Escort Passport SRX Installation Manual

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Front Radar Receiver Radar Receiver Cable
1 Determine the best location for the radar 1 Connect the receiver cable to the receiver.
receiver. The best location is typically under
2 Route cable to firewall, and secure with zip-
the bumper, or inside the front grill of the
vehicle. For the best radar performance, install ties (included).
the radar receiver horizontally, with a clear
3 Route receiver cable into the vehicle's
"view" of the road.
interior. If there is not a suitable opening, drill
2 Using the built-in mounting holes on the
a 13/32" or 7/16" hole.
receiver, or the supplied right-angle mounting
4 Pull cable through firewall, and plug
bracket, mark location. Drill pilot holes in the
vehicle if necessary. connector into the jack labeled "Front Radar"
on the Interface.
3 Mount radar receiver using the supplied
5 Pull grommet (located on the receiver cable
hardware. (If right-angle mounting bracket is
used, secure radar receiver to the right-angle itself) through the firewall to seal the hole.
bracket first, then install bracket with radar
receiver to the vehicle.)
Note:
1. Do not drill holes in the receiver itself.
2. Thoroughly investigate location before
drilling any holes.
3. Keep all cables away from moving parts,
and hot surfaces (radiator, hoses, etc.).
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4. Do not splice cable.
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Front Laser Shifters
1 Determine best location for the Laser
Note:
Shifters. For optimum performance, install 1. Do not drill holes in the Laser Shifter itself.
each laser shifter on either side of the front 2. Thoroughly investigate location before
license plate, with a clear "view" of the road. drilling any holes.
If possible, center each shifter module 3. Keep all cables away from moving parts,
between the license plate, and the outside and hot surfaces (radiator, hoses, etc.)
edge of the vehicle. (see photo above) 4. Do not splice cable.
5. Make certain that each Laser Shifter is level,
2 Using the supplied mounting bracket, mark
and has a clear "view" of the road.
location. Drill pilot holes in the vehicle if
necessary.
3 Mount the Laser Shifters using the supplied
hardware, making sure that each shifter is
level to the road.
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Use silicone sealant (not supplied) if
necessary.
Note:
1. Connection between the radar receiver, and
the receiver cable, must be located in a dry
location under hood.
2. Only drill hole in firewall after thoroughly
investigating location first, ensuring no other
wires, hoses, etc. will be damaged.
3. Keep all cables away from moving parts,
and hot surfaces (radiator, hoses, etc.).
4. Do not splice cable.
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12 Volt Concealed
Power Line Display
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(Optional)
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External
Speaker
(Optional)
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Laser Shifter Cables
1 Route Laser Shifter cables to firewall, and
secure with zip-ties (included).
2 Route both Shifter cables into the vehicle's
interior. If there is not a suitable opening, drill
a 13/32" or 7/16" hole.
3 Pull cables through firewall, and plug
connectors into Y-adapter.
4 Plug Y-adapter into jack marked "Front
Laser/Shifter" on Interface.
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Display Controller
Vertical Display Alternative
1 Determine the best location for the Display
The Display Controller can be mounted
Controller in the vehicle's interior. (Consult vertically, such as the side of the center
customer if necessary.) console (volume knob goes at the top). To do
so, follow these steps:
2 Install Display Controller using supplied
1 Carefully remove the standard overlay from
velcro, or double-sided tape.
the Display Controller.
3 Route cable and plug into jack marked
2 Replace the standard overlay with the
"Display" on Interface.
optional vertical one found inside the Owner's
Note: Manual.
1. Make certain that the Display is clearly
3 See programming section for changing the
visible from the driver's position, and that the
controls can be easily accessed without text display to read vertically.
interfering with normal driving.
Interior of Vehicle Interior of Vehicle
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Interface
5 Pull grommet (located on each cable) 1 Install Interface under the dash using
through the firewall to seal the hole. Use supplied zip-ties. DO NOT MOUNT IN
silicone sealant (not supplied) if necessary. ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
2 Connect black wire (-) to ground, and red-
Note:
1. Only drill hole in firewall after thoroughly striped wire (+) to a switched 12-volt supply.
investigating location first, ensuring no other (If Passport is left in the "on" position, it will
wires, hoses, etc. will be damaged. automatically power on and off with the igni-
2. Keep all cables away from moving parts, tion). Use blue 3M connector (provided) to
and hot surfaces (radiator, hoses, etc.). tap into existing circuit if needed.
3. Do not splice cable.
3 Radar receiver, front Laser Shifters, rear
Laser Shifter, and Display Controller all plug
into the Interface. (Be sure to plug all cables
into the correct labeled jacks.)
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Rear Laser Shifter
1 Remove two license plate screws, (top or
bottom).
2 Mount Laser Shifter to plate using supplied
mounting bracket.
3 Route wire through trunk compartment,
and into the vehicle's interior.
4 Insert connector to jack labeled "Rear Laser
Shifter" on Interface.
Tips
1. Do not block license plate illumination.
2. Do not cover any required license plate
information.
Installation Alternatives:
1. Can be installed inside the vehicle facing
out the rear window.
2. Cable can be routed under vehicle (keep
away from hot and moving parts) then
brought into the vehicle's interior.
3. Cable can be cut if necessary for routing.
Reconnect and solder each of the three wires,
and seal with heat-shrink tubing.
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Remote Mute/Volume Adjust
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1 Determine best location for the Remote
Mute Button.
2 Clean surface area.
3 Remove paper backing on the back of the
button, and press onto surface.
4 Route cable and plug into jack marked
"Mute" on Interface.
TEST
After all components are installed correctly:
1 Turn Passport on by rotating the volume
control knob.
2 Turn vehicle's ignition to the "on" position.
3 Passport will cycle through a startup
sequence.
4 If any error messages come up, see page 21
of the Owner's Manual for details.