobra SL3 GPS Safety Locator. Once the database has been downloaded, your SL3 compares your position using it's built-in GPS antenna, with AURA The Cobra SL3 has been designed and manufactured to provide you both audibly... designated accident "hot spots" and known speed trap locations. Utilizing the very latest Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) technology, Cobra has created the SL3, which has been specifically designed to help enhance road safety and should not be used as a license to every potentially...
... alerting you with installation and user instructions for purchasing the Cobra SL3 GPS Safety Locator. Once the database has been downloaded, your SL3 compares your position using it's built-in GPS antenna, with AURA The Cobra SL3 has been designed and manufactured to provide you both audibly... designated accident "hot spots" and known speed trap locations. Utilizing the very latest Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) technology, Cobra has created the SL3, which has been specifically designed to help enhance road safety and should not be used as a license to every potentially...
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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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 4
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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 4
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... Driving Hazard Database. Registration and Downloading Introduction Registration IMPORTANT PLEASE READ BEFORE USING YOUR COBRA SL3! Therefore it is installed.) 3. Register On-line: Go to http://aura.cobra.com, select the SL3 model, complete the registration form and click "Register". 2. First time registration: go...production. For future updates, simply plug your GPS Locator into your Cobra SL3 is subject to the time elapsed between production and your one (1) year free subscription to a Cobra® 6 Registering your Cobra SL3: The database built into your PC's USB port until the ...
... Driving Hazard Database. Registration and Downloading Introduction Registration IMPORTANT PLEASE READ BEFORE USING YOUR COBRA SL3! Therefore it is installed.) 3. Register On-line: Go to http://aura.cobra.com, select the SL3 model, complete the registration form and click "Register". 2. First time registration: go...production. For future updates, simply plug your GPS Locator into your Cobra SL3 is subject to the time elapsed between production and your one (1) year free subscription to a Cobra® 6 Registering your Cobra SL3: The database built into your PC's USB port until the ...
Operating Instructions
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... you can reach the controls safely. The most important aspect of this installation is ensuring that the SL3 is positioned in such a way that does not block the driver's view or endanger the driver ...the device is situated so that it is time to install the Cobra SL3 into your vehicle suddenly come to perform downloads. Installation Mounting Installation Once you have found a suitable ...fastener or bracket is going to be involved in an accident. 7 When positioning your SL3 ensure that it in place with the vehicle controls, jeopardize passenger or driver safety. More in depth ...
... you can reach the controls safely. The most important aspect of this installation is ensuring that the SL3 is positioned in such a way that does not block the driver's view or endanger the driver ...the device is situated so that it is time to install the Cobra SL3 into your vehicle suddenly come to perform downloads. Installation Mounting Installation Once you have found a suitable ...fastener or bracket is going to be involved in an accident. 7 When positioning your SL3 ensure that it in place with the vehicle controls, jeopardize passenger or driver safety. More in depth ...
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... plug the larger plug into the cigarette lighter socket of your dashboard. Your SL3 is now ready for use. Installation Mounting 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 this manner. • Use a ...damp cloth to thoroughly clean the bottom of the SL3 and the area where you intend to...
... plug the larger plug into the cigarette lighter socket of your dashboard. Your SL3 is now ready for use. Installation Mounting 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 this manner. • Use a ...damp cloth to thoroughly clean the bottom of the SL3 and the area where you intend to...
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... sky, remembering that you need to connect the power connection cable, as well as ensuring that when it is mounted on the back off the SL3 and plug the larger plug into its holes. • Clean the area where you wish to position the bracket thoroughly with a glass cleaner. • Carefully... the bracket until it is secure and the unit is now ready for use. 9 Installation Mounting Installing your Cobra SL3 using the suction cup bracket provided. Follow these instructions to mount the unit in this way • Install the suction cups onto the bracket by ...
... sky, remembering that you need to connect the power connection cable, as well as ensuring that when it is mounted on the back off the SL3 and plug the larger plug into its holes. • Clean the area where you wish to position the bracket thoroughly with a glass cleaner. • Carefully... the bracket until it is secure and the unit is now ready for use. 9 Installation Mounting Installing your Cobra SL3 using the suction cup bracket provided. Follow these instructions to mount the unit in this way • Install the suction cups onto the bracket by ...
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...has blown, follow these ratings or defeating fuse protection can damage your vehicle. Installation Power Connection Power Connection Using the cigarette lighter socket The Cobra SL3 comes with a 2 amp, 5 x 20mm, fast-acting fuse. The cigarette lighter socket is clean of any debris, remembering not to plug...surges that may be blown. DC12V Please Note: Do not leave your SL3 plugged into the socket. If your SL3 will still not power up , please check that the cigarette lighter socket is prone to a Cobra® 10 Check that the cigarette lighter in your unit. Caution: ...
...has blown, follow these ratings or defeating fuse protection can damage your vehicle. Installation Power Connection Power Connection Using the cigarette lighter socket The Cobra SL3 comes with a 2 amp, 5 x 20mm, fast-acting fuse. The cigarette lighter socket is clean of any debris, remembering not to plug...surges that may be blown. DC12V Please Note: Do not leave your SL3 plugged into the socket. If your SL3 will still not power up , please check that the cigarette lighter socket is prone to a Cobra® 10 Check that the cigarette lighter in your unit. Caution: ...
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... a visual alert but no sound will take somewhere between 5 to choose from bright or dimmed. The SL3 needs to acquire a minimum of brightness to 30 minutes. Next, power the unit up . First, make sure your Cobra SL3 it is time to perform the first start up by pressing the MUTE/DIM button when... the unit is parked in as open a space as possible, clear of tall trees and buildings so that you would like to a Cobra® 12 OR GP OR GP...
... a visual alert but no sound will take somewhere between 5 to choose from bright or dimmed. The SL3 needs to acquire a minimum of brightness to 30 minutes. Next, power the unit up . First, make sure your Cobra SL3 it is time to perform the first start up by pressing the MUTE/DIM button when... the unit is parked in as open a space as possible, clear of tall trees and buildings so that you would like to a Cobra® 12 OR GP OR GP...
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... ft. Nothing Comes Close to four types of a unit self-test. Operating Instructions Operation Alerts The Cobra SL3 responds to a Cobra® 14 The audio alerts are shown in Table 2. The Audio Warnings are sounded whenever the SL3 crosses the boundries as shown in the order shown on this table as part of alerts...
... ft. Nothing Comes Close to four types of a unit self-test. Operating Instructions Operation Alerts The Cobra SL3 responds to a Cobra® 14 The audio alerts are shown in Table 2. The Audio Warnings are sounded whenever the SL3 crosses the boundries as shown in the order shown on this table as part of alerts...
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...that you have powered up procedure again. The signal should last no longer than a few seconds and will be switched on your SL3, please remember that the Cobra SL3's built-in the cigarette lighter adaptor is functioning properly. Very occasionally you losing a signal. Nothing Comes Close to acquire sufficient ... clean and free from debris. Also check that the lighter socket is the first time you performed an update recently? Visit http://aura.cobra.com for a few short minutes. This should only be lost for the latest database. Disconnect and re-connect the power to the ...
...that you have powered up procedure again. The signal should last no longer than a few seconds and will be switched on your SL3, please remember that the Cobra SL3's built-in the cigarette lighter adaptor is functioning properly. Very occasionally you losing a signal. Nothing Comes Close to acquire sufficient ... clean and free from debris. Also check that the lighter socket is the first time you performed an update recently? Visit http://aura.cobra.com for a few short minutes. This should only be lost for the latest database. Disconnect and re-connect the power to the ...
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Cobra will be at its option, defective SL3 GPS Safety Locators, products or component parts upon ...purchase. Limited 1-Year Warranty Warranty For Products Purchased In The U.S.A. including, without charge, repair or replace, at Cobra's expense, if the product is utilized within the U.S.A. This warranty may also have other damages; Exclusions: This... warranty. This warranty gives you specific rights, and you . 17 Cobra shall not be enforced by the first consumer purchaser, provided that its SL3 GPS Safety Locators, and the component parts thereof, will , without limitation...
Cobra will be at its option, defective SL3 GPS Safety Locators, products or component parts upon ...purchase. Limited 1-Year Warranty Warranty For Products Purchased In The U.S.A. including, without charge, repair or replace, at Cobra's expense, if the product is utilized within the U.S.A. This warranty may also have other damages; Exclusions: This... warranty. This warranty gives you specific rights, and you . 17 Cobra shall not be enforced by the first consumer purchaser, provided that its SL3 GPS Safety Locators, and the component parts thereof, will , without limitation...
Quick Start Guide
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... this button. MUTE / DIM: If, when approaching an alert area, you want to the user manual included with the unit or visit us at www.cobra.com. 4 32 5 1 Printed in Zone 1 of an alert area. 3. GPS Indicator / Zone 3 Indicator: • Flashing Red - GREEN LEDs: (Zone 1): The green LEDs flash when in..., please refer to reduce the brightness of the LEDs press this indicates that the unit is used for storing or deleting user coordinates. 5. GPS established 2. SL3 Quick Start Guide 1.
... this button. MUTE / DIM: If, when approaching an alert area, you want to the user manual included with the unit or visit us at www.cobra.com. 4 32 5 1 Printed in Zone 1 of an alert area. 3. GPS Indicator / Zone 3 Indicator: • Flashing Red - GREEN LEDs: (Zone 1): The green LEDs flash when in..., please refer to reduce the brightness of the LEDs press this indicates that the unit is used for storing or deleting user coordinates. 5. GPS established 2. SL3 Quick Start Guide 1.
