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32 • TRX-4

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 ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE

LED Color / Pattern

Name

Notes

Solid green

Normal Driving Mode

See page 15 for information on how to use your transmitter controls.

Slow red (0.5 sec on / 0.5 sec off)

Binding

See page 17 for more information on binding.

Flashing fast green (0.1 sec on / 0.15 sec off)

Throttle Trim Seek Mode

Turn the Multi-Function knob right or left until the LED stops flashing.  
See the sidebar for more information.

Flashing medium red (0.25 sec on / 0.25 sec off)

Low Battery Alarm

Put new batteries in the transmitter. See page 13 for more information.

Flashing fast red (0.125 sec on / 0.125 sec off)

Link Failure / Error

Transmitter and receiver are no longer bound. Turn the system off and then 
back on to resume normal operation. Find source of the link failure (i.e., out of 
range, low batteries, damaged antenna).

Programming Patterns

Counts out number (green or red), then pauses

Current menu position

See Menu Tree for more information.

Fast green 8 times

Menu setting accepted (on SET)

Fast red 8 times

Menu SET invalid

User error, such as trying to delete a locked model.

LED Color / Pattern

Name

Notes

Solid green

Normal Driving Mode

See page 15 for information on how to use your transmitter controls.

Slow red (0.5 sec on / 0.5 sec off)

Binding

See page 17 for more information on binding.

Flashing fast red (0.125 sec on / 0.125 sec off)

Fail-Safe / Low Voltage Detect

Consistent low voltage in the receiver triggers Fail-Safe so there is enough 
power to center the throttle servo before it completely loses power.

x

8

x

8

or

TRANSMITTER LED CODES

RECEIVER LED CODES

The recommended (default) 

setting for TSM is to rotate the 

knob to the 12:00 position (the 

zero mark on the dial). 
Turn the knob clockwise to 

increase assistance; turn the knob 

counterclockwise to decrease 

assistance. Turn the knob 

counterclockwise to its stop to 

turn TSM completely off. 

Note: 

TSM is deactivated 

automatically when driving or 

braking in reverse. 
When driving on surfaces with 

some traction, decrease the TSM 

setting to allow the vehicle to 

feel more “loose”. On surfaces 

with very little traction (loose 

dirt, smooth concrete, ice/snow), increase TSM to maximize acceleration 

and control. TSM should be disabled when precise wheel placement is 

needed, such as during rock crawling or scaling extreme terrain.

Note: 

TSM must be completely turned off while adjusting steering trim.

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 throttle/brake travel (on the throttle channel). 
This allows you to fine-tune the servo settings to prevent binding 
caused by the servo moving steering or throttle linkages (in the case 
of a nitro model) farther than their mechanical limits. The end point 
adjustment settings you select will represent what you wish to be the 
servo’s maximum travel; the Steering Percentage or Braking Percentage 
functions will not override the End Point settings. 

Steering and Throttle Sub-Trim

The Sub-Trim function is used to precisely set the neutral point of the 
steering or throttle servo in the event that simply setting the trim knob 
to “zero” does not completely center the servo. When selected, Sub-Trim 
allows finer adjustment to the servo output shaft’s position for precise 
setting of the neutral point. Always set the Steering Trim knob to zero 
before making final adjustment (if required) using Sub-Trim. If Throttle 
Trim has been previously adjusted, the Throttle Trim will need to be 
reprogrammed to “zero” before making final adjustment using Sub-Trim.

Failsafe

Your Traxxas radio system is 
equipped with a built-in failsafe 
function that returns the throttle 
to its last saved neutral position 
in the event of a signal loss. The 
LED on the transmitter and on the 
receiver will rapidly flash red.

In order to re-acquire the signal 
after the failsafe has activated, 
you will need to walk a longer 
distance closer to the model than 
the distance the model travelled 
out of range. Simply keep walking 
towards the model until you re-
acquire the signal.

Throttle Trim Seek Mode

When the Multi-Function knob is 
set to throttle trim, the transmitter 
remembers the throttle trim 
setting. If the throttle trim knob 
(Multi-Function knob) is moved 
from the original setting while 
the transmitter is off, or while the 
transmitter was used to control 
another model, the transmitter 
ignores the actual position of 
the trim knob. This prevents the 
model from accidentally running 
away. The LED on the face of the 
transmitter will rapidly blink green 
and the throttle trim knob (Multi-
Function knob) will not adjust the 
trim until it is moved back to its 
original position saved in memory. 
To restore throttle trim control, 
simply turn the Multi-Function 
knob either direction until the LED 
stops blinking. 

Recommended setting

Decrease 

assistance

Increase 

assistance

TSM off

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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