Owner's Manual

Warranty/Guarantees
One-Year Warranty
The K40 Platinum100 Portable Radar/Laser Detector is cov-
ered by a one year “repair or replace” limited warranty. This
coverage begins on date of purchase and applies to man-
ufacturing defects in product materials and workmanship
only. Installation, removal, or misuse is not covered.
Guaranteed Performance
If your K40 does not outperform any other radar detector you’ve
owned, return it within 30 days for a full product credit.
Guaranteed Immunity from Speeding Tickets
Get a ticket, K40 will pay it. Subject to the terms and condi-
tions below. Simply send us a copy of the radar or laser
speeding ticket, your proof of payment of the ticket, and
your receipt for your K40 purchase.
To ensure you are covered by these guarantees, please
register your K40 within 30 days of purchase date via the
included warranty registration card or online at K40.com
Terms and Conditions:
Ticket-Free Guarantee not valid for tickets issued in school
or construction zones, incurred with a DUI or DWI violation,
or for tickets received outside the U.S. and Canada.
In Canada–excludes any photo radar/laser and/or any
tickets issued that do not accumulate demerit points.
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Troubleshooting Guide
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 K40 dealer.
negatively grounded.
Defective fuse or electrical Consult your K40 dealer.
wiring for 12V outlet.
Partially blocked antenna Reposition to ensure
or lens opening. unobstructed view of
the road ahead.
Radar/laser signals Determine if your vehicle
unable to pass through has a heated windshield
windshield. or is covered with a
metallic tint.
Check your vehicle’s
owner’s manual or con-
sult with your dealer.
High concentration of Check Filter Mode (page
non-police radar sources. 13), Quiet Ride (pages 14-15),
Traffic Sensor Filter (page 9)
MRCD (page 9) settings.
Suction cup surface re- Warm water and dish
quires cleaning. soap. Wipe with your
fingers and rinse. Air dry
No towels.
No visual
display or
audio
Weak or no
detection
range
Erratic or
frequent alerts
Need some help? Call us at 800.323.5608 for assistance
and to customize your settings.
Mount not
sticking to
windshield
Problem Possible Cause Solution
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