Troubleshooting; Explanation Of Displays - Escort Passport 9500ix Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem Solution
PASSPORT beeps briefly at the • An X-band motion sensor or intrusion alarm is located
same location every day, but no within range of your route. Use the TrueLock feature to
radar source is in sight. filter this signal out.
PASSPORT does not seem sensitive • Make sure that windshield wipers do not block
to radar or laser. PASSPORT's radar antenna and that the laser lens is not
behind tinted areas.
• Determine if your vehicle has an Instaclear ® ,
ElectriClear ® or solar reflective windshield which may
deflect radar or laser signals.
• PASSPORT may be in City Mode.
PASSPORT did not alert when a • VASCAR (Visual Average Speed Computer and Recorder),
police car was in view. a stopwatch method of speed detection, may be in use.
• Officer may not have radar or laser unit turned on.
PASSPORT's display is not working. • Press the BRT button to deactivate Dark Mode.
PASSPORT's audible alerts are less • PASSPORT is in AutoMute Mode. See page 9 for details.
loud after the first few alerts.
PASSPORT bounces or sags on • PASSPORT is not making contact with the windshield to
windshield. provide stability. While holding down PASSPORT's
EasyMount button, slide PASSPORT further back toward the
windshield so that the back top edge makes firm contact.
PASSPORT's power-on sequence • A loose power connection or dirty lighter socket can
reoccurs while you are driving. cause PASSORT to be briefly disconnected.
Your 14-year old son has changed • You can return all of the user Preferences to the factory
all 9 of the Preferences options. defaults settings by holding down the "SEN" and "BRT"
buttons while you turn PASSPORT on.
PASSPORT feels very warm. • It is normal for PASSPORT to feel warm.
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Problem Solution
PASSPORT will not turn on. • Check that vehicle ignition is ON.
• Check that vehicle lighter socket is functional.
• Try PASSPORT in another vehicle.
GPS indicator will not stop flashing. • PASSPORT does not have a clear view of the sky.
Reposition it or try it in another vehicle.
TrueLock lock filter does not seem • Check to make sure the GPS button is on.
to be working.
At first detect, numbers come up on • SpeedAlert feature is on. You can turn it
the display. off in Preferences.

Explanation of Displays

No display PASSPORT is in Dark mode. Press the BRT button to change the brightness.
(page 10)
PilotHWY
One of the many Preferences. (pages 14-18)
X | K |
, or , PASSPORT has been set to ExpertMeter Mode in Preferences. (page 12-13)
KA |
or etc.
Reset
PASSPORT needs to cycle power. Unplug it from power socket and restart.
Power
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