KID Trax Mercedes ML 5F60AD7 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
The owner’s manual contains assembly, use and maintenance instrucons. The vehicle must be assembled by an adult who has read
and understands the instrucons in this manual. Keep the packaging away from children and dispose of all packaging before use.
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Styles and colors may vary.
Made in China
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5F60AD7
Mercedes ML

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For purchasing Mercedes ML ride-on toy car. Features include;
Power Trax™ rubber tracon strips on the res, a 12 volt Kid
Trax baery, working radio with MP3 player jack, lights, horn
and engine sounds, opening doors with hatch and Mega-loud™
ported speaker system. All bringing your child years of riding
enjoyment with our product. We appreciate your business.
Please call us at Kid Trax Toys Consumer Relaons with
quesons or comments at:
 1-877-741-6154
 www.kidtraxtoys.com
 [e-mail]
 4902 Hammersley Road, Madison, WI 53711
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Do not return the product to the store. Please contact customer
service at 1-877-741-6154 for assistance and replacement parts.
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Baery Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
User Requirements and Warnings.....................6
Care Warnings .....................................6
 .............................................7
 .........................................8
Aach the Gear Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Aach the Rear Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Aach the Rear Window Assembly ....................10
Aach The Wheels .................................11
Aach the Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Aach The Mirrors .................................13
Aach the Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
4 USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Charging the baery................................14
Operang the Vehicle...............................15
Re-Charge Interval and Time .........................17
Baery Storage ....................................17
Baery Replacement and Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
.....................................19
..........................20
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 ........................................24
............................26
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• Using the vehicle in unsafe condions such as snow, rain,
loose dirt, mud, sand or ne gravel may result in
unexpected acon such as p over and skidding, and
damage to the electrical system and baery.
• Using the vehicle in an unsafe manner. Examples include
but are not limited to:
 Pulling the vehicle with another vehicle or similar
device
 Allowing more than two riders
 Pushing the user from the back
 Traveling at an unsafe speed
Always use common sense and safe pracces when using the
vehicle.
This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state
of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other
reproducve harm.
The following safety hazards may result in serious injury or
death to the user of the vehicle:
• This product contains small parts that are for adult assembly
only. Keep small children away when assembling. Remove
and dispose of all protecve material and poly bags before
assembly. Be sure to remove all packaging materials and
parts from underneath the vehicle body.
• Riding the vehicle without a helmet. Riders must always
wear a ed helmet that complies with U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Standard CFR 1183.
• Baery posts, terminals and related accessories contain
lead and lead compounds (acids) chemicals known to the
state of California to cause cancer, reproducve harm, and
are toxic and corrosive. Never open the baery.
• Body parts such as hands, legs, hair and clothing can get
caught in moving parts. Never place a body part near a
moving part or wear loose clothing while using the vehicle.
Always wear shoes when using the vehicle.
• Using the vehicle near streets, motor vehicles, drop-os
such as: steps, water (swimming pools) or other bodies of
water, sloped surfaces, hills, wet areas, ammable vapors, in
alleys, at night or in the dark could result in an unexpected
accident. Always use the vehicle in a safe, secure
environment with connuous adult supervision.


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• Liquids on the baery may cause re or electric
shock. Always keep all liquids away from the
baery and keep the baery dry.
• Contact or exposure to baery leakage (lead acid)
may cause serious injury. If contact or exposure
occurs immediately call your physician. If the
chemical is on the skin or in the eyes, ush with
cool water for 15 minutes. If the chemical was
swallowed, immediately give the person water or
milk. Do not give water or milk if the paent is
voming or has a decreased level of alertness. Do
not induce voming.
• Baery posts, terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds (acid), chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer,
reproducve harm and are toxic and corrosive.
Never open the baery.
• Tampering or modifying the electric circuit system
may cause a shock, re or explosion and
permanently damage the system. Exposed wiring,
circuitry in the charger may cause electric shock.
Always keep the charger housing closed.
The following safety hazards may result in serious injury or
death to the user of the vehicle:
• Use of a baery or charger other than the supplied
Kid Trax Toys 12V rechargeable baery and charger
may cause a re or explosion. Only use the supplied
Kid Trax Toys 12V rechargeable baery and charger
with the vehicle.
• Using the Kid Trax Toys 12V rechargeable baery
and charger for any other product may result in
overheang, re or explosion. Never use the
KidTrax Toys 12V rechargeable baery and charger
with another product.
• Explosive gases are created during charging. Charge
the baery in a well venlated area. Do not charge
the baery near heat or ammable materials.
• Contact between the posive and negave
terminals may result in re or explosion. Avoid
direct contact between the terminals. Picking up
the baery by the wires or charger can cause
damage to the baery and may result in a re.
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• Only use the vehicle when an adult is present to watch
(supervise).
• Always sit in the seat when using the vehicle.
• Keep your hands, hair and clothes away from moving parts.
• Always wear shoes when using the vehicle.
• Only two riders are allowed in the vehicle at a me
• Children under 3 years of age cannot use the vehicle.
• Only drive on level ground.
• Do not go near water, drop-os or up and down steep slopes.
• Do not drive the vehicle into loose dirt, mud, sand or ne
gravel.
• Do not drive the vehicle on streets or near cars.
• Park the vehicle indoors or cover it with a tarp to protect it
from wet weather.
• Do not leave the vehicle in the sun for long periods of me
or fading may occur. Store in shade or cover with tarp.
• Do not wash the vehicle with a hose.
• Do not wash the vehicle with soap and water.
 3 - 5 years (maximum)
 No more than 130 lb (59 kg)

Before using the vehicle the child should understand the vehicle
controls and safety issues. They must also demonstrate the
capability to handle the vehicle and operate its controls. It is the
responsibility of the adult to educate the child and supervise the
vehicles use. Read the following safety warnings to any child
using the vehicle before riding.
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Vehicle body Includes:
12 volt baery, two
working doors, lights
and dashboard
Steering wheel
Hubcap (4)
Rear wheel (2)
 the back side of the rear
wheel, has a gear shape
Baery charger
Seat (2)
Rear bracket
Mirror screw and nut
(1 per mirror)
Outside washer (4)
Retainer nut (4)
Rear body
Hex wrench
Steering wheel
nut and screw
Mirror (2)
Rear window assembly
Front wheel (2)
Rear bracket
screws (4)
Rear body screws (6)
 Check that you have all parts before assembly.
Inside
washer (2)
Gear box (2)

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3

 Insert the two square tabs of the rear assembly into the
slots of the rear body. The two screws slots should be
perfectly aligned before performing the next step.


 Carefully turn the vehicle body and the rear body assembly
over so the underside is facing up. 
Tip! To keep from scratching the assembly pieces, place
on a so surface such as the cardboard packaging.
 Slide each gear box onto the rear axle's.
 Connect the wires coming from the gear box to the wires
coming from the body on each gear box.
 Be sure the gear box ts correctly into the gear box stop.
The motor should be completely inserted under the axle
and square tubing as shown.
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Screw slotsScrew slots
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4
2
3
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 Insert a screw into each screw hole, and ghten the screws.

 Insert the rear bracket into the slot at the front of the rear
assembly. The sloed end of the rear bracket will t into
the inset located near the rear axle.
 Insert a screw into each of the four screw holes on the rear
bracket, and ghten the screws. 
Four rear screws are needed for this step.
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Two rear screws are needed for this step.
3
44
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
 Connect the wires coming from the bottom of the rear
window assembly with the wire connector coming from the
battery compartment. 
 Insert the three large, square tabs coming from the boom
of the rear window assembly into the slots at the top of the
rear body.
 Push the rear window assembly towards the front of the
vehicle unl it slides into place.
 Carefully turn the vehicle body over to the upright posion.
 Insert a screw into the four screw holes located on the rear
assembly, and ghten the screws. 
Four rear screws are needed for this step.
1
2
3
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
 Slide the inside washer onto the axle unl it meets the stop
on the axle.  the rear wheels do not get an inside
washer for this step. 
 Slide a wheel onto each axle unl it stops at the washer.
 The rear wheels have a gear shape that ts
into the gear box. The front wheels do not have the gear
shape on the back side.
 Insert the outside washer onto each axle unl it stops at
the wheel.
 Insert the retaining nut over the end of each axle.
Tighten the retaining nut using the hex wrench provided in
the hardware packet.
 Align the ve tabs on the back of the hubcap with the slots
in the wheel, and push the hubcap into the wheel unl it
snaps into place.
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2
4
5
Back side of the
rear wheels t into
the gear box.
Tip! The inside washer is larger than the
outside washer.
Front wheel
assembly
2
3
Rear wheel
assembly 4
5
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Screw and nut are needed for
this step.

 Remove the screw and nut from the steering wheel.

 Connect the wires coming from the steering wheel opening
on the dashboard with the wires coming from the boom of
the steering wheel.
 Orient the steering wheel in an upright posion, and insert
the steering wheel into the opening.
 Completely align the holes at the end of the steering rod
with the holes in the steering wheel base. 
 Insert the screw through the hole in the steering wheel and
steering rod.
 Fasten the nut on the end of the screw and ghten the nut.
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5
6
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
 Remove the screw and nut from the mirrors.
 Place the mirror over the mirror bracket on the dashboard.
Be sure to align the hole on the mirror with the hole on the
mirror bracket. 
 Insert the screw completely through the mirror bracket.
 Fasten the nut on the end of the screw and ghten the
screw.
 Repeat steps 2 - 4 for the opposite mirror.

 Insert the metal bracket on the back of the seats into the
slot on the back of the vehicle body. 
 Rotate the seat down into place.
 Using a at-head screwdriver or a coin, turn the seat lock to
the lock posion.
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4
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 Unlock the seats and remove them. 
 Disconnect the blue baery connectors (if necessary).
 Connect the blue baery connector from the baery to the
blue connector on the baery charger.
 Plug the charger into a standard 120V wall outlet.

• Do not use an extension cord.
• The charger may feel warm during charging. This is
normal and not a cause for concern.
 Aer charging is complete, unplug the charger from the
wall outlet and unplug the baery connector from the
charger port.
 Reconnect the blue baery connectors.
 24 hours. Do not charge more than 30 hours
 8-16 hours. Do not charge for more than 30 hours

 Before using the vehicle for the rst me the baery
needs to be charged for at least 24 hours. Only an adult who has
read and understands the safety warnings should handle,
charge or recharge of the baery.
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3
4
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
 Adjustable mirrors for viewing behind
the vehicle 
 Use to steer the vehicle right or le. Hold
onto the steering wheel at all mes.
 Press right steering wheel buon for horn sounds.
 Press le steering wheel buon for engine sounds.
 Rotate the knob to turn the power on and
o. The lights will turn on when the power is turned on.
Turns the radio on and o, and
controls the volume level.
Plug your MP3 player in here.
 Push this buon to check the
baery power level. The LED's to the le of the knob will
light to indicate the power level. A green light indicates a
full charge, yellow indicates a paral charge and red
indicates no charge.
 Press to move up the radio dial.
Press to move down the radio dial.
  Applies power (speed) to the vehicle. To slow
down or stop, li your foot o the pedal.
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
  Changes the direcon the vehicle moves from
forward to reverse. Press and hold the lever in the down
posion for reverse.
Tip! Remove the small screw at the base of the shi
handle for higher speeds.
 Use a coin or at-head screwdriver to lock and
unlock the seat to access the baery compartment.

 Press the Mercedes logo to open the
back hatch and expose the Mega-loud™ speakers. There
are three height posions on the height of the hatch door.
Use the support bracket to hold the hatch door open.
To close the hatch door release the support bracket and
close the hatch door.
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High
Speed
Lock out
Screw
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• Damage to the baery may occur if it is allowed to drain
completely. Do not allow the baery to drain completely.
• Check the baery and charger (supply cord, connector) for
wear and damage before charging. Do not charge the baery
if damage has occurred. Only replace with a Kid Trax Toys 12V
rechargeable baery and charger.
On average you will need to charge the baery between 8 and
10 hrs. Do not charge the baery for more than 30 hours.
Failure to charge the baery as directed could cause permanent
damage to the baery and void the warranty.
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Do not leave the baery connected in the vehicle for long
period of mes while not being used. This may drain the baery
completely and cause permanent damage. Disconnect the
baery connectors from the baery when the vehicle is not
going to be used for a long period of me.
It is best to leave the baery in the baery compartment when
the vehicle is being stored for long periods.
Follow these guidelines if the baery is removed:
• Store the baery where temperatures are between -10° F
(-24° C and 75° F (24° C).
• Store the baery on a wood surface. Do not place the baery
on cement oors for extended periods. This will result in
baery discharge.
• Wipe the baery clean with a dry cloth prior to storage.
• Charge the baery once every month for 8 to 10 hours.

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The Kids Trax Toys 12V 12Ah baery will eventually lose the
ability to hold a charge. Depending on the amount of use, and
varying condions, the baery should operate for one to three
years. Follow these steps to replace and dispose the baery:
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 Unlock the seats and remove them.
 Disconnect the blue baery connectors.
 Remove the screw from the baery bracket and remove the
bracket.
 Carefully remove the baery.
• Depending on the condion of the baery (i.e.: leakage)
you may want to wear protecve gloves before removal.
• Do not li the baery by its connectors or cables
 Place the dead baery in a plasc bag.
 Recycle the dead baery responsibly. The baery
contains lead acid (electrolyte) and must be disposed of properly
and legally It is illegal in most areas to incinerate lead acid
baeries or dispose of them in landlls. Take it to a federal or
state-approved lead acid baery recycler, such as a Kid Trax Toys
authorized service center or your local automove baery
retailer. Do not throw the baery away with your regular
household trash!
 Replace the baery with a Kid Trax Toys 12V 12Ah baery.
 Reconnect the blue baery connectors.
 Fasten the baery bracket into place and ghten the screw.
 Replace the seat, and lock it into place.
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• Check the ghtness of the fasteners before each use.
• Check the ghtness of the wheels.
• Ensure the baery is securely in place before use
• Occasionally use lightweight oil to lubricate moving parts such as wheels and steering linkage. Do not use oil on plasc or nylon
parts. No lubricaon is required.
• Store the vehicle indoors or cover it with a tarp to protect it from the wet weather. Keep it away from sources of heat, such as
stoves and heaters.
• Clean the vehicle with a so, dry cloth. To restore shine to plasc parts, use a non-wax furniture polish. Do not use car wax,
abrasive cleaners or wash the vehicle with soap and water. Water will damage the motor, electrical system and baery.
• KidTrax Toys recommends that you take the vehicle to an authorized service center for periodic maintenance and service. Call Kid
Trax Toys Consumer Relaons at 877-741-6154 for an authorized service center.

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  
Vehicle does not run Baery low on power Recharge baery (see Baery: Recharge Interval
and Time)
Thermal fuse has tripped Let the vehicle rest for 5 to 10 minutes before
connuing normal operaon. (see Maintenance)
Baery connector or wires are loose Check that the baery connectors are rmly
plugged into each other. If wires are loose
around the motor call Consumer Relaons at
877-741- 6154 for an authorized service center
Baery is dead Replace baery (see Baery: Replacement and
Disposal)
Electrical system is damaged Call Consumer Relaons at
877-741- 6154 for an authorized service center
Motor is damaged Call Consumer Relaons at
877-741- 6154 for an authorized service center
Vehicle does not run very
long
Baery is under charged Check that the baery connectors are rmly
plugged into each other when recharging (see
Baery: Recharge Interval and Time)
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The following are examples of potenal problems. Completely read through this manual and the troubleshoong guide table before
calling Kid Trax Toys Consumer Relaons. If you sll need help resolving the problem please call 877-741- 6154.
Kid Trax Toys recommends that you take the vehicle to an authorized service center for periodic maintenance and service. Call the
number listed above for the closest center to you.