Beltronics STi DRIVER Radar Detector User Manual


 
Power Connection
To apply power to the STi DRIVER, plug the
small end of the power cord, (telephone-
type connector) into the modular jack on
the STi DRIVER’s right side, and plug the
lighter plug adapter into your vehicle’s
lighter socket or accessory socket.
Your STi DRIVER operates on 12 volts DC
negative ground only. The lighter plug
provided is a standard size and will work in
most vehicles. However, some vehicles may
require the optional European sleeve to
ensure a snug fit. If so, simply call our
service department and we’ll send you one.
This sleeve slides over the power cord’s
lighter plug adapter. Of course, your lighter
socket must be clean and properly
connected for proper operation.
Mounting Location
Where to mount STi DRIVER
For optimum detection performance, we
recommend the following:
• Using the Windshield QuickMount, mount
your STi DRIVER level, and high enough on
your front windshield to provide a clear
view of the road from the front and rear.
• Mount the STi DRIVER away from wind-
shield wipers, other solid objects, and
heavily tinted areas that might obstruct the
radar antenna or laser lens.
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Installation
Windshield QuickMount
The STi DRIVER’s QuickMount windshield
bracket is designed for unobtrusive and
hassle-free mounting and removal.
1 Depress the adjustment button on the
top of the STi DRIVER (by the word
BELTRONICS) and slide the QuickMount
bracket into the slot until it is locked into
the position which best fits the angle of
your windshield (there are four settings
available). For extremely horizontal or
extremely sloped windshields, the
QuickMount bracket can be bent.
To ensure that the suction cups
adhere to the windshield firmly,
be sure to keep both your windshield and
the suction cups clean.
2 To adjust the STi DRIVER on your
windshield, use the QuickMount
adjustment button located on the top of the
STi DRIVER, and slide the STi DRIVER
forward or backward to obtain a level
position.
User’s Tip
You can leave the QuickMount bracket in
place on your windshield, and easily
remove STi DRIVER by pressing the
adjustment button and sliding the STi
DRIVER off the mount. Again, be sure to
position the bracket where it won’t present
a hazard in the event of an accident.
Additional mounts are available for other
vehicles in your household.
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N0TE: Depending on your vehicle, the
lighter socket power may either be
continuously on, or it may be switched
on and off with your ignition switch. We
suggest using a direct-wire SmartPlug
connected to a switched circuit at the
fuse box if the lighter socket is
continuously on.
CAUTION: A few vehicles (including some
Porsches) have windshields with a soft
anti-lacerative coating on the inside
surface. Use of suction cups will
permanently mar this coating. Consult
your dealership or the vehicle owner’s
manual to determine if your windshield
has this coating.
WARNING: BELTRONICS cannot
anticipate the many ways STi DRIVER
can be mounted. It is important that you
mount STi DRIVER where it will not
impair your view nor present a hazard in
case of an accident.
NOTE: When installed and adjusted
properly, the back top edge of the STi
DRIVER should rest solidly against your
windshield.