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, Pliers
and Safety Scissors (tools not included).
Use only with a Power Wheels® 12 Volt Lead-Acid Rechargeable Battery and Power Wheels®
12 Volt Charger with Type “12V” Connector (included).
JEEP and the Jeep grille design are registered trademarks of DaimlerChrysler
Corporation and are used under license. ©DaimlerChrysler Corporation 2003.
Goodyear (and winged foot design) and Wrangler (for tires) are trademarks of
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, used with permission.
Owner's Manual
with Assembly Instructions
For Model C2390
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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.
• 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
• 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.
Spacer - 2
12 Volt Battery
Brushguard
Light Cover – 2
12 Volt Charger
Battery Clamp Unit
Headlight Lens - 2
Lens Guard - 2
Long Seat Belt Strap
Steering
Wheel Cap
Taillight Housing Set
Short Seat Belt Strap - 2
Cap
Taillight Lens Set
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Parts
#8 x 4" Screw – 2
Key Assembly
1
#10 x 1" Screw – 7
2
#8 x 1" Screw – 7
#10 x / " Screw – 8
#8-32 x 1.625" Screw – 2
#8 Lock Nut – 2
Hood Latch – 2
.354 Cap Nut – 2
All Shown Actual Size
1
"
"
2
*For your convenience, an extra .354 cap nut, #8 x 1", #10 x / and #10 x1 fasteners are included.
Steering Column
Sport Bar
Support - 2
Vehicle Body
Dash
Seat
Windshield
Steering Wheel
Hood
Sport Bar
Not Shown: Label Sheet
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Parts Diagram
D
29
14
16
19
30
28
10
27
3
18
21
31
22
10
22
7
12
25
13
13
6
14
10
20
11
10
23
24
4
13
8
5
9
26
15
1
13
14
17
15
13
2
3
Note: Some parts shown are assembled on both sides of the vehicle.
No. Part
Quantity No. Part
Quantity
No. Part
Quantity
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Vehicle Body
Steering Column
.354 Cap Nut
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
7
1
1
13 #10 x 1" Screw
7
8
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
25 Hood
26 Spacer
27 Sport Bar
28 Sport Bar Support
29 Light Cover
30 Lock Nut
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
14 #10 x / " Screw
15 #8 x 4" Screw
16 Windshield
17 Brushguard
18 Steering Wheel
19 Steering Wheel Cap
20 Seat
21 Long Seat Belt Strap
22 Short Seat Belt Strap
23 Headlight Lens
24 Lens Guard
Hood Latch
12 Volt Battery
Battery Clamp Unit
Key Assembly
Taillight Lens
31 #8-32 x 1.625" Screw
Taillight Housing
10 #8 x 1" Screw
11 Cap
12 Dash
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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
WARNING
• Battery can fall out and injure a
child if vehicle tips over. Always use
battery clamp.
25 seconds and allow the vehicle to resume normal
operations. To avoid repeated automatic shutdowns, do
not overload the vehicle by exceeding the 130 lb. (59 kg).
maximum weight capacity or by towing anything behind
the vehicle. Avoid severe driving conditions, such as
driving up very steep slopes or running into fixed objects,
which can cause the wheels to stop spinning while power
is still being supplied to the motors. Make sure your child
stops the vehicle before switching speeds or direction.
• 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
you, please visit us on-line at www.powerwheels.com
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.
Important Notes
• Your new battery must be charged for at least 18 hours
before you use it in your vehicle for the first time.
• You do not need to remove the battery from your
vehicle to recharge it.
• The battery must be upright while charging.
• The charger is not a toy.
• Do not short circuit the battery.
• 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.
• We recommend that you start charging your battery
before beginning assembly of your new vehicle.
• 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 which could be
damaged by the acid contained inside the battery. Take
precautions to protect the surface on which you charge
your battery.
• Use only a Power Wheels® 12 volt charger with type
“12V” connector (120 VAC 60 Hz 28W with an output of
12 VDC 1200mA) to charge your Power Wheels®
rechargeable 12 volt battery.
• If your battery is old and will not accept a charge, do not
leave it in the vehicle. Always remove a dead battery
from the vehicle.
CAUTION
Use the charger in dry locations only.
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Battery Charging
Assembly
WARNING
F
Battery
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.
Charger
Connector
IMPORTANT! The battery clamp unit must be
assembled to the dash before assembling the dash
to the vehicle body.
• Plug the charger connector into the battery
• Plug the charger into a standard wall outlet
Note: If power flow to the wall outlet is controlled by a
switch, make sure the switch is “ON”.
.
.
1
Clamp
• Before first-time use, charge the battery for at least 18
hours. Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours.
• Recharge the battery for at least 14 hours after each
use of your vehicle. Do not charge the battery longer
than 30 hours.
Battery
Clamp
Unit
• 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 18 for detailed instructions on
installing your battery. If your battery is already installed in
your vehicle, simply re-connect the motor harness
connector to the battery and lower and fasten the hood.
Dash
Grooves
• Position the dash face down.
• Fit the battery clamp unit into the underside of the
dash so that the clamp fits into the grooves in the dash.
Make sure the battery clamp unit is flush against the
surface of the dash.
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Assembly
4
22
21
2
16
Battery
Clamp Unit
18
HI
LO
KC
26
25
27
Labels - Dash
• Before applying the labels, wipe the surface of the
vehicle with a clean, dry cloth to remove any dust or oils.
• Insert two #10 x 1" screws through the holes in the
battery clamp unit and into the pegs in the dash.
• Place the labels exactly as shown in the illustrations.
• For best results, avoid repositioning a label once it has
been applied to the vehicle.
• Tighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver.
Do not over-tighten.
3
Dash
Motor
Harness
Connector
Wire
Battery
Compartment
Battery Clamp
2
1
• Position the dash on the vehicle body.
• Make sure the motor harness connector wire is through
the groove in the dash.
• Insert a #10 x 1/2" screw through each of the two corner
dash tabs nearest to the passenger compartment
.
• Insert a #10 x 1" screw through the two dash tabs
nearest to the battery compartment
• Insert a #10 x 1" screw into the hole in the center of the
dash, near the battery retainer clip
.
.
• Tighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not
over-tighten.
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Assembly
7
End of
Steering
Column
Dash
Key Assembly
5
Steerin
g Rod
Cap Nut
.354"
Dash View
Bottom View
.354 Cap Nut
• Insert and “snap” the key assembly into the opening in
the dash, as shown.
• Insert the end of the steering column through the hole
in the steering rod.
• Fit a cap nut onto the end of the steering column.
• While supporting the steering column, tap the cap nut
with a hammer to secure it on the steering column.
Hint: You may want the help of another person to
support the steering column while you tap the cap nut
with the hammer.
6
Hole
Steering
Column
Bottom View
• Wipe the steering column with a paper towel to remove
any excess lubricant.
• Turn the vehicle on its side.
• Insert the straight end of the steering column up
through the hole in the vehicle body wall and out
through the hole in the dash.
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Assembly
10
Steering Wheel
Tab
8
Wide Tab
Steering
Column
Lens
Cap
Nut
Wide
Notch
Lens Guard
“UP”
• Fit the wide notch in the side of a headlight lens under
the wide tab on a lens guard.
.354"
• Press firmly on the inside of the headlight lens to snap it
into the lens guard.
• Repeat this procedure to assemble the other headlight
lens to the remaining lens guard.
.354 Cap Nut
• Turn the vehicle upright.
• Position the steering wheel so that the spokes form a
“Y” as shown. The tab on the steering wheel stem
should face up.
• Fit the steering wheel onto the steering column.
• Fit a cap nut onto the end of the steering column.
11
Slot
Grille
Tab
Slot
Tab
• Tap the cap nut with a hammer to secure it on the
steering column.
Hint: You may want the help of another person to
support the steering column while you tap the cap nut
with the hammer.
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Steering Wheel
Steering
Wheel Cap
• Fit the lens tabs on the back of a lens assembly into the
headlight slots in the grille.
• Press firmly to snap the lens assembly into the grille.
• Repeat this procedure to snap the other lens assembly
into the grille.
• Fit the steering wheel cap into the center of the
steering wheel.
• Insert two #8 x 1" screws, as shown.
• Tighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver.
Do not over-tighten.
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Assembly
14
Windshield
12
Hood
Latch
Wipers
Slot
Large
Tab
Large
Tab
Large Slots
Hood
Latch
Slot
• Position the windshield so that the wipers face the front
• Insert a hood latch into one of the slots in the vehicle
end of the vehicle.
body, near the hood area.
• Twist the base of the hood latch / turn to secure it in
• Insert and “snap” the two large tabs on the windshield
into the large slots in the dash.
• Pull up on the windshield to be sure it is secure.
1
4
the vehicle body.
• Repeat this procedure on the other side of the hood
area to attach the other hood latch to the vehicle body.
15
13
Front Bumper
Hood
Tabs
Slot
Slot
Brush Guard
• Fit and hold the brush guard against the front bumper.
• Insert two #10 x 1" screws through the front of the brush
guard and into the front bumper.
• Position the hood over the front of the vehicle body
as shown.
•Tighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not
over-tighten.
• Insert the tabs on the hood into the slots in the
vehicle body.
• Close the hood.
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Assembly
18
Spacers
16
Long Seat Belt Strap
T-Loop
Fastener End
Grille
• Insert each fastener end of the long seat belt strap
through a slot in the center of the seat. Make sure the
fasteners face the outer edge of the seat.
• Pull each side of the long seat belt strap evenly through
the slots. Make sure to pull each T-loop through a slot.
Brush Guard
• Turn the seat upright.
• Fit two spacers between the grille and the
back of the brush guard, as shown.
• Insert two #8 x 4" screws through the brush
guard, the spacers and into the holes in
the grille.
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Seat
Seat Back
Tabs
• Tighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not
over-tighten.
Tabs
PUSH
2
HERE
Short Seat
Belt Strap
17
T-Loop (Pull through slot)
Fastener End
Slot
End
T-Loops
1
Slot
• With the seat at an angle, insert the tabs on the front
edge of the seat into the slots in the foot-well wall
.
• Push down firmly on the edge of the seat above each
Seat
tab to snap the tabs into the slots
• Rotate the back of the seat down
.
Slot
to snap the seat
back tabs into the slots in the vehicle body. Push down
firmly on the seat back.
• Turn the seat upside down.
• Insert the fastener end of a short seat belt strap through
the slot near the outer edge of the seat. Make sure the
side of the seat belt with the fastener faces the outer
edge of the seat.
• Pull the short seat belt strap completely through the slot
until the last T-loop at the opposite end of the belt catches
against the slot. You will pull one T-loop through the slot.
• Repeat this procedure to assemble the other short seat
belt strap.
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Assembly
22
Lights
20
Light
Covers
Dash View
• Insert a #8 x 1" screw into the rear of seat, as shown.
• Tighten the screw with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not
over-tighten.
• Fit the light covers to the lights on the sport bar, as shown.
1
"
2
• Insert a #10 x / screw through the light cover and into
the light. Tighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver.
Do not over-tighten.
21
Sport Bar
Supports
• Fit a support to one side of the sport bar.
"
• Insert a #8-32 x 1.625 screw through the support, the
sport bar and out through the support.
• Fit a lock nut to the end of the screw.
• While holding the lock nut with the pliers, tighten the
screw with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not over-tighten.
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Assembly
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23
Taillight
Housing
Sport Bar Support
PUSH
HERE
Side
Fender
Taillight
Lens
#8 x 1" Screws
• Turn the vehicle upright.
PULL
HERE
• Using safety scissors, remove the taillight lenses and the
taillight housings from the plastic connectors. Dispose of
the plastic connectors.
• Face the rear of the vehicle.
• Fit a taillight lens inside a taillight housing.
• Position the taillight housing with lens against the vehicle
body with the screw holes aligned, as shown.
• Insert two #8 x 1" screws through the taillight lens and
housing and into the vehicle body as shown.
• Fit the sport bar into the holes in the vehicle body.
• Push down firmly on a sport bar support while pulling
up on the side fender to fit the sport bar into the
vehicle body.
• Repeat this procedure on the other side of the
vehicle body.
• Tighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not
over-tighten.
• Repeat this procedure to attach the other taillight.
24
26
Cap
Rear of
Vehicle
Tether
• Position the cap so that its tether points down.
• Snap the cap into the hole under the right taillight.
Bottom View
• Turn the vehicle on its side.
1
"
2
• Insert two #10 x / screws into the holes in the
underside of each rear wheel well, through the vehicle
body and into the ends of the sport bar.
• Tighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver.
Do not over-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.
2
1
13
12
14
15
®
17
5
24
Back View
Inside Dash View
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Label Decoration
7
3
6
2
10
9
17
29
28
29
28
20
4
Right Side View
19
4
11
8
29
28
1
20
29
28
3
Left Side View
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Battery Installation
3
H
Battery
IMPORTANT! Use only a 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. It is easier to install the battery before
assembling the hood to your vehicle. If you have already
assembled the hood to your vehicle, you may want to
remove it to install the battery.
Battery
Clamp
Battery
Compartment
1
• Release the battery clamp. Make sure the battery clamp
slides over the top of the battery. If the battery clamp
does not slide over the top of the battery, reposition the
battery in the battery compartment. (See step 2.)
Hood
Battery
Compartment
4
Motor
Harness
Battery
Connector
• Lift the hood to access the battery compartment.
2
Battery
Compartment
Battery
Clamp
• Plug the motor harness connector into the battery. Push
firmly to make sure the connectors are completely joined.
Hint: To remove a battery from the battery compartment,
disconnect the motor harness connector from the battery.
Press and hold the battery clamp against the dash and lift
the battery from the battery compartment.
Hood
5
Locator
Ribs
• Press the battery clamp to slide it into the dash
.
• While holding the battery clamp against the dash, place
the battery in the battery compartment . Make sure the
battery is upright and postioned between the locator ribs
at the bottom of the battery compartment.
Hood Latches
18 • Lower the hood and secure the hood latches.
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Battery Care and Disposal
Disposal
I
Care
• Your Power Wheels® battery is a sealed lead-acid
battery. It must be recycled or disposed of in an
environmentally sound manner.
If a battery leak develops, avoid contact with the leaking
acid and place the damaged battery in a plastic bag. Please
refer to the information on this page 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 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.
• Do not dispose of a lead-acid battery in a fire. The battery
may explode or leak.
• 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.
• 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.
• Return exhausted batteries 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 service center location
nearest 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 Minnesota, it is prohibited by
law for anyone to throw away lead-acid batteries in the
municipal waste stream.
• 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.
• 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 at least 18 hours before first
time 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 its connector 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.
• Always remove an exhausted battery from the vehicle.
Battery leakage and corrosion can damage the vehicle.
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Rules for Safe Driving
J
RIDING HAZARD
WARNING
Prevent Injuries and Deaths
• Direct Adult Supervision Required.
• Keep Children Within Safe Riding Areas
These areas must be:
Use vehicle on generally level ground ONLY!
- away from swimming pools and other
bodies of water to prevent drownings.
- generally level to prevent tipovers.
7. Do not allow your child to drive on sloped or inclined
surfaces. Restrict your child’s driving to generally level
ground ONLY!
8. Do not allow your child to drive down or across a
- away from steps, driveways, cars,
roads and alleys.
steep slope.
- The vehicle may gain unsafe speed, even if the pedal
is released to stop.
- The vehicle may tilt and tip over.
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.
- The wheels could lose traction, causing the vehicle
to slip.
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 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.
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.
Riding Rules
Make sure children know and follow these rules for
safe driving:
1. Always sit on the seat.
2. Always wear shoes.
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.
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.
To disconnect the motor harness connector
and battery:
• Unfasten the hood latches and raise the hood.
• Unplug the motor harness connector from the battery.
• Lower the hood and fasten the hood latches.
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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To Back Up
Beginner Use - Low Speed Drive
As assembled, your vehicle is ready to roll in low speed
(2 /2 mph, maximum). It has been pre-set so it will only
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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 page 22 to remove the high
speed lock-out screw.
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
.
To Back Up
• Make sure the shifter is in the reverse
position
.
• Press down on the foot pedal .The vehicle will go in
1
2
reverse at a maximum of 2 / mph . The vehicle is
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
.
• Press down on the foot pedal . The vehicle goes forward
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at a maximum of 2 /2 mph
.
• Help your child practice steering to learn how far and how
quickly to turn the steering wheel when driving
forward in low speed.
To 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.
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How to Operate Your Vehicle
Caring
For Your Vehicle
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Advanced Use - High Speed Drive
• Check all screws, cap nuts and 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. Remember to
charge the battery at least once per month while your
vehicle is not in regular use.
Disconnecting the High Speed Lock-Out
Shifter
• 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.
Storage
Position
Lock-Out
Position
Lock-Out Screw
• 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.
• 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
1
2
vehicle can be driven forward in low speed (2 / mph,
• To ensure that your vehicle stays in good operating order,
we recommend that you periodically have your vehicle
maximum) or high speed (5 mph, maximum).
• Make sure the shifter is in the reverse
position.
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checked by a Power Wheels authorized service center.
• Loosen the screw in the shifter box using a Phillips
screwdriver.
• Remove the screw.
For the location of the authorized service center nearest
• 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.
To Drive
IMPORANT! To avoid damaging the motors and gears,
stop the vehicle before shifting between low and
high speed.
• Make sure the shifter is in the high speed
• Press down on the foot pedal . The vehicle goes
forward at a maximum of 5 mph
position
.
.
• Help your child practice steering to learn how far and how
quickly to turn the steering wheel when driving forward in
high speed.
• 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.
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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
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local Power Wheels authorized service center. For the location nearest you, please visit us on-line
Problem
Possible Cause
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 charger connector is
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
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your charger, contact your local Power Wheels authorized
service center. They can test your charger for you.
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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
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local Power Wheels authorized service center.
Loose wire or loose connectors
Dead battery
Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the motor harness
connector is 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 is dead, you can have it
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tested at your local Power Wheels authorized service center.
Electrical switch damage
The electrical switches can become corroded due to
exposure to water or moisture, or can jam due to loose dirt,
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sand or gravel. Contact your local Power Wheels authorized
service center for diagnosis and repair.
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Motor damage
Contact your local Power Wheels authorized service center
for diagnosis and repair.
Vehicle was running but
suddenly stopped
Loose wire or loose connectors
Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the motor
harness connector is plugged into the battery, and that there
are no loose wires around the motors.
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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
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continually trips, contact your local Power Wheels
authorized service center.
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Problems and Solutions Guide
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
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 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
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overcharging, contact your local Power Wheels authorized
service center. They can test your 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 the battery with
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a new Power Wheels 12 volt rechargeable battery.
Do not substitute parts.
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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
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continually trips, contact your local Power Wheels
authorized service center.
Vehicle runs sluggishly
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 charger connector is
plugged into the battery, 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.
Battery needs charging
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
the vehicle use and use conditions. Replace the battery with
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a new Power Wheels 12 volt rechargable battery. Do not
substitute parts.
Vehicle is overloaded
Make sure you do not overload the vehicle by allowing
more than 2 riders at one time, by 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.
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Problems and Solutions Guide
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Vehicle runs in low speed, but
does not run in high speed
High speed lock-out not disconnected
The vehicle was pre-set to run only in low speed.
To allow the vehicle to run in low and high speed, you
must disconnect the High Speed Lock-Out. Follow the
instructions on page 22 to remove the High
Speed Lock-Out screw.
Please Note: The vehicle is
designed to operate in low
speed only in reverse
.
When the foot pedal is pressed
only one rear wheel spins
Operation of vehicle in low speed
It is possible that only one rear wheel may spin when both
rear wheels are raised off the ground and the vehicle is in
low speed. This does not necessarily indicate a problem.
Check for proper operation of the drive system by raising
the rear wheels off the ground and pressing the foot pedal.
If only one rear wheel spins, carefully press your hand on
the spinning wheel to slow it down. The other rear wheel
should begin to spin. If the other rear wheel does not begin
to spin, there may be a problem with the vehicle. Contact
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your local Power Wheels authorized service center for
diagnosis and repair.
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
Broken gears
Check all wires around the motors and all connectors to
make sure they are tight.
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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.
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Contact your local Power Wheels authorized service
center for diagnosis and repair.
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Loud clacking or grinding
noise from a motor-gearbox
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.
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 battery to
make noise and swell slightly while
charging and is not reason for
concern.
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.
If, after reviewing the Problems and Solutions Guide, the vehicle still fails to operate, please contact your nearest
authorized service center or contact Power Wheels® Consumer Relations toll-free at 1-800-348-0751.
Hint! For faster service when calling Consumer Relations, completely charge the batteries before calling and have
the following available by the phone:
• vehicle,
• vehicle model number (see sticker in battery compartment),
• vehicle production run number (see sticker in battery compartment).
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Bumper-to-Bumper* Limited Warranty
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*One year limited warranty from the date of purchase on the Power Wheels vehicle.
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 work-manship. 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 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. Power Wheels® is continually
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.
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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IMPORTANT!
DO NOT use this vehicle
for the first time until you have
charged the battery for 18 hours.
Remember to…
✔Charge the 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!
Visit us on-line at
for the location
Power Wheels® Consumer Relations
1-800-348-0751
8 AM - 6 PM EST, Monday through Friday.
nearest you.
Or contact your local, independently owned and operated
Power Wheels® Authorized Service Center.
For the location nearest you,
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