Whistler 550 Radar Detector User Manual


 
VG-2 Mode
See Option Select Mode to turn this feature
on/off.When a VG-2 signal is detected, the VG-2
is sounded and the display flashes “VG-2”. After
3 seconds the audio is canceled and the display
no longer flashes. This cycle is repeated if the
VG-2 signal is again detected.
During the period a VG-2 signal is detected, a
radar signal cannot be detected. However,
because the VG-2 alert has confirmed that a
patrol car is nearby, you are already aware of the
potential for speed monitoring and can adjust
your speed accordingly. Laser detection is not
affected while a VG-2 signal is detected. (See
page 15 for more information)
Vehicle Battery Saver Mode
The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode automatically
shuts off your detector after 3 hours. The timer
is reset if the detector is turned off, unplugged
or any button is pressed before the timer has
expired. The detector will alert you with an
audible and visual warning before it shuts off.
During this warning, you can momentarily reset
the timer by pressing any button. If the unit has
automatically turned itself off, press any button
to turn the unit back on.
Refer to “Option Select Mode” for instructions
for deactivating battery saver mode feature.
OPERATION
Option Select Mode
Entering Option Select Mode allows you to customize
options such as Tone Select, Abbreviated Power Up
Sequence and VG-2 Mode. Press the Menu button to enter
Option Select Mode. When selecting options, the Dark or
Quiet buttons must be pressed within 20 seconds or Option
Select Mode will automatically be exited. To enter:
Press and hold Menu button to exit Option Select Mode.
OPERATION
Stay Alert Feature
The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a driver’s
alertness. To engage (when the unit is not alarming) :
• Press and hold the City button for approximate-
ly 2 seconds. Release the button during or imme-
diately after the alert is given. Display shows:
Within 30-60 seconds, two beeps are sounded;
to show alertness, the driver must press either the
City, Menu, or Quiet buttons within 3-5 seconds. If a
button is pressed within 3-5 seconds, the cycle is
repeated.
If a button is not pressed within 3-5 seconds, an
alarm sounds and the display shows:
Press the Dark button to exit the Stay Alert feature.
WARNING!!! Stay Alert is NOT intended as a
substitute for adequate rest. You should NOT oper-
ate a vehicle if you are drowsy. During extended
periods of vehicle operation, you should take fre-
quent breaks. Improper reliance on the Stay Alert
feature may result in vehicle damage, personal
injury or death. NEVER OPERATE A VEHICLE IF
YOU ARE DROWSY.
SWS
Safety Warning System
In communities where transmitters are located,
the Safety Warning System
displays over 60
text messages. When Safety Radar is detected
the audio alert is geiger counter-like.
Safety Warning System Text
Example: Poor - Road - Surface.
Note: Not all areas have Safety Warning System
transmitters.
OPERATION
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