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Troubleshooting Guide

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

Plug not inserted properly.

Reinsert plug and rotate.

Blown fuse in power cord.

Replace fuse with 2 amp 
250 Volt F2AL fuse.

12V outlet not clean or

Consult your dealer or auto

negatively grounded.

mechanic.

Defective fuse or electrical 

Consult your dealer or auto

wiring for 12V outlet.

mechanic.

Partially blocked antenna or Reposition the RLS2 to 
lens opening.

ensure unobstructed view of 
the road ahead.

Radar / laser signals unable

Determine if your vehicle has

to pass through windshield. a heated windshield or is 

covered with a metallic tint. 
Check your vehicle’s owner’s
manual or consult with your 
dealer.

High concentration of non-

Use Filter Mode (see page 8).

police radar sources.

No visual 

display or 

audio (RLS2 

not receiving

power)

Weak or no

detection

range

Erratic or
frequent alerts

If you have any questions, please call one 

of our experienced K40 Consultants 

toll-free at 800.323.5608

Warranty 

K40 Electronics offers a one-year “repair or replace” product
warranty if  your  RLS2  fails  to  work  properly. 

To  ensure 

you are covered by our warranty, please register your 
RLS2 online today by visiting K40.com.

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Summary of Contents for RLS2

Page 1: ...Portable All Band Radar and Laser Detector with GPS Technology RLS2 Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...K40 Consult Don t like to read manuals Call our experienced K40 Consultants We ll explain the whole thing 800 323 5608 K40 ELECTRONICS 600 Tollgate Rd Suite A Elgin IL 60123 www K40 com ...

Page 3: ...ing Alerts 6 7 Radar Alert Sequence 6 Laser Alert Sequence 7 Non Police Alerts 7 K Band Filter 7 Special Features Functions 8 13 Dim 8 Filter Sensitivity 8 Quiet Ride 9 Reference Guide 10 11 Mark to Alert 12 Mute 12 13 Speed Monitor 13 Menu Customizable Settings 14 15 Troubleshooting Guide 16 Warranty 16 Guarantees 17 3 ...

Page 4: ...de the RLS2 unit onto the bracket until it clicks to complete the mounting d The bracket may need to be leveled by carefully bending it once the RLS2 is mounted IMPORTANT NOTE Some windshields include a metallic coating that can significantly affect reception of radar signals Consult with your dealer or check your vehicle s owner s manual to determine if your windshield has such a coating Power Co...

Page 5: ...e lasting approximately 5 seconds a You will hear and see all bands report b Upon completion of the wake up sequence the screen will display Highway Filter setting c After locating available satellites the RLS2 will announce GPS Connected then display GPS 3 You re ready to drive The RLS2 will now display your Filter setting direction of travel and speed For example if you are driving West at 57 mp...

Page 6: ... A series of beeps indicates the strength of the signal Each band has its own distinctive beep The display will provide you band and strength information Radar Alert Examples You are driving 45 mph and a weak K Band signal is detected Visual Alert K 2 45 Audio Alert Voice announces K Band followed by slow beeps As you approach the source you slow to 40 mph and the signal becomes stronger Visual Al...

Page 7: ... laser is detected Visual Alert Laser 55 Audio Alert Voice announces Laser followed by distinctive audio tone Alerts from Non Police Signals Your RLS2 is sensitive enough to detect signals generated by non police equipment such as automatic doors To learn how to deal with these signals please read about FILTER options page 8 and Quiet Ride page 9 K Band Filter Your RLS2 rejects alerts from vehicle...

Page 8: ...The FILTER button offers three levels of sensitivity settings to accommodate various driving situations To change the level at any time press and release FILTER button 8 Settings Sensitivity Recommended Use 1 Highway Detects all North American police For highway travel or in any factory default radar signals X K and Ka Band area in which you are unfam at full sensitivity iliar with the types of ra...

Page 9: ... mph mph may be changed to kph in the menu To access this function Press and release QUIET RIDE button to activate the Quiet Ride menu Voice will announce the current setting e g Quiet Ride Off or the current speed setting Quiet Ride 25 30 35 Use or buttons to adjust the speed settings on Quiet Ride Any selected speed setting indicates Quiet Ride is on When you have made your desired Quiet Ride sp...

Page 10: ...ll end of power cord here and large end into 12V outlet page 4 Power On Volume Control Wheel Turn on the RLS2 and adjust volume of voice tones page 4 MARK Button Press and release to mark specific locations for alert such as construction and school zones page 12 QUIET RIDE Button Press and release to confirm speed setting and enter Quiet Ride menu page 9 ...

Page 11: ...ompass direction and speed in mph kph via alphanumeric text Speaker Alerts delivered via voice and tones FILTER Button Press and release to select level of alert sensitivity page 8 MUTE Button Press and release to mute audio for 30 seconds or the duration of the alert Press and hold for 3 seconds to engage a 5 minute mute pages 12 13 To Set Preferences Both DIM MENU and or buttons are used to chan...

Page 12: ...tton while in the marked location Voice announces Marked Location Removed To remove all marked locations in your database Press and hold MARK button for 5 seconds at any time Voice announces Marked Locations Cleared MUTE Using the MUTE button the RLS2 provides you two ways to mute audio alerts both voice and tones Press and release MUTE button to mute audio for 30 seconds or the duration of the al...

Page 13: ... kph increments When the preset speed is exceeded The RLS2 emits a beeping alert tone accompanied by the visual display blinking Slow then Down repeatedly The alerts will continue until the vehicle s speed is reduced to below the Speed Monitor setting The factory default setting for Speed Monitor is Off The factory default setting for Speed Monitor is mph mph may be changed to kph in the menu To a...

Page 14: ...h the preferences in the order listed on the following page Continue until you reach the option to be changed To change setting press and release or button Both the display and voice will announce the change Press and release DIM MENU button to continue scrolling to another preference To save your settings and exit Press and hold DIM MENU button for 3 seconds or wait 10 seconds and the system will...

Page 15: ...s heading when driving over 5 mph kph 6 POP Radar Off Enables the detection of POP radar a very short transmission signal that does not transmit long enough to gather information needed to issue a speeding ticket 7 mph kph mph Choose mph or kph 8 Automute Off Automatically reduces volume by 50 after 5 seconds 9 X Band On Enables the detection of X Band radar 10 K Band On Enables the detection of K...

Page 16: ...e Determine if your vehicle has to pass through windshield a heated windshield or is covered with a metallic tint Check your vehicle s owner s manual or consult with your dealer High concentration of non Use Filter Mode see page 8 police radar sources No visual display or audio RLS2 not receiving power Weak or no detection range Erratic or frequent alerts If you have any questions please call one ...

Page 17: ...anteed performance If your K40 RLS2 does not outperform any other radar detector you ve owned return it within 30 days for a full product credit One year warranty K40 offers a one year repair or replace product warranty if your RLS2 fails to work properly Offer not valid for speeding ticket violations incurred in school or construction zones or connected with a DUI or DWI Register your RLS2 online...

Page 18: ...ence received including interference that may cause undesired operation In addition any changes or modifications to this product which are not expressly approved by K40 Electronics in writing could void the user s authority to operate this product Product subject to one or more of the following patents U S Patents 5 001 777 RE39 038 RE40 653 RE41 905 Other patents pending Learn more at K40 com K40...

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