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Power Connection
To power Passport, plug the small end of
the supplied coiled power cord into the
telephone-type power jack on Passport's
left side, and plug the lighter adapter into
your vehicle's lighter socket or accessory
socket.
Passport operates on 12 volts DC negative
ground only. The lighter plug provided is
standard size and will work in most ve-
hicles. Of course, your lighter socket must
be clean and properly connected for proper
operation.
Note: depending on your vehicle, the lighter
socket power may either be continuously
on, or it may be switched on and off with
your ignition switch.
Passport’s standard lighter adapter has an
integral fuseholder. If it is ever necessary to
replace the fuse, simply unscrew the tip of
the lighter plug and replace the fuse with
an identical 2 amp fuse.
Optional power cords
See the Accessories section for details on
our new optional SmartCord MuteDisplay
cord. Both a plug-in version and a direct-
wire version are available.
Power Connection and Mounting Location
Mounting Location
WARNING: ESCORT cannot anticipate the
many ways Passport can be mounted. It is
important that you mount Passport where
it will not impair your view nor present a
hazard in case of an accident.
Where to mount Passport
For optimum detection performance, we
recommend the following:
•
Using the Windshield Mount, mount
Passport relatively level and a few inches
above the dashboard– high enough on your
front windshield to provide a clear view of
the road from the front and rear.
•
Mount Passport away from windshield
wipers, other solid objects, and heavily
tinted areas that might obstruct the radar
antenna or laser lens.
