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Warranty And Product Service

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Maintenance And Specifications

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Maintenance

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Maintenance Of Your Radar Detector

Your detector is designed and built to give you years of trouble-free
performance without the need for service. No routine Maintenance is required.

If your unit does not appear to be operating properly, please follow these
troubleshooting steps:

■

Make sure the power cord is properly connected.

■

Make sure the socket of your vehicle’s cigarette lighter is clean
and free of corrosion.

■

Make sure the power cord’s cigarette lighter adapter is firmly
seated in your cigarette lighter.

■

Check the power cord fuse. (Unscrew the ribbed end cap
of the cigarette lighter adapter and examine the fuse. If required,
replace it with a 2-amp fuse only.)

Specifications

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Band And Frequencies

Band

Frequencies

X Band

10.525

± 0.050

GHz

K Band

24.125

± 0.125

GHz

Safety Alert

24.070

± 0.010

GHz

Traffic Warning

24.110

± 0.010

GHz

System

24.190

± 0.010

GHz

24.230

± 0.010

GHz

Ka Band

34.700

± 1.300

GHz

Laser

910

± 50

Unit Dimensions And Weight

Dimensions*

Weight*

⁄

" x 2

⁄

" x 3

⁄

4.26 oz.

(33 mm x 70 mm x 98 mm)

(121 g)

* Dimensions and weight measurements are approximate.

This radar detector is covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,497,148; 5,594,432;
5,612,685; 6,078,279; 6,094,148. Additional patents may be listed inside the product or pending.

Limited 1-Year Warranty

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For Products Purchased In The U.S.A.

Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra 9 Band Radar/Laser Detectors, and the
component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for period of one (1)
year from the date of first consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer
purchaser, provided that the product is utilized within the U.S.A.

Cobra will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective 9 Band Radar/Laser Detectors,
products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service Department, accompanied
by proof of the date of first consumer purchase, such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt.

You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service, but the
return charges will be at Cobra’s expense, if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty.

This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply: 1) To any product damaged by accident.
2) In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs.
3) If the serial number has been altered, defaced or removed. 4) If the owner of the product resides
outside the U.S.A.

All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
are limited in duration to the length of this warranty.

Cobra shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential or other damages; including,
without limitation, damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

Product Service

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If you have any questions about operation or installing your new Cobra product, or if you are
missing parts…

Please call Cobra first! DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE!
See customer assistance on page A1.

If you suspect that your unit requires service, please call 773-889-3087 BEFORE shipping
it to Cobra. This will ensure that you receive service as quickly as possible.

If you are asked to send your unit to the Cobra factory, please follow these steps: 1) Send the
complete unit, including power cord. (It is not necessary to include the mounting bracket.) 2) For
warranty repair, enclose some form of proof-of-purchase, such as a photocopy or carbon copy of
a sales receipt. If you send the original receipt, it cannot be returned. 3) Enclose a typed or clearly
written description of the problem you are having with your unit, plus the name and address where
you want the unit returned. 4) Pack the unit securely to prevent damage during transit. If possible,
use the original packing materials. 5) Ship prepaid and insured using a traceable carrier such as
United Parcel Service (UPS), Federal Express, or Priority mail with delivery confirmation. Ship to:
Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707
U.S.A. 6) Please allow three (3) to four (4) weeks before contacting us about the status of your
service. Call 773-889-3087 for assistance. If your unit is under warranty, it will either be repaired
or replaced upon receipt, depending on the model. If your unit is out of warranty, you will receive
a letter informing you of the repair or replacement charge.