Troubleshooting, Problem, Solution – Escort Passport 8500 User Manual
Page 27: Explanation of displays ad, Pilothwy, Workzone, Caution, Self cal, Service, Required

Troubleshooting
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Problem
Passport will not turn on.
Passport feels very warm.
Solution
• Check that volume control is ON.
• Check that vehicle ignition is ON.
• Check that vehicle lighter socket is functional.
• Try Passport in another vehicle.
• It is normal for Passport to feel warm.
Explanation of Displays
AD
Sensitivity control is in Auto mode, display is in Dark mode (page 9)
HD
Sensitivity control is in Highway mode, display is in Dark mode (page 9)
CD
Sensitivity control is in City mode, display is in Dark mode (page 9)
No display
Passport is in the Dark mode, and is programmed for Dark All (page 9, 16)
PilotHWY
One of the many programming messages (pages 12-16)
WorkZone
One of the many Safety Radar messages (pages 22-23)
Caution
Passport has detected a Safety Radar Signal, but the signal isn’t yet strong
enough to decode the specific safety message (page 22-23)
X|
, or
K|
,
Passport has been programmed in the ExpertMeter Mode (page 10-11)
or
KA|
etc.
Self Cal
Passport is running a self-calibration test.
Service
Passport has failed the calibration test. Contact Escort for repair.
Required