V-tech Ready to Race LightningMcQueen Assembly Instructions

Ready to Race
Lightning McQueenTM
Parent’s Guide
91-003391-008 US
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Ready to Race Lightning
McQueenTM. Get ready to learn and race with Lightning McQueen!
Three modes of play and 15 interactive activities provide an enriched
learning experience in a fun and engaging way. Cool animations,
sound effects and a driving panel to play racing games add to the fun.
Off/Low/
High Volume
Switch
Character
Selector
Mode Selector
LCD Screen
4 Accessories
Steering Wheel with Red Button
Accelerator
Control Panel
LED Lights
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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• OneVTech®Ready to Race Lightning McQueenTM
• Fouraccessories
• Oneparent’sguide
WARNING:
All packing materials, such as tape, plastic sheets, packaging
locks, removable tags, cable ties and packaging screws are not
part of this toy, and should be discarded for your child’s safety.
ATTENTION:
Pour la sécurité de votre enfant, débarrassez-vous de tous
les produits d’emballage tels que rubans adhésifs, feuilles de
plastique, attaches, étiquettes et vis d’emballage. Ils ne font pas
partie du jouet.
NOTE:
Please keep this user’s manual as it contains important
information.
Unlock the packaging locks:
Rotate the packaging locks 90
degrees counterclockwise.
Pull out the packaging locks.
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GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
2. Locate the battery cover on the bottom
of the unit and open it.
3. Install 2 new AA size (LR6/AM-3)
batteries. (The use of new alkaline
batteries is recommended for maximum
performance.)
4. Replace the battery cover.
BATTERY NOTICE
• Usenewalkalinebatteriesformaximumperformance.
• Useonlybatteriesofthesameorequivalenttypeasrecommended.
• Donotmixdifferenttypesofbatteries:alkaline,standard(carbon-
zinc) or rechargeable (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH), or new and used batteries.
• Donotusedamagedbatteries.
• Insertbatterieswiththecorrectpolarity.
• Donotshort-circuitthebatteryterminals.
• Removeexhaustedbatteriesfromthetoy.
• Removebatteriesduringlongperiodsofnon-use.
• Donotdisposeofbatteriesinfire.
• Donotchargenon-rechargeablebatteries.
• Remove rechargeable batteries from the toy before charging (if
removable).
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult
supervision.
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PRODUCT FEATURES
1. Off/Low/High Volume Switch
Turn the Off/Low/High Volume Switch to the low
volume or high volume position to turn the
unitON.TurntheswitchtotheOFF position to
turntheunitOFF.
2. Mode Selector
Slide the Mode Selector to choose between 3
modes of play.
3. Character Selector
Turn the Character Selector for a different race
or activity in every mode.
4. Steering Wheel & Red Button
Turn the Steering Wheel to select an answer
and press the Red Button to confirm, or use the
Steering Wheel to steer Lightning McQueen in
the racing games.
5. Control Panel
Press the buttons on the Control Panel to hear
radio sounds, Lightning McQueen’s voice and
engine sounds, or to boost your speed in the
racing games.
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6. Accelerator
Use the Accelerator to control Lightning
McQueen’sspeedintheracinggames.Moveup
to go and down to stop.
7. Accessories
Attach the accessories to Lightning McQueen to improve his
performance in different racing games.
• Max Power Engine
The Max Power Engine improves
acceleration. Use this in all of the races
to improve performance.
• Roll Cage
The Roll Cage adds impact protection. Use
this in the Thunder Hollow Crazy 8 Race to
maintain performance and avoid damage.
• Light Rack
The Light Rack provides extra light. Use this
in the Midnight Run Race to improve visibility.
• Super Spoiler
The Super Spoiler helps improve high speed
grip. Use this in all of the races to improve
performance.
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8. Accessories Storage
Store all the accessories in this storage
compartment.
9. Automatic Shut Off
To save power, the VTech®Ready to Race Lightning McQueenTM will
turnOFFautomaticallyafterseveralminuteswithoutinput.Turnthe
Off/Low/High Volume Switch to the low volume or high volume
position to turn the unit ON again.
TheunitwillalsoturnOFFautomaticallywhenthebatteriesareverylow.
ACTIVITIES
Chooseamodeandthenacharacterforthefollowingresponses:
1. Race Time Mode
Turn the Character Selector to choose a race then help Lightning
McQueen prepare by choosing the correct accessory. When the race
begins, use the accelerator to go/stop and the steering wheel to turn.
A turbo boost is available for every 10 seconds that no obstacles have
been hit. When the bar in the upper left corner of the screen fills up,
press the turbo button on the Control Panel for a boost of speed.
Lightning McQueen: Rust-eze Racing Center Race
Steer Lightning McQueen as he trains on the simulator at the Rust-
eze Racing Center. Attach the Max Power Engine and the Super
Spoiler to Lightning McQueen to improve performance.
Junior Moon: Midnight Run
Steer Lightning McQueen as he races with Junior Moon in the
Midnight Run Race. Attach the Max Power Engine and the Super
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Spoiler to Lightning McQueen to improve performance. Attach the
Light Rack to improve visibility.
Jackson Storm: Florida 500 Race
Steer Lightning McQueen as he races with Jackson Storm in the
Florida500Race.AttachtheMaxPowerEngineandtheSuper
Spoiler to Lightning McQueen to improve performance.
Miss Fritter: Thunder Hollow Crazy 8 Race
Steer Lightning McQueen as he races with Miss Fritter in the
Thunder Hollow Crazy 8 Race. Attach the Max Power Engine and
the Super Spoiler to Lightning McQueen to improve performance.
Attach the Roll Cage to maintain performance and avoid damage.
Cruz Ramirez: Fireball Beach Race
Steer Lightning McQueen as he races with Cruz Ramirez in the
windy Fireball Beach Race. Attach the Max Power Engine and
the Super Spoiler to Lightning McQueen to improve performance.
2. Pit Stop Mode
Turn the Character Selector to play a different game with each
character.
Lightning McQueen: Sticker Fixer
Lightning McQueen had his new graphics applied at the Rust-eze
Racing Center, but half of the graphic is missing. Help find the correct
half to finish the graphic. Use the Steering Wheel to select and then
press the Red Button to answer.
Junior Moon: Clean Up the Parts
Junior Moon is tidying up his tools. Count the number of tools, then
use the Steering Wheel to select the correct number and press the
Red Button to confirm.
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Jackson Storm: Find Jackson Storm
Jackson Storm is hiding in one of the trailers. Watch carefully then
use the Steering Wheel to find the correct trailer that Jackson Storm
is hiding inside, and press the Red Button to confirm.
Miss Fritter: Miss Fritter’s Plates
At the Thunder Hollow track, Lightning McQueen crashes into Miss
Fritterandallherplatesfalloff.Tohelpherputthemback,findthe
beginning letter of the word shown. Use the Steering Wheel to make
a selection and then press the Red Button to confirm.
Cruz Ramirez: Simulator Decoder
Cruz Ramirez and Lightning McQueen want to train on the simulator,
but it needs an activation code. An incomplete pattern is shown.
Use the Steering Wheel to select the correct object to complete the
pattern and press the Red Button to confirm.
3. Racers Mode
Meet the racers and complete the puzzles. Turn the Character
Selector to meet a different character.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
1. Keep the unit clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth.
2. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from any direct heat
source.
3. Remove the batteries when the unit will not be in use for an extended
period of time.
4. Do not drop the unit on hard surfaces and do not expose the unit
to moisture or water.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If for some reason the unit stops working or malfunctions, please follow
thesesteps:
1. Please turn the unit OFF.
2. Interrupt the power supply by removing the batteries.
3. Let the unit sit for a few minutes, then replace the batteries.
4. Turn the unit ON. The unit should now be ready to play again.
5. If the product still does not work, replace with a new set of batteries.
If the problem persists, please call our Consumer Services Department
at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada, or by
going to our website at vtechkids.com and filling out our Contact Us
form located under the Customer Support link. A service representative
will be happy to help you.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Creating and developing VTech®products is accompanied by a
responsibility that we at VTech®take very seriously. We make
every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information, which forms
the value of our products. However, errors sometimes can occur.
It is important for you to know that we stand behind our products
and encourage you to call our Consumer Services Department at
1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada, or by
going to our website at vtechkids.com and filling out our Contact Us
form located under the Customer Support link with any problems
and/or suggestions that you might have. A service representative
will be happy to help you.
Note:
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
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