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PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Vehicle runs sluggishly
Undercharged battery
Charge the battery. A new battery should have been
charged for at least 18 hours before using the vehicle
for the fi rst time. After fi rst-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 plugged into the battery, and that the
charger is plugged into the wall.
Make sure power fl ow to the wall outlet is “ON”.
Battery needs charging
Be sure to charge the battery after each use.
Battery is old and will not accept
full charge
Even with proper care, a rechargeable battery does
not last forever. Average battery life is 1 to 3 years
depending on the vehicle use and use conditions.
Replace the battery with a new Power Wheels
®
12 volt
battery. Do not substitute parts.
Vehicle is overloaded
Make sure you do not overload the vehicle by
allowing more than two riders at one time, by
exceeding the 130 lb. (59 kg) maximum weight
capacity, or by towing objects behind the vehicle.
Driving conditions are
too stressful
Restrict your child's driving to areas that are generally
level with gentle inclines or slopes.
