Product features may vary from the picture above.
Please read this manual and save it with your original sales receipt.
Tools needed for assembly: Phillips Screwdriver, Hammer, and Safety Scissors (no tools included).
Use only with a Power Wheels® 12 Volt Rechargeable Battery
and a Power Wheels® 12 Volt Charger (both included).
Sound Box requires three “AA” (LR6) alkaline batteries (batteries not included) for operation.
Trademarks, design patents and copyrights are used with
the approval of the owner VOLKSWAGEN AG.
Fisher-Price, Power Wheels, Power Wheels by Fisher-Price
and Power Lock are U.S. trademarks of Mattel, Inc.
Owner's Manual
with Assembly Instructions
For Models B3162
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Warnings and Cautions
B
ELECTRICAL HAZARD
WARNING
• Battery can fall out and injure a child if vehicle tips over. Always use battery clamp.
• 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.
• 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
• 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, driveways, cars, roads and alleys.
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
C
• If you experience a problem with this product, or are missing a part, please call us at 1-800-348-0751, 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.
Seat
Vehicle
Dash
Windshield
Roll Bar
Hood
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Parts
Running Boards
Left
Right
Steering Wheel
Flower
Mirror
Vase
Long Seat Belt
Sound Box Cover
Sound Box
Short Seat Belt - 2
Steering Column
Steering Wheel Cap
Part not shown: Label Sheet
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Parts
LT
12-VO
R
RGE
CHA
Pb
12 Volt Charger
12 Volt Battery
Note:Tighten and loosen all screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not over-tighten the screws.
.354"
3
3
"
"
4
4
#8 x / Screw – 14*
#8 x 1 / Screw – 4
.354 (Small Diameter) Cap Nut - 2*
"
#6 x 1 Screw – 2
All Shown Actual Size
3
4
*For your convenience, one extra .354 (small diameter) cap nut and one extra #8 x / " screw are included.
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Parts Diagram
D
23
5
13
14
20
12
3
21
9
21
21
2
7
15
18
16
4
21
8
21
17
19
1
20
6
10
11
12-VOLT
CHARGER
22
Pb
Note: Some parts shown are assembled
on both sides of the vehicle.
Battery is located in cardboard box,
front end of vehicle.
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18. Short Seat Belt Strap - 2
19. Steering Column
20. .354 Cap Nut - 2
21. #8 x 3/4" Screw - 14
22. #8 x 13/4" Screw - 4
23. #6 x 1" Screw - 2
1. Vehicle
2. Dash
3. Seat
4. Roll Bar
5. Windshield
6. Right Running Board
7. Hood
10. 12 Volt Charger
11. 12 Volt Battery
12. Steering Wheel
13. Steering Wheel Cap
14. Flower
15 Sound Box Cover
16. Sound Box
17. Long Seat Belt Strap
Not Shown
Left Running Board
Label Sheet
8. Vase
9. Mirror
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Battery Charging
E
About Thermal Fuses
ELECTRICAL HAZARD
Your Power Wheels 12 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”,
it will automatically reset itself after approximately 25
seconds and allow the vehicle to resume normal
operations. To avoid repeated automatic shutdowns,
do not overload the vehicle by exceeding the 130 lbs.
maximum weight capacity or by towing anything behind
the vehicle. Avoid severe driving conditions, such as
driving up slopes or running into fixed objects, which
can cause the wheels to stop spinning while power is still
being supplied to the motors and make sure your child
stops the vehicle before switching speeds or direction.
WARNING
• Battery can fall out and injure a child if
vehicle tips over. Always use battery clamp.
• 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.
If a thermal fuse in a battery continually trips under
normal driving conditions, please contact your local
Power Wheels® Authorized Service Center. For the
location of the Authorized Service Center nearest to
or call 1-800-348-0751.
• 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.
• Read the safety instructions on
the battery.
Important Notes
• Your new battery must be charged for at least
18 hours before you use it in your vehicle for
the first time.
• We recommend that you start charging your battery
before beginning assembly of your new vehicle.
• The battery must be upright while charging.
• The charger is not a toy.
• Do not short circuit 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.
• 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 charge 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 charge your battery.
CAUTION
Use the charger in dry locations only.
• If your battery is old and will not accept a charge, do not
leave it in your vehicle. Always remove a dead battery
from the vehicle.
• Use only a Power Wheels® 12 volt charger (120 VAC
60 Hz 28W with an output of 12 VDC 1200mA) to
charge your Power Wheels® 12 volt battery.
• When replacing the 12 volt battery, use only a
Power Wheels® 12 volt rechargeable battery.
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Battery Charging
2
1
Battery
Charger
Connector
Pb
• Plug the charger connector into the battery
.
• Plug the charger into a standard 120 volt wall outlet
.
Battery
Clamp
Note: If power flow to the wall outlet is controlled by a
switch, make sure the switch is “ON”.
Battery
• Before first-time use, charge the battery for at least 18
hours. Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours.
• Push the battery clamp.
• Recharge the battery for at least 14 hours after each
use of your vehicle. Do not charge the battery longer
than 30 hours.
• Remove the battery (it is inside a cardboard box) from the
battery compartment.
• Once the battery is charged, pull firmly on the charger
connector to disconnect it from the battery. Unplug the
charger from the wall outlet. The battery is now ready to
be installed in your vehicle. Please see the Battery
Installation section on page 20 for detailed instructions on
installing your battery. If your battery is already installed in
your vehicle, simply plug the motor harness connector
into the battery and replace the hood.
• Remove the battery from the cardboard box. Throw away
the cardboard box.
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Assembly
2
F
Right Running Board
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
Front
of Vehicle
assembly of the vehicle.
1
Steering
Column
Right Running Board
Bottom View
• Position the vehicle on its
left side.
Cardboard
Retainers
Bend
Tab
Down
• Fit the right running board
onto the bottom left edge
of the vehicle. Insert two
3
"
IMPORTANT! The steering column is located inside the
box. Remove the steering column before discarding
the box.
#8 x 1 /4 screws into the right
running board and tighten.
• Bend the tab on the right running board down so that it
• Using safety scissors, cut both cardboard retainers to
remove the steering column from the box.
is flat against the bottom of the vehicle.
• Throw away the box.
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Assembly
5
Floor of
Vehicle
Body
3
Groove
Vase
Tab
• Fit the tab on the vase into the groove in the dash.
• Insert a #8 x 3/4" screw through the bottom of the dash
and tighten.
Top View
6
Sound Box
• Turn the vehicle upright.
• While holding the right running board tab against the
3
"
bottom of the vehicle, insert a #8 x /4 screw through
the floor of the vehicle to secure the tab. Tighten
the screw.
• Repeat assembly steps 2 and 3 to assemble the left
running board to right bottom edge the vehicle.
4
Battery
Compartment
Door
Rear View
Mirror Pegs
Dash
1.5V x 3
“AA” (LR6)
SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
• Loosen the screw in the sound box battery compartment,
and open the battery compartment.
• Insert three “AA” (LR6) alkaline batteries into the
sound box.
Hint: For longest battery life, use only alkaline batteries.
• Replace the battery compartment door and tighten
the screw.
• Fit pegs on the rear view mirror into the holes in the dash.
• Insert two #8 x 3/4" screws through the bottom of the
dash and tighten.
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Assembly
7
Battery Safety Information
Batteries may leak fluids that can cause chemical burn
injury or ruin your product. To avoid battery leakage:
• Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of
different types: alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or
rechargeable (nickel-cadmium).
• Insert batteries as indicated inside the battery
compartment.
• Remove batteries during long periods of non-use.
Always remove exhausted batteries from the product.
Dispose of batteries safely. Do not dispose of batteries
in a fire. The batteries may explode or leak.
• Never short-circuit the battery terminals.
• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
Large
Opening
• Use only batteries of the same or equivalent type as
recommended.
Sound Box
• Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
• Remove rechargeable batteries from the product before
charging.
• Fit the sound box into the large opening in the dash.
• If removable rechargeable batteries are used, they are
only to be charged under adult supervision
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Upper
Slot
Upper
Tab
Sound
Box
Cover
Lower
Slot
Lower
Tab
• First, fit the lower tab on the sound box cover into the
lower slot in the dash
• Now, snap the upper tab of the sound box cover into the
upper slot in the dash
.
.
Hint: To replace the batteries, you will need to insert a
slotted screwdriver between the sound box cover and the
dash (the upper slot area) to pry the cover off. Remove
the sound box and replace the batteries.
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Assembly
11
Windshield
9
11
20
15
20
Start
Here
20
25
9
19
Slots
Slots
• Apply the labels to dash, as shown.
Front View
10
• Fit the eight tabs on the windshield into the eight slots in
the top, front end of the vehicle.
Dash
Hint: Begin by inserting a tab on one end of the
windshield. Now, work your way around, inserting the
remaining seven tabs.
• Push down, above each tab, to “snap” the windshield
into place.
12
Windshield
• Fit the dash onto the top, front end of the vehicle.
• Insert four #8 x 3/4" screws into the dash and tighten.
• Insert a #8 x 3/4" screw through the hole in the top of
the windshield. Tighten the screw.
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Assembly
15
Seat
13
Fasteners
Tabs
Long Seat Belt
Tabs
Slots
Slot
Seat Center Slots
Slots
• Turn the seat face down on a flat surface.
• Position the long seat belt so the fasteners face each
other, as shown.
• Fit the six tabs on the bottom edge of the seat into the
slots inside and on the top edge of the vehicle.
• Insert each end of the long seat belt through the two
center slots in the seat bottom.
• Push down near each tab until the seat “snaps”
into place.
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Last T-loops
16
Short Seat Belt
Fasteners
Side
Slot
Side
Slot
• Position the two short seat belts so the fasteners face
each other, as shown.
Bottom View
• Insert the fastener ends of the short seat belts through
the slots in each side of the seat bottom.
• Turn the vehicle on its side.
• Insert four #8 x 3/4" screws into the holes in the bottom of
the vehicle. Tighten the screws.
• Pull the short seat belts completely through the slots
until the last T-loop at the opposite end of the belt
catches against the slot.
Note: You will pull one T-loop through the slot.
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Assembly
18
17
Lower
Steering
Linkage
Steering
Column
Steering
Column
Large
Hole
Bottom View
Steering
Column
Inside View
• Fit the straight end
of the steering
column through the
hole in the lower
steering linkage and
the opening in the
vehicle floor.
• Continue to slide the steering column up through the
large hole in the dash.
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Hole in Lower
Steering
Hole in
Vehicle
Floor
End of
Steering
Column
Linkage
Upper
Steering
Linkage
Bottom View
Hole in
• Fit the end of the steering
column through the hole in
the upper steering linkage.
End of
Steering
Column
Upper
Steering
Linkage
Hint: You may need to “wiggle”
the end of the steering column to fit it into the hole in the
upper steering linkage.
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Assembly
22
Steering
Wheel
20
End of
Steering
Column
Steering
Column
Cap
Nut
.354"
Bottom View
.354 Cap Nut
• Fit a cap nut on the end of the steering column.
• Tap the cap nut with a hammer to secure it on the end of
the steering column.
• Turn the vehicle upright.
• Fit the steering wheel onto the end of the steering column.
Steering Wheel
21
Right
Spoke
Left
Spoke
Cap
23
End of
Nut
Steering
Column
18
17
Bottom
Spoke
16
• Cut the steering wheel labels (#16, #17 and #18)
from the larger label sheet. Now, position the steering
wheel labels, as shown in the illustration, around the
steering wheel.
.354"
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 16 and apply the label to
the bottom spoke. Throw the backing away.
.354 Cap Nut
• Remove the backing from label 17 and apply the label to
the right spoke. Throw the backing away.
• Fit a cap nut onto the end of the steering column.
• Tap the cap nut with a hammer to secure it on the end
of the steering column.
• Remove the backing from label 18 and apply the label
to the left spoke. Throw the backing away.
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Assembly
26
Steering
Wheel Cap
Notch
24
Hood
Large
Tab
Steering
Wheel Tab
Large
Tab
Slot
Slot
Slot
Front Tab
• Align the notch in the top of the steering wheel cap with
the tab in the center of the steering wheel and fit the
cap into the steering wheel.
• Fit the large tab on each side of the hood into the slots
in the front end of the vehicle.
• Now, push to “snap” the small tab on the front of the
• Insert two #6 x 1" screws into the steering wheel cap
and tighten the screws.
hood into the slot in the front end of the vehicle.
27
Roll Bar
Tabs
Flower
25
Plug
Vase
Slots
Slots
• Fit the six tabs on the roll bar into the slots in the top,
rear edge of the vehicle.
• Fit the plug on the flower into the vase on the dash.
Hint: If you’d like to fasten the flower to the vase, insert
• Push near each tab in until the roll bar “snaps”
into place.
a #8 x 3/4" screw into the bottom of the vase and tighten.
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Label Decoration
G
Proper label application will help to keep the labels looking their best! When applying labels, keep the following
guidelines in mind:
• Wash your hands before applying the labels.
• Before applying the labels, wipe the surface of the vehicle with a clean, dry cloth to remove any dust or oils.
• Place the labels exactly as shown in the illustrations.
• For best results, avoid repositioning a label once it has been applied to the vehicle.
• After applying a label, rub the label firmly with a clean, dry cloth to make sure the label is adhered to your vehicle.
Start at the center of a label, and smooth towards the outer edges to remove air bubbles.
6
24
2
21
33
27
29
12
7
1
26
28
7
30
14
Front / Left Side View
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Label Decoration
5
Both sides of flower.
35
23
8
31
26
1
4
34
10
13
3
4
22
32
Back / Right Side View
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Battery Installation
H
IMPORTANT! Use only Power Wheels® 12 volt battery.
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® 12 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.
Power Wheels®
12 Volt Battery
2
Battery
Clamp
Pull Top of
1
Hood Out
FIRST
Battery
Compartment
• While pushing the battery clamp, fit the battery into the
battery compartment.
• Release the battery clamp to secure the battery in the
battery compartment.
Motor
3
Harness
Lift
Connector
Hood
Battery
• Place your fingers between the top edge of the hood
and the windshield. Pull the top of the hood.
• Lift the hood completely off the vehicle.
• Plug the motor harness connector into the battery.
Push firmly to make sure the connector is secure
in the battery.
• Replace the hood on the vehicle.
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Battery Care
and Disposal
Battery Care and Disposal
I
Care
Disposal
• Your Power Wheels® battery is sealed lead-acid battery.
They must be recycled or disposed of in an environ-
mentally sound manner.
If a battery leak develops, avoid contact with the leaking
acid and place the damaged battery in a plastic bag. See
information below 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.
• 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.
If acid is internally ingested, give water, milk of
magnesia or egg whites immediately. Never give emetics
or induce vomiting. Call a physician.
• Charge a new battery for at least 18 hours before first
use. Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours.
Overcharging or undercharging the battery may shorten
battery life and decrease vehicle running time.
• 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 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.
• After the first charge, recharge the battery for at least
14 hours after each use. Never charge the battery
longer than 30 hours. Charge the battery after each
use, regardless of how long the vehicle was used.
• The battery must be upright while charging.
• Do not allow the battery to run down completely
before charging.
• Charge the battery before storing the vehicle.
• Charge the battery at least once per month, even if
the vehicle has not been 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 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 store the battery.
Caring
For Your Vehicle
J
• Check all screws, cap nuts and their protective coverings
regularly and tighten as required. Check plastic parts on
a regular basis for cracks or broken pieces.
• Do not store the battery in temperatures above 75° F or
below -10° F.
• Use only a Power Wheels® 12 volt battery. Remember
to charge the new battery for at least 18 hours before
first use.
• Prevent the battery from moving freely inside the
battery compartment. Always use the battery clamp to
secure the battery in the battery compartment.
• Examine the battery, charger and their connectors for
excessive wear or damage each time you charge the
battery. If damage is detected, do not use the charger
or the battery until you have replaced the worn or
damaged part.
• During snowy or rainy weather, the vehicle should be
stored inside or under a protective cover. Remember to
charge the battery at least once per month while your
vehicle is not in regular use.
• Avoid operating the vehicle in wet or snowy conditions,
and do not spray the vehicle with a hose. Do not wash
the vehicle with soap and water. 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 that your vehicle stays in good operating order,
we recommend that you periodically have your vehicle
®
checked by a Power Wheels authorized service center.
For the location of the authorized service center nearest
call 1-800-348-0751.
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Rules for Safe Driving
K
RIDING HAZARD
7. Do not allow your child to drive on sloped or inclined
surfaces. Restrict your child’s driving to generally
level ground ONLY!
WARNING
8. Do not allow your child to drive down or across a
Prevent Injuries and Deaths
steep slope.
• Direct Adult Supervision Required.
• Keep Children Within Safe Riding Areas
These areas must be:
- The vehicle may gain unsafe speed, even if the pedal
is released to stop.
- The vehicle may tilt and tip over.
- The wheels could lose traction, causing the vehicle
to slip.
- away from swimming pools and other
bodies of water to prevent drownings.
- generally level to prevent tipovers.
- away from steps, cars, driveways,
roads and alleys.
9. Do not allow your child to drive up steep inclines. The
motor may stop and the vehicle could roll backwards at
an unsafe speed.
10. 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.
Teach Safety Rules to Children
While children can quickly develop the skill necessary to
drive this vehicle, it is important to remember that their
judgment skills are still very immature. Unsupervised
driving by children can lead to serious injury. Before
children use this vehicle, an adult should carefully
evaluate the driving area as well as the children’s skill
level and ability to drive this vehicle safely. Children are
not always able to recognize or anticipate hazards, even
when they have been taught about them. THERE IS NO
ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTE FOR DIRECT ADULT
SUPERVISION.
11. 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. The presence of flammable liquids or vapors
could cause an explosion or a fire. Keep all flammable
products in tightly sealed containers and away from
the vehicle.
12. Do not allow a child to operate the vehicle without
direct adult supervision. To prevent unsupervised use of
the vehicle, disconnect the motor harness from the
battery when the vehicle is not in use.
Teach appropriate safety rules to your child before
allowing operation of this vehicle. These rules should also
be reviewed with neighborhood children or other playmates
who want to drive this vehicle.
Riding Rules
Make sure children know and follow these rules for
safe driving:
1. Always sit on the seat.
2. Always wear shoes.
3. Only 2 (two) riders at a time. A child who is not sitting
on the seat or who is standing on the vehicle could fall
off, cause a tip-over or block the driver’s view. A child
could be seriously injured.
4. Do not allow any child to drive the vehicle in the street
or near moving (motorized) vehicles.
5. Do not allow any child to drive near bodies of water
(such as pools or creeks), obstructions (such as
furniture, low tree limbs or play equipment), or drop-offs
(such as stairs or decks).
6. Do not allow any child to drive the vehicle in the dark.
A child could encounter unexpected obstacles and have
an accident. Operate the vehicle only in the daytime or
a well-lit area.
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How to Operate Your Vehicle
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IMPORTANT! As assembled, your vehicle is ready to roll in low speed (21/2 mph, maximum). When
your child is ready to drive the vehicle in high speed (5 mph, maximum), follow the instructions
on this page to disconnect the high speed lock-out.
To Back Up
Beginner Use - Low Speed Drive
As assembled, your vehicle is ready to roll in low speed
1
(2 /2 mph, maximum). It has been pre-set so it will only
1
2
3
operate in low speed. After your child has mastered the
basic skills of driving and understands the rules for safe
driving, it’s time to remove the high speed lock-out screw to
allow the vehicle to operate in low or high speed.
See the instructions on this page to remove the high
speed lock-out screw.
1
3
2
Note:To avoid damaging the motors and gears, stop the
vehicle before shifting from forward to reverse
• Once your child is completely comfortable with operating
.
the vehicle in the forward mode, introduce reverse
• Make sure the shifter is in the reverse position
.
1
.
2
• Press down on the foot pedal .The vehicle will go in
1
2
reverse at a maximum of 2 / mph . The vehicle is
3
designed to operate in low speed only in reverse.
• Help your child practice steering to learn how far and how
quickly to turn the steering wheel when driving in reverse.
• Make sure the shifter is in the low speed
position
.
1
2
• Press down on the foot pedal . The vehicle goes forward
1
at a maximum of 2 /2 mph 3
.
Advanced Use - High Speed Drive
• Help your child practice steering to learn how far and how
quickly to turn the steering wheel when driving
forward in low speed.
Disconnecting the High Speed Lock-Out
Shifter
To Stop
Storage
Position
Lock-Out
Lock-Out Screw
Position
• Before you disconnect the high speed lock-out, make
sure your child knows how to steer, how to start and
stop the vehicle and knows the rules for safe driving.
When the high speed lock-out is disconnected, the
vehicle can be driven forward in low speed (2 / mph,
maximum) or high speed (5 mph, maximum).
• Your vehicle has a patented electronic braking system
that automatically stops the vehicle when your child’s foot
is lifted from the pedal.
1
2
• Make sure the shifter is in the reverse
position.
• Make sure your child is comfortable with steering the
vehicle and automatically knows how to stop.
• Loosen and remove the screw in the shifter box using a
Phillips screwdriver.
• Insert the lock-out screw into the hole in the shifter
handle to keep it for future use. It can be re-inserted into
the shifter box to lock-out high speed.
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FCC Note
(United States Only)
How to Operate Your Vehicle
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To Drive
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
1
2
3
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:
IMPORTANT! To avoid damaging the motors and gears,
stop the vehicle before shifting between low and
high speed.
- 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.
1
• Make sure the shifter is in the high speed
position
.
2
• Press down on the foot pedal . The vehicle goes forward
at a maximum of 5 mph 3 .
• Help your child practice steering to learn how far and how
quickly to turn the steering wheel when driving forward in
high speed.
- 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.
• Make sure your child is comfortable with steering the
vehicle and automatically knows how to stop.
• Stopping in high speed is the same as stopping in low
speed. The vehicle automatically stops when your
child’s foot is lifted from the pedal.
Bumper-to-Bumper*
N
Limited Warranty
Sound Box Use
*One year limited warranty from the date of
purchase on the Power Wheels® vehicle.
Buttons
Six month limited warranty on the 12 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 12 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 or 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. For a list of authorized service centers, please visit us on-
expanding our Authorized Service Center Network. If there is not an
authorized service center in your area, please call Consumer
Relations for information, 1-800-348-0751.
• Press the buttons on the dash for music and sound effects!
Hint: When sound becomes faint or there is no sound at all,
it’s time to change the batteries in the sound box.
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.
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Problems and Solutions Guide
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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 between 8 AM and 6 PM (EST) Monday through Friday. Or, contact your
local Power Wheels authorized service center. For the location nearest to you, please visit us
®
Prob le m
Possib le Ca use
Solution
Vehicle does not run
Undercharged battery
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 battery, and that the charger is
plugged into the wall.
Make sure power flow to the wall outlet is “ON”.
Charger is not working
Tripped thermal fuse
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.
Each Power Wheels® 12 volt battery has a built-in thermal
fuse. A thermal fuse may "trip" and shut down operation of
the vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving
conditions too severe. The fuse will automatically reset itself
after approximately 25 seconds, allowing the vehicle to
resume normal operation. To avoid repeated automatic
shutdowns, do not overload the vehicle by exceeding the
130 lb 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.
Loose wire or loose connectors
Dead batteries
Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the motor
harness connector is tightly plugged into the battery 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 are dead, you can have
them tested at your local Power Wheels® authorized
service center.
Electrical switch damage
Motor damage
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
Prob le m
Possib le Ca use
Solution
Vehicle was running but
suddenly stopped
Loose wire or loose connectors
Tripped thermal fuse
Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the motor
harness connector is tightly plugged into the battery,
and that there are no loose wires around the motors.
Each Power Wheels® 12 volt battery has a built-in thermal
fuse. A thermal fuse may "trip" and shut down operation of
the vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving
conditions too severe. The fuse will automatically reset itself
after approximately 25 seconds, allowing the vehicle to
resume normal operation. To avoid repeated automatic
shutdowns, do not overload the vehicle by exceeding the
130 lb 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.
Short run time (Less than
1 - 3 hours per charge)
Undercharged battery
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 charger
connector is tightly plugged into the battery, and that the
charger is plugged into the wall.
Make sure power flow to the wall outlet is “ON”.
Overcharged battery
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.
Battery is old and will not
accept full charge
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
Power Wheels® 12 volt battery with built-in thermal fuse.
Do not substitute parts.
Tripped thermal fuse
Each Power Wheels® 12 volt battery has a built-in thermal
fuse. A thermal fuse may "trip" and shut down operation of
the vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving
conditions too severe. The fuse will automatically reset itself
after approximately 25 seconds, allowing the vehicle to
resume normal operation. To avoid repeated automatic
shutdowns, do not overload the vehicle by exceeding the
130 lb 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.
Vehicle runs sluggishly
Undercharged battery
longer than 30 hours.
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
Check all connectors. Make sure the charger connector
is tightly plugged into the battery, and that the charger is
plugged into the wall.
Make sure power flow to the wall outlet is “ON”.
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Prob le m
Possib le Ca use
Solution
Vehicle runs sluggishly (cont.)
Battery needs charging
Be sure to charge the battery after each use.
Battery is old and will not accept
accept full charge
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
Power Wheels® 12 volt batteries with built-in thermal fuse.
Do not substitute parts.
Vehicle is overloaded
Make sure you do not overload the vehicle by allowing
more than 2 riders at one time, exceeding the 130 lb.
maximum weight capacity, or by towing objects behind the
vehicle.
Driving conditions are too stressful
Use only on generally level ground.
Vehicle runs in low speed but
does not run in high speed
Note: The vehicle is designed
to operate in low speed only
in reverse
High speed hook-up
not connected
The vehicle was pre-set to operate only in low speed until you
connect the high speed hook-up. Follow the instructions
on page 23 to connect High Speed Hook-up.
Sometimes the vehicle doesn’t
run, but other times it does
Loose wire or connector
Motor or electrical switch damage
Loose wire or connector
“Dead Spot” on motor
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.
When the foot pedal is pressed,
the vehicle won’t run without
a push
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.
Battery’s thermal fuse constantly
"trips", but the vehicle is not
overloaded nor the driving
conditions too severe
Damaged battery
Contact your local Power Wheels® authorized service
center for diagnosis and repair.
Child is switching between
FORWARD and REVERSE
without stopping
Teach your child to stop the vehicle before switching
direction.
Loud clacking or grinding
noise from a motor-gearbox
Broken gears
Contact your local Power Wheels® authorized service
center for diagnosis and repair.
Charger gets warm during use
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.
No action required.
If your charger does not get warm during
use, it does not mean that it is not working properly.
Battery makes a sizzling or
gurgling noise when charging
It is normal for some batteries to
make noise and swell slightly while
charging and is not reason for
concern. Some batteries do not
make noise or swell while charging.
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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IMPORTANT!
DO NOT use this vehicle
for the first time until you have
charged the battery for 18 hours.
R✔emeCmhabregretoth…e battery immediately after each use.
✔Charge the battery once a month during storage, even if the
vehicle has not been used.
Failure to follow these instructions will permanently damage your battery and void your
warranty. Please refer to the Battery Care Section in this manual for more information.
For high speed operation, please refer to the “How to Operate Your Vehicle Section” in this
manual for more information.
DO NOT Return your
Vehicle to the Store!
If you are missing parts or need assistance,
please call us toll-free:
Over 400
Authorized Service Centers!
Power Wheels® Consumer Relations
Visit us on-line at
the location nearest you.
1-800-348-0751
8 AM - 6 PM EST, Monday through Friday.
Or contact your local, independently owned and operated
Power Wheels® Authorized Service Center.
For the location nearest you,
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Fisher-Price, Inc., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc., East Aurora, New York 14052 U.S.A.
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