Power Wheels W6209 Barbie™ Volkswagen® Beetle Owner's Manual With Assembly Instructions


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Please read this manual and save it with your original sales receipt.

• Required tools: Phillips Screwdriver, Slotted

Screwdriver and Adjustable Wrench (all not included).

• Use only with a Power Wheels ® 6 Volt, 4 Amp/Hr

Rechargeable Battery with Built-in Thermal Fuse and a Power Wheels ® 6 Volt Charger (both included).

Owner's Manual with Assembly Instructions

For Model W6202

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Read this manual carefully for important safety information and operating instructions before using your vehicle. Keep this manual for future reference, as it contains important information.

• The vehicle is designed for use on grass, asphalt, and other hard surfaces; on generally level terrain; and by children 1 1 /

2

- 4 years of age. Do not exceed the maximum weight capacity of 50 lb (23 kg).

• Your new vehicle requires adult assembly. Please set aside 30 minutes for assembly.

• Use this vehicle ONLY outdoors. Most interior flooring can be damaged by riding this vehicle indoors.

Fisher-Price ® will not be responsible for damage to the floor if the vehicle is used indoors.

• You must charge your battery for 18-30 hours

before you use your vehicle for the first time. We recommend charging your battery before beginning assembly. Please see the Battery Charging section for detailed instructions.

• The battery charger is not a toy.

• Do not short circuit the battery.

Adults Note: Regularly examine the charger for damage to the cord, plug, housing or other parts that may result in the risk of fire, electric shock or injury.

In the event of any damage, do not use the charger until the damage has been properly repaired.

• Your Power Wheels ® 6 volt battery is equipped with a built-in thermal fuse. The thermal fuse is a self-resetting safety device which automatically

“trips” and shuts down operation of the vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving conditions too severe. Once a fuse has “tripped”, remove your foot from the pedal and wait approximately 25 seconds before operating the vehicle again. To avoid repeated automatic shut-downs, avoid severe driving conditions.

• If a thermal fuse in a battery continually trips under normal driving conditions, please contact your local

Power Wheels ® Authorized Service Center.

• To prevent damaging the motors and gears, teach your child to stop the vehicle before switching direction.

• If you have any questions about your Power Wheels ® vehicle, please call our toll-free service lines at

1-800-348-0751. Trained customer service representatives are available to take your call in

English or French. Habla Español? Si usted tiene alguna pregunta ó necesita asistencia llame gratis

1-800-348-0755 para los Estados Unidos. Tenemos representantes que hablan español para atender su llamada.

• For your convenience, Power Wheels ® maintains an independently owned and operated Authorized

Service Center Network with more than 300 authorized service centers nationwide. Our authorized service centers will repair or replace parts under warranty at no extra charge, and can perform non-warranty repairs for a minimal charge. To find the authorized service center nearest you, please visit us online at

www.powerwheels.com or call 1-800-348-0751.

• Please visit us online at www.powerwheels.com to register your vehicle.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

ELECTRICAL HAZARD

WARNING

• Battery can fall out and injure a child if vehicle tips over. Always use battery retainer.

• PREVENT FIRE

- Never modify the electrical system. Alterations could cause a fire resulting in serious injury and could also ruin the electrical system.

- Use of the wrong type battery or charger could cause a fire or explosion resulting in serious injury.

- Use of Power Wheels ® components in products other than Power Wheels ® vehicles could cause overheating, fire or explosion.

• The battery must be handled by adults only. The battery is heavy and contains sulfuric acid (electrolyte). Dropping the battery could result in serious injury.

• Never allow children to charge the battery. Battery charging must be done by adults only. A child could be injured by the electricity involved in charging the battery.

• Never lift or carry the battery by the wires or connector. This can damage the battery and possibly cause a fire resulting in serious injury. Lift and carry the battery by the case only.

• Read the safety instructions on the battery.

• Examine the battery, charger and their connectors for excessive wear or damage each time you charge the battery. If damage or excessive wear is detected, do not use the charger or the battery until you have replaced the worn or damaged part.

HOT motors. Handle carefully.

RIDING HAZARD

WARNING

• Prevent Injuries and Deaths

• Direct Adult Supervision Required.

• Never Ride At Night.

• Keep Children Within Safe Riding Areas.

These areas must be:

- away from swimming pools and other bodies of water to prevent drownings

- generally level to prevent tipovers

- away from steps, steep inclines, cars, roads and alleys.

• Riding Rules

Make sure children know and follow these rules for safe driving and riding.

- Always sit on the seat.

- Always wear shoes.

- Only 1 (one) rider at a time.

CAUTION

• In the unassembled state, this package contains small parts. Adult assembly is required.

• Use the charger in dry locations only.

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PARTS

• If you experience a problem with this product, or are missing a part, please contact Power Wheels ® Consumer

Relations, rather than return this product to the store.

• Please identify all parts before assembly and save all packaging material until assembly is complete to ensure that no parts are discarded.

• Metal parts have been coated with a lubricant to protect them during shipment. Wipe all metal parts with a paper towel to remove any excess lubricant.

Vehicle

4 Hubcaps

Seat

Steering Wheel Cap

Steering Bracket Steering Wheel Assembly

#10 x ¾" (1,9 cm) Screw

(Large Diameter Head)

#6 x 1" (2,5 cm) Screw - 2

6 Volt Charger

Part Not Shown: Label Sheets

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6 Volt, 4 Amp/Hr Battery

4

#10 Lock Nut

Fasteners Shown Actual Size

For your convenience, we included extra fasteners!

Tighten and loosen the screws with a Phillips screwdriver.

Do not over-tighten the screws.

PARTS PICTURE

Note: Some parts shown are assembled on both sides of the vehicle. This illustration shows assembly on left side only.

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WARNING

• Battery can fall out and injure a child if vehicle tips over. Always use battery retainer.

• PREVENT FIRE

- Never modify the electrical system.

Alterations could cause a fire resulting in serious injury and could also ruin the electrical system.

- Use of the wrong type battery or charger could cause a fire or explosion resulting in serious injury.

- Use of Power Wheels ® components in products other than Power Wheels ® vehicles could cause overheating, fire or explosion.

• The battery must be handled by adults only. The battery is heavy and contains sulfuric acid (electrolyte).

Dropping the battery could result in serious injury.

• Never allow children to charge the battery. Battery charging must be done by adults only. A child could be injured by the electricity involved in charging the battery.

• Never lift or carry the battery by the wires or connector. This can damage the battery and possibly cause a fire resulting in serious injury. Lift and carry the battery by the case only.

• Read the safety instructions on the battery.

• Examine the battery, charger and their connectors for excessive wear or damage each time you charge the battery. If damage or excessive wear is detected, do not use the charger or the battery until you have replaced the worn or damaged part.

BATTERY CHARGING

CAUTION

Use the charger in dry locations only.

• Make sure you charge the battery for at least 18 hours using the enclosed Power Wheels ® 6 volt charger before operating your vehicle for the first time. Charge the battery for at least 14 hours after each use of the vehicle. Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours.

Failure to follow these instructions may damage your battery and will void your warranty.

• Use only a Power Wheels ® 6 Volt charger (input 120VAC

60 Hz with an output of 6 VDC 300-400 mA) to charge your Power Wheels ® 6 volt 4 Amp/Hr rechargeable battery.

IMPORTANT! The battery must be removed from your vehicle for the initial charge in order to complete assembly. After assembly is complete, you do not need to remove the battery from your vehicle to recharge it.

Seat

Lock Fasteners

1

REAR VIEW

• Locate the lock fasteners in the back of the seat.

• Using a slotted screwdriver, turn the lock fastener a 1 /

4 turn to the unlocked position .

Seat

Unlocked

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• Lift the seat to remove it from the vehicle.

BATTERY CHARGING ASSEMBLY

WARNING

Children can be harmed by small parts, sharp edges and sharp points in the vehicle's unassembled state, or by electrical items. Care should be taken in unpacking and assembly of the vehicle. Children should not handle parts, including the battery, or help in assembly of the vehicle.

Steering Wheel

Left Spoke Right Spoke

3

• Plug the battery connector into the charger connector.

• Plug the charger into a standard wall outlet.

Notes:

- If power flow to the wall outlet is controlled by a switch, make sure the switch is “ON”.

- Use the charger only in a wall outlet. Do not plug the charger into a ceiling outlet.

• Once the battery is charged, disconnect the battery connector from the charger connector. Unplug the charger from the wall outlet. Refer to the Battery

Installation section for instructions on installing your battery. If your battery is already installed in your vehicle, simply re-connect the motor harness connector to the battery.

• You do not need to remove the battery from your vehicle to recharge it.

• Before charging the battery, examine the battery case for cracks and other damage which may cause sulfuric acid (electrolyte) to leak during the charging process.

If damage is detected, do not charge the battery or use it in your vehicle. Battery acid is very corrosive and can cause severe damage to surfaces it contacts.

• Do not place the battery on a surface (such as kitchen counter tops) which could be damaged by the acid contained inside the battery. Take precautions to protect the surface on which you place your battery.

• Charge the battery in a well ventilated area.

• To replace the seat, please refer to page 13 in the

Battery Installation section.

Label 28 Label 27

Bottom Spoke

1

Label 29

• Cut the steering wheel labels (#27, #28 and #29) from the larger label sheet. Now, position the steering wheel labels, as shown in the illustration, around the steering wheel.

Hint: These labels will be applied around the spokes on the steering wheel. Carefully apply the center portion of each label to the topside of each spoke. Gently smooth the label around each spoke.

• Remove the backing from label 28 and apply the label to the left spoke. Remove the backing from label 29 and apply the label to the bottom spoke. Remove the backing from label 27 and apply the label to the right spoke.

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ASSEMBLY

Large Opening

Curved End of

Steering Column

Windshield

Large Hole

B Steering

Bracket

Small Slot

A

Steering

Column

Steering

Linkage

2

DASH VIEW

• With the large opening in the steering wheel upright, fit the curved end of the steering column down into the large hole in the windshield.

• Continue to insert the curved end of the steering column through slot in the floor of the vehicle.

4

• Fit the end of the steering column through the hole in the steering linkage A .

• Turn the steering bracket and fit it into place B behind the front edge of the vehicle.

Steering Linkage

Lock Nut

Steering Bracket

Screw

#10 Lock Nut

#10 x ¾" (1,9 cm) Screw

3

BOTTOM VIEW

• Turn the vehicle on its side, so that the bottom faces you.

• Position the steering bracket behind the steering linkage, as shown.

• Fit the steering column through the hole in the steering bracket. Make sure the second bend in the end of the steering column is through the hole in the steering bracket.

5

• Insert a #10 x ¾" (1,9 cm) screw through the front end of the vehicle and through the hole in the bracket.

• Attach the #10 lock nut to the end of the screw.

• While holding the lock nut in place with an adjustable wrench, tighten the screw.

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ASSEMBLY

Steering

Wheel Cap

Steering

Wheel

Slots

Tab

6

DASH VIEW

• Turn the vehicle upright.

• Fit the steering wheel cap into the center of the steering wheel.

• Insert two #6 x 1" (2,5 cm) screws into the steering wheel cap and tighten.

Hubcap Cover

Tab

Tab

8

SIDE VIEW

• Insert one of the tabs on the hubcap cover into a slot in the hubcap.

• Then, push with your fingernail (or carefully with a slotted screwdriver), the other two hubcap cover tabs into the slots in the hubcap.

• Repeat this assembly step to attach the other three hubcap covers.

Locked

Lock Fastener

Tabs

Unlocked

Seat

7

REAR VIEW

• Insert the seat front tabs into the slots inside the vehicle.

• Then, insert the lock fastener tabs on the back of the seat into the slots in the vehicle.

• Using a slotted screwdriver, turn each lock fastener a 1 /

4

turn to the locked position.

IMPORTANT! Remember to keep the lock fasteners locked at all times to prevent children from accessing the vehicle battery compartment.

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DECORATION

• Wipe the vehicle with a clean, dry cloth to remove any oils before applying labels.

• Apply labels exactly as shown in the illustrations. For best results, avoid repositioning the label after it has been applied.

• Starting at the center of a label rub firmly with a dry cloth, and smooth towards the outer edges to remove air bubbles.

16

26

25

17

11

9

19

25

2

REAR VIEW

24

18

19

10

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DECORATION

6

5

4

8

25

13

3

12

1

19

20

14

22

LEFT SIDE VIEW

30

7

15

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

23

11

19

21

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BATTERY INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT! Use only a Power Wheels ® 6 volt,

4 Amp/Hr rechargeable battery and built-in thermal fuse. Use of any other battery will damage your vehicle.

Make sure that you charge the battery for at least 18 hours using the enclosed Power Wheels ® 6 volt charger before operating your vehicle for the first time. Charge the battery for at least 14 hours after each use of the vehicle. Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours. Failure to follow these instructions may damage your battery and will void your warranty.

Battery

Retainer

Battery

Battery

Compartment

Seat

Unlocked

1 Lock Fasteners

• Locate the lock fasteners in the back end of the seat.

• Using a slotted screwdriver, turn the lock fasteners a 1 /

4

turn to the unlocked position .

3

• While pressing the vehicle tab, lift the edge of the battery retainer.

• Place the Power Wheels ® 6 volt battery upright in the battery compartment, as shown.

Battery Retainer

2

• Lift the seat to remove it from the vehicle.

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4

• Rotate the battery retainer down until it "snaps" into place. Pull up on the battery retainer to be sure it is secure.

BATTERY INSTALLATION

Motor Harness Connector

Lock Fastener Tabs

Locked

Slots

5 Battery Connector

• Plug the battery connector into the motor harness connector.

Note: If the battery connector will not plug into the motor harness connector, turn it over and try again!

Do not force the battery connector into the motor harness connector.

Lock Fasteners

Slots

6

• Insert the seat front tabs into the slots inside the vehicle.

• Then, insert the lock fastener tabs on the back of the seat into the slots in the vehicle.

• Using a slotted screwdriver, turn each lock fastener 1 /

4 turn to the locked position.

IMPORTANT! Remember to keep the lock fasteners locked at all times to prevent children from accessing the vehicle battery compartment.

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BATTERY CARE

If a battery leak develops, avoid contact with the leaking acid and place the damaged battery in a plastic bag. See next section for proper disposal.

If acid comes in contact with skin or eyes, flush with cool water for at least 15 minutes and call a physician.

If acid is internally ingested, give water, milk of magnesia or egg whites immediately. Never give emetics or induce vomiting. Call a physician.

• Do not allow the battery to run down completely before charging.

• Charge the battery before storing the vehicle, and at least once per month, even if the vehicle has not been used.

• Charge the battery after each use, regardless of how long the vehicle was used.

• Leaving the battery in a discharged condition will ruin it.

• Always remove an exhausted battery from the vehicle.

Battery leakage and corrosion can damage the vehicle.

• Do not store the battery in temperatures above 75° F or below -10° F.

BATTERY DISPOSAL

• Your Power Wheels ® battery is a non-spillable sealed lead-acid battery. It must be recycled or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner.

• Do not dispose of a lead-acid battery in a fire. The battery may explode or leak.

• Do not dispose of a lead-acid battery in your regular, household trash. The incineration, landfilling or mixing of sealed lead-acid batteries with household trash is prohibited by law in most areas.

• Protect the environment by not disposing of this product with household waste (2002/96/EC). Check your local authority for recycling advice and facilities

(Europe only).

• Return an exhausted battery to a federal or state approved lead-acid battery recycler, such as a Power Wheels ® authorized service center or a local seller of automotive batteries. For the authorized service center location nearest to you, please visit us online at www.powerwheels.com or call 1-800-348-0751.

Contact your local waste management officials for other information regarding the environmentally sound collection, recycling and disposal of lead-acid batteries. If you live in the State of Florida or the State of Minnesota, it is prohibited by law for anyone to throw away lead-acid batteries in the municipal waste stream.

VEHICLE CARE

• Check all screws and their protective coverings regularly and tighten as required. Check plastic parts on a regular basis for cracks or broken pieces.

• During snowy or rainy weather, the vehicle should be stored inside or under a protective cover.

• Avoid operating the vehicle in wet or snowy conditions, and do not spray the vehicle with a hose.

Water or moisture in the motors or electrical switches can cause them to corrode, and could cause switch or motor failure.

• Avoid operating the vehicle on sand, loose dirt or gravel. Sand, loose dirt or gravel in the motors or electrical switches can cause them to jam, and could cause switch or motor failure.

• The vehicle can be wiped down with a soft, dry cloth.

For a shiny finish, you can wipe plastic parts with a non-wax furniture polish applied to a soft cloth.

Do not use automotive wax. Do not use soap and water or spray the vehicle with a hose.

• To ensure your vehicle stays in good operating order, we recommend you periodically have your vehicle checked by a Power Wheels ® authorized service center.

FCC STATEMENT

(United States Only)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Note: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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RIDING HAZARD

WARNING

• Prevent Injuries and Deaths

• Direct Adult Supervision Required.

• Never Ride At Night.

• Keep Children Within Safe

Riding Areas.

These areas must be:

- away from swimming pools and other bodies of water to prevent drownings

- generally level to prevent tipovers

- away from steps, steep inclines, cars, roads and alleys.

• Riding Rules

Make sure children know and follow these rules for safe driving and riding.

- Always sit on the seat.

- Always wear shoes.

- Only 1 (one) rider at a time.

SAFE DRIVING RULES

Before children use this vehicle, an adult should carefully evaluate the driving area as well as the child’s skill level and ability to drive the vehicle safely. Teach appropriate safety rules to your child before allowing operation of this vehicle. These rules should also be reviewed with other playmates who want to drive the vehicle.

• A child who is not sitting on the seat could fall off, cause a tip over or block the driver’s view.

• Only operate the vehicle in the daytime in a well-lit area.

• Driving near steep inclines can cause:

- The vehicle to gain unsafe speed, even if the pedal is released to stop.

- The vehicle to tilt and tip over

- The wheels to lose traction, causing the vehicle to slip.

- The vehicle could roll backwards at an unsafe speed.

• Never put anything near any moving parts. Rotating parts, such as motors, gear boxes and wheels, can snag fingers, hair, etc., causing serious injury.

• Do not allow operation of the vehicle when it is on its side or in an upside-down position.

• Do not operate the vehicle near flammable vapors

(gasoline, paint thinner, acetone, liquid wax, etc.).

The vehicle’s electrical switches, like most electrical switches, emit an internal spark when first turned on or turned off, which could cause an explosion or fire.

• To prevent unsupervised use of the vehicle, disconnect the motor harness from the battery when the vehicle is not in use.

Use vehicle on generally level ground ONLY!

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VEHICLE OPERATION

DRIVE

Reverse

Forward

• Press the FORWARD button below the seat.

• Press the foot pedal. The vehicle moves forward at a maximum of 2.5 mph (4 km/h).

• Help your child practice steering to learn how far and how quickly to turn the steering wheel when driving.

Press the REVERSE button below the seat. Press the foot pedal. The vehicle moves backward at a maximum of 2.5 mph (4 km/h).

STOP

• Your vehicle has a patented, electronic braking system that automatically stops the vehicle when your child’s foot is lifted from the pedal.

• Make sure your child is comfortable with steering the vehicle and automatically knows how to stop.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Bumper-to-Bumper* Limited Warranty

*One year limited warranty from the date of purchase on the Power Wheels ® vehicle.

Six month limited warranty on the

6 volt battery.

For the original purchaser, this one year limited warranty covers the Power Wheels ® ride-on vehicle (purchased from Power Wheels ® ) against defects in materials and workmanship. The six month limited warranty applies only to the 6 volt battery included by Power Wheels ® with the original purchase of the vehicle.

This warranty covers normal use and does not cover the Power Wheels ® vehicle or battery if damaged by unreasonable use, neglect, accident, abuse, misuse, improper service or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or workmanship. Evidence of any attempt at consumer repair will void this warranty.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER, AND IS INTENDED

TO EXCLUDE, ANY LIABILITY ON THE PART OF

POWER WHEELS ® , WHETHER UNDER THIS

WARRANTY OR IMPLIED BY LAW FOR ANY INDIRECT

OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF

WARRANTY. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE

EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION SO THIS LIMITATION MAY

NOT APPLY TO YOU.

Should you need service or assistance with your vehicle during the warranty period, do not return the vehicle to the store. Power Wheels ® has provided a nationwide network of authorized service centers. If there is not an authorized service center in your area, please visit us on-line at www.powerwheels.com or call Consumer

Relations for information, 1-800-348-0751.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.

PLEASE SAVE YOUR ORIGINAL SALES RECEIPT.

ICES-003

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

ICES-003. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NMB-003

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. L’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l’utilisateur du dispositif doit être prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif.

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PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS GUIDE

IMPORTANT! If you experience a problem with your vehicle, first check the Problems and Solutions Guide below.

If you still experience a problem, please contact Power Wheels ® Consumer Relations, toll-free at 1-800-348-0751.

Or, contact your local Power Wheels ® authorized service center. For the location nearest you, please visit us on-line at

www.powerwheels.com, or call 1-800-348-0751.

PROBLEM

Vehicle does not run

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Undercharged battery

Charger is not working

Tripped thermal fuse

Loose wire or loose connectors

Dead battery

Electrical switch damage

Motor damage

SOLUTION

Charge the battery. A new battery should have been charged for at least 18 hours before using the vehicle for the first time. After first-time use, recharge the battery for at least 14 hours after each use. Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours.

Check all connectors. Make sure the battery connector is tightly plugged into the charger connector, and that the charger is plugged into the wall.

Make sure power flow to the wall outlet is “ON”.

There is no sure way to tell if your charger is working unless you have a volt meter. If you suspect there is a problem with your charger, contact your local

Power Wheels ® authorized service center. They can test your charger for you.

The built-in thermal fuse may "trip" and shut down operation of the vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving conditions too severe. Once a fuse has "tripped," remove your foot from the pedal and wait approximately

25 seconds before operating the vehicle again. To avoid repeated automatic shutdowns, do not overload the vehicle by exceeding the 50 lb (23 kg) maximum weight capacity or by towing anything behind the vehicle. Do not drive up hills or run into fixed objects, which can cause the wheels to stop spinning while power is still being supplied to the motors. If a thermal fuse continually trips, contact your local Power Wheels ® authorized service center.

Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the battery connector is tightly plugged into the motor harness connector and that there are no loose wires around the motors.

If your battery is old or if you have not followed Battery Care instructions, your battery may be dead. If you are unsure whether or not the battery is dead, you can have it tested at your local Power Wheels ® authorized service center.

The electrical switches can become corroded due to exposure to water or moisture, or can jam due to loose dirt, sand or gravel. Contact your local Power Wheels ® authorized service center for diagnosis and repair.

Contact your local Power Wheels ® authorized service center for diagnosis and repair.

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PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS GUIDE

PROBLEM

Vehicle was running but suddenly stopped

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Loose wire or loose connectors

Tripped thermal fuse

Short run time

(Less than 1 - 3 hours per charge)

Undercharged battery

Overcharged battery

Battery is old and will not accept full charge

Tripped thermal fuse

SOLUTION

Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the battery connector is tightly plugged into the motor harness connector, and that there are no loose wires around the motors.

The built-in thermal fuse may "trip" and shut down operation of the vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving conditions too severe. Once a fuse has "tripped," remove your foot from the pedal and wait approximately

25 seconds before operating the vehicle again. To avoid repeated automatic shutdowns, do not overload the vehicle by exceeding the 50 lb (23 kg) maximum weight capacity or by towing anything behind the vehicle. Do not drive up hills or run into fixed objects, which can cause the wheels to stop spinning while power is still being supplied to the motors. If a thermal fuse continually trips, contact your local Power Wheels ® authorized service center.

Charge the battery. A new battery should have been charged for at least 18 hours before using the vehicle for the first time. After first-time use, recharge the battery for at least 14 hours after each use. Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours.

Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the battery connector is tightly plugged into the charger connector, and that the charger is plugged into the wall.

Make sure power flow to the wall outlet is “ON”.

Do not charge the battery longer than 30 hours. If you suspect that your battery is damaged as a result of overcharging, contact your local Power Wheels ® authorized service center. They can test the battery for you.

Even with proper care, a rechargeable battery does not last forever. Average battery life is 1 to 3 years depending on vehicle use and use conditions. Replace only with a Power Wheels ® 6 Volt (4.0 amp/hr.) battery with built-in thermal fuse. Do not substitute parts.

The built-in thermal fuse may "trip" and shut down operation of the vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving conditions too severe. Once a fuse has "tripped," remove your foot from the pedal and wait approximately

25 seconds before operating the vehicle again. To avoid repeated automatic shutdowns, do not overload the vehicle by exceeding the 50 lb (23 kg) maximum weight capacity or by towing anything behind the vehicle. Do not drive up hills or run into fixed objects, which can cause the wheels to stop spinning while power is still being supplied to the motors. If a thermal fuse continually trips, contact your local Power Wheels ® authorized service center.

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PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS GUIDE

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE

Vehicle runs sluggishly Undercharged battery

Battery needs charging

Battery is old and will not accept full charge

Vehicle is overloaded

Sometimes the vehicle doesn’t run, but other times it does

Driving conditions are too stressful

Loose wire or connector

Motor or electrical switch damage

When the foot pedal is pressed, the vehicle won’t run without a push

Loose wire or connector

“Dead Spot” on motor

SOLUTION

Charge the battery. A new battery should have been charged for at least 18 hours before using the vehicle for the first time. After first-time use, recharge the battery for at least 14 hours after each use. Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours.

Check all connectors. Make sure the battery connector is tightly plugged into the charger connector, and that the charger is plugged into the wall.

Make sure power flow to the wall outlet is “ON”.

Be sure to charge the battery after each use.

Even with proper care, a rechargeable battery does not last forever. Average battery life is 1 to 3 years depending on vehicle use and use conditions. Replace only with a Power Wheels ® 6 Volt (4.0 amp/hr.) battery with built-in thermal fuse. Do not substitute parts.

Make sure you do not overload the vehicle by allowing more than one rider at one time, exceeding the 50 lb. maximum weight capacity, or by towing objects behind the vehicle. If the vehicle is overloaded, the built-in thermal fuse in the battery may "trip." Once a fuse has

"tripped," remove your foot from the pedal and wait approximately 25 seconds before operating the vehicle again. Adjust the driving conditions to prevent repeated automatic shutdowns.

Use only on generally level ground.

Check all wires around the motors and all connectors to make sure they are tight.

Contact your local Power Wheels ® authorized service center for diagnosis and repair.

Check all wires around the motors and all connectors to make sure they are tight.

Contact your local Power Wheels ® authorized service center for diagnosis and repair.

Contact your local Power Wheels ® authorized service center for diagnosis and repair.

Teach your child to stop the vehicle before switching direction.

Battery’s thermal fuse constantly "trips", but the vehicle is not overloaded nor the driving conditions too severe

Loud clacking or grinding noise from a motor-gearbox

Charger gets warm during use

Battery makes a sizzling or gurgling noise when charging

Damaged battery

Child is switching between

FORWARD and REVERSE without stopping

Broken gears Contact your local Power Wheels center for diagnosis and repair.

® authorized service

It is normal for some chargers to get warm during use and is not reason for concern. Some chargers do not get warm during use.

It is normal for some batteries to make noise and swell slightly while charging and is not reason for concern.

No action required.

If your charger does not get warm during use, it does not mean that it is not working properly.

No action required.

If your battery does not make noise or swell slightly during charging, it does not mean that it is not accepting the charge.

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Before first-time use, you must charge the battery

18 hours!

Charge the battery immediately after each use.

Charge the battery once a month, even if the vehicle is not used or stored.

Do not return your vehicle to the store!

We're a toll-free phone call away, and we can help.

If you are missing parts or need assistance, please call:

1-800-348-0751

Or contact your local independently owned and operated

Power Wheels

®

Authorized Service Center.

For the location nearest you, visit us on-line at www.powerwheels.com.

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Fisher-Price, Inc., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc., East Aurora, New York 14052 U.S.A.

©2011 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. ® and ™ designate U.S. trademarks of Mattel, Inc. unless otherwise indicated.

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