Escort QI45 29256 - Manual (Page 14)

Problem
PASSPORT beeps briefly at the
same location every day, but no
radar source is in sight.
PASSPORT does not seem sensitive
to radar or laser.
PASSPORT did not alert when a
police car was in view.
PASSPORT did not provide a Safety
signal while within range of an
emergency vehicle.
PASSPORT’s audible alerts are less
loud after the first few alerts.
PASSPORT’s power-on sequence
reoccurs while you are driving.
Your 14-year old son has changed
all 6 of the User Preferences
options.
PASSPORT will not turn on.
PASSPORT feels very warm.
Solution
• An X-band motion sensor or intrusion alarm is located
within range of your route. With time, you will learn
predictable patterns of these signals.
• PASSPORT may be in City Mode.
• VASCAR (Visual Average Speed Computer and Recorder) a
stopwatch method of speed detection, may be in use.
• Officer may not have radar or laser unit turned on.
• Safety transmitters may not be commonly used in your area.
• PASSPORT is in AutoMute Mode. See page 4 for details.
• A loose power connection can cause PASSPORT to be
briefly disconnected, and will retrigger the power-on
sequence.
You can return all of the User Preferences to the factory
defaults by holding down the City and Mute buttons while
you turn PASSPORT on.
• Check that volume control is ON.
• Check that vehicle ignition is ON.
• Check all connections.
• It is normal for PASSPORT to feel warm.
Explanation of Displays
Check There is a problem with the front receiver (it could be an unplugged
Receiver connection, damaged wiring, or a problem within the front receiver itself).
Wiring
PASSPORT will continue to display this message, and will not operate until
the problem has been repaired.
PilotHWY One of the many options in Preferences (pages 12-15)
WorkZone One of the many Safety Radar messages (pages 22-23)
Caution
PASSPORT has detected a Safety Radar Signal, but the signal isn’t yet strong
enough to decode the specific safety message (page 22-23)
X| , or K| , PASSPORT has been programmed in the ExpertMeter Mode (pages 10-11)
or KA| etc.
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