Cobra Electronics SL3 Operating Guide
Introduction
Introduction .............................................................................................. 2
Important Information and Customer Assistance ....................................... 3
Components ............................................................................................. 4
Features ................................................................................................... 5
Registration and Downloading .................................................................. 6
Installation ................................................................................................ 7
Operating Instructions ............................................................................. 12
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 16
Limited 1-Year Warranty ......................................................................... 17
Product Service and Trademark Acknowledgement ................................. 18
Contents
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Cobra SL3 GPS Safety Locator.
This user manual aims to provide you with installation and user instructions for the SL3
GPS Safety Locator.
Utilizing the very latest Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) technology, Cobra has created the SL3,
which has been specically designed to help you drive safely in today’s driving environment by
alerting you quickly and easily to the presence of red light cameras, speed cameras, accident
“hot spots” and known speed traps.
AURA™ Camera and Driving Hazard Database
The AURA database contains the geographical coordinates of all “xed” speed/red light camera
monitoring systems, many ofcially designated accident “hot spots” and known speed trap
locations. The AURA database is constantly monitored and updated by our data collection team,
ensuring that you are alerted to every potentially hazardous stretch of road or danger spot. The
SL3 connects quickly and easily to your PC so that you can download and update the database
in a matter of minutes. Please note that a certain level of System Software is required on your
PC, see the section on System Software in this manual for further details. Once the database
has been downloaded, your SL3 compares your position using it’s built-in GPS antenna, with
the position of every known “xed” speed monitoring/red light camera system, accident “hot
spot” and known speed trap locations alerting you both audibly and visually via a loud piezo
beeper and a LED display ensuring your highest concentration at all times.
Drive Safely with AURA
The Cobra SL3 has been designed and manufactured to help enhance road safety and should
not be used as a license to speed or a substitute for concentration. Driving within the posted
speed limit while carefully observing current road conditions and local regulations is essential.
Introduction
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Important Information and
Introduction
Important Information
Safe Driving
Motorists, as well as operators of emergency or service vehicles, are expected to exercise all
due caution while using this product, and to obey all applicable trafc laws.
Security of Your Vehicle
Before leaving your vehicle, always remember to conceal your GPS Safety Locator in order to
reduce the possibility of break-in and theft.
Customer Assistance
Should you encounter any problems with this product, or not understand its many features,
please refer to this owner’s manual. If you require further assistance after reading this manual,
Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services:
For Assistance in the U.S.A.
Automated Help Desk English only. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 773-889-3087 (phone).
Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish. 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time
Mon. through Fri. (except holidays) 773-889-3087 (phone).
Questions English and Spanish. Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax).
Technical Assistance English only. www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked Questions).
English and Spanish. productinfo@cobra.com (e-mail).
For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.
Contact Your Local Dealer
Customer Assistance
©2009 Cobra Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
www.cobra.com
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Introduction
Components
Components
The following components come as standard with your Cobra SL3 GPS Safety Locator:
1 x SL3 system
1 x Windshield bracket with suction cups
1 pair x Hook & Loop fastener
1 x Coiled 12V power cord with cigarette lighter socket adaptor
1 x USB - PC connecting cable
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Introduction
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Features
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1. Mute/Dim Button
2. Memory/Delete Button
3. Zone 1 Alert* (Green LED)
4. Zone 2 Alert* (Amber LED)
5a. Zone 3 Alert* (Red LED)
5b. GPS Status Indicator
-Flashing Red: establishing
satellite connection when singly lit.
-Green: satellite connection established.
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5a,
5b
7
DC12V
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6. Bracket Mounting Slot
7. 12V Power Input Socket
8. USB Socket
9. Power On/Off/Volume Control
* Refer to “Alerts” section of the manual for Zone.
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