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Dear customer
Congratulations on purchasing a Carrera RC model car, manufactured in accordance with the latest technol-
ogy. As it is our constant endeavour to develop and improve our products, we reserve the right to make
modifications, either of a technical nature or with respect to features, materials, and design, at any time, and
without prior notice. For this reason, no claims will be accepted for any slight deviations in your product from
the data and illustrations contained in these instructions. These operating and assembly instructions are an
integral part of the product. Non-observance of these operating instructions and the safety instructions they
contain will render the guarantee null and void. These instructions are to be kept for future reference and in
the event that the product is passed on to a third party.
For the latest version of these operating instructions and information on replacement and spare parts
avail able, please visit
carrera-rc.com
in the service area.
Guarantee conditions
A Carrera product is built to high technical standards and is to be treated with care. Please ensure that you
observe all the instructions contained in this guide. All components have been subjected to careful inspection
(technical modifications and alterations to the model for the purpose of product improvement are reserved).
Should any faults nevertheless occur, guarantee is assumed within the scope of the following conditions:
The guarantee covers demonstrable material or manufacturing defects that existed at the time that the Carrera
product was purchased. The guarantee period is 24 months beginning with the date of purchase. The guarantee
does not extend to wearing parts (such as Carrera RC rechargeable batteries, antennas, tyres, gearbox compo-
nents etc.), damage caused by improper treatment or use (such as performing jumps in excess of the recommend-
ed height, dropping the product etc.), or unauthorised intervention. Repair may only be performed by Stadlbauer
Mar Vertrieb GmbH itself or by a company it has authorised to do so. Within the scope of this guarantee,
either the product as a whole or only the defective components will be replaced or equivalent substitution per-
formed, as deemed appropriate by Stadlbauer Mar Vertrieb GmbH. The guarantee does not cover trans-
port, packaging or travel costs or any damage for which the buyer is responsible. These costs are to be covered by
the buyer. Guarantee claims will only be accepted from the original purchaser of the Carrera product.
Guarantee claims can only be accepted when:
• The card has been filled in properly and sent in together with the defective Carrera product and the purchase
receipt/invoice/cash-register receipt.
• No unauthorised alterations have been made by the buyer to the guarantee card.
• The toy has been treated in accordance with the operating instructions and subjected to its intended use.
• The damage/faulty operation is not due to acts of God or normal wear and tear.
Guarantee cards cannot be replaced.
Note for EU countries:
Reference is hereby made to the seller’s statutory guarantee obligation, to the extent
that this guarantee obligation is not restricted by the product guarantee.
Notes for AUSTRALIA:
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the ACL. You are
entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foresee-
able loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if goods fail to be of accept-
able quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
Declaration of conformity
Stadlbauer Mar Vertrieb GmbH hereby declares that this model including the controller conforms with the
fundamental requirements of the following EC directives: EC Directives 2009/48/EC and the other relevant regula-
tions of Directive 2014/53/EU (RED). The original declaration of conformity can be requested from
carrera-rc.com
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Maximum radio-frequency power transmitted <10 dBm
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Frequency range: 2400 – 2483.5 MHz
Warning!
Inappropriate use may result in severe injuries and/or damage to property. It has to be operated with care and
caution and requires both mechanical and mental skills. The operating instructions contain notes on safety and
technical regulations as well as information on maintaining and operating the product. It is indispensable to read
these instructions thoroughly before the first usage. Only this helps to avoid accidents with injuries and damage.
WARNING!
This toy contains small parts which can be swallowed and is therefore not
suitable for children under 3 years of age.
WARNING! danger of pinching during operation! Remove all packaging materials and
wire fastenings before handing the toy over to the child. Please retain the packaging
and address for information and in the event of any questions.
This symbol, showing refuse bins with a cross through them, denotes that empty
batteries, rechargeable batteries, button cells, rechargeable battery packs, equipment
batteries, disused electrical equipment, etc. should not be disposed of in domestic
refuse, as they are harmful to the environment and health. Please help to preserve
environment and health and talk to your children about the correct disposal of used
batteries and disused electrical equipment. Batteries and disused electrical equipment should be handed in to
the usual collection points where they can be properly recycled. Do not mix dissimilar battery types or employ
new and used batteries together. Empty batteries should be removed from the product. Do not recharge non-
recharge able batteries due to risk of explosion. Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.
WARNING!
Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged by adults.
Never leave the battery unattended while
it is charging.
Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the toy. Rechargeable batteries should be removed
from the product before charging. Supply terminal are not to be short-circuited. Only use the batteries recom-
mended or equivalent types.
WARNING: For the purposes of recharging the battery, only use the detacha-
ble supply unit provided with this toy.
Battery chargers used with the toy are to be regularly examined for
damage to the cord, plug, enclosure and other parts, and in the event of such damage, they must not be used
until the damage has been repaired.The toy is only to be connected to Class II equipment bearing the following
symbol.
FCC statement
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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the us-
er’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE:
This product 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 interfer-
ence in a residential installation. This product 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 the product 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 product and receiver.
• Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
IC statement
The device contain license-exempt transmitter(s)/ receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Eco-
nomic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. The device must not cause interference;
2. The device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Safety instructions
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A Carrera RC vehicle is a remote-controlled model car that uses special rechargeable batteries for this
purpose. Only original Carrera RC LiFePO
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recharge able batteries may be used. Rechargeable batter-
ies are to be removed from the toy before being charged.
B
The Carrera RC vehicle is designed for hobby use only and may only be operated on tracks and in spaces
especially intended for this purpose.
WARNING!
Do not use the Carrera RC vehicle in road traffic.
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Do not operate the car beneath overhead high-voltage cables or broadcasting masts or during a storm!
Atmospheric disturbances can affect the operation of the vehicle. When there a large temperature
differences between your car’s garage and the running track, please wait until the vehicle has had time
to acclimatise. This will help prevent conden sation forming and the possibility of malfunctions resulting.
D
Never operate the product on grass surfaces. There is the risk of grass hindering the movement of the
axles, which can lead to the motor overheating. Do not use the Carrera RC vehicle for transporting
goods, persons or animals.
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Never use the Carrera RC vehicle outdoors during rain or snowfall. The car must not be run through
water, puddles and snow, and must always be kept stored in a dry place. Wet surfaces without puddles
will not affect the car’s performance as the electronic equipment is protected against spray.
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Never operate the vehicle near rivers, ponds or lakes, to avoid the risk of the Carrera RC car falling into
the water. Avoid running on courses which are laid exclusively with sand.
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Do not expose the Carrera RC vehicle to direct sunlight. To avoid the electronics in the car overheating,
when temperatures are above 35 ° C, regular short pauses in operation are essential.
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Never subject the Carrera car to repeated changes of load – that means continuously reversing it.
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Always place the car on the floor by hand. Never throw the car on the floor from a standing position.
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Avoid jumping from jumps or ramps higher than 5 cm (0.16 ft.).
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Never use strong solvents for cleaning the car.
M
To avoid malfunctions to the control system resulting in uncontrolled operation of the Carrera RC vehicle,
check that the controller batteries and the rechargeable batteries in the vehicle have sufficient charge.
Supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
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The Carrera RC vehicle must be inspected before and after operation, each time it is used, to ensure
that it has not become disassembled. Any screws or nuts that may have become loosened during
operation must be tightened.
Instruction Manual
Contents of package
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1 x Carrera RC Vehicle
1 x Controller
1 x USB charger cable
1 x LiFePO
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rechargeable battery
1 x Set of batteries (non-rechargeable)
Charging the rechargeable battery
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Take care only to charge the LiFePO
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battery supplied with the LiFePO
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charging unit (USB charger
cable) also supplied. If you attempt to recharge the battery with any other LiFePO
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battery charger or
any other type of charger, this may result in serious damage. You can recharge the rechargeable battery with
the respective USB charger cable from a computer USB port (USB 3.0) or a USB power supply unit with at
least 1A output voltage:
• Connect the USB charger cable with the USB port of a computer
. The LED on the USB charger cable
lights green and indicates that the charger is correctly connected to the computer. When you connect an
empty rechargeable battery, the LED on the USB charger cable goes off and indicates that the battery is
being charged.
The USB charger cable is so designed that reversed polarity is not possible.
• It lasts about 50 minutes to recharge a discharged (NOT a deep-discharged) battery. When the battery is
fully charged, the LED display on the USB charger cable lights green again
Always recharge the battery after use to prevent its becoming deep discharged. After use, the battery
must be allowed to cool down for at least 20 minutes before it can be fully recharged. Failure to ob-
serve thispause may damage the battery. Recharge the battery occasionally (suggested every 2–3
months). Failure to treat the battery as described above can lead to its becoming defective.
Installing the rechargeable battery
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Using a screwdriver, remove the cover of the battery compartment in the Carrera RC car. Connect the
end of the cable from the Carrera RC vehicle with the charged battery. Put the battery in place. Replace
the compartment cover using a screwdriver.
Inserting the batteries
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Open the battery compartment with a screwdriver and insert the batteries in the remote control. Please
keep in mind the correct polarity. Different types of batteries or new and used batteries are not to be
mixed. After having closed the compartment you can check all functions of the remote control with the help of
the power-switch on the front. With the power-switch turned ON and proper functioning, the top center LED
on the remote control will light up red.
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