I-Pass / E-ZPass Mounting Instructions
- June 3, 2024
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I-Pass / E-ZPass Mounting Instructions
I•PASS Mounting Instructions
As indicated in your I-PASS Owner’.5 Manual, your transponder must be mounted inside the vehicle on the windshield approximately 1 inch to the right/left of your rearview mirror post and 1 inch below metal roofline to ensure successful toll payment. /-PASS electronically collects tolls using a radio frequency system which “activates” your transponder about 300 feet before the deduction is taken.
Therefore, you cannot wait until the last minute to take the transponder out of your glove compartment or wave it as you approach since such actions interfere with the activation of the transponder.
For the less than 1 percent of cars where /-PASS does not work due to magnetic windshields, bumper-mounted License Plate Tags (LPT) are available and operate the same way as a Flat Pack Transponder.
FLAT PACK TRANSPONDERS
1. Ensure the inside of your windshield is clean,dry, and warm.
2. With the arrows of the transponder pointing toward the roof, align the transponder on the windshield behind the rearview mirror at least one inch below the metal roofline and one inch to the right of left of the mirror post.
3. Remove the plastic backing tape from the removable DuaLock strips and firmly press the transponder against the glass for 15 seconds.
VERTICAL WINDSHIELDS
For vehicles with vertical windshields, such as Jeeps, buses, or trucks, I-PASS transponders must be mounted in the center of the windshield, about one to two inches from the bottom of the window. Otherwise, it may be difficult for the Tollway’s I-PASS equipment to “read”the transponder’s signal.
SPECIAL WINDSHIELDS FEATURES
Some vehicles have features that interfere with signals sent from I-PASS
transponders. These features, such as those listed below, are often controlled
by metal components built into the windshield. If you are unsure if your
vehicle has one of the mentioned features please contact your car dealership
with your VIN#.
If you have any questions about the compatibility of I-PASS with your vehicle,
you may also call 1-800-UCI-PASS (1-800-824-727 7)
Special Features that Interfere with I-PASS Signals:
- Solar ray glass
- Solar tint
- Heat reflective windshields
- Insulated or lnsta-Clear glass
- Compass/Temoerature in rear-view mirror
LCD TRANSPONDERS
1. Adjust the driver’s seat and rearview mirror to your normal driving position.
2. Make sure the windshield is clean, dry and warm.
3. The recommended position for LCD transponders is to the left of the rearview mirror post.
4. Adjust the location of your transponder to meet the following conditions before mounting it on your windshield:
✓ The top of the transponder must be a minimum if 1 inch from the roofline.
✓ The edge of the transponder must be a minimum of 1 inch from the rearview
mirror post.
✓ The LCD display panel should be visible in normal driving conditions.
✓ The transponder does not obstruct road vision.
5. Remove the plastic backing tape on the enclosed Dua lock strips and firmly press the transponder against the glass for 15 seconds.
LICENSE PLATE TAGS
If you determine that your windshield contains metal components, please request our I-PASS License Plate Tag (LPT).
Instructions for mounting a License Plate Tag (LPT):
1. Identify the back of the LPT by finding the arrows next to the mounting holes.
2. The LPT must be fastened to the front license plate using the plate’s top mounting screws.
3. Use your license plate screws and the knock-out holes in the LPT case to fasten it to your front license plate.
