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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Radar/Laser Alerts

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23

• Radar Alerts
• Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
• Pulse Protection® 

Reset Features

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24

Care and Maintenance

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25

Troubleshooting Guide

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25 - 26

Speed Monitoring Technologies

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27 - 30

• Are Detectors Legal?
• POP™ Mode 
• Laser Facts 
• Laser Tips
• Radar Facts
• Other Speed Detection Systems 
• Radar Detector Detectors  

FCC Information 

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30

Warranty Information

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31 - 34

Specifications

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34

Accessories

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35

Model Features Summary

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4 - 5

Installation

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6 - 9

• Mounting Guidelines
• Windshield Mounting
• Power Cord Connection
• Fuse Replacement 

Operation

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10 - 22

• Power On and Self-Test 
• Memory/Beep Confirmation 
• Auto Level Adjustment
• Auto Quiet/Quiet Modes 
• Highway Mode 
• City/City 1/City2 Modes 
• Signal Strength Meter 
• Alert Periscopes
• Dim/Dark Modes 
• VG-2 Mode
• Vehicle Battery Saver Mode
• Teach/Tutorial Mode 
• X/K Filter Mode 
• Ka Filter Mode
• Setting Saver
• Ka Narrow Mode
• Laser Signature ID (LSID)
• Adjustable Laser
• POP™ Mode Detection
• Safety Warning System SWS
• Alert Priority
• Option Select Mode
• Stay Alert™

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Summary of Contents for GT-435Xi

Page 1: ...RADAR DETECTOR THE WHISTLER GROUP INC CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 3604 NW Frontage Rd Bentonville AR 72712 TEL 479 273 6012 FX 479 273 2927 The Whistler Group Inc 2012 www whistlergroup com gt 435ximanual...

Page 2: ...Sincerely The Whistler Group Inc If you have questions concerning the operation of this Whistler product please call CuSTOmer SeRVICE 479 273 6012 Monday Friday 8 00 am 5 00 pm CT USA or visit our web...

Page 3: ...5 Model Features Summary 4 5 Installation 6 9 Mounting Guidelines Windshield Mounting Power Cord Connection Fuse Replacement Operation 10 22 Power On and Self Test Memory Beep Confirmation Auto Level...

Page 4: ...nd 7 City Button reduces the annoyance of false alerts typically encountered in urban driving areas 8 Quiet Button pressing QUIET before a signal is detected engages Auto Quiet Mode which automaticall...

Page 5: ...el Windshield Mounting Windshield Mounting Install the two suction cups and rubber bumper onto the bracket by fitting them into their holes Press the suction cups onto the windshield at the location y...

Page 6: ...ct some resistance Fuse Replacement The lighter socket plug is equipped with a replaceable 2 amp 3AG fuse located behind the silver tip To replace the fuse carefully unscrew the tip of the plug Import...

Page 7: ...t mode provides an alternate alert pattern approximately 5 seconds after a radar or safety warning system signal is detected followed by clicking The clicking will continue for as long as the detected...

Page 8: ...ain quiet until the signal becomes very strong When the signal strength increases two additional beeps are provided City 1 and City 2 Modes operate the same as Highway Mode but in City 1 Mode only the...

Page 9: ...ause the VG 2 alert has confirmed that a patrol car is nearby you are already aware of the potential for speed monitoring and can adjust your speed accordingly Laser detection is not affected while a...

Page 10: ...Filter Mode offers multiple levels of rejection to reduce false alerts caused by these systems Ka Filter Modes There are times when a radar detector in another vehicle can emit a frequency which can...

Page 11: ...ure and make note of the PPS rate for these occurrences The laser validation windows are separated into 4 groupings allowing for customization to eliminate and or make less frequent the number of lase...

Page 12: ...hTime 1 0 2 0Y D or Q Press both D Q 9thTime 2 0 3 0Y D or Q Press both D Q 10thTime 3 0 4 0Y D or Q Press both D Q 11thTime LSR XRY D ON Q OFF N A 12thTime SWS OFF D ON Q OFF N A 14thTime B SVR OFF N...

Page 13: ...reliance on the Stay Alert feature may result in vehicle damage personal injury or death NEVER OPERATE A VEHICLE IF YOU ARE DROWSY LASER RADAR ALERTS Speed Radar Audio Visual Alerts when X K or Ka is...

Page 14: ...guidelines in this manual but is not operating optimally please refer to the troubleshooting guide below PROBLEM No display or audio Check fuse in power cable replace if necessary Check lighter socket...

Page 15: ...k with your country s laws reguarding radar detector ownership and use It is the responsibility of the individual radar detector user to know and understand the laws in your area regarding the legalit...

Page 16: ...moving target a measurable frequency shift occurs The radar unit converts this shift into miles per hour to determine your vehicle s speed Radar Facts Continued This laser radar detector receives sig...

Page 17: ...rs from the date of original purchase against all defects in materials and workmanship This limited warranty is void if the unit is abused modified installed improperly or if the housing and or serial...

Page 18: ...tore receipt must accompany any unit sent in for warranty work WARRANTY WARRANTY INFORMATION 33 32 Service Out of Warranty Units will be repaired at out of warranty service rates when The unit s origi...

Page 19: ...One or more U S patents may apply 5 666 120 7 215 276 Other patents pending POP Mode is a trademark of MPH Industries Inc SWS is a trademark of Safety Warning System L C Specifications are subject to...

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