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TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK
Install the battery pack with the
battery wires facing the rear of
the model. Insert the tabs of the
battery hold-down into the slots
in the rear hold-down retainer
and then place the battery hold-
down over the post. Secure the
battery hold-down with a body
clip in the hole in the post. Do
not connect the battery pack yet.
Using Different Battery Configurations
The battery hold-downs are capable of accommodating either side-by-
side racing style packs or the more common stick packs. The battery
compartments are configured for stick packs from the factory. The
number on each side of the hold down indicates the battery height in
millimeters that hold-down can accommodate. Note that one side is
labeled “25” and the other side is labeled “23”. The 25mm side is for use
with typical stick type battery packs. If you are using side-by-side racing
packs, simply flip the hold-down over to the 23mm side and use it on
the opposite side of the chassis. Your model includes a foam block which
should be installed in front of 6-cell batteries for a more secure fit.
The Traxxas High-Current Connector
Your model is equipped with the Traxxas High-Current
Connector. Standard connectors restrict current flow
and are not capable of delivering the power needed
to maximize the output of the XL-5. The Traxxas
connector’s gold-plated terminals with large contact
surfaces ensure positive current flow with the least
amount of resistance. Secure, long-lasting, and easy to grip, the Traxxas
connector is engineered to extract all the power your battery has to give.
RADIO SYSTEM RULES
• Always turn your transmitter on first and off last. This procedure
will help to prevent your model from receiving stray signals
from another transmitter, or other source, and running out of
control. Your model has electronic fail-safes to prevent this type of
malfunction, but the first, best defense against a runaway model is
to always turn the transmitter on first and off last.
• Always turn on the transmitter before plugging in the battery.
• In order for the transmitter and receiver to bind to one another,
the receiver in the model must be turned on within 20 seconds
of turning on the transmitter. The transmitter LED will flash fast
red, indicating a failure to link. If you miss it, simply turn off the
transmitter and start over.
• Always use new or freshly charged batteries for the radio system.
Weak batteries will limit the radio signal between the receiver and
the transmitter. Loss of the radio signal can cause you to lose control
of your model.
25mm side: Standard
NiMH stick pack setup
23mm side: Side-by-side
NiMH pack setup
Always turn your
transmitter on first.
Turn on the model.
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Plug in the battery.
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Battery iD
Your model’s included battery
pack is equipped with Traxxas
Battery iD. This exclusive
feature allows Traxxas battery
chargers (sold separately)
to automatically recognize
connected battery packs
and optimize the charge
settings for the battery.
This eliminates the need to
worry over charger settings
and menus for the easiest
and safest charging solution
possible. Visit Traxxas.com to
learn more about this feature
and available Traxxas iD
chargers and batteries.
