Operation – Whistler 3500 User Manual

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OPERATION

Option Select Mode
Entering Option Select Mode allows you to customize
options such as Tone Select, Real Voice

, Abbreviated

Power Up Sequence test and VG-2 Mode. When selecting
options, Dark (D)=yes, City (C)=no, Quiet (Q)=next selection.
Any one of these must be pressed within 20 seconds or
option mode will automatically be exited. To enter:
Press Q:

*Display

To Change, Option:

Shows:

Press:

For 2 Seconds

TONE 3

D or C

Tone1, Tone 2

2nd time

TEST YES

D = YES

X, K, Ka Audio tones

C = NO

1 beep during
Power Up

3rd time

TEMP ˚F

D or C

Changes Temp
Reading

4th time

TEMP NO

D = YES

Temp ON

C = NO

Temp OFF

5th time

BATT NO

D = YES

Battery Voltage ON

C = NO

Battery Voltage OFF

6th time

POP ON

D = YES

Turns POP

™

Mode ON

C = NO

Turns POP

™

Mode OFF

7th time

SR OFF

D = ON

Turns Safety Radar ON

C = OFF

Turns Safety Radar OFF

8th time

X ON

D = ON

Turns X Band ON

C = OFF

Turns X Band OFF

9th time

K ON

D = ON

Turns K Band ON

C = OFF

Turns K Band OFF

OPERATION

Stay Alert™ Feature
The Stay Alert™ Feature is designed to test a driver’s
alertness. To engage (when unit is not alarming):

• Press and hold City for 2 seconds. Display shows:

Within 30-60 seconds two beeps are sounded; to show
alertness, the driver must press either the Dark, City or Quiet
button within 3-5 seconds. If the 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 P/V to exit.

WARNING!!! Stay Alert™ is NOT intended as a substitute for
adequate rest. You should NOT operate a vehicle if you are
drowsy. During extended periods of vehicle operation, you
should take frequent 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.

Integrated Real Voice

When selected and Optional Voice Module is connected,
Real Voice

will be used to articulate the following:

1. Band Identification
2. Safety Warning System™ messages
NOTE: In certain cases, the voice message does not

replicate the text message.

3. Feature Selection