Traxxas RUSTLER 4x4 ULTIMATE Owner's Manual page 16

Using Reverse: While driving,
push the throttle trigger
forward to apply brakes.
Once stopped, return the
throttle trigger to neutral.
Push the throttle trigger
forward again to engage
proportional reverse.
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TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM
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Higher Speeds Require Greater Distance
The faster you drive your model, the more quickly it will near the
limit of radio range. At 60mph, a model can cover 88 feet every
second! It's a thrill, but use caution to keep your model in range. If
you want to see your model achieve its maximum speed, it is best
to position yourself in the middle of the truck's running area, not
the far end, so you drive the truck towards and past your position.
In addition to maximizing the radio's range, this technique will keep
your model closer to you, making it easier to see and control.
No matter how fast or far you drive your model, always leave
adequate space between you, the model, and others. Never drive
directly toward yourself or others.
TQi Binding Instructions
For proper operation, the transmitter and receiver must be
electronically "bound. " This has been done for you at the factory.
Should you ever need to re-bind the system or bind to another
transmitter or receiver, follow these instructions. Note: The receiver
must be connected to a 4.8-6.0v (nominal) power source for
binding, and the transmitter and receiver must be within 5 feet of
each other.
1. Press and hold the transmitter's SET button as you switch the
transmitter on. The transmitter's LED will flash red slowly.
Release the SET button.
2. Press and hold the receiver's LINK button as you switch on
the speed control (by pressing the EZ-Set button). Release the
LINK button.
3. When the transmitter and receiver's LEDs turn solid green, the
system is bound and ready for use. Confirm that the steering
and throttle operate properly before driving your model.
TRAXXAS STABILITY MANAGEMENT (TSM)
Traxxas Stability Management or
TSM allows you to experience all
the speed and acceleration that
was engineered into your Traxxas
model by helping you to maintain
control of the vehicle in low-traction situations. TSM helps provide
straight ahead full-throttle acceleration on slippery surfaces,
without fishtailing, spinouts, or loss of control. TSM also dramatically
improves braking control. High speed cornering and control is also
made possible as TSM makes corrections for you, without intruding
on your fun, or creating unexpected side effects.
The Multi-Function knob on
the TQi transmitter has been
programmed to control TSM. 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
Decrease
assistance
stop to turn TSM completely off.
Note: TSM is deactivated
automatically when driving or
TSM off
braking in reverse.
When driving on surfaces with
some traction, decrease the TSM setting to allow the vehicle to feel
more "loose" for power sliding, drifting, and so on. On surfaces with
very little traction (loose dirt, smooth concrete, ice/snow), increase
TSM to maximize acceleration and control.
Drive with TSM on and off to test how it is making your control of
the vehicle easier and more precise. For more information, visit
Traxxas.com/tsm.
Note: TSM must be completely turned off while adjusting steering
trim.
Recommended setting
Increase
assistance