X/K/KA Radar Detector (220-1643) Installation Faxback Doc. # 6200 CHOOSING A LOCATION WARNINGS: Be sure the radar detector's mounting position does not block driver's vision. Do not mount the detector where the driver or a passenger might hit it in a sudden stop or accident. You must position the radar detector correctly for it to operate properly. Choose a mounting location that meets the following requirements. The detector's antenna (located at the opposite end from the controls) has an unobstructed "view" of the road in the front of your vehicle. The detector does not interfere with the vehicle's operation. The detector is not behind metallic objects such as windshield wipers, radio antennas, mirrored glass, or metallic sun screens. The detector is as high as possible to give the best vantage point to the horizon and reduce the chance of interference from wiper blades. MOUNTING THE RADAR DETECTOR Install the radar detector using either the hook-and-loop tape or the sun visor mounting clip (both supplied). Warning: Do not mount the radar detector where it might injure someone in an accident. HOOK-AND-LOOP MOUNTING For some dashboards, the hook-and-loop tape included with your detector might be the best mounting method. Follow these instructions to use the hook-and-loop tape. 1. Use a damp clothe to thoroughly clean both the bottom of the radar detector and the dashboard. Let both surfaces dry completely. NOTE: The tape's adhesive might not stick to a surface treated with vinyl cleaner or protectant. 2. On a curved dashboard, use on strip of tape on each side of the detector's bottom. On a flat dashboard, attach a strip of tape to each corner of the radar detector. Cut the two provided strips in half to attach the detector in four places. 3. Peel off the tape's paper backing and apply the tape to the bottom of the radar detector. 4. Remove paper backing from the other side of the tape and press the radar detector onto the dashboard. SUN VISOR MOUNTING The vehicle's sun visor is a convenient place to mount the radar detector. WARNING: Do not mount the radar detector on a visor if this places the radar detector near the driver's or passenger's head. 1. Snap the supplied sun visor mounting clip into the radar detector's track. 2. Use the slip to attach the radar detector to the sun visor, making sure the controls face you and the end containing the antenna faces forward. (CJD/smc-05/19/94)