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• Press the drive button on the steering wheel. The 

vehicle drives forward at a maximum speed of 2 mph.

• Help your child practice steering to learn how far and 

how quickly to turn the steering wheel when driving.

• To stop, release the drive button.

• Make sure your child is comfortable with steering the 

vehicle and automatically knows how to stop.

Stage 1 - Parent Assisted Driving

Stage 2 - Child Driver

Handle

Latch

• Make sure the front wheels are not turned.

• Locate the latch next to the steering handle. Press the 

tab and slide the latch open.

• Lift and remove the handle from the vehicle, and release 

the tab.

• Store the handle for future use.

PRESS

VEHICLE OPERATION

Make sure the handle is installed (see the 

• 

Assembly section).
Grasp the handle to assist your child.

• 

Have you child press the drive button on the steering 

• 

wheel. The vehicle drives forward at a maximum of 
2 mph. 

PRESS

Summary of Contents for Power Wheels Tot Rod T5427

Page 1: ...is manual and save it with your original sales receipt Tools needed for assembly Phillips Screwdriver Slotted Screwdriver and Hammer all not included and Assembly Tool included Use only with a Power Wheels 6 Volt 4 0 Amp Hr Rechargeable Battery with Built in Thermal Fuse and a Power Wheels 6 Volt 4 0 Amp Hr Charger both included ...

Page 2: ...f 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 serious injury Never allow children to charge the battery Battery charging must be done by adults only A child could be injured by the electricity ...

Page 3: ...mal fuse is a self resetting safety device which automatically trips and shuts down operation of 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 again To avoid repeated automatic shut downs avoid severe driving conditions If a thermal fuse in a batter...

Page 4: ...is complete to ensure that no parts are discarded Metal parts have been coated with a lubricant to protect them during shipment Wipe all metal parts with a paper towel to remove any excess lubricant Not Shown Label Sheet Seat Steering Wheel Cap Handle Vehicle Steering Wheel 6 Volt 4 0 Amp Hr Charger 6 Volt 4 0 Amp Hr Battery Key Dash Steering Column Assembly Tool Steering Column Cover PARTS Both S...

Page 5: ...V3298pr 0920 5 PARTS PICTURE Note Fasteners not shown ...

Page 6: ...ly cause a fire resulting in serious injury Lift and carry the battery by the case only Read the safety instructions on the battery Examine the battery charger and their connectors for excessive wear or damage each time you charge the battery If damage or excessive wear is detected do not use the charger or the battery until you have replaced the worn or damaged part WARNING CAUTION Battery must b...

Page 7: ...ould be taken in unpacking and assembly of the vehicle Children should not handle parts including the battery or help in assembly of the vehicle Dash Key 1 ASSEMBLY WARNING SIDE VIEW Locate the wire connector inside the front end of the vehicle While feeding the wire connector through the hole in the dash fit the tabs on the dash onto the front end of the vehicle Dash Wire Connector 2 ...

Page 8: ...h do not align with the vehicle place a finger in the steering wheel opening in the dash Pull the dash toward the back of the vehicle to reposition it ASSEMBLY DASH VIEW 3 4 Fit the end of the steering column through the hole in the steering linkage Fit a lock nut onto the end of the steering column Tighten the lock nut with the assembly tool Steering Column Cover Place the steering column cover o...

Page 9: ...ug the motor harness connector from the vehicle into the steering wheel connector While carefully feeding the wire down into the dash fit the steering wheel onto the end of the steering column Motor Harness Connector Steering Wheel Connector ASSEMBLY 7 8 9 Fit the remaining lock nut onto the end of the steering column Tighten the lock nut with the assembly tool Lock Nut Snap the steering wheel cap...

Page 10: ...UNLOCKED ASSEMBLY 12 13 SIDE VIEW Latch Note Be sure the end of the handle is clean and free from debris before inserting into the vehicle Make sure the front wheels are not turned Locate the latch on the back end of the vehicle Press the tab and slide the latch to open Insert the handle as shown and release the tab IMPORTANT If the latch closes the handle is properly inserted If it does not remov...

Page 11: ...plying labels Apply labels exactly as shown in the illustrations For best results avoid repositioning the label after it has been applied Starting at the center of a label rub firmly with a dry cloth and smooth towards the outer edges to remove air bubbles 19 18 17 13 14 6 16 15 7 10 12 12 9 2 8 12 12 9 2 8 RIGHT VIEW LEFT VIEW ...

Page 12: ...ition Grasp under the front of the seat and lift firmly to remove it Battery Connector Battery Retainer Plug the battery connector into the motor harness connector Note If the battery connector will not plug into the motor harness connector turn it over and try again Do not force the battery connector into the motor harness connector Re assemble the seat to the vehicle Using a slotted screwdiver t...

Page 13: ... internally ingested give water milk of magnesia or egg whites immediately Never give emetics or induce vomiting Call a physician Do not allow the battery to run down completely before charging Charge the battery before storing the vehicle and at least once per month even if the vehicle has not been used Charge the battery after each use regardless of how long the vehicle was used Leaving the batt...

Page 14: ...he seat could fall off cause a tip over or block the driver s view Only operate the vehicle in the daytime in a well lit area Driving near steep inclines can cause The vehicle to gain unsafe speed even if the button is released to stop The vehicle to tilt and tip over The wheels to lose traction causing the vehicle to slip The vehicle could roll backwards at an unsafe speed Never put anything near...

Page 15: ...ows how to stop Stage 1 Parent Assisted Driving Stage 2 Child Driver Handle Latch Make sure the front wheels are not turned Locate the latch next to the steering handle Press the tab and slide the latch open Lift and remove the handle from the vehicle and release the tab Store the handle for future use PRESS VEHICLE OPERATION Make sure the handle is installed see the Assembly section Grasp the han...

Page 16: ...kmanship Evidence of any attempt at consumer repair will void this warranty THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER AND IS INTENDED TO EXCLUDE ANY LIABILITY ON THE PART OF POWER WHEELS WHETHER UNDER THIS WARRANTY OR IMPLIED BY LAW FOR ANY INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Should you need servic...

Page 17: ... thermal fuse may trip and shut down operation of the vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving conditions too severe Once a fuse has tripped release the drive button and wait approximately 25 seconds before operating the vehicle again To avoid repeated automatic shutdowns do not overload the vehicle by exceeding the 40 lb maximum weight capacity or by towing anything behind the vehicle ...

Page 18: ...ever charge the battery longer than 30 hours Check all wires and connectors Make sure the battery connector is tightly plugged into the charger connector 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 lo...

Page 19: ...y on generally level ground Sometimes the vehicle doesn t run but other times it does Loose wire or connector Check all wires around the motors and all connectors to make sure they are tight Motor or electrical switch damage Contact your local Power Wheels authorized service center for diagnosis and repair When the button is pressed the vehicle won t run without a push Loose wire or connector Chec...

Page 20: ...2 U S A 2010 Mattel Inc All Rights Reserved and designate U S trademarks of Mattel Inc unless otherwise indicated PRINTED IN MEXICO T5427pr 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 an...

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