Fisher-Price SMART FORTWO P2896 Use and care manual

Please read this manual and save•
it with your original sales receipt.
Tool needed for assembly: Phillips•
screwdriver (not included).
Use only with the Power Wheels• ®
12 Volt Lead-Acid Rechargeable
Orange Battery with Built-in Thermal
Fuse and the Power Wheels®12 Volt
Charger (both included).
Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
with Assembly Instructions
with Assembly Instructions
For Model P2896
For Model P2896

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ELECTRICAL HAZARD
RIDING HAZARD
• To prevent electric shock, do not immerse in water; wipe clean with a damp cloth.
DANGER
WARNING
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 re resulting in
serious injury and could also ruin the electrical system.
- Use of the wrong type battery or charger could cause a re or explosion resulting
in serious injury.
- Use of Power Wheels®components in products other than Power Wheels®
vehicles could cause overheating, re 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.
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.-

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Read this manual carefully for important safety•
information and operating instructions before using
your vehicle. Keep this manual for future reference,
as it contains important information.
The vehicle is designed for use on grass, asphalt, and•
other hard surfaces; on generally level terrain; and by
children 3 years of age and older. Do not exceed the
maximum weight capacity of 130 lbs (59 kg).
Your new vehicle requires adult assembly. Please set•
aside at least 30 minutes for assembly.
Use this vehicle• ONLY outdoors. Most interior flooring
can be damaged by riding this vehicle indoors.
Fisher-Price®will not be responsible for damage
to the floor if the vehicle is used indoors.
You must charge your battery for 18-30 hours• before
you use your vehicle for the first time. We recommend
charging your battery before beginning assembly. Please
see the Battery Charging section for detailed instructions.
The battery charger is not a toy.•
Do not short circuit the battery.•
Adults Note:• Regularly examine the charger for damage
to the cord, plug, housing or other parts that may result
in the risk of fire, electric shock or injury. In the event
of any damage, do not use the charger until the damage
has been properly repaired.
Your Power Wheels• ®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,
avoid severe driving conditions.
If a thermal fuse in a battery continually trips under•
normal driving conditions, please contact your local
Power Wheels®Authorized Service Center.
To prevent damaging the motors and gears, teach your•
child to stop the vehicle before switching direction.
If you have any questions about your Power Wheels• ®
vehicle, please call our toll-free service lines at
1-800-348-0751. Trained customer service
representatives are available to take your call in English
or French. Habla Español? Si usted tiene alguna pregunta
ó necesita asistencia llame gratis 1-800-348-0755 para
los Estados Unidos. Tenemos representantes que hablan
español para atender su llamada.
For your convenience, Power Wheels• ®maintains an
independently owned and operated Authorized Service
Center Network with more than 300 authorized service
centers nationwide. Our authorized service centers
will repair or replace parts under warranty at no extra
charge, and can perform non-warranty repairs for
a minimal charge. To find the authorized service center
nearest you, please visit us on-line at
www.powerwheels.com or call 1-800-348-0751.
Please visit us online to register your vehicle.•

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If you experience a problem with this product, please call us at• 1-800-348-0751, rather than return this product
to a store.
Please identify all parts before assembly and save all packaging material until assembly is complete to ensure that no•
parts are discarded.
Metal parts have been coated with a lubricant to protect them during shipment. Wipe all metal parts with a paper•
towel to remove any excess lubricant.
Vehicle
Roll Bar
Dash
Windshield
Seat Back
Steering Column Cap 2 Side Supports
Steering Wheel Assembly
12 Volt Orange Battery 12 Volt Charger
Seat Bottom
#8 x ¾"(1,9 cm) Screw – 16
Fastener Shown Actual Size
For your convenience, we included an extra fastener!
Tighten and loosen all screws with a Phillips
screwdriver. Do not over-tighten the screws.
PARTS

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ASSEMBLED PARTS
Note: Fasteners and decorative labels not shown.

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ELECTRICAL HAZARD
WARNING
CAUTION
Make sure 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.
Use only a Power Wheels• ®12 volt charger with “12V”
connector (input 120 VAC, 60Hz, with an output of 12
VDC) to charge your Power Wheels®12 volt battery.
Plug the charger connector into the battery socket.•
Plug the charger into a standard wall outlet.•
Notes:
If power flow to the wall outlet is controlled by-
a switch, make sure the switch is “ON”.
Use the charger only in a wall outlet. Do not plug the-
charger into a ceiling outlet.
Before charging the battery, examine the battery case•
for cracks and other damage which may cause sulfuric
acid (electrolyte) to leak during the charging process.
If damage is detected, do not charge the battery or use
it in your vehicle. Battery acid is very corrosive and can
cause severe damage to surfaces it contacts.
Do not place the battery on a surface (such as kitchen•
counter tops) which could be damaged by the acid
contained inside the battery. Take precautions to protect
the surface on which you place your battery.
Charge the battery in a well ventilated area.•
Once the battery is charged, disconnect the battery•
connector from the charger connector. Unplug the
charger from the wall outlet. Refer to the Battery
Installation section for instructions on installing your
battery. If your battery is already installed in your
vehicle, simply re-connect the motor harness connector
to the battery.
You do not need to remove the battery from your vehicle•
to recharge it.
Battery must be upright
while charging
Charger
Connector
BATTERY CHARGING
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 re
resulting in serious injury and could
also ruin the electrical system.
- Use of the wrong type battery
or charger could cause a re or
explosion resulting in serious injury.
- Use of Power Wheels®components
in products other than Power
Wheels®vehicles could cause
overheating, re 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.
Use the charger in dry locations only.

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BOTTOM VIEW
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.
WARNING
Turn the vehicle upside down.•
Fit a side support onto a peg on the vehicle.•
Hint: The side support is designed to fit one way. If it
does not seem to fit, turn it around and try again.
Insert a screw through the side of the vehicle and into•
the side support. Tighten the screw.
Insert a screw through the side support and into the•
bottom of the vehicle. Tighten the screw.
Repeat this procedure to assemble the remaining•
side support on the other side of the vehicle.
A cardboard packer was placed in the front end of•
the vehicle to protect it during shipment. Remove
the cardboard packer and throw it away.
Hint: You may need to fold or crush the cardboard packer
before removing it from the vehicle.
Turn the vehicle upright.•
Vehicle
Screws
Side Support Vehicle Peg
Cardboard
Packer
Fit the dash onto the posts on the windshield,•
as shown.
Hint: The dash is designed to fit on the windshield one
way. If it does not seem to fit, turn it around and try again.
Insert two screws into the holes in the dash assembly.•
Tighten the screws.
Dash
Windshield
ASSEMBLY
1
4
5
2
3
Screws

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Insert two screws into the dash assembly. Tighten•
the screws.
Fit the steering column assembly down through the•
opening in the dash.
Apply label exactly as shown in the illustration. Avoid•
repositioning the label after it has been applied.
At an angle, fit the tabs on the dash assembly into the•
slots in the vehicle.
Dash Assembly Steering Wheel Assembly
Carefully turn the vehicle on its side.•
Fit the end of the steering column through the hole in•
the steering linkage.
Fit the steering column cap onto the end of the•
steering column.
Insert a screw into the hole in the steering column cap.•
Tighten the screw.
Turn the vehicle upright.•
Steering
Column Cap
ASSEMBLY
6
10
11
7
9
8
BACK VIEW
Screws
BOTTOM VIEW
Screw
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INSIDE VIEW

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Insert three screws into the holes in the seat back•
and tighten.
Fit the tabs on the roll bar onto the seat back and•
vehicle, as shown.
Insert four screws into the holes in the roll bar•
and tighten.
Roll Bar
Note: You may want to install the battery before
completing this step. Refer to the Battery Installation
section for instructions.
Fit the tabs on the seat bottom into the openings near•
the seat back.
Push the front edge of the seat down to• “snap” the seat
in place.
Seat Bottom
ASSEMBLY
13
14
15
16
Screws
Screws
TOP VIEW
FRONT VIEW
TOP VIEW
Place the seat back onto the vehicle, as shown.•
Seat Back
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FRONT VIEW

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Wipe the vehicle with a clean, dry cloth to remove any oils before applying labels.•
Apply labels exactly as shown in the illustrations. For best results, avoid repositioning the label after it has been applied.•
Starting at the center of a label rub firmly with a dry cloth, and smooth towards the outer edges to remove air bubbles.•
6
1516
26
30
11
27
31
12
28
21
8 7
29
2 3 4 5
1
BACK VIEW
FRONT VIEW
DECORATION

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DECORATION
18
24 24
17
25
14
22
LEFT VIEW
Hint: Labels 17 and 18 are designed to overlap.
9
2424
23
10
19
13
RIGHT VIEW
Hint: Labels 9 and 10 are designed to overlap.

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IMPORTANT! Use only a Power Wheels®12 volt
lead-acid rechargeable orange battery. Use of any other
battery will damage your vehicle.
Seat Bottom
Motor Harness Connector
While pulling the tabs on the front of the seat bottom,•
lift to remove the seat bottom.
Carefully fit the battery into the battery compartment.•
Fit the tabs on the seat bottom into the slots in near the•
seat back.
Push to “• snap” the seat in place.
Plug the motor harness connector into the socket in•
the battery. Push firmly.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
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2
3
4

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RIDING HAZARD
WARNING
Before children use this vehicle, an adult should carefully
evaluate the driving area as well as the child’s skill level
and ability to drive the vehicle safely. Teach appropriate
safety rules to your child before allowing operation of
this vehicle. These rules should also be reviewed with
other playmates who want to drive the vehicle.
A child who is not sitting on the seat could fall off,•
cause a tip over or block the driver’s view.
Only operate the vehicle in the daytime in a well-lit area.•
Driving near steep inclines can cause:•
The vehicle to gain unsafe speed, even if the pedal is-
released to stop.
The vehicle to tilt and tip over-
The wheels to lose traction, causing the vehicle to slip.-
The vehicle could roll backwards at an unsafe speed.-
Never put anything near any moving parts. Rotating•
parts, such as motors, gear boxes and wheels, can
snag fingers, hair, etc., causing serious injury.
Do not allow operation of the vehicle when it is on its•
side or in an upside-down position.
Do not operate the vehicle near flammable vapors•
(gasoline, paint thinner, acetone, liquid wax, etc.).
The vehicle’s electrical switches, like most electrical
switches, emit an internal spark when first turned on
or turned off, which could cause an explosion or fire.
To prevent unsupervised use of the vehicle, disconnect•
the motor harness from the battery when the vehicle is
not in use.
SAFE DRIVING RULES
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.-
Use vehicle on generally level ground ONLY!

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Help your child practice steering to learn how far and
how quickly to turn the steering wheel when driving, and
automatically knows how to stop.
As assembled, your vehicle is ready to roll in low speed•
(2½ mph, maximum).
Make sure the shifter is in the low speed• position.
Press down on the foot pedal.•
IMPORTANT! To avoid damaging the motors and gears,
stop the vehicle before shifting from forward to
reverse
®
.
Make sure the shifter is in the reverse•
®
position.
Press down on the foot pedal. The vehicle is designed•
to operate in low speed only in reverse.
Your vehicle has a patented, electronic braking system•
that automatically stops the vehicle when your child’s
foot lifts from the pedal.
Before you disconnect the high speed lock-out, make•
sure your child knows how to steer, start and stop the
vehicle, and knows the safe driving rules. When the
high speed lock-out is disconnected, the vehicle can be
driven forward in low (2½ mph/4 km/h maximum) or
high speed (5 mph/8 km/h maximum).
Make sure the shifter is in the low speed• position.
Loosen and remove the screw in the shifter box.•
Place the lock-out screw into the hole in the top of the•
shifter handle. It can be re-inserted into the shifter box
to lock-out high speed.
Make sure the shifter is in the high speed• position.
Press down on the foot pedal.•
VEHICLE OPERATION
Remove
lock-out screw
for high speed.
Place
lock-out screw
here for storage.
Beginner Use – Low Speed
Advanced Use – High Speed
Stop

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If a battery leak develops, avoid contact with the
leaking acid and place the damaged battery in a plastic
bag. See next section for proper disposal.
If acid comes in contact with skin or eyes, flush with
cool water for at least 15 minutes and call a physician.
If acid is internally ingested, give water, milk of
magnesia or egg whites immediately. Never give
emetics or induce vomiting. Call a physician.
Do not allow the battery to run down completely•
before charging.
Charge the battery before storing the vehicle, and at least•
once per month, even if the vehicle has not been used.
Charge the battery after each use, regardless of how•
long the vehicle was used.
Leaving the battery in a discharged condition will ruin it.•
Always remove an exhausted battery from the vehicle.•
Battery leakage and corrosion can damage the vehicle.
Do not store the battery in temperatures above•
75° F or below -10° F.
DISPOSAL
Your Power Wheels• ®battery is a non-spillable, sealed
lead-acid battery. It must be recycled or disposed
of in an environmentally sound manner.
Do not dispose of a lead-acid battery in a fire. The•
battery may explode or leak.
Do not dispose of a lead-acid battery in your regular,•
household trash. The incineration, landfilling or mixing
of sealed lead-acid batteries with household trash is
prohibited by law in most areas.
Protect the environment by not disposing of this•
product with household waste (2002/96/EC). Check
your local authority for recycling advice and facilities
(Europe only).
Return an exhausted battery to a federal or state•
approved lead-acid battery recycler, such as
a Power Wheels®authorized service center or a local
seller of automotive batteries. 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.
BATTERY CARE
Check all screws and their protective coverings•
regularly and tighten as required. Check plastic parts
on a regular basis for cracks or broken pieces.
During snowy or rainy weather, the vehicle should be•
stored inside or under a protective cover.
Avoid operating the vehicle in wet or snowy conditions,•
and do not spray the vehicle with a hose. Water
or moisture in the motors or electrical switches
can cause them to corrode, and could cause switch
or motor failure.
Avoid operating the vehicle on sand, loose dirt or gravel.•
Sand, loose dirt or gravel in the motors or electrical
switches can cause them to jam, and could cause
switch or motor failure.
The vehicle can be wiped down with a soft, dry cloth.•
For a shiny finish, you can wipe plastic parts with
a non-wax furniture polish applied to a soft cloth.
Do not use automotive wax. Do not use soap and
water or spray the vehicle with a hose.
To ensure your vehicle stays in good operating order,•
we recommend you periodically have your vehicle
checked by a Power Wheels®authorized service center.
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Bumper-to-Bumper* Limited Warranty
*One year limited warranty from the date of purchase on the Power Wheels®vehicle.
Six month limited warranty on the 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.
Should you need service or assistance with your vehicle during the warranty period, do not return the vehicle to the
store. Power Wheels®has provided a nationwide network of authorized service centers. If there is not an authorized
service center in your area, please visit us on-line at www.powerwheels.com or call Consumer Relations for
information, 1-800-348-0751.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.
PLEASE SAVE YOUR ORIGINAL SALES RECEIPT.
LIMITED WARRANTY

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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.
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 battery connector is tightly
plugged into the charger connector, and that the charger is
plugged into the wall.
Make sure power flow to the wall outlet is “ON”.
Charger is not working 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.
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 25 seconds before operating the vehicle again. To
avoid repeated automatic shutdowns, do not overload the vehicle
by exceeding the 130 lbs (59 kg) maximum weight capacity or by
towing anything behind the vehicle. Do not drive up hills or run
into fixed objects, which can cause the wheels to stop spinning
while power is still being supplied to the motors. If a thermal fuse
continually trips, contact your local Power Wheels®authorized
service center.
Loose wires or
loose connectors
Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the battery connector
is tightly plugged into the motor harness connector and that there
are no loose wires around the motors.
Dead battery 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 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.
Motor damage 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 battery suddenly
stopped connector is tightly plugged into the motor harness
connector, 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 25 seconds before opperating the vehicle again. To
avoid repeated automatic shutdowns, do not overload the vehicle
by exceeding the 130 lbs (59 kg) maximum weight capacity or by
towing anything behind the vehicle. Do not drive up hills or run
into fixed objects, which can cause the wheels to stop spinning
while power is still being supplied to the motors. If a thermal fuse
continually trips, contact your local Power Wheels®authorized
service center.
Short run time (Less than
1 - 3 hours per charge)
Undercharged battery Charge the battery. A new battery should have been 1 - 3 hours per
charge) charged for at least 18 hours before using the vehicle for
the first time. After first-time use, recharge the battery for at least
14 hours after each use. Never charge the battery longer than
30 hours.
Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the battery connector
is tightly plugged into the charger connector, and that the charger
is plugged into the wall.
Make sure power flow to the wall outlet is “ON”.
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
Consumer Relations. 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 orange
battery with built-in thermal fuse. 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 25 seconds before opperating the vehicle again. To
avoid repeated automatic shutdowns, do not overload the vehicle
by exceeding the 130 lbs (59 kg) maximum weight capacity or by
towing anything behind the vehicle. Do not drive up hills or run
into fixed objects, which can cause the wheels to stop spinning
while power is still being supplied to the motors. If a thermal fuse
continually trips, contact your local Power Wheels®authorized
service center.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE
CAUSE SOLUTION
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 battery connector is tightly
plugged into the charger connector, and that the charger is
plugged into the wall.
Make sure power flow to the wall outlet is “ON”.
Battery needs charging Be sure to charge the battery after each use.
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 orange
battery with built-in thermal fuse. Do not substitute parts.
Vehicle is overloaded Make sure you do not overload the vehicle by allowing more than
one rider at one time, exceeding the 130 lbs (59 kg). 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. Adjust the driving conditions
to prevent repeated automatic shutdowns.
Driving conditions are
too stressful
Use only on generally level ground.
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 run,
but other times it does make sure they are tight.
Motor or electrical
switch damage
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
Loose wire or connector Check all wires around the motors and all connectors the vehicle
won’t run without to make sure they are tight.
“Dead Spot” on motor 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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Or contact your local independently owned and operated
Power Wheels®Authorized Service Center.
For the location nearest you, visit us on-line at www.powerwheels.com.
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Before first-time use,
you must charge the battery
18 hours!
Charge the battery immediately after each use.
Charge the battery once a month, even if the vehicle is not used or stored.
Do not return
your vehicle to the store!
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