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— User’s Manual —
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CONGRATULATIONS
You’ve just purchased the most intelligent personal navigation and radar/laser detection device in the
world—the PASSPORT iQ.
In addition to offering the latest in personal navigation technology, PASSPORT iQ delivers extreme longrange warning on all radar bands, including X, K, Superwide Ka, Ku, and instant-on Pop modes. Multiple
front and rear laser sensors provide 360-degree laser protection, including the widest field of view.
For the ultimate in laser protection, PASSPORT iQ can also be used in conjunction with our Laser Shifter
product. Visit our website, www.EscortRadar.com, or call us toll-free at 800-433-3487 for more details.
The PASSPORT iQ’s GPS-powered intelligence provides permanent relief from false alarms, including
automatic door openers, motion sensors, and other radar-based sensors. And, it comes pre-loaded with
thousands of red-light and fixed-position speed camera locations throughout North America.
In addition, PASSPORT iQ boasts the following state-of-the-art performance and features:
• Personal navigation system comes complete with Navteq mapping, branded points of interest,
speed limit data, and lane assist.
• AutoLearnTM feature automatically learns and rejects false radar sources based on exact location
and frequency.
• New proprietary threat-signal ranking (TSR) software intelligently sorts, ranks, and rejects
traffic-flow monitoring false alarms automatically.
• Cruise Alert feature offers modified radar alerts within specified speeds.
• Defender Database stores thousands of red-light and fixed-position speed cameras throughout
North America.
• Revolutionary AutoSensitivityTM mode provides real-time radar performance based on vehicle
speed, plus Highway and Auto No X settings.
• Mark Location feature allows you to instantly “mark” known speed traps, cameras and other
places of interest.
• Exclusive SpecDisplayTM provides actual numeric frequency for any radar signal.
• Selectable radar and laser bands allow you to customize which bands are monitored.
• Selectable markers allow you to customize which markers (speed traps, cameras) are
monitored.
• Exclusive SmartCord for easy access to Mute and TrueLockTM features.
If you’ve used GPS navigation and radar detection devices before, a review of the accompanying QuickReference Guide will help you get started. If you are new to GPS or radar detection, please read this
Owner’s Manual in detail to get the most out of your PASSPORT iQ’s revolutionary performance and
innovative features.
Please drive safely.
CONTENTS
SECTION 1: SETTING UP PASSPORT iQ
What’s Included
Controls and Features
Smart Cord
Connecting the Power
Charging the Battery
Mounting in Your Vehicle
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Important Safety and Product Information
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SECTION 2: USING PASSPORT iQ
Power Options
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Initial Setup
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Warning Screen
14
Main Menu Screen
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Volume
16
Routes
16
Battery Charge Status
16
GPS Status
16
Viewing latitude and longitude
Go-To Screen/GPS Navigation Menu
Creating a Route to an Address
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To an intersection
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To an address in another state
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Stopping a Route in Progress
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Resuming a Route after Stopping
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Avoiding a Route Segment
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Setting Your Home Address
24
Searching for a Point of Interest
25
Browsing Points of Interest
26
Using Your Favorites List
28
Adding favorites
28
Sorting favorites
28
Deleting favorites
29
Navigating to favorites
29
Using Your Recent Locations List
29
Navigating to a recent location
Managing Your Routes
Map View
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Changing the Map View
33
Zooming In and Out
34
Panning the Map
34
Viewing Turn-by-Turn Maneuvers
34
Playing Back Directional Voice Prompts
34
Muting Directional Voice Prompts
34
Using the On-Screen Radar/Laser Alert Area
34
Adjusting detector sensitivity
35
Viewing actual speed
36
Muting alerts
36
Locking out false alerts (TrueLock)
36
Viewing Speed Limit Data
38
Marking Locations
38
Viewing Estimated Arrival Time
39
Detector View
40
Choosing Your Detector Screen
41
Selecting Your Color Palette
41
Using the On-Screen Radar/Laser Alert Area
41
Adjusting detector sensitivity
42
Muting alerts
42
Locking out false alerts (TrueLock)
43
Playing Back Directional Voice Prompts
43
Muting Directional Voice Prompts
43
Viewing Actual Speed
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Marking Locations
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Switching to Map View
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Settings and Preferences
GPS Navigation Settings
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Map view
45
Day/night color palette
46
My Car icon
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Points of interest (POIs)
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Clearing lists
47
Managing routes
47
Detector Settings
48
Detection sensitivity
48
AutoLearn
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Signal-strength meter
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Cruise Alert
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Band monitoring
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Detector voice
51
Cameras and speed-traps
51
TrueLock GPS Radar/Laser Detector Filter
51
Clearing marked locations
51
Illegal state alert
51
Detector AutoMute
51
Alert tones
51
Laser shifters (optional feature)
52
Restoring detector settings
52
General Settings
53
Screen brightness
53
Language and units
53
Time options
54
Wallpaper (background image)
54
Over-speed-limit alert
55
Restoring all factory settings
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About PASSPORT iQ
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Legal information
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GPS and memory status
56
Demo (route simulation)
56
Calibration
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SECTION 3: UNDERSTANDING PASSPORT iQ
Understanding Your Detector
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How radar works
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How Pop works
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How laser works
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How threat-signal ranking works
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How red-light cameras work
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How speed cameras work
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Interpreting alerts
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Understanding GPS
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Specifications
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SECTION 4: TROUBLESHOOTING, MAINTENANCE & SERVICE
Troubleshooting
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Software Updates
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Accessories
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Service Procedure
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ESCORT Extended Service Plan
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SECTION 5: LEGAL INFORMATION
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SECTION 1: SETTING UP PASSPORT iQ
What’s Included
5” GPS/radar-detection device
SmartCord
USB cable
Mounting bracket
Owner’s Manual on CD
Quick-Reference Guide
Device Controls and Features
Component
Description
Power Switch
Charge Light
Reset Button
Power Jack
(telephone-type jack)
Earphone Jack
Switches PASSPORT iQ on or off, or locks the screen
Red: Unit is plugged in, and battery is not fully charged
Alternating red and green: Battery is almost completely charged
Green: Battery is completely charged
5” touch-sensitive screen
Used only for connecting PASSPORT iQ to your PC or laptop to
download software updates or charge the battery
Press to reset the device if unit stops responding
For connecting your SmartCord to power PASSPORT iQ with your
vehicle’s battery
For connecting 3.5 mm mono earphone
Micro SD Card Slot
For adding future optional features
LCD Screen
USB Port
Alert Light
Rear Laser Lens
For indicating radar or laser alerts
For receiving laser alerts
Audio Speaker
External GPS Port
For audible alerts and voice prompts
Accepts external GPS device for improved reception
Mount Release Button
Front Laser Lens
For conveniently releasing PASSPORT iQ from the windshield mount
For receiving laser alerts (ensure clear view of road ahead)
Radar Antenna
For receiving radar alerts (ensure clear view of road ahead)
SmartCord
The SmartCord is a special power cord with a power-on indicator (which only lights up when PASSPORT
iQ is turned on), a bright LED alert light that warns of radar or laser, and a mute button right on the plug
for convenient access to PASSPORT iQ’s Mute and TrueLock features. It’s perfect for any car where
reaching the device’s mute button on the windshield is a stretch. For details on connecting PASSPORT iQ
to the Smart Cord, see “Connecting the Power.”
Optional power cords
An optional Direct-Wire SmartCord is also available. This version includes a small display module that
can be wired directly into your electrical system, with a 10-ft. straight cord to route to your PASSPORT
iQ. For more information or to order, visit our website, www.EscortRadar.com, or call us toll-free at 800433-3487.
Connecting the Power
PASSPORT iQ is supplied with a SmartCord for power while in a vehicle.
Caution: Disconnect PASSPORT iQ from the SmartCord when starting the vehicle.
To power PASSPORT iQ, plug the small end of the SmartCord (telephone-type connector) into the
modular jack on the device’s right side and plug the lighter-plug adapter into your vehicle’s lighter
socket or accessory socket, as shown in the illustration below.
PASSPORT iQ operates on 12-volt DC negative ground only. The lighter plug provided is a standard size
and will work in most vehicles.
Note: Depending on your vehicle, the lighter socket power may be continuously on or it may be
switched on and off with your ignition switch.
Charging the Battery
PASSPORT iQ comes with a built-in rechargeable battery. Charge the battery fully before using it for the
first time. To charge the battery, connect PASSPORT iQ to a desktop or laptop computer via the USB
cable or to an AC/DC 12-volt wall adapter via the SmartCord. Charging time is normally about eight
hours (or overnight) via USB computer connection or two hours via wall adapter. A fully charged battery
delivers about two hours of use.
Note: Radar/laser detection features cannot run on the PASSPORT iQ battery alone. These
functions will only work when your device is connected to your vehicle via the SmartCord.
Battery warnings
If these guidelines are not followed, the internal lithium-ion battery may experience a shortened
lifespan or may present a risk of damage to PASSPORT iQ, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or
injury.
• Do not remove or attempt to remove the non-user-replaceable battery.
• Do not leave PASSPORT iQ exposed to a heat source or in a high-temperature location, such as
in the sun in an unattended vehicle. To prevent damage, remove from the vehicle or store it out
of direct sunlight, such as in a glove box.
• Do not puncture or incinerate.
• When storing PASSPORT iQ for an extended time, store within the following temperature range:
32°F to 77°F (0°C to 25°C).
• Do not operate PASSPORT iQ outside of the following temperature range: -4°F to 131°F (-20°C to
55°C).
• When disposing of PASSPORT iQ, take it to a professional, such as a waste electronics treatment
facility, to have the battery removed and recycled.
Warning: PASSPORT iQ, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the state
of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This notice is provided in
accordance with California’s Proposition 65.
Mounting in Your Vehicle
Warning: Do not mount PASSPORT iQ where it impairs the driver’s view of the road. Make sure
that airbags are not obstructed by the device.
Mounting location
Be sure to mount PASSPORT iQ level and high enough on your front windshield to provide a clear view
of the road ahead. In order for the GPS features to work properly, the top case must have a clear view of
the sky. For optimum radar and laser sensitivity, center PASSPORT iQ between the driver and passenger
and ensure the back of the device faces forward.
Mount PASSPORT iQ away from windshield wipers, other solid objects, and heavily tinted areas that
might obstruct the radar antenna or laser lens.
Mounting instructions
PASSPORT iQ’s EasyMount windshield bracket is designed for unobtrusive and hassle-free mounting.
To attach the EasyMount bracket to your windshield, press the suction cup firmly onto the glass, then
flip the locking clamp to ensure the suction cup is adhered to the windshield securely. Be sure to keep
both your windshield and the suction cup clean.
To attach PASSPORT iQ to the EasyMount bracket, slide PASSPORT iQ downward so the EasyMount
bracket locks into the slot on the back of the device.
To adjust PASSPORT iQ on your windshield, move the adjustable EasyMount bracket arm to your
preferred view.
You can leave the EasyMount bracket in place on your windshield and easily remove PASSPORT iQ by
pressing the EasyMount release button and sliding PASSPORT iQ off the mount. Again, be sure to
position the bracket where it won’t present a hazard in the event of an accident.
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Important Safety and Product Information
1.
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this device near water.
Clean only with a damp cloth.
Maintain well-ventilated conditions around PASSPORT iQ to avoid overheating. Install this
device according to the instructions in this manual.
8. Do not install near any heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other devices
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Only use attachments and accessories specified by the manufacturer.
10. Disconnect this device during lightning storms or when it will not be used for a long period of
time.
11. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when PASSPORT
iQ has been damaged in any way, such as damage to a power supply cord or plug,
exposure to rain or moisture, operational failure, or if dropped.
12. Keep PASSPORT iQ away from liquids that might drip or splash on it. Do not place liquidfilled containers on it.
13. Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or
collision resulting in death or serious injury:
• When installing PASSPORT iQ in a vehicle, place the unit securely, so it does not obstruct the
driver’s view of the road or interfere with vehicle operating controls, such as the steering
wheel, foot pedals, or transmission levers. Do not place in front of or above any airbag.
• When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on PASSPORT iQ to all available
navigation sources, including information from street signs, visual sightings, and maps. For
safety, always resolve any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation and defer
to posted road signs.
• Always operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Do not become distracted by PASSPORT iQ
while driving and always be fully aware of all driving conditions Minimize the amount of
time spent viewing PASSPORT iQ’s screen while driving and use voice prompts when
possible. Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any functions requiring
prolonged use of PASSPORT iQ’s controls while driving. Pull over in a safe and legal manner
before attempting such operations.
• PASSPORT iQ is designed to provide route suggestions. It is not designed to replace the need
for driver attentiveness regarding road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion,
weather conditions, or other factors that may affect safety while driving.
Important: Always be sure that PASSPORT iQ and any external device connected to it are
switched off and unplugged from the power supply before you attempt to connect it to another
external device.
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Map data information
One of the goals of ESCORT is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography
that is available to us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination of governmental and private data
sources, which we identify in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer.
Virtually all data sources contain some inaccurate or incomplete data. In some countries, complete and
accurate map information is either not available or is prohibitively expensive.
Notice regarding windshield mounting legal restrictions
State law in Minnesota and California prohibits or restricts drivers from using suction mounts on their
windshields while operating motor vehicles (see California Vehicle Code 26708(a); Minnesota Statutes
Section 169.71). Other ESCORT mount options should be used when driving in those states. Many other
states have enacted restrictions against placing “non-transparent material” upon the windshield or
placing objects upon the windshield that obstruct the driver’s vision (e.g., New Jersey law currently
prohibits windshield objects that “unduly interfere” with the driver’s vision to the front or sides). Check
your state and local laws and ordinances where you drive before using the suction-cup mount on your
windshield. IT IS THE USER’S RESPONSIBILITIY TO USE THE PASSPORT iQ AND ESCORT MOUNTING
OPTIONS IN SUCH A MANNER THAT THE USER IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS AND
ORDINANCES. Remember to always mount your PASSPORT iQ in a location that does not obstruct the
driver’s view of the road. ESCORT does not assume any responsibility for any fines, penalties, or
damages that may be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice or as a result of any state or local
law or ordinance relating to the use of your PASSPORT iQ.
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SECTION 2: USING PASSPORT iQ
Note: The screens shown in this guide may be different than the ones you see on PASSPORT iQ,
depending on the firmware version.
Power Options
•
To turn on PASSPORT iQ, slide the power switch on top of the device to the right.
•
To turn off PASSPORT iQ, slide the power switch on top of the device to the right and hold for
two seconds. PASSPORT iQ will shut down completely. (Note: Touching Cancel will switch
PASSPORT iQ into Battery-Only mode.)
•
When connected to 12-volt switched power (lighter plug turns on/off with the ignition),
PASSPORT iQ will automatically go into Suspend mode (for approximately two hours) when you
turn off the ignition. A message will appear acknowledging this change. Suspend mode provides
a quick start once 12-volt power is applied again.
•
When connected to unswitched 12-volt power (lighter plug has a constant 12 volts), use the
power switch to shut off completely. Unplugging the cord will put PASSPORT iQ into Suspend
mode (see above).
•
To lock PASSPORT iQ’s screen, slide the power switch to the left. Putting PASSPORT iQ in lock
mode when not in use or while traveling will keep the device from using its internal battery.
Initial Setup
Upon powering on PASSPORT iQ for the first time, you will be asked to select your preferred language,
voice (for directional prompts and radar/laser alerts), and time zone. Simply touch the options you’d like
to select and save the settings. The Safety Warning screen appears.
Note: For details on how to edit these preferences, see “General Settings” in the Settings and
Preferences section.
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Warning Screen
When you turn on PASSPORT iQ, a splash screen appears for a few seconds, then the safety warning
appears.
Be sure you understand these warnings. To continue on to PASSPORT iQ features, touch I Agree at the
bottom right of the screen. The Main Menu screen appears.
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Main Menu Screen
From the Main Menu screen, you can view your current location, set a route to a destination, view
radar/laser alert screens, adjust volume, and set PASSPORT iQ preferences.
To view radar signals, touch Detector.
To see where you are, touch Map.
To enter a destination address on the keypad, touch Go to... PASSPORT iQ automatically calculates the
best route choice to direct you to that address. See “Creating a Route to an Address” for step-by-step
instructions.
To set PASSPORT iQ preferences, including Detector Settings, touch Settings. To learn more about these
settings, see “Settings and Preferences.”
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Volume
To adjust the volume, touch Volume at the bottom of the Main Menu screen. The volume scale appears.
Touch the scale to adjust the volume. To mute the PASSPORT iQ voice, touch Mute Audio. (Note:
Radar/laser alerts will continue to sound.)
Routes
Here you can create and save routes your regularly travel, as well as calculate alternate routes to avoid
upcoming traffic slow-downs or incidents along your current route. For step-by-step instructions, see
“Managing Your Routes” and “Avoiding a Route Segment” in the GPS Navigation section.
Battery Charge Status
The battery charge status is represented by the battery icon at the upper left of the Main Menu screen.
When the icon shows three bars, the battery is fully charged.
GPS Status
The satellite icon at the upper left of the screen indicates whether or not you are receiving a satellite
signal. If a red line appears on this icon, PASSPORT iQ is not acquiring a satellite signal.
Viewing latitude and longitude coordinates
From the Main Menu screen, touch the satellite icon to view the latitude and longitude coordinates of
your current location.
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Go-To Screen/GPS Navigation Menu
This screen lets you set up a route to an address in your city, in another city, in another state, or to a
restaurant, gas station, park, hospital, or other common public locale. Once you set your home address,
you can calculate a route to go home from wherever you travel. You can also search for a particular
point of interest by name in Search or browse them by category in Browse. Favorites allows you to get
directions from your location to places you have saved in your favorites list. Recent allows you to
navigate to your most recent destinations without having to enter them again.
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Creating a Route to an Address
The route to your destination address is based on your current GPS location. Be sure PASSPORT iQ is in
clear view of the sky.
To create a route to an address from your current GPS location to a destination in the same city:
1. Touch Go To... on the Main Menu screen, then touch Address on the Go To… screen. The city in
which you are located displays, along with cities to which you have recently navigated. If this is
the first time you are using the device, only the name of the city of your current GPS location
displays.
2. Once you select the city, the Enter Street Name keypad opens. Enter the name of the street.
3. After entering a few characters, PASSPORT iQ displays a list of street names that include those
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characters. If a list is not automatically displayed, simply touch NEXT to have PASSPORT iQ
search for the street name.
4. Touch the street name you want. If the street name is not on the list, touch Back and re-enter
the street name. The Enter House Number keypad opens.
5. Enter the house number, then touch NEXT. The address card for your destination displays.
6. Touch Go. The device calculates your route. When the calculation is complete, the route
is highlighted on the Map View; the My Car marker shows your starting location, and the
voice prompts begin. For details on how to use the various features in this view, see
“Map View.”
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Creating a route to an intersection
You might know the intersecting street names but not the exact address of your destination. You can
enter an intersection to get routing instructions.
1. Touch Go To... on the main Menu screen, then touch Address on the Go To… screen. The
Address is in... list opens.
2. Touch the city name. Or touch Other city to enter it on the Enter City
Name keypad.
3. When the Enter Street Name keypad displays, type the street name. After entering a few
characters, PASSPORT iQ displays a list of street names that include those characters.
4. Touch the street name you want. When the Enter House Number keypad displays, touch SKIP.
5. The Where on Street? screen displays. Touch Go to street to display an address card for that
street.
OR, Touch Intersection to display the Enter Next Street keypad and enter the name.
OR, Touch Pick address range to display a list of address ranges on that street, then touch the
address range you want to display on the address card.
6. Touch Go to calculate the route and start voice prompts.
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Creating a route to an address in another state
1. Start as you would to create a route to an address by touching Go To... on the Main Menu
screen, then touching Address on the Go To… screen.
2. When the list of cities to which you have created routes opens, touch Other City in the top
right corner of the screen. The City Is In... screen opens showing the list of states to which
you have navigated.
3. Touch Other State. The Enter State/Prov or Code keypad displays.
4. Enter the state, the province, or number code. A list of states with the same beginning
characters displays.
5. Touch the name of the state you want or touch Back to return to the keypad and continue to
enter the state name.
6. Type the name of the city on the Enter City/Postal Code keypad that displays. A list of cities with
the same beginning letter displays.
OR, Enter the ZIP code and touch NEXT. A list of cities with that ZIP code displays.
7. Touch the name of the city you want or touch Back to return to the keypad and continue to
enter the name or code.
8. Continue as you would to create a route to an address as described in “Creating a route to an
address” or follow the steps for “Creating a route to an intersection.”
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Stopping a Route in Progress
You might need to cancel directions while you are en route to your destination. To stop turn-by-turn
directions to a destination:
1. From the Map View, touch Menu at the bottom of the screen.
2. When the Main Menu screen displays, touch Stop. This cancels your route.
Resuming a Route after Stopping
To resume a route after cancelling it:
1. Touch Go to... on the Main Menu screen, then touch Recent on the Go To... screen. A list of
your recent addresses opens.
2. Touch the destination on the list.
3. When the address card for your destination opens, touch Go to calculate the route and start
voice prompts.
4.
PASSPORT iQ starts directions from your current location.
Avoiding a Route Segment
If there is an upcoming traffic slow-down or incident along your route, you may choose to avoid the
affected portion of the route. To calculate an alternate route:
1. From the Map View, touch Menu at the bottom of the screen.
2. When the Main Menu screen displays, touch Routes.
3. Touch Avoid Route Segment.
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4. Touch the portion of the route (street name) you’d like to avoid.
If possible, PASSPORT IQ will calculate a new route avoiding that roadway.
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5. Touch the Detour button that displays in the top right corner of the screen to begin following
the alternate route.
Setting Your Home Address
Setting your home address can save you time re-entering this information later. When you want to
navigate home from a new location, you can touch Go to... then touch Go Home. The address card
opens. Touch Go for your routing instructions.
To set your home address:
1. Touch Go To... on the Main Menu screen, then touch Go Home on the Go To… screen. The
Home Is Not Yet Saved screen opens.
2. Touch one of the following:
• Save current position to use your GPS location.
• Type address to enter a state, city, street name, and house number.
• Choose from favorites to select an address or destination from a list of favorites you
created.
• Choose from recents to select an address or destination from a list of recent destinations to
which you created routes.
3. When the address card displays with your home address, touch Save at the bottom of the
screen.
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4. Touch Back or Menu to exit this screen.
Searching for a Point of Interest
To search for a particular point of interest:
1. Touch Go to… on the Main Menu screen, then touch Search on the Go To… screen to search for
points of interest, such as restaurants, lodging, things to do, public locales, etc.
2. Type in the name of the place you’d like to go (e.g., post office); then touch Search. The Search
Is In... screen lists the names of cities to which you have recently created routes.
3. When the list of cities to which you have created routes opens, select the city.
OR, Touch Other City in the top right corner of the screen. The City Is In... screen opens
showing the list of states to which you have navigated. Select the state or touch Other State
to enter the state name. A list of states with the same beginning characters displays. Touch
the name of the state you want or touch Back to return to the keypad and continue to enter
the state name. Type the name of the city on the Enter City keypad that displays. A list of
cities with the same beginning letter displays. Touch the name of the city you want or touch
Back to return to the keypad and continue to enter the name.
OR, Touch Area near me now to display search results based on your current GPS location.
4. A list of search results appears, along with the distance to each. You can sort the list
alphabetically or by distance by touching Sort in the top right corner of the screen.
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5. Touch a search result to select it. The address card for the point of interest displays.
6. Touch Go to calculate the route and start voice prompts.
OR, Touch Back to return to the search results and choose another.
OR, Touch Save to save to your favorites list. For detailed instructions on adding a
destination to your favorites list, see “Adding a Favorite.”
Browsing Points of Interest
Browse lets you search points of interest by category.
1. Touch Go to… on the Main Menu screen, then touch Browse on the Go To… screen to locate
points of interest, such as restaurants, lodging, things to do, public services, etc.
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2. Touch the category you want (e.g., Restaurant). The Search Is In... screen lists the names of cities
to which you have recently created routes.
3. When the list of cities to which you have created routes opens, select the city.
OR, Touch Other City in the top right corner of the screen. The City Is In... screen opens
showing the list of states to which you have navigated. Select the state or touch Other State
to enter the state name. A list of states with the same beginning characters displays. Touch
the name of the state you want or touch Back to return to the keypad and continue to enter
the state name. Type the name of the city on the Enter City keypad that displays. A list of
cities with the same beginning letter displays. Touch the name of the city you want or touch
Back to return to the keypad and continue to enter the name.
OR, Touch Area near me now to display search results based on your current GPS location.
4. A list of restaurants appears, along with the distance to each. You can sort the list alphabetically
or by distance by touching Sort in the top right corner of the screen.
5. Touch the name of the restaurant you’d like. The address card for the restaurant
displays.
6. Touch Go to calculate the route and start voice prompts
OR, Touch Back to return to the search results and choose another.
OR, Touch Save to save to your favorites list. For detailed in instructions on adding a destination
to your favorites list, see “Adding a Favorite.”
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Using Your Favorites List
Adding a favorite
To add a destination to your favorites list:
1. Start as you would to create a route to an address. You can also follow the steps to search or
browse points of interest.
2. When the address card displays, touch Save at the bottom of the screen.
3. The keypad displays with the name of your search or destination or prompts you to Enter
Favorite Name.
4. Touch NEXT to save the name shown on the keypad.
OR, Enter a name to identify your favorite, then touch NEXT.
5. When the address card opens, touch Back or Menu at the bottom of the address card to save
and exit this screen.
OR, Touch Go to calculate the route and start voice prompts.
Sorting favorites
On the Favorites screen, touch Sort in the top right corner of the screen. You can sort your favorites by
recently used (recent addresses on top), most used, or alphabetically. Touch the sorting method you
would like, then touch OK.
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Deleting favorites
To remove a name from your favorites list:
1. Touch Go To… on the Main Menu screen, then touch Favorites on the Go To… screen. Your
favorites list is displayed.
2. Touch the favorite you want to delete. The address card displays.
3. Touch the X at the bottom of the screen to delete the favorite.
Navigating to a favorite
You can save some steps when finding a route to a favorite destination.
1. Touch Go To… on the Main Menu screen, then touch Favorites on the Go To… screen. The list of
favorites you have saved displays.
2. Touch the name of the destination to which you’d like directions. When you select a favorite,
the address card displays.
3. Touch Go to calculate the route and start voice prompts.
Using Your Recent Locations List
Navigating to a recent location
You can save some steps when finding a route to a recent destination.
1. Touch Go To… on the Main Menu screen, then touch Recent on the Go To… screen. The list of
destinations to which you have created routes displays.
2. Touch the name of the destination to which you’d like directions. When you select a recent
destination, the address card displays.
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3. Touch Go to calculate the route and start voice prompts.
Managing Your Routes
To create and save routes you regularly travel:
1. From the Map View, touch Menu at the bottom of the screen.
2. When the Main Menu screen displays, touch Routes.
3. Touch Manage Routes. The Manage Routes screen displays.
4. Touch Create a new route. The Select Route Origin screen displays.
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5. On the Select Route Origin screen, touch one of the following:
• Use current location—To add your current GPS location
• Enter an address—To create a route as you would to any destination as described in
“Creating a route to an address”
• Select from Recent—To select a destination to which you have recently created a route
• Select from Favorites—To select a saved favorite destination
6. When the address card displays with your selected origin, touch Select Destination.
7. Touch an option on the Select Route Destination screen:
• Use current location
• Enter an address
• Select from Recent
• Select from Favorites
8. When the address card displays with your selected origin and destination, touch the disk icon.
9. The Enter Route Name keypad opens.
10. Type a name to identify the route.
11. Touch NEXT. The address card displays with the route name.
12. Touch Back or Menu to exit and save the route.
OR, Touch Edit to rename or delete the route, or change the origin or destination.
OR, Touch Drive to calculate the route and start voice prompts.
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Map View
In the Map View, you can view your current location and route highlighted on a map. You also can view
your current speed and mark radar or safety camera locations for future warnings.
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Changing the Map View
You can view the map as 3D or 2D, and you can also set the heading or compass direction. PASSPORT iQ
offers three different Map View options:
Car Up—The top of the Map View always represents the direction you are heading. The screen
is in 2D, which appears as if you are looking straight down at the map.
North Up—The top of the Map View is always north.
3D—The map appears in perspective as though a horizon is in the distance. This is the factory
setting. The top of the Map View represents the direction you are heading.
To change the Map View while in Map View, simply touch the compass icon. Touch it again to switch to
the next view option.
AutoZoom—Available with any of the Map Views, the AutoZoom feature automatically zooms in
on your current location when approaching the next directional prompt. To activate/deactivate,
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touch Settings on the Main Menu screen, then touch Map View in the Settings Menu. Touch the
checkbox next to AutoZoom to turn on or off.
Zooming In and Out
Touch the plus and minus icons on the right side of the screen to zoom in and out on the Map View.
Panning the Map
To switch to click-and-drag Pan mode while in Map View, simply touch the center of the map. Then tap
and drag your finger across the screen to pan. Touch Center Car at the bottom of the screen to center
the view back on your current location. Touch Back to exit Pan mode and return to Map View.
Viewing Turn-by-Turn Maneuvers
Touch the street name at the top of the Map View screen to view turn-by-turn maneuvers.
Playing Back Last Directional Voice Prompt
Touch the first green turn arrow to hear the last directional voice prompt.
Muting Directional Voice Prompts
Touch the speaker icon on the right side of the Map View to mute directional voice prompts. (Note:
Radar/laser alerts will continue to sound.)
Using the On-Screen Radar/Laser Alert Area
Located at the bottom left of the Map View screen, the On-Screen Radar/Laser Alert Area not only
provides visual indication of alerts, it also shows your current detection sensitivity and actual speed.
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Adjusting detector sensitivity
PASSPORT iQ has three detection sensitivity modes, as well as an option to turn radar/laser detection
off. You can easily select any of these options by touching the On-Screen Radar/Laser Alert Area when
you are not receiving an alert.
The area will display one of the following, and PASSPORT iQ will provide a voice confirmation of your
selection:
H (Highway sensitivity)—Provides maximum sensitivity on all bands.
A (Auto sensitivity)—Provides real-time radar performance based on your vehicle speed. As your
vehicle speed increases, the radar sensitivity (X- and K-band) is set to maximum range. As the
vehicle speed decreases, the radar sensitivity (X- and K-band only) is minimized to further
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reduce unwanted false alarms. Full sensitivity is maintained on all other bands. This mode is
recommended for most driving.
ANX (Auto No X sensitivity)—Provides the same detection sensitivity as Auto mode, but with the
X-band turned off.
OFF (Radar/laser detection off)—This setting is particularly useful when you are driving in a
state in which radar detectors are illegal.
Viewing your actual speed
In the Map View, your actual speed is displayed in the On-Screen Radar/Laser Alert Area, to the right of
the detection sensitivity icon.
Muting alerts
You can easily mute a radar/laser alert that is in progress by touching the On-Screen Radar/Laser Alert
Area during the alert. You can also silence an alert by pressing the SmartCord mute button.
Locking out false alerts (TrueLock GPS Radar/Laser Detector Filter)
PASSPORT iQ is equipped with a TrueLock GPS Radar/Laser Detector Filter to lock out and store in its
memory false alerts. For details on how to activate or deactivate the GPS Radar/Laser Detector Filter,
refer to “Activating/deactivating the GPS Detector Filter.”
To lock out a false alert (X-band, K-band or laser only), press the mute button on the SmartCord or touch
the On-Screen Radar/Laser Alert Area three times during the alert. Pressing the first time will silence
the audio. Pressing a second time will generate a prompt on the display that will read “Lockout?”
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Press a third time to confirm you want to lock this signal out by location and frequency. A “Stored”
message will be displayed.
Once a signal has been stored, PASSPORT iQ will reject the signal the next time you approach this area
and will display the locked-out alert in the On-Screen Radar/Laser Alert Area with either a gray bar
(Standard Bar Graph mode) or white text (SpecDisplay mode).
To unlock a signal that has already been stored, simply press and hold the SmartCord mute button or
touch the On-Screen Radar/Laser Alert Area while receiving the locked out “alert.” The display will read
“Unlock?”
Press the SmartCord mute button or touch the On-Screen Radar/Laser Alert Area again to unlock it from
memory. The display will then read “Unlocked” to confirm your action.
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Viewing Speed Limit Data
PASSPORT iQ is equipped with posted speed limit data for most major highways and a number of side
roads. The posted speed limit for your current location appears in the speed limit icon on the left side of
the Map View screen.
Marking a Location
The mark icon allows you to mark a specific location and label it for future reference. Once marked,
PASSPORT iQ will provide an audible and visual on-screen alert when you reach this area again.
PASSPORT iQ will also give you an advance warning at the following distances:
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Red-light cameras: 250 ft. or 10 seconds
Speed cameras: 500 ft. when traveling below 55 mph; 1,000 ft. when traveling above 55 mph
Speed traps: 0.3 mi. or approximately 1,584 ft.
Other: 500 ft. when traveling below 55 mph; 1,000 ft. when traveling above 55 mph
To mark a location, touch the mark icon. The display will show the following icons: speed camera, redlight camera, speed trap, and other. Touch the corresponding icon to confirm the type of location you
are marking. The marker you selected will appear in the location along your route.
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Note: When a location is marked the first time, you must travel at least 1 mile away from that
location to receive an alert.
To unmark a location, touch the mark icon when you are receiving a “marked location” alert. The display
will read “Unmark?” in the Radar/Laser Alert Area. Touch the mark icon again to confirm.
Returning to the Main Menu
Touch the Menu button at the bottom of the screen to return to the Main Menu screen.
Viewing Estimated Arrival Time
You can view your estimated time of arrival, as well as the estimated time or distance to your
destination in the bottom right corner of the Map View. To change your arrival display option (e.g., from
miles to destination to minutes to destination), simply touch this area of the screen.
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Detector View
In Detector View, you can view the radar signal-strength meter, as well as your speed and your compass
heading direction. You can also mark radar or safety camera locations for future warnings.
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Choosing Your Detector Screen
Your detector screen can be displayed with a digital or classic speedometer.
Digital and classic tech screens can simultaneously track and display up to four different radar signals.
The most severe alert will be displayed in the primary alert area, with additional alerts listed below.
To change the detector screen display mode, simply touch Screen. Touch it again to switch to the next
display option.
Selecting Your Color Palette
Your detector screen can be displayed with blue, red or yellow accents to match the dashboard lighting
of various vehicles. To change the detector color palette, simply touch Color. Touch it again to switch to
the next color option.
Using the On-Screen Radar/Laser Alert Area
Located below or to the right of your current speed on the Detector View screen, the On-Screen
Radar/Laser Alert Area not only provides visual indication of alerts, it also shows your current detection
sensitivity setting.
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Adjusting detector sensitivity
PASSPORT iQ has three detection sensitivity modes, as well as an option to turn radar/laser detection
off. You can easily select any of these options by touching the right side of the On-Screen Radar/Laser
Alert Area when you are not receiving an alert.
The area will display one of the following, and PASSPORT iQ will provide a voice confirmation of your
selection:
Highway (Highway sensitivity)—Provides maximum sensitivity on all bands.
Auto (Auto sensitivity)—Provides real-time radar performance based on your vehicle speed. As
your vehicle speed increases, the radar sensitivity (X- and K-band) is set to maximum range. As
the vehicle speed decreases, the radar sensitivity (X- and K-band only) is minimized to further
reduce unwanted false alarms. Full sensitivity is maintained on all other bands. This mode is
recommended for most driving.
Auto No X (Auto No X sensitivity)—Provides the same detection sensitivity as Auto mode, but
with the X-band turned off.
OFF (Radar/laser detection off)—This setting is particularly useful when you are driving in a
state in which radar detectors are illegal.
Muting alerts
You can easily mute a radar/laser alert that is in progress by touching the On-Screen Radar/Laser Alert
Area during the alert. You can also silence an alert by pressing the SmartCord mute button.
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Locking out false alerts (TrueLock GPS Radar/Laser Detector Filter)
PASSPORT iQ is equipped with a TrueLock GPS Radar/Laser Detector Filter to lock out and store in its
memory false alerts. For details on how to activate or deactivate the GPS Radar/Laser Detector Filter,
refer to “Activating/deactivating the GPS Detector Filter.”
For details on how to lock out false alerts, see “Locking out false alerts” in the Map View section.
Playing Back Last Directional Voice Prompt
Touch the green turn arrow to hear the last directional voice prompt.
Muting Directional Voice Prompts
Touch the speaker icon on the right side of the Map View to mute directional voice prompts. (Note:
Radar/laser alerts will continue to sound.)
Viewing Your Actual Speed
In the Detector View, your actual speed is displayed in digital or analog view, depending on your screen
selection.
Marking a Location
The mark icon allows you to mark a specific location and label it for future reference. Once marked,
PASSPORT iQ will provide an audible and visual on-screen alert when you reach this area again.
For details on how to use this feature, see “Marking a Location” in the Map View section.
Returning to the Main Menu
Touch the Menu button at the bottom of the screen to return to the Main Menu screen.
Switching to Map View
Touch Map at the bottom of the screen to switch to the Map View.
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Settings and Preferences
You can customize the way the screen appears and set control functions to accommodate the way you
use PASSPORT iQ. To set up the features described in this section, touch Settings in the top right corner
of the Main Menu screen to display the Settings screen.
Touch the down arrow to display more settings. Touch the up arrow to return to the previous screen.
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Touch the button for the setting you want to adjust. To save your new settings, you can touch Back and
return to the Settings screen or you can touch Menu to return to the Main Menu screen.
Adjusting Your GPS Navigation Settings
Changing the Map View
From the Settings screen, touch Map View to view the options, then touch the option you’d like. A
sample of your selection displays on the right.
Car Up—The top of the Map View always represents the direction you are heading. The screen
is in 2D, which appears as if you are looking straight down at the map.
North Up—The top of the Map View is always north.
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3D—The map appears in perspective as though a horizon is in the distance. This is the factory
setting. The top of the Map View represents the direction you are heading.
AutoZoom—Available with any of the Map Views, the AutoZoom feature automatically zooms in
on your current location when approaching the next directional prompt. Touch the checkbox
next to AutoZoom to turn on or off.
Touch any button at the bottom of the screen to exit and save your changes.
Setting day or night color palette
From the Settings screen, touch Day/Night to view the settings, then touch the option you’d like.
Auto—Automatically switches the day and night colors according to the time of day at your
current GPS location. When a GPS signal is not available, the Auto setting changes from night
to day at 8 a.m. and vice versa at 8 p.m.
Day—Day colors are displayed with a light background and street names in black text.
Night—Night provides contrasting colors that are easier to see in the dark.
Touch any button at the bottom of the screen to exit and save your changes.
Choosing your vehicle icon
From the Settings screen, touch My Car to choose the icon you want to depict your current location:
• Fun
• Sport
• Minivan
• Sedan
• Point
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Touch the option you’d like. A preview will display to the right.
Touch any button at the bottom of the screen to exit and save your changes.
Choosing points of interest to display
You can select points of interest (POIs) you want to display as icons on the Map View.
From the Settings screen, touch POI to display the options. Touch the POIs you’d like displayed on the
Map View. You can select more than one POI. Touch the down and up arrows to scroll through the list.
Touch Back or Menu at the bottom of the screen to exit and save your changes.
Clearing your recent or favorites lists
From the Settings screen, touch Clear My Lists to remove information you have saved in your recent
destinations or favorites lists.
You can select one or both. Touch any button at the bottom of the screen to exit and save. You will be
prompted to confirm the clearing action. Touch Yes to clear the list(s).
Managing your routes
Here you can create and save routes you regularly travel. You can also do this from the Main Menu
screen by touching Routes, then touching Manage Routes. For step-by-step instructions, see “Managing
Your Routes” in the GPS Navigation section.
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Adjusting Your Detector Settings
Your detector has a number of user-selectable options to customize PASSPORT iQ to your own
preferences. To review your current settings or change any settings, touch Detector… on the main
Settings screen.
The Detector Settings screen will display, presenting a menu of options.
Touch the down arrow to display more settings. Touch the up arrow to return to the previous screen.
Setting detection sensitivity
PASSPORT iQ has three detection sensitivity modes, as well as an option to turn radar/laser detection
off:
Highway sensitivity—Provides maximum sensitivity on all bands.
Auto sensitivity—Provides real-time radar performance based on your vehicle speed. As your
vehicle speed increases, the radar sensitivity (X- and K-band) is set to maximum range. As the
vehicle speed decreases, the radar sensitivity (X- and K-band only) is minimized to further
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reduce unwanted false alarms. Full sensitivity is maintained on all other bands. This mode is
recommended for most driving.
Auto No X sensitivity—Provides the same detection sensitivity as Auto mode, but with the Xband turned off.
OFF—This setting is particularly useful when you are driving in a state in which radar detectors
are illegal.
To set the sensitivity, touch Sensitivity on the Detector Settings screen. Touch the mode to select it,
then touch any button at the bottom of the screen to exit and save your changes.
Activating/deactivating the AutoLearn feature
The AutoLearn feature analyzes (over time) the source of radar signals by location and frequency. This
allows PASSPORT iQ to determine if a signal is a real threat or a false one. If it determines that the signal
is an automatic door opener, motion sensor, etc., it automatically locks out this source at this particular
location. A “stored” message, accompanied by a single beep, will appear on the display when a signal
has been automatically locked out.
To turn AutoLearn on or off, touch AutoLearn on the Detector Settings screen. Touch the mode to select
it, then touch any button at the bottom of the screen to exit and save your changes.
Note: AutoLearn typically needs to encounter the exact frequency in the same location
approximately three times to lock it out. Since some door openers are turned on and off
routinely, some variations may occur. When AutoLearn is on, PASSPORT iQ will also un-learn
signals to protect you from locking out real threats. If a particular signal is no longer present at a
location that was previously locked out, PASSPORT iQ will unlock that signal.
Selecting the signal-strength display mode
PASSPORT iQ has two settings for displaying radar signal strength:
Standard Bar Graph—Provides information on a single radar signal. If there are multiple signals
present, PASSPORT iQ will determine which one is the most important threat to display. In this
mode, when radar is detected, PASSPORT iQ displays the band (X, K, Ka, or Ku), and a precise bar
graph of the signal strength. When PASSPORT iQ detects a laser signal, the display will read
“Laser.” This is the default option for PASSPORT iQ. Note: The radar/laser alert bar graph
appears in red. If the signal has been locked out as false, it will appear in gray.
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SpecDisplay—This option is for the experienced detector user. In this mode, PASSPORT iQ will
display the actual numeric frequency of the radar signal being received. For example, “K 24.150”
shows one K-band signal at 24.150 gigahertz. Even long-time detector users will require some
time to get familiar with this new level of information about detected signals. Note: The
radar/laser alert frequency text appears in red. If the signal has been locked out as false, it will
appear in white.
To select your preferred signal-strength display mode, touch Meter on the Detector Settings screen.
Touch the mode to select it, then touch any button at the bottom of the screen to exit and save your
changes.
Modifying alerts within specified speeds (Cruise Alert)
The Cruise Alert feature allows you to modify audible alerts when traveling within specified speeds (25–
95 mph). To set, touch Cruise Alert on the Detector Settings screen, then touch the option to select it.
Touch any button at the bottom of the screen to exit and save your changes. All alerts received while
traveling below the specified speed will give you a double-beep alert for that band.
Modifying band detection
Selectable radar and laser bands allow you to customize which bands are monitored. The factory setting
for PASSPORT iQ is all radar and laser frequencies (with the exception of Pop mode) monitored. It is
recommended that you keep PASSPORT iQ in this mode.
To monitor additional bands or modify your band detection in any way, touch Bands On/Off on the
Detector Settings screen. Touch the checkboxes next to the bands to select/deselect them for
monitoring, touching the up and down arrows to scroll through the list. Touch Back or Menu to exit and
save your changes.
For details on the various radar/laser bands, see “Understanding Your Detector.”
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Activating/deactivating the detector voice
PASSPORT iQ is set to communicate all radar/laser alerts and instructions using a voice announcement in
addition to alert tones. If you prefer to turn the voice announcements off, only tones will be used for
alerts. To turn the detector voice on or off, touch Voice On/Off on the Detector Settings screen. Touch
the mode to select it, then touch any button at the bottom of the screen to exit and save your changes.
Activating/deactivating camera and speed-trap database
PASSPORT iQ’s Defender Database stores thousands of red-light and fixed-position speed cameras
throughout North America. The factory setting is for all markers in the database to be reported as you
approach them. It is recommended that you use PASSPORT iQ in this mode.
To modify which markers are reported, touch Cameras, … on the Detector Settings screen. Touch the
checkboxes next to the various markers to select/deselect them for reporting. Touch any button at the
bottom of the screen to exit and save your changes.
Activating/deactivating the GPS Radar/Laser Detector Filter (TrueLock)
PASSPORT iQ is equipped with a TrueLock GPS Radar/Laser Detector Filter to lock out and store in its
memory false alerts. For details on how to use this feature, see “Locking out false alerts.”
To turn the TrueLock feature on or off, you must activate or deactivate the TrueLock GPS Radar/Laser
Detector Filter. To do so, touch Detector Filter on the Detector Settings screen. Touch the mode to
select it, then touch any button at the bottom of the screen to exit and save your changes.
Clearing marked locations
At some point, you may want to clear all of the data in your detector database. This includes all marked
locations. To do so, touch Clear… on the Detector Settings screen, then touch Yes or No.
Activating/deactivating the illegal-state alert
In some states, the use of a radar detector is illegal. PASSPORT iQ is equipped to alert you when you
enter one of these states, so that you can turn your detector off.
To turn the illegal-state alert on or off, touch Illegal States on the Detector Settings screen. Touch the
mode to select it, then touch any button at the bottom of the screen to exit and save your changes.
Activating/deactivating the detector AutoMute feature
PASSPORT iQ comes equipped with our patented AutoMute feature. After your detector alerts you to a
radar encounter at the volume you have selected, the AutoMute feature will automatically reduce the
alert volume to a lower level. This keeps you informed without the annoyance of a continuous fullvolume alert. If you prefer, you can turn the AutoMute feature off.
To turn AutoMute on or off, touch AutoMute on the Detector Settings screen. Touch the mode to select
it, then touch any button at the bottom of the screen to exit and save your changes.
Setting your alert tones
When you encounter radar, a distinct audible alert will sound and occur faster as the signal gets
stronger. When the signal is very strong, the audible alerts will blend into a solid tone. This allows you to
judge the distance from the signal source without taking your eyes from the road.
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Each band has a distinct tone for easy identification. PASSPORT iQ offers two radar alert tone settings:
Classic—This is the factory setting for your PASSPORT iQ. It uses the standard ESCORT radar
alert tones:
• X-band = beep tone
• K-band = raspy brap tone
• Ka-band = double brap tone
• Ku-band = beep tone (same as X-band)
• Pop = solid brap tone
• Laser = solid brap tone
Note: Since Pop and laser signals are a possible threat no matter how weak, PASSPORT
iQ will provide a solid audio alert for these signals (Classic mode only).
Mild—This setting offers softer, simpler alert tones, which are less obtrusive to the driving
experience:
• X-band, K-band, Ka-band, Ku-band, and Pop = Doorbell chime
• Laser = Same as Classic mode (solid brap tone)
To set the style of your alert tones, touch Alert Tones on the Detector Settings screen. Touch Classic or
Mild, then touch any button at the bottom of the screen to exit and save your changes.
Activating/deactivating the laser shifters (optional feature)
Our optional SHIFTER ZR4™ laser-shifting system is the most advanced defense against targeting laser
guns. It includes three (two front, one rear) highly sensitive laser transceivers that detect laser signals
and transmit back a pulsed signal to “shift” or confuse the targeting laser gun.
To avoid undue attention sometimes caused by laser guns providing “jamming” codes to the officer, the
SHIFTER ZR4 offers a Receive Only mode. In this mode, simply touch the On-Screen Radar/Laser Alert
Area or press the SmartCord mute button to manually shut off the laser transceivers once you have
corrected your speed. The shifters remain in Receive Only mode for approximately 60 seconds, giving
you time to pass the speed trap. Once this time has expired, the shifters return to active mode.
To turn this feature on or off, or to switch to Receive Only mode, touch Laser Shifters on the Detector
Settings screen. Touch the mode to select it, then touch any button at the bottom of the screen to exit
and save your changes.
Restoring detector settings
To restore PASSPORT iQ’s detector to its original factory settings, touch Restore… on the Detector
Settings screen, then touch Yes.
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Adjusting Your General Settings
Setting screen brightness
From the Settings screen, touch Brightness to view the brightness scale.
Touch the scale to adjust the brightness. You will see a preview of the brightness as you touch each level
on the scale.
Touch any button at the bottom of the screen to exit and save your changes.
Setting language and units
From the Settings screen, touch Language & Units to set the spoken language for voice prompts and the
written language for text display. American English is the factory setting. You can also set units of
distance you want to use: miles or kilometers.
Touch Language to choose your preferred language and Voice to choose your preferred voice. Touch
Units to choose miles or kilometers.
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When you touch the arrow next to an option, a secondary screen appears that provides the available
choices for that option.
Touch the button to make your selection, then touch any button at the bottom of the screen to exit and
save your changes.
Setting time options
From the Settings screen, touch Time to view and select:
Format—12-hour clock or 24-hour clock
Zone—Time zones
Daylight Savings—Auto, On, or Off
When you touch the arrow next to an option, a secondary screen appears that provides the available
choices for that option.
Touch the button to make your selection, then touch any button at the bottom of the screen to exit and
save your changes.
Selecting your background image
You can choose the background image you want to display on the Main Menu screen. From the Settings
screen, touch Wallpaper to display the options. Touch the down arrow to display more options.
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Touch the option you’d like. A preview displays to the right.
Touch Back or Menu at the bottom of the screen to exit and save your new background.
Setting the over-speed-limit alert
PASSPORT iQ is equipped with posted speed limit data for most major highways and a number of side
roads. The posted speed limit for your current location appears in the speed limit icon on the left side of
the Map View and Detector View screens.
PASSPORT iQ can also provide voice alerts that you are traveling over the posted speed limit for your
current location. You can customize this feature to provide voice alerts at 5 mph, 10 mph, or 15 mph
over the posted speed limit, or you can turn it off. To set or deactivate the over-speed-limit alert, touch
Over Speed… on the Settings screen.
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Touch the down arrow to display more options. Touch an option to select it. Touch Back or Menu at the
bottom of the screen to exit and save your changes.
Restoring all factory settings
From the Settings screen, touch Restore to return all settings to the original factory settings. You are
prompted to confirm your selection.
Touch Yes to restore the factory settings.
Viewing information about PASSPORT iQ
From the Settings screen, touch About to view the following information:
• Device name
• Model number
• Map data version
• Software version
• ESCORT Web address
Touch any button at the bottom of the screen to exit this screen.
Viewing legal information
From the Settings screen, touch Legal to view legal and safety agreements. Touch Back or Menu at the
bottom of the screen to exit.
Viewing GPS and memory status
From the Settings screen, touch Status to view GPS status and available memory. Touch any button at
the bottom of the screen to exit.
Simulating a route (enabling/disabling Demo mode)
To simulate a route, you must first enable Demonstration mode by touching Demo on the Settings
Menu screen. Touch the arrow next to “Disabled,” and a secondary screen appears with the options to
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enable or disable the Demo mode. Touch the button to make your selection, then touch any button at
the bottom of the screen to exit and save your changes.
Once enabled, you can create a route as usual, and PASSPORT iQ will simulate the route on screen.
However, you must disable Demonstration mode to acquire a GPS satellite signal and actually drive the
route.
Note: PASSPORT iQ cannot receive a GPS satellite signal while in Demonstration mode. Ensure
Demonstration mode is disabled when not in use.
Calibrating the screen
You may want to calibrate your PASSPORT iQ to ensure accuracy and response of screen touches. To do
so:
1. Touch Calibration on the Settings Menu screen. A target will appear on the screen.
2. Carefully tap the center of the target.
3. Repeat as the target moves around the screen.
4. When calibration is complete, the target will disappear. The new calibration settings have been
measured.
5. Tap the screen to save the new settings.
OR, Wait 30 seconds to cancel and keep the current settings.
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SECTION 3: UNDERSTANDING PASSPORT iQ
Understanding Your Detector
How radar works
Traffic radar, which consists of microwaves, travels in straight lines and is easily reflected by objects such
as cars, trucks, even guardrails and overpasses. Radar works by directing its microwave beam down the
road. As your vehicle travels into range, the microwave beam bounces off your car, and the radar
antenna looks for the reflections.
Using the Doppler principle, the radar equipment then calculates your speed by comparing the
frequency of the reflection of your car to the original frequency of the beam sent out.
Traffic radar has limitations, the most significant of these being that it typically can monitor only one
target at a time. If there is more than one vehicle within range, it is up to the radar operator to decide
which target is producing the strongest reflection. Since the strength of the reflection is affected by both
the size of the vehicle and its proximity to the antenna, it is difficult for the radar operator to determine
if the signal is from a sports car nearby or a semi truck several hundred feet away.
Radar range also depends on the power of the radar equipment itself. The strength of the radar unit’s
beam diminishes with distance. The farther the radar has to travel, the less energy it has for speed
detection.
Because intrusion alarms and motion sensors often operate on the same frequency as X- and K-band
radar, your detector will occasionally receive non-police radar signals. Since these X-band transmitters
are usually contained inside of a building or aimed toward the ground, they will generally produce much
weaker readings than will a true radar encounter. As you become familiar with the sources of these
pseudo alarms in your daily driving, they will serve as confirmation that PASSPORT iQ’s radar detection
abilities are fully operational.
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How Pop works
Pop mode is a relatively new feature for radar gun manufacturers. It works by transmitting an extremely
short burst, within the allocated band, to identify speeding vehicles in traffic. Once the target is
identified, or “popped,” the gun is then turned to its normal operating mode to provide a vehicle
tracking history (required by law).
Note: According to radar gun manufacturers, tickets should not be issued in Pop mode.
How laser works
Laser speed detection is actually Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR). LIDAR guns project a beam of
invisible infrared light. The signal is a series of very short infrared-light energy pulses that move in a
straight line, reflecting off your car and returning to the gun. LIDAR uses these light pulses to measure
the distance to a vehicle. Speed is then calculated by measuring how quickly these pulses are reflected,
given the known speed of light.
LIDAR is a newer technology whose use is not as widespread as conventional radar; therefore, you may
not encounter it on a daily basis. And unlike radar detection, LIDAR is not prone to false alarms. Because
LIDAR transmits a much narrower beam than does radar, it is much more accurate in its ability to
distinguish between targets and is also more difficult to detect. As a result, even the briefest laser
(LIDAR) alert should be taken seriously.
There are limitations to LIDAR equipment. LIDAR is much more sensitive to weather conditions than
radar, and a LIDAR gun’s range will be decreased by anything affecting visibility, such as rain, fog, or
smoke. A LIDAR gun cannot operate through glass, and it must be stationary in order to get an accurate
reading. Because LIDAR must have a clear line of sight and is subject to cosine error (an inaccuracy that
increases as the angle between the gun and the vehicle increases), police typically use LIDAR equipment
parallel to the road or from an overpass. LIDAR can be used day or night.
How threat-signal ranking works
PASSPORT iQ includes a new boost in anti-falsing software to eliminate excessive alerts from erroneous
X- and K-band sources. One example of this is traffic-flow monitoring systems. These systems, which are
becoming more widely used in cities across the U.S., generate K-band signals to measure the flow of
traffic on a given road. Unfortunately, most detectors see this as a real threat and will alert you to it
unnecessarily. Our new proprietary threat-signal ranking (TSR) software intelligently sorts, ranks, and
rejects these types of false alarms automatically. The result is ultimate protection without excessive
false alarms.
We suggest you turn TSR on if you are experiencing extreme false alerts in your area. For instructions on
how to activate TSR, see “Modifying band detection.”
How red-light cameras work
Red-light cameras use three basic things: a camera, a device to trigger the camera, and a computer.
An intersection may have more than one camera to monitor traffic from multiple directions. The trigger
is typically a series of wires buried just beneath the surface of the road. These wires are separated by a
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pre-set distance in order to create a magnetic field or induction loop. Once a vehicle is in the
intersection, the loop or circuit becomes closed and alerts the computer to take a picture.
In some states, tickets are issued to the car’s owner, no matter who’s actually driving. In this case, the
red-light camera only needs to photograph the vehicle’s rear license plate. In other states, the actual
driver is responsible for paying the ticket. In this case, the system needs a second camera in front of the
car to get a shot of the driver’s face.
How speed cameras work
There are several types of fixed-position speed cameras used, including radar, laser, induction-loop, and
photo-based.
Radar-and laser-based cameras are typically mounted near the road and transmit a short-range signal
across the lanes monitored. Since this signal is transmitted across the road instead of down the road like
with many handheld systems, detecting them in time is critical.
Another technology used is an induction-loop system. This type of system utilizes wires buried just
beneath the surface of the road to trigger a computer that calculates speed between the two points.
Photo-based systems take two sets of pictures of all passing vehicles between two separate fixed
locations. Both sets of photographs are date and time stamped, which enables the system to calculate
average speed between the two locations.
Fixed-speed cameras can also be set up to monitor one to four lanes of traffic in the same direction. To
achieve this, a sensor is installed in each lane, and a wide-angle camera lens is used to photograph the
vehicle that is speeding.
Interpreting alerts
Although PASSPORT iQ has a comprehensive warning system, only experience will teach you what to
expect from your detector and how to interpret what it tells you. The specific type of radar being used,
the type of transmission (continuous or instant-on), and the location of the radar source affect the alerts
you receive.
The following examples will give you an introduction to understanding PASSPORT iQ’s warning system
for radar and laser alerts.
Note: This guide applies to alerts in Classic mode. For details on how to set your alert tones, see
“Setting Your Alert Tones.”
Alert: Detector begins to sound slowly, then the rate of alert increases until it becomes a solid tone. The
signal meter ramps accordingly.
Explanation: You are approaching a continuous radar source aimed in your direction.
Alert: Detector emits short alerts for a few seconds, then falls silent, only to briefly alert and fall silent
again.
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Explanation: An instant-on radar source is being used ahead of you and out of your view.
Alert: Detector suddenly sounds a continuous tone for the appropriate band received.
Explanation: An instant-on radar or laser source is being used nearby. This kind of alert requires
immediate attention.
Alert: Detector sends a brief laser alert.
Explanation: Laser is being used in the area. Because laser is inherently difficult to detect, any laser alert
may indicate a source very close by.
Alert: Detector receives weak signals. These signals may be a little stronger as you pass large, roadside
objects. The signals increase in frequency.
Explanation: A moving patrol car with continuous radar is overtaking you from behind. Because these
signals are reflected (reflections are increased by large objects), they may or may not eventually melt
into a solid point, even when the patrol car is directly behind you.
Alert: Detector alerts slowly for a while, then abruptly jumps to a strong alert.
Explanation: You are approaching a radar unit concealed by a hill or an obstructed curve.
Alert: Detector alerts intermittently. Rate and strength of alerts may be consistent or vary wildly.
Explanation: A patrol car is traveling in front of you with a radar source aimed forward. Because signals
are sometimes reflected off of large objects and sometimes not, the alerts may seem inconsistent.
Alert: Detector alerts intermittently. Rate and strength of signal increases with each alert.
Explanation: A patrol car is approaching from the other direction, sampling traffic with instant-on radar.
Such alerts should be taken seriously.
Alert: Detector gives an X-band alert intermittently.
Explanation: You are driving through an area populated with radar motion sensors (door openers,
burglar alarms, etc.). Since these transmitters are usually contained inside buildings or aimed toward or
away from you, they are typically not as strong or lasting as a real radar encounter.
Caution: Overconfidence in an unfamiliar area can be dangerous. Likewise, if an alert in a
commonly traveled area is suddenly stronger or on a different band than usual, speed radar may
be set up nearby.
Understanding GPS
The Global Positioning System (GPS) was developed by the U.S. military and is made up of 24 orbiting
satellites. There are at least four satellites visible at any given time every day.
A GPS receiver is designed to locate and receive data from four of these satellites. This data includes the
distance to your location from each of the satellites. Once the distance from each satellite is known, the
receiver can calculate and pinpoint your exact location.
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Specifications
Operating bands
X-band 10.525 GHz ±25 MHz
K-band 24.150 GHz ±100 MHz
Ka-band 34.700 GHz ±1300 MHz
Ku-band 13.450 GHz ±25 MHz
Laser 904nm, 33 MHz bandwidth
Radar receiver/detector type
Superheterodyne, varactor-tuned VCO
Scanning frequency discriminator
Digital signal processing
GPS receiver
SiRFstar III
Laser detection
Quantum limited video receiver
Multiple laser sensor diodes
Display type
5” LCD screen with OneTouch user interface
480 x 272 resolution
Power requirement
12-volt DC, negative ground
SmartCord (included)
Auto-calibration circuitry (SmartShield VG2 Immunity) dimensions
1.40" H x 2.90" W x 5.35" L
Patented technology
PASSPORT iQ is covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents:
7,576,679; 7,397,416; 7,388,537; 7,098,844; 6,836,238; 6,779,765; 6,693,578; 6,670,905; 6,614,385;
6,587,068; 6,400,305; 6,249,218; 6,127,962; 6,069,580; 5,668,554; 5,600,132; 5,587,916; 5,559,508;
5,446,923; 5,402,087; 5,365,055; 5,347,120; 5,305,007; 5,206,500; 5,164,729; 5,134,406; 5,111,207;
5,079,553; 5,049,885; 5,049,884; 4,961,074; 4,954,828; 4,952,937; 4,952,936; 4,939,521; 4,896,855;
4,887,753; 4,862,175; 4,750,215; 4,686,499; 4,631,542; 4,630,054; 4,625,210; 4,613,989; 4,604,529;
4,583,057; 4,581,769; 4,571,593; 4,313,216; D314,178; D313,365; D310,167; D308,837; D296,771;
D288,418; D253,752
Canadian patents:
2,381,585; 2,337,077; 2,330,964; 1,295,715; 1,295,714; 1,187,602; 1,187,586
European patents:
1,145,030; 1,090,456
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Other patents pending.
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SECTION 4: TROUBLESHOOTING, MAINTENANCE & SERVICE
Troubleshooting
Important: Be sure that PASSPORT iQ is in clear view of the sky. The device needs a GPS satellite
signal to function properly. Be sure that PASSPORT iQ is fully charged. For details about charging
PASSPORT iQ, refer to “Charging the Battery.”
Take the steps described in the following table to solve simple problems before contacting Customer
Service.
If problems persist, turn the power off, disconnect the power connector from the device, and contact
Customer Service. Never try to repair PASSPORT iQ yourself, because it is dangerous to do so.
Problem
Solution(s)
You cannot turn on the
device.
The SmartCord is not connected properly. Make sure it is firmly
attached at both ends of the cable.
The built-in rechargeable battery is weak. Use the SmartCord to supply
power or charge the battery.
The device will not activate
after sliding the power
switch when connected to
the SmartCord or USB cable
for charging.
The unit has not been used for a long time, and the built-in battery is
overly discharged. To reset PASSPORT iQ, first disconnect it from
external power. Press the reset button on the bottom of the device.
Reconnect PASSPORT iQ to external power source and slide the power
switch to the right.
There is no sound.
The volume may be turned down or turned off. Turn up the volume.
See “Volume” for details on how to adjust.
The screen is very dark.
The brightness may be turned down. See “Setting screen brightness”
for details on how to adjust.
The GPS cannot receive
satellite signals or cannot
orient itself.
The GPS might be obstructed by buildings or blocked by a metal
enclosure. Make sure to use the unit outside.
The GPS has intermittent or
unstable reception.
The built-in rechargeable battery is weak. Use the SmartCord to supply
power or charge the battery.
The system software fails to function after a change. Turn the unit off
and on again.
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The detector beeps briefly
at the same location every
day, but no radar source is
in sight.
An X-band motion sensor or intrusion alarm is located within range of
your route. See “Locking out false alerts” for details on how to lock out
this alert.
The detector does not seem
sensitive to radar or laser.
Make sure the windshield wipers do not block PASSPORT iQ’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.
The detector did not alert
when a police car was in
view.
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.
Detector’s audible alerts
become softer after the first
few alerts.
Detector is in AutoMute mode. See “Activating/deactivating the
detector AutoMute feature” for details.
Other possibilities
Static or other external interference may cause the unit to function
abnormally. To recover normal status, reset PASSPORT iQ. First,
disconnect it from external power. Press the reset button on the
bottom of the device. Reconnect PASSPORT iQ to the external power
source and slide the power switch to the right. If problems persist, turn
off the power and contact Customer Service.
Software Updates
PASSPORT iQ’s firmware, or operating software, can easily be updated using our exclusive detector
software tools found on our website. Subscription updates to map software and the Defender Database
are also available online.
In order to have access to these updates, you must register PASSPORT iQ at www.EscortRadar.com.
Once registered, you will receive e-mail notifications that updates are available for your database or
firmware.
PASSPORT iQ will need to be powered up to use the software tools. If you have a laptop computer, you
can take it out to the vehicle to download the updates via PASSPORT iQ’s USB data port.
Accessories
The following accessories and replacement parts are available for PASSPORT iQ.
Coiled SmartCord*
Straight SmartCord*
Direct-Wire SmartCord*
Travel Case
$29.95
$29.95
$29.95
$XX.XX
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Bean-Bag Mount
Platform Mount
$XX.XX
$19.95
*Available in red or blue
Service Procedure
If PASSPORT iQ ever needs service, please follow these simple steps:
1. Check the Troubleshooting section of this manual. It may have a solution to your problem.
2. Call us toll-free at 800-543-1608. We may be able to solve your problem over the phone. If the
problem requires that you send PASSPORT iQ to the factory for repair, we will provide you with
a Return Authorization Number, which must be included on the outside of your shipping box.
3. Enclose the following information with PASSPORT iQ:
• Your Service Order Number
• Your name and return address
• Your daytime telephone number
• A description of the problem you are experiencing
• The vehicle power adapter you have been using
• If you have owned PASSPORT iQ less than one year and did not purchase directly from
ESCORT, please include a copy of your receipt from an Authorized Reseller
Out-of-warranty repairs
For out-of-warranty repairs, include prepayment in the amount you were quoted by the ESCORT
Customer Service Representative. If PASSPORT iQ has been damaged, abused, or modified, the repair
cost will be calculated on a parts-and-labor basis. If it exceeds the basic repair charge, you will be
contacted with an estimate. If the additional payment is not received within 30 days (or if you notify us
that you do not wish to have PASSPORT iQ repaired at the price quoted), PASSPORT iQ will be returned
without repair. Payment can be made by check, money order, or credit card.
Mail to:
ESCORT Inc.
Customer Service Department
Return Authorization Number _________
5440 West Chester Road
West Chester, OH 45069
For your own protection, we recommend that you ship your PASSPORT iQ prepaid and insured. Insist on
a proof of delivery and keep the receipt until the return of your PASSPORT iQ.
ESCORT Extended Service Plan
ESCORT offers an optional extended service plan. Contact ESCORT Sales at 800-433-3487 for details.
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SECTION 5: LEGAL INFORMATION
End-User License Agreement
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING
THE SOFTWARE OR ANY ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION (COLLECTIVELY, THE “SOFTWARE”).
THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”) GOVERN USE
OF THE SOFTWARE. IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT ALL THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, THEN ESCORT INC. IS
UNWILLING TO LICENSE THE SOFTWARE TO YOU. IF YOU INSTALL OR USE THE SOFTWARE, THEN YOU
HAVE INDICATED THAT YOU UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT AND ACCEPT ALL OF ITS TERMS.
1. Grant of License. Subject to your compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement,
ESCORT Inc. and/or its licensors grant you a non-exclusive and non-transferable license to
install and use the executable form of Software on a single device, solely for your personal,
non-commercial use. ESCORT Inc. and/or its licensors reserve all rights in the Software not
expressly granted to you in this Agreement.
2. Restrictions. Except as expressly specified in this Agreement, you may not: (a) copy or modify
the Software; (b) transfer, sublicense, lease, lend, rent or otherwise distribute the Software to
any third party; or (c) make the functionality of the Software available to multiple users
through any means, including, without limitation, by uploading the Software to a network or
file-sharing service or through any hosting, application services provider, service bureau, or any
other type of services. You acknowledge and agree that portions of the Software, including,
without limitation, the source code and the specific design and structure of individual modules
or programs, constitute or contain trade secrets of ESCORT Inc. and its licensors. Accordingly,
you agree not to disassemble, decompile, or otherwise reverse engineer the Software, in
whole or in part, or permit or authorize a third party to do so, except to the extent such
activities are expressly permitted by law notwithstanding this prohibition.
3. Ownership. The Software is licensed, not sold. You own the media (if any) on which the
Software is recorded, but ESCORT Inc. and/or its licensors retain ownership of the Software,
including all intellectual property rights therein. The Software is protected by U.S. copyright
law and international treaties. You will not delete or in any manner alter the copyright,
trademark, and other proprietary rights notices or markings appearing on the Software as
delivered to you.
4. Term. This Agreement remains effective until terminated. You may terminate it at any time by
destroying all copies of the Software in your possession or control. This Agreement will
automatically terminate without notice if you breach any term of this Agreement. Upon
termination, you must promptly destroy all copies of the Software in your possession or
control.
5. Government Users. The Software and Documentation are “commercial computer software”
and “commercial computer software documentation,” respectively, as such terms are used in
FAR 12.212. Any use, duplication, or disclosure of the Software or the Documentation by or on
behalf of the U.S. government is subject to restrictions as set forth in this Agreement.
Manufacturer is ESCORT Inc.
6. Export Law. You agree to comply fully with all U.S. export laws and regulations to ensure that
neither the Software nor any technical data related thereto nor any direct product thereof is
exported or re-exported directly or indirectly in violation of, or used for any purposes
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prohibited by, such laws and regulations.
7. No Warranty. THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS IS,” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.
ESCORT INC. EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT, AND ANY WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS
ARISPNG OUT OF COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE. NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION,
WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED FROM ESCORT INC. OR ELSEWHERE WILL CREATE
ANY WARRANTY OR CONDITION NOT EXPRESSLY STATED IN THIS AGREEMENT.
8. Limitation of Liability. ESCORT INC. AND OR ITS LICENSORS’ TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FROM
ALL CAUSES OF ACTION AND UNDER ALL THEORIES OF LIABILITY WILL BE LIMITED TO AND WILL
NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNTS PAID TO ESCORT INC. BY YOU FOR THE SOFTWARE. IN NO EVENT
WILL ESCORT INC. BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE,
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOSS OF USE, DATA, BUSINESS, OR PROFITS) OR
FOR THE COST OF PROCURING SUBSTITUTE PRODUCTS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION
WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE, WHETHER SUCH
LIABILITY ARISES FROM ANY CLAIM BASED UPON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT (INCLUDING
NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, AND WHETHER OR NOT ESCORT INC. HAS
BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSS OR DAMAGE. THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS
WILL SURVIVE AND APPLY EVEN IF ANY LIMITED REMEDY SPECIFIED IN THIS AGREEMENT IS
FOUND TO HAVE FAILED OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.
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ESCORT One-Year Limited Warranty
What this warranty covers: ESCORT warrants your product against all defects in materials and
workmanship.
For how long: One (1) year from the date of the original purchase
What we will do: ESCORT, at our discretion, will either repair or replace your product free of charge.
What we will not do: ESCORT will not pay shipping charges that you incur for sending your product to
us.
What you must do to maintain this warranty: Show original proof of purchase from an authorized
ESCORT dealer.
Warranty exclusions: Warranty does not apply to your product under any of the following conditions:
• The serial number has been removed or modified.
• Your product has been subjected to misuse or damage (including water damage, physical abuse,
and/or improper installation).
• Your product has been modified in any way.
• Your receipt or proof of purchase is from a non-authorized dealer or Internet auction site,
including E-bay, U-bid, or other non-authorized resellers.
• You are not the original purchaser of the product from an authorized dealer or did not receive it
as a gift from the original purchaser of product from an authorized dealer.
To obtain service: Contact ESCORT (800-543-1608) to obtain a Return Authorization Number. Properly
pack your product and include: your name, complete return address, written description of the problem
with your product, daytime telephone number, and a copy of the original purchase receipt. Label the
outside of the package clearly with your Return Authorization number. Ship the product prepaid
(insured, for your protection) to: ESCORT Inc., 5440 West Chester Road, West Chester, OH 45069.
LIMITATION OF WARRANTY: EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, YOU ARE ACQUIRING THE
PRODUCT “AS IS” AND “WHERE IS,” WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY. ESCORT SPECIFICALLY
DISCLAIMS ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE
CONCERNING THE MERCHANTABILITY AND SUITABILITY OF THE PRODUCT FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
ESCORT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE, MISUSE, OR MOUNTING OF THE PRODUCT.
The above limitations or exclusions shall be limited to the extent they violate the laws of any particular
state. ESCORT is not responsible for products lost in shipment between the owner and our service
center.
Other legal rights: This Warranty gives you specific rights. You may have other legal rights, which vary
from state to state.
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Restricted Rights/Special License Rights
The documentation is provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, duplication, or disclosure by the
Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in the License Agreement and in subparagraphs
(c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013 or
subparagraphs (c)(1) and (2) of the Commercial Computer Software—Restricted Rights at 48 CFR 52.22719, or their equivalent, as applicable. Manufacturer is ESCORT Inc., 5440 West Chester Road, West
Chester, OH 45069.
Disclaimer of Warranties and Accuracy of Data
Although the information found in this document is believed to be reliable, no warranty, expressed or
implied, is made regarding the accuracy, adequacy, completeness, legality, reliability, or usefulness of
any information, either isolated or in the aggregate. The information is provided “as is.” All warranties of
any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability,
fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement of proprietary rights, are disclaimed. Changes
may be periodically made to the information by ESCORT Inc.; these changes may or may not be
incorporated into this document.
Since the use of the software and the conditions by which the software are used are beyond the control
of ESCORT Inc., it is the obligation of the customer to determine the correct and safe selection and
settings and conditions of use of the software. To the extent that the law permits, any liability which
may be incurred as a result of the use or future use of software developed by ESCORT Inc., is limited to
the cost of repairing or replacing the failed software within the warranty period and does not extend to
any loss or damage which may be caused as a consequence of misuse of the software. ESCORT Inc.
makes no representations or warranties regarding results that may be obtained from a user
modification of the software, and said modification shall be done at your own discretion and risk.
ESCORT Inc. shall not, in any event, be liable for economic loss of profits, bodily injuries, or indirect,
special, or consequential damages.
FCC Certification
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy. If the equipment is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. Such interference can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on. The user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment into
an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
3. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC note: Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s FCC-granted
authority to operate the equipment.
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ESCORT Inc.
5440 West Chester Road
West Chester, OH 45069
Sales/Service 800.543.1608
www.EscortRadar.com
©2010 ESCORT Inc. ESCORT®, PASSPORT®, TrueLock™, SpeedAlert™, AutoLearn™, AutoSensitivity™,
and SpecDisplay™ are trademarks of ESCORT Inc.
Features, specifications, and prices subject to change without notice.
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