TROUBLESHOOTING
Operating Your Vehicle
Operating Your Vehicle
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEMS? — SOLUTIONS
PROBLEMS? — SOLUTIONS
Symptom
Vehicle runs slowly or will not run.
Erratic operation or only short range possible.
Poor steering control.
Vehicle doesn’t work after going through
water or snow.
Probable Cause
• Loose battery connection or switch not ON.
• Weak batteries.
• Radio interference likely.
• Weak 9-volt transmitter battery.
• Water in the electronics area.
Correction
• Check battery connector and vehicle switch.
• Replace with fresh alkaline batteries.
• Change location (see point 2 – Operating
Your Vehicle).
• Replace 9-volt battery.
• Vehicle will take several hours to dry.
Allow to dry overnight before trying again.
• Avoid driving in water and snow.
CONSUMER INFORMATION
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.
All Rights Reserved. ® and ™ designate U.S. trademarks of Mattel, Inc.
Retain this address for future reference: Mattel U.K., Ltd., Meridian West, Leicester LE3 2WT.
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1800 800 812 (valid only in Australia). Mattel East Asia Limited, 930 Ocean Centre, Harbour City, HK, China.
In Britain 49 MHz is not available. 27 MHz can be raced against 40 MHz vehicles.
COMPLIANCE WITH FCC REGULATIONS
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 FCC RULES. OPERATION OF THIS DEVICE IS SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
1. THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE
2. THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY HARMFUL INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
This device generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not used properly may cause interference to radio and television
reception. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits set by the FCC which are designed to provide reasonable
protection against such interference.
CAUTION:
FCC Regulations state that changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Safety
Precautions
Adults, this toy is
recommended for children 5
years of age and older. To
ensure that the child’s play is
both safe and fun, please
review the operating
instructions and these
general safety rules with the
child.
Caution
■
DO NOT pick up
vehicle while in motion.
■
Keep fingers, hair and
loose clothing away from
the tires and the wheel
hubs while the vehicle is
switched “ON.”
■
If this toy is being
operated in the presence
of children under 5 years
of age, adult supervision
is recommended.
■
To avoid accidental
operation, remove battery
pack when not in use.
2.
Radio interference can be caused
by the operation of your vehicle near
HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL
WIRES, LARGE STEEL
REINFORCED CONCRETE
BUILDINGS AND PASSING
TRUCKS WITH CB RADIOS.
Avoid these if possible.
3.
DO NOT
operate
your vehicle over wet
surfaces. Water can damage
the electronic assemblies.
5.
For best results, hold
antenna up, not pointed down
toward R/C vehicle. If you drive
your vehicle
TOO FAR AWAY
FROM THE TRANSMITTER,
your signal strength will become
weak and vehicle will not
function properly. The maximum
range for the vehicle should
be between 30 feet to 65 feet,
when operating outdoors.
1.
Radio interference is caused by the
presence of another radio controlled
vehicle operating on the same frequency
as your vehicle. Obviously, multiple
vehicles should
NOT BE OPERATED
ON THE SAME FREQUENCY
at the
same time.
4.
DO NOT
operate
your vehicle on streets!
They are for real cars.
65 ft.
30 ft.
27 MHz
49 MHz
1.
Operate your vehicle in a dry, open
area; avoid sand and water.
2.
The radio circuitry in your vehicle
and transmitter is sensitive. Do not
store vehicle or transmitter near heat
or in direct sunlight. To avoid
dampness, do not leave vehicle or
transmitter outside overnight. If
moisture does get inside your
vehicle, remove batteries and
thoroughly dry connectors; allow
vehicle to dry several hours before
operating.
3.
Turn vehicle switch to “OFF”
position when not in use. When
batteries start to become weak,
steering function may not work
properly. The vehicle is NOT
defective, but it is time to change
the batteries.
4.
For best results, operate Hot Rocker
on smooth flat surfaces.
5.
When your vehicle runs erratically,
the problem is usually the result of
interference caused by high tension
wires, CB radios, or other R/C
cars running nearby on the same
frequency as yours. You may have to
choose an alternative place to race.
6.
Anyone can learn to be a good R/C
driver. It takes patience and practice.
TIPS & HINTS
