Whistler 1743 1744 - Manual

OWNERS MANUAL
1740/1743
1744/1745/1748
LASER-RADAR
DETECTOR
The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters
13016 N. Walton Blvd. • Bentonville, AR 72712
Tel (479) 273-6012 • Fax (479) 273-2927
Customer Return Center
1201 N. Dixieland Rd. • Rogers, AR 72756
Consumer Relations Tel (800) 531-0004
P/N 203331, © 2003 The Whistler Group, Inc.
www.whistlergroup.com
If you have questions concerning the
operation of this Whistler product
please call:
C uSTOmer S eRVICE
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 register your product online
at www.whistlergroup.com.
For warranty
verification purposes, a copy of your
dated store receipt must still accompany
any unit sent in for warranty work. If the
unit is returned without a dated store receipt
an out of warranty service charge applies.
Note: Your warranty period begins at the
time of purchase. The warranty is validated
only by the dated store receipt! Now is the
time to record the serial number of the unit in
the space provided in the warranty section of
the manual.
INTRODUCTION
Dear Whistler Owner,
For many of us, a vehicle is more than just transportation. It can
be a mobile office, communications or entertainment center,
or simply an expression of our personality. Whistler products
are designed to make the time you spend in your vehicle more
productive, more fulfilling, safer, or just simply more fun. Our
mission is to provide products that improve your driving expe-
rience.
Your new Whistler laser/radar detector detects all radar, laser
and safety radar systems.
To fully acquaint yourself with the operation of the Whistler
laser/radar detector and to better understand the differences
between detecting radar, laser and safety radar signals, we rec-
ommend reading this entire manual or visit our FAQ page on
our website www.whistlergroup.com
Enjoy your Whistler and please drive safely.
Sincerely,
The Whistler Group, Inc.
• Note: On 1748 model the compass must be
calibrated before use. See compass calibration set-up.
• Note: Some units may display “P” instead of “H”.
Both represent highway mode.
Topic Page
Model Features Summary 3 - 6
Installation 6 - 8
• Mounting Guidelines
• Windshield Mounting
• Power Connection And Fuse Replacement
Operation
9 - 13
• Compass Calibration Set-Up
• Power On And Self-Test
• Self-test Mute
• Integrated Real Voice™
• Memory Beep Confirmation
• Auto Quiet/Quiet Modes
• City Modes
• Dim/Dark Modes
• Engaging/Disengaging VG-2 Detection
• Stay Alert
• Option Select Mode
• Teach/Tutorial Mode
• Vehicle Battery Saver Mode
Radar, Laser And VG-2 Alerts
13 - 15
• Radar Alerts
• Pulse Protection®
• Safety Radar Audio/Visual Alerts
• VG-2 Audio/Visual Alerts
• Alert Priority
• Reset Features
• Care Maintenance
Troubleshooting Guide
15 - 16
Are Detectors Legal? 16 - 17
Speed Monitoring Technologies 17 - 18
• Radar Facts
• Laser Facts
• Other Speed Detection Systems
• Radar Detector Detectors
Warranty Information
19 - 21
Specifications 21 - 22
Accessories 22
TABLE OF CONTENTS