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Stay Alert Feature
The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a driver’s alert-
ness. To engage (when unit is not alarming):
• Press and hold
City
for 2 seconds. Display reads:
Within 30-60 seconds two beeps are sounded; to show alert-
ness, the driver must press either the
Dark, City
or
Quiet
but-
ton within 3-5 seconds. If the button is pressed within 3-5 sec-
onds, the cycle is repeated.
If a button was not pressed within 3-5 seconds alarm sounds
and the display reads:
• 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
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Dim/Dark/Temperature/Voltage Modes
Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the display.
• Press
Dark
to reduce illumination to a Dim setting. Display
reads:
• Pressing
Dark
a second time engages Dark Mode. Display
reads:
Dim or dark can be engaged during an alert. In Dark Mode,
the display goes dark for as long as a signal is being detect-
ed and for 20 seconds after, then the display returns to the
dimmer setting.
• Pressing
Dark
a third time restores full illumination to the
display.
The Dark Button will allow the display to momentarily switch
to the outside temperature reading.
• Press and hold
Dark
for 2 seconds until unit beeps once
then release. Display switches:
If Temperature or Battery Voltage is programmed (see
Option Select Mode), pressing and holding
Dark
for 2 sec-
onds will momentarily switch to the other reading. Example:
DIM
DARK
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