®
CUSTOM EDITION
Please read this manual and save it
with your original sales receipt.
Tools needed for assembly: Phillips Screwdriver
(not included); Assembly Tool (included). Use only with a
Power Wheels® 12 Volt Lead Acid Rechargeable Battery
with Built-in Thermal Fuse and Power Wheels®
12 Volt Charger with Type 12V Connector (both included).
Requires four "C" (LR14) alkaline batteries (not included)
for FM Radio operation.
Product features may vary
from the picture above.
Owner's Manual
with Assembly
Instructions
For Model M9780
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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
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.
• 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 2 (two) riders 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 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.
Note: Some parts of this product have been packed with a protective foam cover. After removing the foam cover, you may notice a
cloudy film on the parts. Wipe these parts with a clean, dry, soft cloth to remove this residue.
2 Doors
(Left and Right)
Vehicle
Seat
Front End
Windshield/Dash
Bumper
Hood
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PARTS
Steering Column
2 Front Wheels
(Left and Right)
Steering Wheel
2 Wheel Covers
Steering Wheel Cap
Speaker Box
Assembly
2 Wings
(Left and Right)
2 Headlight Covers
(Left and Right)
2 Headlights
(Left and Right)
2 Door Plates
Steering Column Cap
2 Bushings
2 Hubcaps
2 Taillights
(Left and Right)
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PARTS
12 Volt Battery
2 Short Seat Belts
12 Volt Charger
7/16" Washer – 2
3/8" -16 Lock Nut – 2
Long Seat Belt
5/32" x 11/2" Pin – 1
#8 x 3/4" Screw – 34
Assembly Tool
1/4 x 11/4" Screw – 2
For your convenience, we included extra fasteners!
Note: Tighten and loosen all screws with a Phillips
screwdriver. Do not over-tighten the screws.
Key Assembly
Fasteners Shown Actual Size
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PARTS PICTURE
Note: Some parts shown are assembled on both sides of the vehicle.
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11
10
12
28
19
13
25
29
8
20
22
7
9
2
6
1
18
17
3
14
16
15
21
27
23
5
4
24
26
Parts Not Shown
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Vehicle
Front End
Bumper
9
Door Plates - 2
17 Bushing - 2
18 7/16" Washers - 2
25 Key Assembly
26 Assembly Tool
3/8"-16 Lock Nuts - 2
1/4" x 11/4" Screws - 2
#8 x 3/4" Screws - 34
Label Sheet
10 Seat
11 Short Seat Belts - 2 19 Speaker Box Assembly 27 Steering Column Cap
Headlight Covers - 2 12 Long Seat Belt
Headlights - 2
Doors - 2
Hood
Windshield/Dash
20 Steering Wheel
21 Steering Column
28 Steering Wheel Cap
29 5/32" x 11/2" Pin - 1
13 Wings - 2
14 Front Wheels - 2 22 Taillight - 2
15 Wheel Covers - 2 23 12 Volt Charger
16 Hubcaps - 2
24 12 Volt Battery
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BATTERY CHARGING
ELECTRICAL HAZARD
CAUTION
WARNING
• Battery can fall out and injure a child
if vehicle tips over. Always use battery
retainer.
Use the charger in dry locations only.
About Thermal Fuses
• PREVENT FIRE
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”, remove your foot from the
pedal and wait approximately 25 seconds before operating the
vehicle again. To avoid repeated automatic shut-downs, do not
overload the vehicle by exceeding the 130 lbs (59 kg) 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.
- 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, visit us on-line at
• 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 elec-
tricity involved in charging 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.
• 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.
• The battery must be upright while charging.
• The charger is not a toy.
• Do not short circuit 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 charge the battery on a surface (such as a kitchen
counter top) 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 "12V"
connector (input 120 VAC, 60 Hz with an output of 12 VDC,
1200 mA) to charge your Power Wheels® 12 volt 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.
Please call 1-800-348-0751.
• 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.
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BATTERY CHARGING
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
Power Indicator
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.
B
Battery
A
Charger
Connector
A
• Plug the charger connector into the battery
• Plug the charger into a standard wall outlet
Notes:
.
.
B
- If power flow to the wall outlet is controlled by a switch,
Note: Protective caps have been added to the
threaded metal parts to prevent damage during
shipping. Please remove and throw the
caps away.
make sure the switch is “ON”.
- Use the charger only in a wall outlet. Do not plug the charger
into a ceiling outlet.
- The power indicator on the charger does not indicate the
charge status of your battery. The power indicator allows you
to see that there is power from the wall outlet.
• 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.
• 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 23 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.
Close the hood.
Bushing
Front Axle
7/16" Washer
1
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
• Slide a 7/16" washer onto a front axle.
• Fit a bushing (flat side first) onto the front axle.
• Repeat this procedure to assemble the other 7/16" washer and
bushing to the other front axle.
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ASSEMBLY
3/8" -16 Lock Nut
Front Axle
Front Wheel
4
Assembly Tool
2
• Place a 3/8" -16 lock nut (rounded side out) onto a front axle.
IMPORTANT: Tighten the lock nut firmly using the closed end of
the assembly tool.
Hint: There is a right and a left front wheel. Place the right wheel
(marked R) on the passenger side of the vehicle, and the left
wheel (marked L) on the driver side of the vehicle.
• Repeat this procedure to fasten the other front wheel assembly
• Place a front wheel onto each front axle.
with the other 3/8" -16 lock nut.
Wheel Cover
3
Front Wheel
Hubcap
Wheel
• Fit a wheel cover onto each front wheel.
Cover
5
• Align the slot in a hubcap with the rib in the wheel cover.
"Snap" a hubcap into the center of each wheel cover.
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ASSEMBLY
Front End
Battery
Compartment
8
TOP VIEW
Vehicle
1
1
"
"
• Insert two /4 x 1 /4 screws inside of the battery
compartment and into the front end of the vehicle. Tighten
the screws.
6
• Fit the front end onto the vehicle.
• Insert the tabs on the back edge of the front end into the slots
in the vehicle.
Front End
Front End
Bumper
9
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
• Fit the bumper onto the front end.
7
3
"
• Insert two #8 x /4 screws through the front end and into the
vehicle. Tighten the screws.
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ASSEMBLY
Bumper
12
10
3
"
• Insert eight #8 x /4 screws into the bumper and tighten.
• "Snap" each headlight into the headlight cover.
Hint: There is a left and right headlight and headlight cover.
36
37
11
• Apply the labels to the headlights.
• 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 illustration.
• For best results, avoid repositioning a label once it has been
applied to the vehicle.
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ASSEMBLY
Doors
Headlights
13
15
• Fit the headlights (left and right) onto the bumper.
Hint: Headlights only fit one way. If they do not seem to fit, try
the other side.
• Fit the door pegs onto the holes near the front end of
the vehicle.
Hint: There is a left and right door. They are designed to be
assembled one way.
Plates
Headlights
14
3
"
• Insert a #8 x /4 screw into the top edge of each headlight.
Tighten each screw.
16
• Fit the large hole on the plates to the door posts.
• Align the holes in the plates with the holes in the top side of
the vehicle.
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ASSEMBLY
Windshield/Dash
Radio
Connectors
17
19
3
"
• Insert three #8 x /4 screws into each plate and tighten.
• Open the doors on the vehicle.
• Place the windshield/dash on top of the front end of the vehicle.
• Plug both radio connectors together.
Hint: If the connectors do not fit together, do not force them.
Simply turn one of them over and try again!
Motor Harness
Connector
Front
Windshield/
Dash
Radio
Connector
18
BACK VIEW
• Separate the radio connector wires from the motor
harness connector.
20
FRONT VIEW
• Position the motor harness connector towards the front of the
• Fit the tabs on the windshield/dash into the slots in the front
end of the vehicle.
vehicle and into the battery compartment.
• Position the radio connector wires toward the back of
the vehicle.
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ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT! Turn the vehicle on its side or over to complete
assembly steps 23-28.
A
B
Metal
Bar Hole
Steering
Column
Vehicle
Hole
21
3
"
• Insert four #8 x /4 screws into the base of the
windshield/dash. Tighten the screws.
23
BOTTOM VIEW
• Wipe the steering column with a paper towel to remove any
excess lubricant.
• First, insert the straight end of the steering column down
A
through the hole in the metal bar ; then through the hole in
Dash
B
the vehicle floor ; and finally, out through the hole in
the dash.
Steering
Column
Steering
Rod
22
DASH VIEW
3
"
• Insert 2 #8 x /4 screws into the side of the windshield/dash.
Tighten the screw.
• Close the doors on the vehicle.
24
• Insert the curved end of the steering column through the hole
in the steering rod.
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ASSEMBLY
Large Opening
Steering Wheel Cap
Steering Wheel
Steering Column
27
25
DASH VIEW
• Insert and "snap" the steering wheel cap into the center of the
steering wheel.
• Position the steering wheel so that the large opening is UP.
• Fit the steering wheel onto the steering column.
Steering
Column Cap
PPrreessss WWWhheeell
28
• Fit the steering column cap
onto the end of the
steering column.
3
Lift Steering
26
Column
"
• Insert a #8 x /4 screw through the large opening in the
steering column cap and into the hole in the steering column.
Tighten the screw.
• Turn the vehicle upright.
• While pressing down on the steering wheel, grasp the steering
column under the dash and pull it up as far as it will go.
• Insert the /32" x 1 /2 pin through the hole in the
5
1
"
steering column.
• Grasp the steering column again and pull down to fit the pin
into the center of the steering wheel.
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ASSEMBLY
1.5V x 4
"C" (LR14)
Key
Assembly
Battery Safety Information
In exceptional circumstances, batteries may leak fluids that can
cause a 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 product in a fire. The batteries may explode
or leak.
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• Insert and "snap" the key assembly into the slot in the dash.
• Never short-circuit the battery terminals.
• Use only batteries of the same or equivalent type,
as recommended.
• Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
Loosen This Screw
• Remove rechargeable batteries from the product before charging.
• If removable, rechargeable batteries are used, they are only to be
charged under adult supervision.
Hood
• Locate the FM Radio on the dash.
• Loosen both screws in the battery compartment door.
• Remove the battery compartment door.
• Insert four, new "C" (LR14) alkaline batteries.
Hint: We recommend using alkaline batteries for longer
battery life.
• Replace the battery compartment door and tighten the screws.
• When sounds become faint or stop, it’s time for an adult to
change the batteries! Please refer to page 27 for FM Radio use.
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FRONT VIEW
• Fit the long tabs on the hood into the slots in the front end of
the vehicle.
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ASSEMBLY
Seat
TOP VIEW
Hood
Tab
Slot
31
33
Slots
• Lower and fit the side tabs on the hood into the slots on each
side of the front end of the vehicle.
• Insert the two tabs on the front edge of the seat into the slots
in the vehicle.
Short Seat Belts
Seat
Seat
Long Seat Belt
32
• 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.
34
BACK VIEW
• 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.
3
"
• Insert two #8 x /4 screws into the back of the seat.
Tighten the screws.
• Repeat this procedure to assemble the other short seat
belt strap.
• 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.
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ASSEMBLY
Taillights
35
37
• Fit the taillights (left and right) onto the rear of the vehicle.
3
"
• Insert two #8 x /4 screws into each wing. Tighten the screws.
Wings
Taillight Tabs
36
• Fit the wing tabs into the slots in the top edge near the rear of
the vehicle.
Hints:
• There is a left and right wing. They are designed to be
assembled one way.
• Make sure the tabs on the top of the taillights fit into the
bottom of each wing.
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ASSEMBLY
Speaker Box Assembly
Speaker Connector
Speaker Connector
38
40
• Position the speaker box assembly over the back end of
the vehicle.
3
"
• Insert three #8 x /4 screws into the top of the speaker
assembly. Tighten the screws.
• Plug both speaker connectors together.
Hint: If the connectors do not fit together, do not force them.
Simply turn one of them over and try again!
Speaker Box Assembly
39
• Fit the speaker box assembly onto the vehicle.
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DECORATION
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.
30
35
35
22
23
20
21
26
25
27
29
31
15
16
10
33
9
34
18
17
1
24
24
19
19
3
(2 on other side)
8
(7 on other side)
FRONT VIEW
REAR VIEW
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DECORATION
41
5
RIGHT SIDE
28
38
4
28
40
6
LEFT SIDE
28
39
4
28
11
12
13
14
DASH VIEW
32
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BATTERY INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT! Use only a Power Wheels® 12 volt lead-acid
rechargeable 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
Hood
Battery
Retainer
Battery
Compartment
2
• Push the battery retainer.
• Place the 12 volt battery into the battery compartment. Make
sure the battery retainer slides over the battery.
• To close the hood, fit the tabs on the front end of the hood
into the slots on each side of the front end of the vehicle.
Power Wheels®
12 Volt Battery
Motor Harness
Connector
1
• Lift the hood to access the battery compartment.
• Plug the motor harness connector into the 12 volt battery.
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BATTERY CARE AND DISPOSAL
Care
Disposal
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.
• Your Power Wheels® battery is a non-spillable, sealed
lead-acid battery. It must be recycled or disposed of in an
environmentally sound manner.
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.
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.
• 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.
• 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
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.
• 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 a kitchen counter
top) which could be damaged by the acid contained inside the
battery. Take precautions to protect the surface on which you
store the battery.
• 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
compart-ment. Always use the battery retainer 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.
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SAFE DRIVING RULES
Teach Safety Rules to Children
RIDING HAZARD
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.
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
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.
- 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:
1. Always sit on the seat.
• Riding Rules
2. Always wear shoes.
Make sure children know and follow
these rules for safe driving and riding.
- Always sit on the seat.
- Always wear shoes.
- Only 2 (two) riders at a time.
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.
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 steep slope.
- 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.
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.
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.
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VEHICLE OPERATION
IMPORTANT! Use this vehicle ONLY outdoors. Most interior
floor-ing 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.
Beginner Use - Low Speed Drive
• Your vehicle has a patented, electronic braking system that
automatically stops the vehicle when your child’s foot lifts from
the pedal. Make sure your child is comfortable with steering the
vehicle and automatically knows how to stop.
As assembled, your vehicle is ready to roll in low speed
(2 /2 mph, maximum). It has been pre-set so it will only 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
Advanced Use - High Speed Drive
Place
lock-out screw
here for storage.
1
2
3
Remove
lock-out screw
for high speed.
1
• Make sure the shifter is in the low speed
position
.
2
• Press down on the foot pedal
. The vehicle goes forward at
. Help your child practice steering to
learn how far and how quickly to turn the steering wheel when
driving forward in low speed.
• 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
a maximum of 21/2 mph
3
(21/2 mph, maximum) or high speed (5 mph, maximum).
To Back Up
• Make sure the shifter is in the reverse
• Loosen and remove the screw in the shifter box.
position.
• Place the lock-out screw into the hole in the vehicle for
future use. It can be re-inserted into the shifter box to lock-out
high speed.
1
2
3
To Drive
1
2
3
IMPORTANT! 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
.
1
• Make sure the shifter is in the reverse
position
.
2
• Press down on the foot pedal
.The vehicle will go in reverse
1
at a maximum of 21/2 mph
. The vehicle is designed to
3
• Make sure the shifter is in the high speed
position
.
2
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.
• Press down on the foot pedal
. The vehicle goes forward at
. Help your child practice steering to
learn how far and how quickly to turn the steering wheel when
driving forward in high speed.
3
a maximum of 5 mph
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FM RADIO USE
Volume
Power
Scan
Reset
Scan
Main Reset
Power/Volume
• Press the power button
to turn on or off.
• Turn the volume dial
to adjust to a comfortable listening level.
Hint: The FM Radio will turn off automatically after about one hour of non-use.
FM Radio
• Press the scan button
• Press the scan button
to find a station.
again to go to the next station.
• To reset the radio to the first station, press the scan reset button
.
• FM Radio reception varies from area to area. If the tuned station is lost due to poor reception, the radio automatically scans to the next
station with good reception.
Hint: Each time power is turned off and back on, the FM Radio will reset to the first station.
IMPORTANT! If the FM Radio functions erratically, press the main reset button with the point of a pen (or similar object).
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(United States Only)
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VEHICLE CARE
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• 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.
• 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.
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.
• 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.
• 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.
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.
• 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 you, please visit us
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ICES-003
LIMITED WARRANTY
• This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Bumper-to-Bumper* Limited Warranty
• 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.
*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
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 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.
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.
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-
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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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 between 9 AM and 7 PM
(EST) Monday through Friday and 11 AM and 5 PM (EST) Saturday. 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
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 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.
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 130 lbs 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 wires or loose connectors
Dead battery
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
it 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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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Vehicle was running but
suddenly stopped
Loose wires or loose connectors
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.
Tripped thermal fuse
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 130 lbs 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 motor
harness 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 a
Power Wheels® 12 Volt Lead-Acid Rechargeable Battery.
Do not substitute parts.
Tripped thermal fuse
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 130 lbs 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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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 26 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
one rear wheel spins
Operation of vehicle in low speed
It is possible that only one rear wheel may spin when both only
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
your local Power Wheels® authorized service center for
diagnosis and repair.
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 tightly 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 vehicle use and use conditions. Replace only with a
Power Wheels® 12 Volt Lead-Acid Rechargeable Battery.
Do not substitute parts.
Vehicle is overloaded
Make sure you do not overload the vehicle by allowing
more than two riders at one time, exceeding the 130 lbs.
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", and automatically shut down operation
for approximately 25 seconds. Adjust the driving conditions
to prevent repeated automatic shutdowns.
Driving conditions are too stressful
Use only on generally level ground.
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Sometimes the vehicle doesn’t
run, but other times it does
Loose wire or connector
Check all wires around the motors and all connectors to
make sure they are tight.
Motor or electrical switch damage
Loose wire or connector
“Dead Spot” on motor
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.
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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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
FM Radio does not function
Power is off
Power automatically turns off after about one hour of non-use.
Press the power button
to turn it back on.
Batteries are weak or dead
Poor reception
Replace all four batteries with four, new "C" (LR14)
alkaline batteries.
FM Radio station
changes automatically
You may find better reception of a particular station in a
different location.
Power was turned off and the radio
reset back to the first station
Use the scan button to reset to your favorite station.
If, after reviewing the Problems and Solutions Guide, the vehicle still fails to operate, please contact your nearest authorized service center.
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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
yourvehicle to the store!
Or contact your local independently owned and operated
Power Wheels® Authorized Service Center.
Cadillac, the Wreath & Crest Emblem, Escalade, EXT, and the related
vehicle body designs are General Motors Trademarks used under
license to Fisher-Price.
Fisher-Price, Inc., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc., East Aurora, New York 14052 U.S.A.
©2008 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. ® and ™ designate U.S. trademarks of Mattel, Inc. unless otherwise indicated.
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