![]() I immediately marked the location as a Speed Trap but decided to hang out in the area. Near Ford’s headquarters in Dearborn one evening, my MAX 360c sent me a laser warning (and I could see the patrol car a few moments later). There are four labels to pick from: Red Light, Speed Camera, Speed Trap, and Other. The “MRK” button (or Mark Location button) on top of the unit will flag a location for an alert. The Escort MAX 360c includes a suction cup mount (EZ Mag Mount), 12-volt SmartCord USB, and a travel case. The MAX 360c, for whatever reason, struggles to filter false alerts in and around these industrial locations. It’s a similar story over by the American Axle facilities in Litchfield, Michigan. While driving through Detroit proper, however, the city’s industrial areas overloaded the MAX 360c with false alerts.įor example, if you take I-75 southbound out of Detroit, you pass Ford’s Dearborn Truck Plant and the Marathon Refinery, two massive facilities on the River Rouge. ![]() The MAX 360c quickly learned and filtered out false alerts around the usual shopping plazas and grocery stores – no issues there. If you want, you can turn the AutoLearn feature off via the preferences menu.Įscort’s AutoLearn Technology is a handy feature, but I didn’t always have the best luck with it. You can also hit the mute button on the unit to lock out false alerts, but as long as the USB power cord is within reach, it’s easier to use that. The next time you receive it, hit the little button twice on the USB adapter to unblock it. If you lock out an alert by mistake, no worries. Press it once to mute a false alert and three times to lock it out. Similarly, you can use the little button on the USB adapter that powers the MAX 360c to either mute or store a false alert. When this happens, the MAX 360c shows the word “STORED” on the display screen. The MAX 360c uses GPS technology to memorize your route and reject false alerts automatically. The ticket guarantee is a nice perk when spending $650 for the Escort MAX 360c. Essentially, if you get smacked with a radar or laser speeding ticket, Escort pays for it (subject to terms and conditions, of course). During a laser threat (LiDAR), all arrows flash in red.Įscort is confident enough to offer a ticket guarantee for one year after purchase. For example, X bands light up green while K bands light up blue. I have the directional alert arrows color-coded according to the alert. Additionally, the MAX 360c issues directional alerts via illuminated arrows around the OLED display so you know where the threat is coming from. The Escort MAX 360c lives up to its name with its front and rear antennas for maximum coverage. Escort MAX 360c In-Depth: What It OffersĪs I set up my MAX 360c, I used this detailed reference guide and spec sheet. We spent three weeks on the road with the MAX 360c to see if it was worth the $650 retail price on Amazon. Within the preferences menu, drivers can further personalize their experience with the MAX 360c.Īlthough the MAX 360c is versatile and feature-packed, do you really need such a high-end radar detector? After all, there are other reliable units – which we cover below – for less money. The Escort MAX 360c offers long-range detection, false alert and IVT filters, Bluetooth connectivity via the Escort Live app, and a multi-color OLED display. Automoblog is a member of the Radar Detector and Countermeasures Forum to ensure truth and accountability when covering radar detectors. The MAX 360c in this review was supplied by Escort Radar, an affiliate partner. Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Automoblog earns from qualifying purchases, including the radar detectors featured here.
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