Installation Manual
Contents
1. Display Module Documentation e Display mounts easily to instrument pod E O E E yee sine e Comprehensive Owner s Manual dashboard or console Powered Speaker e Installation guide e Bezel provided for optional in dash mounting _ Powerful Amplified speaker provides audible E E EE e Adhesive pads provided for secure mounting alerts E A E TE Front Laser ShifterPro Sensors e win weatherproof sensors e 19 5 foot cable with in line waterproof connector e Mounting hardware In dash Display Bezel aa e n dash bezel for factory installed look mounts easily to instrument pod dashboard or console span eae EE E temas ewenaeeraness e Integrated adhesive backing for secure mounting ShifterPro Bridge Box e Bridge Box is used to connect ShifterPro Sensors e Speaker mounting brackets and all hardware Built in Diagnostics provided e Confirms all components are operational PASSPORT Concealed Alert Indicator to main 9500ci Interface A nan Bi color indicator is solid green when unit is powered and flashes red during alert 6 foot cable with modular connector Sane aes sa se EP T e Bezel provided mounts easily to instrument pod Control Module dashboard or console Kei aser ShifterPro Bridge al Pi Shifter e Controller mounts easily to instrument pod dashboard or console e Adhesive pads provided for secure mounting Important Notes Installation Instructions gt Read This First P2. performance install the Radar Receiver with the label facing up and the arrow pointing forward and provide a clear view of the road 2 Using the supplied U shaped bracket and the right angle mounting bracket mark the mounting location Drill pilot holes in the vehicle if necessary 3 Mount the Radar Receiver using the supplied hardware It is recommended that the Radar Receiver is secured to the brackets first and then the brackets and Receiver mounted to the vehicle 4 Plug the Radar Receiver into the harness and route the cable toward the interior of the vehicle Secure the cable with zip ties Although waterproof it is best to locate the inline connector in a dry area protected from moving parts road debris and hot surfaces such as the radiator and radiator hoses Front Radar Receiver continued 5 Find a suitable entry point into the vehicle s interior Refer to the Installation Tips section 6 Feed the harness into the vehicle s interior and to the Interface Plug into the connector labeled Front Receiver 7 fentering through a drilled hole pull the grommet on the harness until the end sticks through the hole From inside the vehicle pull grommet through until it seals against the outer surface Front Laser ShifterPros Plan your installation carefully It is highly advisable to inspect the entry points from the engine compartment into the driver s cabin before installation of sensors For optional
3. rear sensor installation look for entry points behind the license plate or lights If you are unable to find entry points you will need to drill a hole at least 0 2 in 5 mm in diameter to route the cable into the cabin Apply rubbing alcohol if needed so you can easily pull cable into the cabin without damaging it Front Laser ShifterPros continued Positioning Sensors Install each sensor halfway between the side and the center of the vehicle For optimal performance sensors need to be facing straight forward or backward if installing optional rear Sensors level to ground Make sure that each sensor is parallel with the road using supplied bubble level Note Vehicle must be positioned on a flat surface in order to position sensors parallel with the road Make sure that sensors have an unobstructed view of the road so the unit can function properly Do not install sensors behind a solid surface which would block laser transmission reception MEIS Ss TIPR AS CORRECT a _ co xo CORRECT INCORRECT INCORRECT Installation Schematic Overview Letter References For Components Color Coded Connections To Interface 4 x 4 z A Interface PASSPORT 9500ci Interface B Front Radar Receiver White Stripe ISAT TEE a C Front Laser ShifterPros Plug ShifterPro Sensors into ShifterPro Bridge Box ports I 3 ian MOTE USE D ShifterPro Bridge Box Plug B2 of Bridge Box i
4. ESCORT ESCORT PASSPORT Hiahuay R AID ACRE IL ACS EER Now With Laser ShifterPro SPEED OF LIGHT ESCORT Inc PROTECTION 5440 West Chester Road West Chester OH 45069 800 433 3487 www EscortRadar com 2014 ESCORT Inc Escort Passport AutoSensitivity SoecDisplay ExpertMeter and Laser ShifterPro are trademarks of Escort Inc SWS is a trademark of SWS LC Features specifications and prices subject to change without notice I I I I I I I I I I I l L L L l L l I l l I I I I I I I I L L L L L L L I Installation Manual PASSPORT 9500ci Comes Complete Front Radar Receiver GPS Antenna Interface Radio Mute Cable e Miniature weatherproof radar receiver e Weatherproof magnetically mounted GPS _ Central module connects to switched 12 volt e 6 foot cable connects to compatible vehicle e Two universal mounting brackets with stainless Antenna power and ground audio systems and automatically mutes the steel hardware e 30 foot cable with modular connector e All components plug directly in using modular audio during alerts e Built in 3 foot cable with waterproof e Interior windshield mounting bracket included connections connector SVVCONMECOLLEDSINLOCKISUNG VENICE WING E E E es el Download Data Cable e Provides access to update data via the Internet e 13 foot cable with waterproof connector and inline grommet e 12 nylon wire ties to secure cable
5. and washers mount sensor to supplied L shaped bracket and tighten firmly 2 Using screws mount L shaped bracket with sensor attached to solid surface of vehicle grill 3 Use supplied bubble level to check alignment of the sensor and ensure it is parallel to the road 4 Repeat for additional sensor s If you must install sensors behind the front grill of the vehicle it is crucial that they be positioned in such a way that the receiver and transmitter com ponents have unobstructed views of the road The image at right shows the positions of both the receiver and transmitter components within the sensor The 19 5 mm ellipse 0 77 in represents the receiver lens while the 5 mm 0 20 in circle represents the laser diode transmitter 80 00 mm 3 150 in 19 50 mm 0 768 in EN ieo D lt lt 19 50 mm 5 00 mm 0 768 in 0 197 in 9 75 mm 0 384 in Front Laser ShifterPros continued Securing Connectors with Shrink Tube Once you ve installed all components properly and tested to ensure all parts are working properly use cable ties to fasten sensor cables to a solid surface keeping them away from heat and any moving parts It is advisable to use the supplied heat shrink tubes to protect connectors against water moisture dust etc Additional ShifterPro Sensors e wo 2 additional ShifterPro Sensors with hardware sold separately e ShifterPro Sensor software updates available through Shif
6. cess to the PASSPORT 9500ci s database Once connected the 9500ci can download data directly from our website and back up your data to your computer The download data includes safety camera locations including red light and fixed position speed cameras Other types of threats may be added in the future Check our website at EscortRadar com for the latest information 15 We recommend you install this cable at the time of installation to allow easy access To do so simply follow these steps 1 Determine mounting location for USB jack inside vehicle Optimum location is hidden but easily accessible 2 Thoroughly clean surface to which USB jack will be adhered as well as surface of USB jack 3 Using double sided foam tape supplied mount jack as desired 4 Route cable to interface and plug into jack marked Test 5 Conceal cable under vehicle trim Once installed a Standard printer cable included is needed to connect your computer to this port Log on to our website for complete download instructions If you have any questions please call or visit our website One of our trained radar specialists will be happy to assist you 800 543 1608 EscortRadar com
7. e on the cable e Do not attempt to cut the cable and splice the wires together 8 When drilling or cutting interior trim panels for instance when installing the Concealed Installation Alert Indicator or the optional Display Bezel first cover the surface of the panel with masking tape to prevent accidental scratches 1 Install the Interface under the dash using supplied zip ties Note Do Not Mount In Engine Compartment 2 Connect black wire to ground and red striped wire to a switched 12 volt supply If PASSPORT is left in the on position it will automatically power on and off with the ignition Use blue 3M connector provided to tap into an existing circuit if needed 3 Radar Receiver Front Laser Shifters Rear Laser Shifter Display Controller GPS Antenna Speaker Concealed Alert Indicator and Radio Mute Cable all plug into the Interface The connectors are labeled and are color coded to match a stripe on each cord Be sure that all components are plugged into the correct connector before applying power to unit 4 It is recommended that after the Interface is installed and connected to power all other components are plugged in and tested for proper operation before completing the installation Front Radar Receiver white stripe 1 Determine the best location for the Radar Receiver The best location is typically under the bumper or inside the front grille of the vehicle For the best radar
8. g bracket 3 Clean window thoroughly with alcohol 4 Place the bracket on the window and press the bases of the suction cups firmly e Tip To increase the adhesion of the each cup to the window squirt a small amount of hairspray or other light adhesive onto the surface of the suction cup that mates with the window and then apply firmly 5 Place the GPS Antenna onto the mount using the magnetic base and align the edges The cable should point toward the window 6 Route the cable to the Interface and plug into the connector labeled GPS Module 7 Secure and conceal the cable under trim panels F Display Module orange shrink __ _ PASSPORT Highway 1 Determine the best location for the Display Module If installed by a professional the customer should be consulted An optimal location is clearly visible from the driver s position and does not take a driver s eyes off the road for more than a moment 2 Clean the mounting surface thoroughly 3 Mount the Display using the pre applied adhesive 4 Route the cable to the Interface and plug into the connector labeled Display Module 5 Secure and conceal the cable under trim panels Display Bezel Mounting 1 The supplied display bezel can be used to mount the Display permanently in the dash or console 2 Determine the best location for the Display Module If installed by a professional the customer should be consulted A flat plastic surface w
9. ion of the radar receiver is critical Although radar signals will pass through some types of plastic mounting the radar receiver so that it has a clear view of the road will ensure maximum warning Since Laser signals will not pass through objects including most plastics it is critical that the Laser Shifters are mounted perfectly level and have an unobstructed view of the road O Installation Tips While following the steps throughout this manual please refer to the following recommendations for a professional trouble free installation 1 Determine the best location for the radar receiver The best location is typically under the bumper or inside the front grill of the vehicle For the best radar performance install the radar receiver horizontally with a clear view of the road 2 Entry points into the interior may be located behind the plastic liner in the wheel well fuse box or unused grommets 3 There are often many existing entry points at the rear of the vehicle as well e Gaskets behind license plates around illumination lamps and near trunk lid hinges e Jail light wiring gaskets are often easily accessible and large enough to add cables 4 f there are no suitable openings it will be necessary to drill a hole through the firewall a Thoroughly investigate all locations before drilling any holes Ensure no wires hoses or other vehicle components will be damaged b On vehicles with au
10. ith no obstructions behind it is best for this type of mounting 3 Remove the Display Module s lens by inserting a fingernail at one end to unsnap the lens 4 Replace the front lens with the display bezel by snapping it in place Ensure that the cable protrudes from the left end when looking at the display bezel with the text oriented properly A small key in the plastic helps proper assembly 5 Cover the mounting surface with masking tape to prevent accidental scratches 6 Using the supplied hole template mark the location Display Bezel Mounting continued Q Control Module Bue shrink 7 Ensure there are no hidden cables brackets or other components behind the location and that there is adequate clearance behind the panel The Display will protrude into the dash or console by 1 2 to 3 4 8 Very carefully cut the hole in the mounting surface 9 Feed the connector end of the cable through the opening and route to the Interface 10 Remove the masking tape protecting the trim panel 11 Clean the mounting surface thoroughly 12 Apply the double sided adhesive tape to the display bezel 13 Mount the Display Module using the bezel adhesive 14 Plug the connector into the Interface connector labeled Display Module 15 Secure and conceal the cable under trim panels 13 1 Determine the best location for the Control Module If installed by a professional the customer should be consulted An optimal l
11. lease read these instructions in their entirety before starting your installation For the easiest trouble free installation install the interface first and wire it to a 12 volt switched circuit Then before installing the other components plug all of them into the interface and power up your PASSPORT 9500ci to confirm proper operation Never under any circumstances look at the sensors while powered on and operating Do not view with optical instruments like magnifiers CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT This product complies with IEC 60825 1 2007 03 Ed 2 0 This product complies with 21CFR Subchapter J Parts 1040 10 and 1040 11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No 50 dated June 24 2007 Important Installation Warnings 1 Itis recommended that you have a professional install your new PASSPORT Installation of this system requires experience and expertise in automotive electronics If you are unfamiliar with automotive electronics car audio specialists and many car dealers can install your PASSPORT for you 2 Attempting to install this product without expertise in automotive electronics installation can cause personal injury or damage to your vehicle 3 If your vehicle is damaged during installation its safety systems may be compromised which could cause personal injury or property damage 4 Improper installation may void PASSPORT S warranty To get the best performance possible the mounting locat
12. n for the Speaker It is loud enough to be mounted behind the dash or console under the dash or under a seat 2 Using either the supplied hook amp loop fastener or the bracket and hardware mount the Speaker If using the hook amp loop fastener first clean the mounting surface thoroughly 3 Route the cables to the interface and plug into the jacks on the top of the unit marked Speaker Power and Speaker Audio 4 Secure and conceal the cable under trim panels 1 The radio mute cable included allows the detector to be connected to compatible audio systems with a Radio Mute wire or connector Once connected the audio level of the stereo is reduced automatically during an alert 2 Connect the yellow wire to the mute connection on your radio Please refer to your audio system s manual for proper connection to your audio system Operation Test Download Data Cable continued After all components are installed correctly 1 Turn PASSPORT on by turning on the vehicle s ignition and if necessary press the power button on the Control Module 2 PASSPORT will cycle through a startup sequence 3 Ifany error messages appear see the Owner s Manual troubleshooting section for suggested solutions Note e Shifters are shipped in the receive only mode In order to turn Shifting on please see the Preferences section in the Owner s Manual Download Data Cable This USB cable allows easy ac
13. nto either Front Shifter port of 9500ci Interface F G H J K E GPS Antenna Yellow Shrink F Display Module Orange Shrink I Powered Speaker SD he G Control Module Blue Shrink J Radio Mute H Concealed Alert Indicator Gray Shrink K USB BHR D2 D2 Opie E ESCORT e z 6 0 e 6 e 0 0 o 0 0 Oo 0 Z a e D o S 0 4 C7 2 6 r 8 F T S ac lt l e e e w Oo oococococococococoocococoocococoocoooSooooooooooooo0oo0000000000 5 Interior of Vehicle eesce oe ESD z Ga a PEE aS 2 57 g IS e E S eeeeeeeoeoeoeoeoeoeonoeo not Rear Shifter port O A erervermee rein a mete 1 Install the ShifterPro Bridge Box under the The USB port on the ShifterPro Bridge Box dash is used for ShifterPro software updates that 2 Connect both Front ShifterPro Sensors to are available through ShifterPro Tools at the Front ShifterPro ports of the Bridge Box EscortRadar com Your Sensors come with the 3 Plug the supplied 1 foot cable from the latest code and is not required to update after ShifterPro Bridge Box into the 9500ci Interface installation Go to our website and register port of either port labeled Front Shifter for email alerts to new updates for new laser Important to plug into the Front Shifter and guns 8 9 Front Laser ShifterPros continued Individual Sensor Installation 1 Using bolts nuts
14. ocation is easily visible and accessible from the driver s position and does not interfere with normal driving Avoid locations that require reaching through or around the steering wheel 2 Clean the mounting surface thoroughly 3 Mount the Control using the pre applied adhesive 4 Route the cable to the Interface and plug into the connector labeled Control Module 5 Secure and conceal the cable under trim panels H Concealed Alert Indicator Gray shrink 1 Determine the best location for the Alert Indicator Ifinstalled by a professional the customer should be consulted An optimal location is clearly visible from the driver s position and does not take a driver s eyes off the road for more than a moment 2 Ensure there are no hidden cables brackets or other components behind the mounting location and that there is adequate clearance behind the panel 3 Cover the mounting surface with masking tape to prevent accidental scratches 4 Carefully mark the location and drill a 1 4 hole through the mounting panel 5 Remove the masking tape protecting the trim panel 6 From the front side snap one of the panel bezels provided into the hole 7 Snap the Alert Indicator into the panel bezel from the back side 8 Route the cable to the Interface and plug into the connector labeled Concealed Alert LED 9 Secure and conceal the cable under trim panels O Powered Speaker 1 Determine the best locatio
15. terPro Tools at EscortRadar com 10 G GPS Antenna Yellow shrink aaa y 1 Determine the best location for the GPS antenna The GPS Antenna requires a clear view of the sky The magnetic base can be used on most vehicles to mount to the roof of the car or the trunk lid For vehicles with non magnetic surfaces such as aluminum or plastic a window mounted bracket is included for interior mounting It can also be mounted to the dashboard or rear deck using double sided tape 2 Mount the GPS Antenna being sure that roof racks or other obstructions do not block its view of the GPS satellites 3 Locate a suitable entry point into the vehicle Refer to the Installation Tips section for locating a suitable entry point 4 Route the cable through the entry point and secure along its path If mounting near the front or rear window it is usually possible to tuck the cable under the gasket surrounding the glass 5 Once inside the vehicle s interior route the cable to the Interface and plug into the connector labeled GPS Module 6 Secure and conceal the cable under interior trim panels 11 Interior Mounting Bracket gt GPS Antenna 1 Choose a location on the inside of the windshield or rear window that will provide a wide clear view of the sky This is usually near the base of the window or just left of the rearview mirror for metalized windshields 2 Insert the three suction cups into the holes on the mountin
16. tomatic transmissions there is often a location for mounting a clutch pedal This location is typically an ideal location to drill c Before drilling cover the surface being drilled with masking tape to prevent damage to the anti corrosion coating in the event the drill bit slips d Drill a 13 32 or 7 16 hole 5 When pulling the inline grommet to the entry point apply rubbing alcohol to a section of the cable to reduce friction and quickly pull the grommet along the length 6 The cables of units mounted at the rear of the vehicle can generally be routed through the trunk compartment and concealed under trim panels quite easily If necessary the cables can also be routed under the vehicle and through an opening in the firewall Be sure to secure cables away from moving parts and hot surfaces 7 A quality crimper for modular connectors can be used to cut cables to length and replace the connector Removing the connectors may also make it easier to enter the vehicle s interior through existing openings Note e Only an exact replacement for the standard connector can be used Do not attempt to cut the wires unless the proper connector and crimping tools are available e Connectors cannot be reused e Do not cut the cable too short Provide enough cable to route to the Interface and add a couple extra feet to ease installation e Install the new connector such that its locking tab is on the same side as the color coded strip
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