Fisher-Price ESCALADE M0409 manual

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    Please read this manual and save it with your original sales receipt. T ools needed for assembly: Phillips Screwdriver (not included); Assembly T ool (included). Use only with a Power Wheels ® 12 V olt Lead Acid Rechargeable Battery with Built-in Thermal Fuse and Power Wheels ® 1 2 V olt Charger with T ype 12 V Connector (both included). Requires[...]

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    2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS A H4433pr-0920 • Y our new vehicle requires adult assembly . Please set aside at least 60 minutes for assembly . • Y ou must charge your battery for 18 - 30 hours before you use your vehicle for the first time . We recommend that you start charging your battery before beginning assembly . Please see Battery Charging beginni[...]

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    H4433pr-0920 3 W ARNINGS AND CAUTIONS B M0409pr-0920 • In the unassembled state, this package contains small parts. Adult assembly is required. • Use the charger in dry locations only. ELECTRICAL HAZARD CAUTION • Battery can fall out and injure a child if vehicle tips over. Always use battery retainer. • PREVENT FIRE - Never modify the elec[...]

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    H4433pr-0920 V ehicle 4 P ARTS C • If you experience a problem with this product, or are missing a part, please call us at 1-800-348-0751 , rather 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 o[...]

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    P ARTS C 2 Front Wheels (Left and Right) 2 Wheel Covers Speaker Box Assembly 2 Wings (Left and Right) Steering Wheel M0409pr-0920 5 Steering Column 2 Headlights (Left and Right) 2 T aillights (Left and Right) 2 Door Plates 2 Bushings 2 Hubcaps Steering Wheel Cap Steering Column Cap[...]

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    6 P ARTS C Key Assembly Assembly T ool 2 Short Seat Belts M0409pr-0920 Long Seat Belt 12 V olt Battery 12 V olt Charger 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 – 37 7 / 16 " W asher [...]

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    P ARTS PICTURE D M0409pr-0920 7 5 21 25 7 8 15 6 11 19 9 1 16 2 13 14 3 4 Note: Some parts shown are assembled on both sides of the vehicle. 17 10 22 12 11 24 20 18 26 27 1 V ehicle 2 Front End 3 Bumper 4 Grille 5 Headlights - 2 6 Doors - 2 7 Hood 8 Windshield/Dash 9 Door Plates - 2 10 Seat 11 Short Seat Belts - 2 12 Long Seat Belt 13 Wings - 2 14 [...]

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    8 BA TTER Y CHARGING E M0409pr-0920 Use the charger in dry locations only. ELECTRICAL HAZARD Important Notes • Y our new battery must be charged for at least 18 hours before you use it in your vehicle for the first time. • We recommend that you start charging your battery before beginning assembly of your new vehicle. • The battery must be up[...]

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    H4433pr-0920 Power Indicator Charger Connector A B 9 BA TTER Y CHARGING F M0409pr-0920 E WARNING Children can be harmed by small parts, sharp edges and sharp points in the vehicle's unassembled state, or by electrical items. Care should be taken in unpacking and assembly of the vehicle. Children should not handle parts, including the battery, [...]

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    10 ASSEMBL Y F M0409pr-0920 2 Hint: There is a right and a left front wheel. Place the right wheel (marked R) on the passenger side of the vehicle, and the left wheel (marked L) on the driver side of the vehicle. • Place a front wheel onto each front axle. Front Axle Front Wheel 3 • Fit a wheel cover onto each front wheel. Front Wheel Wheel Cov[...]

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    H4433pr-0920 11 ASSEMBL Y F M0409pr-0920 6 • Fit the front end onto the vehicle. • Insert the tabs on the back edge of the front end into the slots in the vehicle. Front End V ehicle 7 • Insert two #8 x 3 / 4 " screws through the front end and into the vehicle. T ighten the screws. Front End 8 • Insert two 1 / 4 " x 1 1 / 4 "[...]

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    H4433pr-0920 12 ASSEMBL Y F M0409pr-0920 10 • Insert seven #8 x 3 / 4 " screws into the bumper and tighten. Bumper 11 • Fit the grille onto the bumper . • Push down to fit the tabs on the grille into the slots in the bumper . Bumper Grille 12 • Insert two #8 x 3 / 4 " screws the top of the grille. T ighten the screws. Grille 13 ?[...]

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    13 ASSEMBL Y F M0409pr-0920 14 • Fit the headlights (left and right) onto the bumper . Headlights 15 • Insert two #8 x 3 / 4 " screws into the top edge of each headlight. Tighten the screws. Headlights 16 • 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 a[...]

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    14 ASSEMBL Y F M0409pr-0920 18 • Insert three #8 x 3 / 4 " screws into each plate and tighten. 19 • Separate the radio and dash connector wires from the motor harness connector . • Position the motor harness connector towards the front of the vehicle and into the battery compartment. • Position the dash connector and radio connector wi[...]

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    M0409pr-0920 15 22 • Insert four #8 x 3 / 4 " screws into the base of the windshield/dash. Tighten the screws. 23 • Insert two #8 x 3 / 4 " screws into the sides of the windshield/dash. Tighten the screws. • Close the doors on the vehicle. Dash 24 • Wipe the steering column with a paper towel to remove any excess lubricant. • Fi[...]

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    M0409pr-0920 16 ASSEMBL Y F 29 Steering Column Cap 26 • Position the steering wheel so that the large opening is UP . • Fit the steering wheel onto the steering column. Steering Wheel Steering Column 27 • While pressing down on the steering wheel, grasp the steering column under the dash and pull it up as far as it will go. • Insert the 5 /[...]

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    17 M0409pr-0920 ASSEMBL Y F • Locate the FM Radio on the dash. • Loosen both screws in the battery compartment door . • Remove the battery compartment door . • Insert four , new "C" (LR14) alkaline batteries. Hint: We recommend using alkaline batteries for longer life. • Replace the battery compartment door and tighten the screw[...]

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    33 • Insert the fastener end of a short seat belt strap through the slot near the outer edge of the seat. Make sure the side of the seat belt with the fastener faces the outer edge of the seat. • Pull the short seat belt strap completely through the slot until the last T -loop at the opposite end of the belt catches against the slot. Y ou will [...]

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    36 • Before applying the labels, wipe the surface of the vehicle with a clean, dry cloth to remove any dust or oils. • First apply the inside edge of a label to the back end of the vehicle. Next, apply the outside edge of the label to the side of the vehicle. Then, smooth the center of the label. (The edges will overlap slightly .) • For best[...]

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    40 • Position the speaker box assembly over the back end of the vehicle. • Plug both speaker connectors together . Hint: If the connectors do not fit together , do not force them. Simply turn one of them over and try again! 41 • Fit the speaker box assembly onto the vehicle. Speaker Box Assembly Speaker Connector Speaker Box Assembly 42 • I[...]

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    Proper label application will help to keep the labels looking their best! When applying labels, keep the following guidelines in mind: • W ash your hands before applying the labels. • 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 illus[...]

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    22 12 23 1 35 35 8 24 3 DECORA TION G REAR VIEW DASH VIEW 18 17 31 32 36 M0409pr-0920 25 27 7 5 11 26[...]

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    1 2 IMPORT ANT! Use only a Power Wheels ® 12 volt lead-acid rechargeable battery . Use of any other battery will damage your vehicle. Make sure that you charge the battery for at least 18 hours using the enclosed Power Wheels ® 12 volt charger before operating your vehicle for the first time. Charge the battery for at least 14 hours after each us[...]

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    24 Care If a battery leak develops, avoid contact with the leaking acid and place the damaged battery in a plastic bag. See information below for proper disposal. If acid comes in contact with skin or eyes, flush with cool water for at least 15 minutes and call a physician. If acid is internally ingested, give water , milk of magnesia or egg whites[...]

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    SAFE DRIVING RULES J M0409pr-0920 25 T each Safety Rules to Children While children can quickly develop the skill necessary to drive this vehicle, it is important to remember that their judgment skills are still very immature. Unsupervised driving by children can lead to serious injury . Before children use this vehicle, an adult should carefully e[...]

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    VEHICLE OPERA TION K M0409pr-0920 26 • Y our vehicle has a patented, electronic braking system that automatically stops the vehicle when your child’s foot lifts from the pedal. Make sure your child is comfortable with steering the vehicle and automatically knows how to stop. IMPORT ANT! Use this vehicle ONL Y outdoors. Most interior floor- ing [...]

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    27 M0409pr-0920 FM RADIO USE L Power/Volume • Press the power button to turn on or off. • T urn the volume dial to adjust to a comfortable listening level. Hint: The FM Radio will turn off automatically after about one hour of non-use. FM Radio • Press the scan button to find a station. • Press the scan button again to go to the next statio[...]

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    28 M0409pr-0920 CHARGE INDICA TOR M Button VEHICLE CARE N • Check all screws, cap nuts and their protective coverings regularly and tighten as required. Check plastic parts on a regular basis for cracks or broken pieces. • During snowy or rainy weather , the vehicle should be stored inside or under a protective cover . Remember to charge the ba[...]

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    29 M0409pr-0920 LIMITED W ARRANTY Note: 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 can radiate radio fre[...]

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    30 PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS GUIDE Q M0409pr-0920 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Vehicle does not run 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 batte[...]

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    H4433pr-0920 PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS GUIDE 31 M0409pr-0920 Q Vehicle was running but Loose wires or loose connectors Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the suddenly stopped motor harness connector is tightly plugged into the battery, and that there are no loose wires around the motors. Tripped thermal fuse The built-in thermal fuse may "[...]

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    32 PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS GUIDE Q M0409pr-0920 Vehicle runs in low speed, but High speed lock-out not disconnected The vehicle was pre-set to run only in low speed. does not run in high speed To allow the vehicle to run in low and high speed, you must disconnect the High Speed Lock-Out. Follow the Please Note: The vehicle is instructions on page 26[...]

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    H4433pr-0920 PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS GUIDE 33 M0409pr-0920 Q Sometimes the vehicle doesn’t Loose wire or connector Check all wires around the motors and all connectors to run, but other times it does make sure they are tight. Motor or electrical switch damage Contact your local Power Wheels ® authorized service center for diagnosis and repair. Wh[...]

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    34 PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS GUIDE Q M0409pr-0920 FM Radio does not function Power is off Power automatically turns off after about one hour of non-use. Press the power button to turn it back on. Batteries are weak or dead Replace all four batteries with four, new "C" (LR14) alkaline batteries. FM Radio station Poor reception You may find be[...]

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    PRINTED IN CHINA 73610a-0920 Or contact your local independently owned and operated Power Wheels ® Authorized Service Center . For the location nearest you, visit us on-line at www .powerwheels.com . Fisher-Price, Inc., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc., East Aurora, New Y ork 14052 U.S.A. ©2007 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. ® and ™ designate U[...]