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Please read this manual and save it 

with your original sales receipt.

 

Tools needed for assembly: Phillips Screwdriver 

(not included); Assembly Tool (included). Use only with a 

Power Wheels

®

 12 Volt Lead Acid Rechargeable Battery 

with Built-in Thermal Fuse and Power Wheels

®

12 Volt Charger with Type 12V Connector (both included).

Requires four "C" (LR14) alkaline batteries (not included) 

for FM Radio operation.

Owner's Manual 

with Assembly 

Instructions

For Model M9780

Product features may vary 

from the picture above.

CUSTOM EDITION

®

Summary of Contents for M9780 Cadillac ESCALADE Custom Edition

Page 1: ...nly with a Power Wheels 12 Volt Lead Acid Rechargeable Battery with Built in Thermal Fuse and Power Wheels 12 Volt Charger with Type 12V Connector both included Requires four C LR14 alkaline batteries not included for FM Radio operation Owner s Manual with Assembly Instructions For Model M9780 Product features may vary from the picture above CUSTOM EDITION ...

Page 2: ...perate at low speed You must remove the high speed lock out screw to allow operation of the vehicle at high speed Please see page 26 for detailed instructions 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 avail...

Page 3: ... 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 involved in charging the battery 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...

Page 4: ...than return this product to the store Please identify all parts before assembly and save all packaging material until assembly is complete to ensure that no parts are discarded Note Some parts of this product have been packed with a protective foam cover After removing the foam cover you may notice a cloudy film on the parts Wipe these parts with a clean dry soft cloth to remove this residue M9780...

Page 5: ...t Wheels Left and Right Speaker Box Assembly 2 Hubcaps Steering Column Cap 2 Bushings 2 Door Plates Steering Wheel 2 Taillights Left and Right M9780pr 0920 5 Steering Column 2 Headlight Covers Left and Right 2 Headlights Left and Right Steering Wheel Cap ...

Page 6: ...2 Volt Battery Fasteners Shown Actual Size For your convenience we included extra fasteners Note Tighten and loosen all screws with a Phillips screwdriver Do not over tighten the screws 8 x 3 4 Screw 34 7 16 Washer 2 3 8 16 Lock Nut 2 1 4 x 11 4 Screw 2 5 32 x 11 2 Pin 1 12 Volt Charger ...

Page 7: ... Door Plates 2 10 Seat 1 1 Short Seat Belts 2 1 2 Long Seat Belt 1 3 Wings 2 1 4 Front Wheels 2 1 5 Wheel Covers 2 1 6 Hubcaps 2 1 7 Bushing 2 1 8 7 16 Washers 2 1 9 Speaker Box Assembly 20 Steering Wheel 21 Steering Column 22 Taillight 2 23 12 Volt Charger 24 12 Volt Battery 3 8 16 Lock Nuts 2 1 4 x 11 4 Screws 2 8 x 3 4 Screws 34 Label Sheet Parts Not Shown 25 Key Assembly 26 Assembly Tool 27 St...

Page 8: ...hicle 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 do not overload the vehicle by exceeding the 130 lbs 59 kg maximum weight capacity or by towing anything behind the vehicle Avoid severe driving conditions such as ...

Page 9: ... outlet Do not plug the charger into a ceiling outlet The power indicator on the charger does not indicate the charge status of your battery The power indicator allows you to see that there is power from the wall outlet Before first time use charge the battery for at least 18 hours Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours Recharge the battery for at least 14 hours after each use of your vehic...

Page 10: ...heel 3 Fit a wheel cover onto each front wheel Front Wheel Wheel Cover 4 Place a 3 8 16 lock nut rounded side out onto a front axle IMPORTANT Tighten the lock nut firmly using the closed end of the assembly tool Repeat this procedure to fasten the other front wheel assembly with the other 3 8 16 lock nut 3 8 16 Lock Nut Assembly Tool 5 Align the slot in a hubcap with the rib in the wheel cover Sna...

Page 11: ...he vehicle Front End Vehicle 7 Insert two 8 x 3 4 screws through the front end and into the vehicle Tighten the screws Front End 8 Insert two 1 4 x 11 4 screws inside of the battery compartment and into the front end of the vehicle Tighten the screws Battery Compartment 9 Fit the bumper onto the front end Bumper Front End TOP VIEW RIGHT SIDE VIEW ...

Page 12: ...over Hint There is a left and right headlight and headlight cover Apply the labels to the headlights Before applying the labels wipe the surface of the vehicle with a clean dry cloth to remove any dust or oils Place the labels exactly as shown in the illustration For best results avoid repositioning a label once it has been applied to the vehicle 37 36 ...

Page 13: ...sert a 8 x 3 4 screw into the top edge of each headlight Tighten each screw Headlights 15 Fit the door pegs onto the holes near the front end of the vehicle Hint There is a left and right door They are designed to be assembled one way Doors 16 Fit the large hole on the plates to the door posts Align the holes in the plates with the holes in the top side of the vehicle Plates ...

Page 14: ...nector wires toward the back of the vehicle Motor Harness Connector 19 Open the doors on the vehicle Place the windshield dash on top of the front end of the vehicle Plug both radio connectors together Hint If the connectors do not fit together do not force them Simply turn one of them over and try again Radio Connectors Windshield Dash 20 Fit the tabs on the windshield dash into the slots in the ...

Page 15: ...any excess lubricant First insert the straight end of the steering column down through the hole in the metal bar A then through the hole in the vehicle floor B and finally out through the hole in the dash Steering Column Metal Bar Hole BOTTOM VIEW 24 Insert the curved end of the steering column through the hole in the steering rod Steering Rod Steering Column DASH VIEW A B Vehicle Hole ASSEMBLY F ...

Page 16: ...through the hole in the steering column Grasp the steering column again and pull down to fit the pin into the center of the steering wheel Large Opening Press Wheel Press Wheel Lift Steering Column 27 Insert and snap the steering wheel cap into the center of the steering wheel Steering Wheel Cap DASH VIEW Press Wheel Fit the steering column cap onto the end of the steering column Insert a 8 x 3 4 ...

Page 17: ...of different types alkaline standard carbon zinc or rechargeable nickel cadmium Insert batteries as indicated inside the battery compartment Remove batteries during long periods of non use Always remove exhausted batteries from the product Dispose of batteries safely Do not dispose of product in a fire The batteries may explode or leak Never short circuit the battery terminals Use only batteries o...

Page 18: ... Insert each fastener end of the long seat belt strap through a slot in the center of the seat Make sure the fasteners face the outer edge of the seat Pull each side of the long seat belt strap evenly through the slots Make sure to pull each T loop through a slot 33 Insert the two tabs on the front edge of the seat into the slots in the vehicle Short Seat Belts Slots Seat Long Seat Belt M9780pr 09...

Page 19: ...wing They are designed to be assembled one way Make sure the tabs on the top of the taillights fit into the bottom of each wing Wings 35 Fit the taillights left and right onto the rear of the vehicle Taillights 19 M9780pr 0920 37 Insert two 8 x 3 4 screws into each wing Tighten the screws Taillight Tabs ASSEMBLY F ...

Page 20: ...ctors do not fit together do not force them Simply turn one of them over and try again 39 Fit the speaker box assembly onto the vehicle Speaker Box Assembly Speaker Connector Speaker Box Assembly 40 Insert three 8 x 3 4 screws into the top of the speaker assembly Tighten the screws M9780pr 0920 Speaker Connector 20 ASSEMBLY F ...

Page 21: ... 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 label rub the label firmly with a clean dry cloth to make sure the label is adhered to your vehicle Start at the center of a label and smooth towards the outer edges to remove air bubbles DECORATION G 21 M9780pr 0920 35 35 25 31 34 19 19 17 18 33 26 30...

Page 22: ...22 DECORATION G M9780pr 0920 RIGHT SIDE 28 28 5 41 38 4 LEFT SIDE 40 28 28 39 4 6 12 11 13 14 32 DASH VIEW ...

Page 23: ...re to follow these instructions may damage your battery and will void your warranty Lift the hood to access the battery compartment Plug the motor harness connector into the 12 volt battery Hood Push the battery retainer Place the 12 volt battery into the battery compartment Make sure the battery retainer slides over the battery To close the hood fit the tabs on the front end of the hood into the ...

Page 24: ...2 volt battery Remember to charge the new battery for at least 18 hours before first use Prevent the battery from moving freely inside the battery compart ment Always use the battery retainer to secure the battery in the battery compartment Examine the battery charger and their connectors for excessive wear or damage each time you charge the battery If damage is detected do not use the charger or ...

Page 25: ...t 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 vehicle may gain unsafe speed even if the pedal is released to stop The vehicle may tilt and tip over The wheels could lose traction causing the vehicle to slip 9 Do not allow your child to drive up...

Page 26: ...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 shifter is in the reverse position 1 Press down on the foot pedal 2 The vehicle will go in reverse at a maximum of 21 2 mph 3 The vehicle is designed to operate in low speed only in reverse Help your c...

Page 27: ...o go to the next station To reset the radio to the first station press the scan reset button FM Radio reception varies from area to area If the tuned station is lost due to poor reception the radio automatically scans to the next station with good reception Hint Each time power is turned off and back on the FM Radio will reset to the first station IMPORTANT If the FM Radio functions erratically pr...

Page 28: ...est you please visit us on line at www powerwheels com or call 1 800 348 0751 N FCC STATEMENT United States Only This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and ca...

Page 29: ... OR LIMITATION SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Should you need service or assistance with your vehicle during the warranty period do not return the vehicle to the store Power Wheels has provided a nationwide network of authorized service centers If there is not an authorized service center in your area please visit us on line at www powerwheels com or call Consumer Relations for informatio...

Page 30: ...rive 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 Power Wheels authorized service center Loose wires or loose connectors Check all wires and connectors Make sure the motor harness connector is tightly plugged into the battery and that there are no loose wires a...

Page 31: ...battery longer than 30 hours Check all wires and connectors Make sure the motor harness connector is tightly plugged into the battery 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 local Power Wheels aut...

Page 32: ... sluggishly Undercharged battery Charge the battery A new battery should have been charged for at least 18 hours before using the vehicle for the first time After first time use recharge the battery for at least 14 hours after each use Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours Check all connectors Make sure the charger connector is tightly plugged into the battery and that the charger is plugg...

Page 33: ...r diagnosis and repair overloaded nor the driving conditions too severe Child is switching between Teach your child to stop the vehicle before switching FORWARD and REVERSE direction without stopping Loud clacking or grinding Broken gears Contact your local Power Wheels authorized service noise from a motor gearbox center for diagnosis and repair Charger gets warm during use It is normal for some ...

Page 34: ... new C LR14 alkaline batteries FM Radio station Poor reception You may find better reception of a particular station in a changes automatically different location Power was turned off and the radio Use the scan button to reset to your favorite station reset back to the first station PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION If after reviewing the Problems and Solutions Guide the vehicle still fails to opera...

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Page 36: ...hts Reserved and designate U S trademarks of Mattel Inc unless otherwise indicated PRINTED IN MEXICO M9780pr 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 Cadillac the Wreath Crest Emblem Escalade EXT and the related vehic...

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