Cobra Electronics Corporation SPX5500 User Manual

Federal Laws Governing the Use of Radar Detectors 
It is not against federal law to receive radar transmissions with your Cobra radar/ 

laser detector. The Communications Act of 1924 guarantees your right to receive  

radio transmissions on any frequency. Local laws that contravene this Act, while  

illegal, may be enforced by your local law enforcement officials until and unless  

they are prohibited from doing so by federal court action.
Safety Alert
Use of this product is not intended to, and does not, ensure that motorists or 

passengers will not be involved in traffic accidents. It is only intended to alert 

the motorist that an emergency vehicle equipped with a Cobra Safety Alert  

transmitter is within range as defined by that product. Please call local fire  

and police departments to learn if coverage exists in your area.
Safe Driving 
Motorists, as well as operators of emergency or service vehicles, are expected to 

exercise all due caution while using this product, and to obey all applicable traffic laws.
Security of Your Vehicle 
Before leaving your vehicle, always remember to conceal your radar detector  

in order to reduce the possibility of break-in and theft.
 

Should you encounter any problems with this product, or not understand its many features, 

please refer to this owner’s manual. If you require further assistance after reading this 

manual, Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services:

For Assistance in the U.S.A. 
Automated Help Desk English only. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 773-889-3087 (phone).
Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish. 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time  

Mon. through Fri. (except holidays) 773-889-3087 (phone).
Questions English and Spanish. Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax).
Technical Assistance English only. www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked 

Questions). English and Spanish. productinfo@cobra.com (e-mail).

©2012 Cobra Electronics Corporation 

6500 West Cortland Street 

Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA

www.cobra.com

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Operating Instructions 

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