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•  Your new vehicle requires adult assembly. Please set aside at least 

60 minutes for assembly.

•  You must charge your battery for 18 - 30 hours 

before you use 

your vehicle for the first time

. We recommend that you start 

charging your battery before beginning assembly. Please see 
Battery Charging beginning on page 5 for detailed instructions.

•  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.

•  This vehicle is designed for use on: concrete, grass, asphalt and 

other hard surfaces; on generally level terrain; and by children
3 years of age and older.

• 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.

•  To prevent damaging the motors and gears, teach your child to 

stop the vehicle before switching direction. Do not tow anything 
behind the vehicle or overload it. Do not exceed the maximum 
weight capacity of 65 lbs (29.5 kg).

•  If you have any questions about your Power Wheels

®

 vehicle, 

please call our toll-free service lines at 

1-800-348-0751

 from 

9 AM to 7 PM (EST) Monday through Friday and 11 AM to 5 PM 
(EST) Saturday. 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

.

•  To register your vehicle, please visit us on-line at 

www.powerwheels.com.

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  Important Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

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  Warnings and Cautions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

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  Parts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

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 Battery Charging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

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  Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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  Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

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  Decoration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

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  Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

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  Battery Care and Disposal  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

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  Safe Driving Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

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  Vehicle Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

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  Problems and Solutions Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

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  FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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  ICES-003 NMB-003  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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  Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Summary of Contents for Lightning McQueen N9733

Page 1: ...assembly Phillips Screwdriver not included Assembly Tool included Use only with a Power Wheels 6 Volt Rechargeable Battery and Power Wheels Super 6 Volt Charger with A style connector both included Re...

Page 2: ...about your Power Wheels vehicle please call our toll free service lines at 1 800 348 0751 from 9 AM to 7 PM EST Monday through Friday and 11 AM to 5 PM EST Saturday Trained customer service representa...

Page 3: ...lectrical system Alterations could cause a fire resulting in serious injury and could also ruin the electrical system Use of the wrong type battery or charger could cause a fire or explosion resulting...

Page 4: ...ts have been coated with a lubricant to protect them during shipment Wipe all metal parts with a paper towel to remove any excess lubricant N9733pr 0920 Steering Wheel Steering Column Front Bumper Sou...

Page 5: ...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 aga...

Page 6: ...y connector from the charger connector Unplug the charger from the wall outlet The battery is now ready to be installed in your vehicle Please see the Battery Installation section on page 12 for detai...

Page 7: ...age Steering Linkage 4 Wipe the steering column with a paper towel to remove any excess lubricant Carefully lift the front end of the vehicle Insert the straight end of the steering column through the...

Page 8: ...y Tool Battery Safety Information In exceptional circumstances batteries may leak fluids that can cause a chemical burn injury or ruin your product To avoid battery leakage Do not mix old and new batt...

Page 9: ...tions 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 mo...

Page 10: ...ean 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 la...

Page 11: ...11 N9733pr 0920 1 DECORATION G REAR VIEW 4 1 10 10 5 TOP VIEW 6 7 INSIDE VIEW 2 11 9...

Page 12: ...tery and will void your warranty N9733pr 0920 12 BATTERY INSTALLATION H Lift and pull the battery retainer forward Plug the motor harness connector into the battery Battery Retainer Power Wheels 6 Vol...

Page 13: ...r 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...

Page 14: ...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...

Page 15: ...the motors and gears stop the vehicle before shifting from forward to reverse Once your child is completely comfortable with operating the vehicle in the forward mode introduce reverse Make sure the s...

Page 16: ...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 Po...

Page 17: ...roximately 25 seconds before operating the vehicle again To avoid repeated automatic shutdowns do not overload the vehicle by exceeding the 65 lb maximum weight capacity or by towing anything behind t...

Page 18: ...connectors 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...

Page 19: ...kmanship The six month limited warranty applies only to the 6 volt battery included by Power Wheels with the original purchase of the vehicle This warranty covers normal use and does not cover the Pow...

Page 20: ...ney com Fisher Price Inc a subsidiary of Mattel Inc East Aurora New York 14052 U S A 2008 Mattel Inc All Rights Reserved and designate U S trademarks of Mattel Inc unless otherwise indicated PRINTED I...

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