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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.

•  Lift the hood to access the battery compartment.
•  Plug the motor harness connector into the 12 volt battery. 

Hood

•  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

Battery 

Retainer

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BATTERY INSTALLATION

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Motor Harness 

Connector

Battery 

Compartment

Power Wheels

®

 

12 Volt Battery

Summary of Contents for Cadillac ESCALADE H044040

Page 1: ...ner s Manual with Assembly Instructions For Model H0440 Product features may vary Product features may vary from the picture above from the picture above Product features may vary from the picture above CUS CUSTO TOM EDITIO M 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 ...

Page 2: ...ty reasons your vehicle has been pre set so that it will only operate at low speed You must remove the high speed lock out screw to allow operation of the vehicle at high speed Please see page 26 for detailed instructions If you have any questions about your Power Wheels vehicle please call our toll free service lines at 1 800 348 0751 from 8 AM to 6 PM EST Monday through Friday Trained customer s...

Page 3: ...nd 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 ...

Page 4: ...lease 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 H0440pr 0920 Front End Bumper 2 Doors Left and Right Seat Windshield Dash Grille Hood ...

Page 5: ...Wheels Left and Right 2 Wheel Covers Speaker Box Assembly 2 Wings Left and Right Steering Wheel H0440pr 0920 5 Steering Column 2 Headlights Left and Right 2 Taillights Left and Right 2 Door Plates 2 Bushings 2 Hubcaps ...

Page 6: ... Volt Charger Fasteners Shown Actual Size For your convenience we included extra fasteners Note Tighten and loosen all screws with a Phillips screwdriver Do not over tighten the screws 8 x 3 4 Screw 36 7 16 Washer 2 3 8 16 Lock Nut 2 8 32 Lock Nut 1 8 32 x 3 4 Screw 1 6 x 11 2 Screw 1 1 4 x 11 4 Screw 2 ...

Page 7: ... 10 Seat 1 1 Short Seat Belts 2 1 2 Long Seat Belt 1 3 Wings 2 1 4 Front Wheels 2 1 5 Wheel Covers 2 1 6 Hubcaps 2 1 7 Bushing 2 1 8 7 16 Washers 2 3 8 16 Lock Nuts 2 8 32 x 3 4 Screw 1 8 32 Lock Nut 1 6 x 11 2 Screw 1 1 9 Speaker Box Assembly 20 Steering Wheel 21 Steering Column 22 Taillight 2 23 12 Volt Charger 24 12 Volt Battery 25 Key Assembly 26 Assembly Tool 1 4 x 11 4 Screws 2 8 x 3 4 Screw...

Page 8: ... the vehicle is overloaded or the driving conditions too severe Once a fuse has tripped it will automatically reset itself after approximately 25 seconds and allow the vehicle to resume normal operations 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 s...

Page 9: ...l 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 WARNING Children can be harmed by small parts sharp edges and sharp points in the vehicle s unass...

Page 10: ...heel 3 Fit a wheel cover onto each front wheel Front Wheel Wheel Cover 4 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 Repeat this procedure to fasten the other front wheel assembly with the other 3 8 16 lock nut 3 8 16 Lock Nut Assembly Tool 5 Align the slot in a hubcap with the rib in the wheel cover Sna...

Page 11: ...he vehicle Front End Vehicle 7 Insert two 8 x 3 4 screws through the front end and into the vehicle Tighten the screws Front End 8 Insert two 1 4 x 11 4 screws inside of the battery compartment and into the front end of the vehicle Tighten the screws Battery Compartment 9 Fit the bumper onto the front end Bumper Front End TOP VIEW RIGHT SIDE VIEW ...

Page 12: ...le into the slots in the bumper Bumper Grille 12 Insert two 8 x 3 4 screws the top of the grille Tighten the screws Grille 13 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 25 24 ...

Page 13: ... of each headlight Tighten the screws Headlights 16 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 Doors 17 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 Plates ...

Page 14: ... the back of the vehicle Motor Harness Connector Dash Connector 20 Open the doors on the vehicle Place the windshield dash on top of the front end of the vehicle Plug both dash connectors together 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 Radio Connectors Dash Connectors Windshield Dash 21 Fit the tab...

Page 15: ...icle over Wipe the steering column with a paper towel to remove any excess lubricant First insert the straight end of the steering column down through the hole in the metal bar A then through the hole in the vehicle floor B and finally out through the hole in the dash Steering Column Metal Bar Hole BOTTOM VIEW 25 Insert the curved end of the steering column through the hole in the steering rod Ste...

Page 16: ... Turn the vehicle upright Assembly Tool 27 While supporting the steering column in place fit the steering wheel onto the end of the steering column Hint You may need the help of another adult to hold the steering column in place while you attach the steering wheel Steering Wheel Steering Column 28 Insert a 6 x 11 2 screw into the hole in the base of the steering wheel Tighten the screw DASH VIEW 2...

Page 17: ...r 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 Never short circuit the battery terminals Use only...

Page 18: ...he slot 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 33 Insert the two tabs on the front edge of the seat into the s...

Page 19: ...p slightly For best results avoid repositioning a label once it has been applied to the vehicle 37 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 Wings 36 Fit the taillights left and right onto the rear of the...

Page 20: ...ectors do not fit together do not force them Simply turn one of them over and try again 40 Fit the speaker box assembly onto the vehicle Speaker Box Assembly Speaker Connector Speaker Box Assembly 41 Insert three 8 x 3 4 screws into the top of the speaker assembly Tighten the screws Assembly is now complete H0440pr 0920 Speaker Connector ...

Page 21: ... 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 FRONT VIEW 18 9 4...

Page 22: ...22 15 10 1 18 18 8 20 3 DECORATION G 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 MPH 3 4 5 6 2 1 0 RPM X1000 REAR VIEW DASH VIEW 14 13 16 17 21 H0440pr 0920 19 ...

Page 23: ...re to follow these instructions may damage your battery and will void your warranty Lift the hood to access the battery compartment Plug the motor harness connector into the 12 volt battery Hood 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 ...

Page 24: ...ng 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 o...

Page 25: ...cles 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 l...

Page 26: ...from forward to reverse Once your child is completely comfortable with operating the vehicle in the forward mode introduce reverse Make sure the shifter is in the reverse position 1 Press down on the foot pedal 2 The vehicle will go in reverse at a maximum of 21 2 mph 3 The vehicle is designed to operate in low speed only in reverse Help your child practice steering to learn how far and how quickl...

Page 27: ...ted CD Player Press the simulated CD to pop it in Press the track forward or track back buttons to move ahead or backward through the songs Press the eject button to switch back to FM Radio Setting the Digital Clock Press the eject button to eject the simulated CD Press the power button off Press the hour adjust button to set the hour Press the minute adjust button to set the minute Hint Your chil...

Page 28: ...r 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 ...

Page 29: ...n 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 vehic...

Page 30: ...icle 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 motor harness connector is tightly plugged into the battery and that there are no ...

Page 31: ...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 aut...

Page 32: ... 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 plugg...

Page 33: ...r diagnosis and repair overloaded nor the driving conditions too severe Child is switching between Teach your child to stop the vehicle before switching FORWARD and REVERSE direction without stopping Loud clacking or grinding Broken gears Contact your local Power Wheels authorized service noise from a motor gearbox center for diagnosis and repair Charger gets warm during use It is normal for some ...

Page 34: ...pop it in does not function Power is off Power automatically turns off after about 10 minutes of non use Press the power button to turn it back on Batteries are weak or dead Replace all four batteries with four new C LR14 alkaline batteries Digital Clock display is faint Batteries are weak or dead Replace all four batteries with four new C LR14 or not visible alkaline batteries FM Radio is in use ...

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Page 36: ...ast Aurora New York 14052 U S A 2005 Mattel Inc All Rights Reserved PRINTED IN MEXICO H0440pr 0920 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 We re a toll free phone call away and we can help If you are missing parts or need...

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