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OWNER’S MANUAL
The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters
13016 N. Walton Blvd. • Bentonville, AR 72712
Tel 479.273.6012 • Fax 479.273.2927
Customer Return Center
551 N. 13th St. • Rogers, AR 72756
Customer Service Tel 800.531.0004
www.whistlergroup.com
P/N 203343
©
2008 The Whistler Group, Inc.
XTR-180/ XTR-185
XTR-190/XTR-195
Battery
Powered
LASER-RADAR
DETECTOR
Dear Whistler Owner,
If you have questions concerning the operation of
this Whistler product please call:
CuSTOmer SeRVICE
1-800-531-0004
Monday - Friday • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT
or visit our website
www.whistlergroup.com
Please keep the receipt in a safe place. You may regis-
ter your product online
at www.
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Now is the time to record the serial
number of the unit in the space pr
ovided in the war-
ranty section of the manual.
To fully acquaint yourself with the operation of your
Whistler and to better understand the differences
between detecting radar, laser and safety radar sig-
nals, we recommend reading this entire manual or
visit our FAQ page on our website www.whistler-
group.com
Enjoy your Whistler and please drive safely.
Sincerely,
The Whistler Group, Inc.
Model Features Summary .................... 2 - 3
Installation ........................................... 4 - 6
•Battery Installation 4
•Mounting Guidelines 5
•Windshield Mounting 5- 6
•Power Connection and Fuse Replacement 6
Operation .......................................... 6 - 13
•Battery Life 6
•Battery Charging 6
•Power On, Self-Test Mute 7
•Setting Saver 7
•Feature Engaged Confirmation 7
•Audio Level Adjustment 7
•Quiet Mode 8
•Auto Quiet Mode 8
•City/City 1/ City 2 Mode 9
•Highway Mode 10
•Teach/Tutorial Mode 10
•Dim/Dark 10
•Engaging/Disengaging VG-2 11
•VG-2 Detection/Alerts 11
•Auto Shut Off Mode 12
•Stay Alert Featur
e 13
Safety Warning System
™
......................... 13
Laser/Radar Alerts ................................. 14
•Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts 14
•Laser Audio/Visual Alerts 14
•Pulse Protection
®
14
•Alert Priority 15
POP
™
Mode Alerts ................................. 15
Reset Features ....................................... 16
Troubleshooting Guide ..................... 16 - 17
Care and Maintenance ........................... 18
Are Detectors Legal? ............................. 18
FCC Information ..................................... 19
Speed Monitoring ............................ 19 - 22
•Radar Facts 19
•POP
™
Mode 19
•Total Band Protection
™
20
•Laser Facts/Tips 20-21
•Other Speed Detection Systems 21 -22
Warranty Information ....................... 22 - 25
Specifications ......................................... 25
Accessories ............................................ 26