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ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL

Patented Training Mode 
(Profile #3) reduces forward 
and reverse throttle by 50%. 
Training Mode is provided 
to reduce the power output, 
allowing beginning drivers to 
better control the model. As 
driving skills improve, simply 
change to Sport, Race, Trail, 
or Crawl Mode for full-power 
operation.

Tip For Fast Mode Changes

The XL-5 HV is set to Profile 4  
(Trail Mode) as the default.  
To quickly change to Profile 3  
(Training Mode), with the 
transmitter on, press and hold 
the EZ-Set button until the light 
blinks red three times and then 
release. Quickly change back to 
Profile 4 (Trail Mode) by pressing 
and holding the EZ-Set button 
until the light blinks red four 
times and then releasing.

release too quickly, you may hear the steering servo jump but the 
LED may not stay on. Simply press the button again until the LED 
shines GREEN, and then release. 

2.   Apply forward throttle. The LED will turn off until full throttle power 

is reached. At full throttle, the LED will shine GREEN.

3.   Move the trigger forward to apply the brakes. Note that braking 

control is fully proportional. The LED will turn off until full braking 
power is reached. At full brakes, the LED will shine GREEN.

4.   Return the throttle trigger to neutral. The LED will shine GREEN.
5.   Move the throttle trigger forward again to engage reverse (Profile 

#1). The LED will turn off. Once full reverse power is reached, the 
LED will shine GREEN. 

6.   To stop, return the throttle trigger to neutral. Note that there is 

no programmed delay when changing from reverse to forward. 
Use caution to avoid slamming the speed control from reverse to 
forward. On high-traction surfaces, this could result in transmission 
or driveline damage.

7.   To turn the XL-5 HV off, press and hold the EZ-Set button for 1½ 

seconds or until the green LED turns off. 

8.   The XL-5 HV is equipped with thermal shutdown protection to 

guard against overheating caused by excessive current flow. If 
the operating temperature exceeds safe limits, the XL-5 HV will 
automatically shut down. The LED on the face of the XL-5 HV will 
rapidly blink red, even if the throttle trigger is moved back and 
forth. Once the temperature returns to a safe level, the XL-5 HV will 
once again function normally. 

XL-5 HV Profile Selection

The speed control is factory set to Trail Mode (100% forward, brakes, 
and reverse; added brake drag when the throttle trigger is at neutral). 
To activate full power without the additional brake drag (Sport Mode), 
disable reverse (Race Mode), allow 50% power (patented Training 
Mode), or set immediate reverse (Crawl Mode), follow these steps. The 
speed control should be connected to the receiver and the transmitter 
adjusted as described previously. The profiles are selected by entering 
the programming mode.

Profile Description

Profile #1 (Sport Mode):   100% Forward, 100% Brakes, 100% Reverse
Profile #2 (Race Mode):  

100% Forward, 100% Brakes, No Reverse

Profile #3 (Training Mode):  50% Forward, 100% Brakes, 50% Reverse
Profile #4 (Trail Mode):  

100% Forward, 100% Brakes, 100% Reverse;  

                                           

Drag Brake at Neutral

Profile #5 (Crawl Mode):  

100% Forward, Hill Hold Brakes at Neutral,  

 

Immediate Reverse

Selecting Sport Mode  

(Profile #1: 100% Forward, 100% Brakes, 100% Reverse)
1.  Connect a fully charged battery pack to 

the XL-5 HV and turn on your transmitter.

2.   With the XL-5 HV off, press and hold  

the EZ-Set button until the LED turns 
solid green, then solid red and then 
begins blinking red (indicating the 
Profile numbers).

3.   When the LED blinks RED ONCE, release 

the EZ-Set button.

4.  The LED will blink and then turn solid green (Low-Voltage Detection 

ACTIVE) or red (Low-Voltage Detection DISABLED). The model is 
ready to drive.

Selecting Race Mode

 

(Profile #2: 100% Forward, 100% Brakes, No Reverse)
1.  Connect a fully charged battery pack to  

the XL-5 HV and turn on your transmitter.

2.   With the XL-5 HV off, press and hold  

the EZ-Set button until the LED turns 
solid green, then solid red and then 
begins blinking red (indicating the Profile 
numbers).

3.   When the LED blinks RED TWICE, release 

the EZ-Set button.

4.  The LED will blink and then turn solid green (Low-Voltage Detection 

ACTIVE) or red (Low-Voltage Detection DISABLED). The model is 
ready to drive.

Selecting Training Mode

 

(Profile #3: 50% Forward, 100% Brakes, 50% Reverse)
1.  Connect a fully charged battery pack to 

the XL-5 and turn on your transmitter.

2.   With the XL-5 off, press and hold the 

EZ-Set button until the LED turns solid 
green, then solid red and then begins 
blinking red (indicating the Profile 
numbers).

3.   When the LED blinks RED THREE  

TIMES, release the EZ-Set button.

4.  The LED will blink and then turn solid green (Low-Voltage Detection 

ACTIVE) or red (Low-Voltage Detection DISABLED).  
The model is ready to drive.

B

One blink Red

A

Green to Red to Off

D

Solid

C

Release

B

Two blinks Red

A

Green to Red to Off

D

Solid

C

Release

B

Three blinks Red

A

Green to Red to Off

D

Solid

C

Release

Summary of Contents for 82096-4

Page 1: ...MODEL 82096 4 owner s manual Mercedes Benz...

Page 2: ...odel Traxxas Support Traxxas support is with you every step of the way Refer to the next page to find out how to contact us and what your support options are Quick Start This manual is designed with a...

Page 3: ...ngs and helpful hints identified by the icons below Be sure to read them An important warning about personal safety or avoiding damage to your model and related components Special advice from Traxxas...

Page 4: ...device capable of delivering high current Please closely follow these precautions to prevent damage to the speed control or other components Disconnect the Battery Always disconnect the battery from t...

Page 5: ...parallel Charging packs in series or parallel may result in improper charger cell recognition and an improper charging rate that may lead to overcharging cell imbalance cell damage and fire FIRE HAZAR...

Page 6: ...kin contact occurs flush with water If a battery gets hot to the touch during the charging process temperature greater than 110 F 43 C immediately disconnect the battery from the charger and discontin...

Page 7: ...quipment Your model comes with a set of specialty metric tools You ll need to purchase other items available from your hobby dealer to operate and maintain your model Supplied Tools and Equipment Requ...

Page 8: ...on Shifting Servo Slipper Clutch LED Light Pipe Receiver Box Chassis Rail Front Bumper Electronic Speed Control Battery Hold Down Transmission Antenna Mount Front Body Mount Motor Traxxas High Current...

Page 9: ...Axle Front Axle Rear Portal Housing Front Portal Housing Floor Pan Caster Block Rear Lower Link Front Lower Link Rear Driveshaft Front Driveshaft Rear Upper Link Front Upper Link Differential Cover Ch...

Page 10: ...pack See page 13 8 Detail your model See page 11 Your model requires a battery pack and a compatible battery charger not included Never use a NiMH or NiCad charger to charge LiPo batteries Apply other...

Page 11: ...LiPo battery packs are known for their special chemistry which allows extremely high energy density and current handling in a compact size These are high performance batteries that require special car...

Page 12: ...Steering Wheel Power Switch Battery Compartment Set Button Menu Button Red Green Status LED see page 32 for more info Link Button LED Sensor Expansion Port Accessory sensor port for use with the Tele...

Page 13: ...TERIES AND A CHARGER FOR YOUR MODEL Your model does not include a battery or charger The speed control in the model is compatible with both LiPo and NiMH batteries One NiMH or 2s 3s LiPo battery equip...

Page 14: ...current flow and are not capable of delivering the power needed to maximize the output of the XL 5 HV The Traxxas connector s gold plated terminals with large contact surfaces ensure positive current...

Page 15: ...Allows more throttle travel 70 and less reverse travel 30 Note We strongly recommend to leave this control in its factory location until you become familiar with all the adjustments and capabilities...

Page 16: ...operates slowly check for weak batteries 6 When looking down at the model the front wheels should be pointing straight ahead If the wheels are turned slightly to the left or right slowly adjust the st...

Page 17: ...ntrol on the TRX 4 which maintains vehicle speed for more comfortable long distance travel such as hiking on trails To operate Cruise Control accelerate to your desired speed and press the SET button...

Page 18: ...on is now ACTIVATED For NiMH battery users follow these steps to disable Low Voltage Detection NiMH setting 1 Make sure the LED on the XL 5 HV is on and GREEN 2 Press and hold the EZ Set button the LE...

Page 19: ...e 100 forward brakes and reverse added brake drag when the throttle trigger is at neutral To activate full power without the additional brake drag Sport Mode disable reverse Race Mode allow 50 power p...

Page 20: ...t Low Voltage Detection is DISABLED NiMH setting Fast Blinking Red Overtemp The XL 5 HV is equipped with thermal shutdown protection to guard against overheating caused by excessive current flow If th...

Page 21: ...over time Frequently check wheel nuts and other screws on your vehicle to ensure that all hardware remains properly tightened Operating the High Low Transmission TRX 4 s High Low transmission is oper...

Page 22: ...sion of metal parts and maintain their proper function Precautions Without proper care some parts of your model can be seriously damaged due to contact with water Know that additional maintenance proc...

Page 23: ...eath 7 As a precautionary step remove the sealed receiver box cover While unlikely humidity or tiny amounts of moisture or condensation may enter the receiver box during wet running This can cause lon...

Page 24: ...into the box before installing the receiver 2 Install the antenna wire and the servo cables into the receiver box 3 Arrange the wires neatly using the wire guides in the receiver box The excess wire w...

Page 25: ...e the suspension damping to be reduced Damping should be increased with higher viscosity oil if the model is bottoming easily over jumps or when stiffer springs are installed Damping should be decreas...

Page 26: ...ks the shaft for adjustments To restore factory settings use the included 4 way wrench to turn the adjustment nut until all four spring washers are flat then tighten the nut an additional 1 16 turn or...

Page 27: ...numerical ratios provide more torque lower numerical ratios provide more top speed With the Titan 550 motor do not use a pinion gear larger than 12 tooth with the stock 45 tooth spur gear Use the fol...

Page 28: ...move the two screws holding the motor to the motor plate Installation of the motor is the reverse of removal SERVO STEERING SYSTEM TRX 4 uses a single metal gear servo for powerful responsive steering...

Page 29: ...o horn so the spring slot is perpendicular to the linkage as shown Differential Locked Switch the transmitter and receiver on Move the T Lock switch to the middle position to lock the front differenti...

Page 30: ...Keep the oil level in the shocks full Use only 100 pure silicone shock oil to prolong the life of the seals If you are experiencing leakage around the top of the shock inspect the o ring in the top c...

Page 31: ...the amount percentage of servo travel applied to steering Turning the Multi Function knob fully clockwise will deliver maximum steering throw turning the knob counterclockwise reduces steering throw...

Page 32: ...Steering and Throttle End Points The TQi transmitter allows you to choose the limit of the servo s travel range or its end point independently for left and right travel on the steering channel and th...

Page 33: ...longest time ago will be deleted Activating Model Lock will lock the receiver in memory so it cannot be deleted You may also bind multiple TQi transmitters to the same model making it possible to pick...

Page 34: ...various settings and functions Press and hold MENU to enter the MenuTree and use the following commands to navigate through the menu and select options MENU When you enter a menu you always start at...

Page 35: ...et the END POINTS of the STEERING servo Press hold MENU green LED blinks x2 Press MENU green LED blinks x2 Press SET green LED blinks Press SET red LED blinks x3 Press MENU twice red LED blinks x3 Tur...

Page 36: ...g function to document your dashboard view with sound so that you can keep your eyes on your driving and not miss a single apex Manage up to 30 Models with Traxxas Link The TQi radio system automatica...

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Page 38: ...6250 Traxxas Way McKinney Texas 75070 1 888 TRAXXAS MODEL 82096 4 owner s manual 190830 82096 4 OM EN R01 Mercedes Benz...

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