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If you have questions or difficulty operating your Race Set –
the cause is often a simple problem. And there's often a simple fix. Usually a quick "pit stop" will get you
racing again. Please check below, and then turn to the Maintenance section of the Instruction Manual for
detailed information.
If your vehicle stops...
• You may need to clean the track. Please see Maintenance section: Track Cleaning.
• You may need to clean the vehicle. Please see Maintenance section: Vehicle Cleaning.
• Check power connections. Please see Power Connection section.
• Check your vehicle's alignment. Please see Maintenance section: Alignment.
• Check your vehicle's contacts. Please see Maintenance section: Contacts.
• Check to make sure track sections are properly connected. Please see Basic Track Assembly section.
• Check your vehicle's heat shield. Please see Maintenance section: Heat Shield.
If your vehicle runs slowly or hesitates...
• You may need to clean the track. Please see Maintenance section: Track Cleaning.
• You may need to clean the vehicle. Please see Maintenance section: Vehicle Cleaning.
• Check your vehicle's alignment. Please see Maintenance section: Alignment.
• Check your vehicle's contacts. Please see Maintenance section: Contacts.
• Check to make sure track sections are properly connected. Please see Basic Track Assembly section.
• Check your vehicle's batteries.Check battery connector and replace with fresh alkaline battery.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
IF YOU STILL HAVE PROBLEMS –
OR IF IF ANY PARTS ARE MISSING OR DAMAGED – DON'T
RETURN YOUR RACE SET TO THE STORE! CALL OUR RACING
SUPPORT TEAM TOLL-FREE AT 1-888-557-8926 FOR HELP .
If your vehicle spins out or flies off the track...
• You may need to clean the vehicle. Please see Maintenance section: Vehicle Cleaning.
• Check your vehicle's alignment. Please see Maintenance section: Alignment.
• Check to make sure track sections are properly connected. Please see Basic Track Assembly section.
• Check your vehicle's heat shield. Please see Maintenance section: Heat Shield.
• Check your vehicle for a missing guide pin. Please see Maintenance section: Chassis Parts.
If your vehicle runs in on one lane, but not the other...
• You may need to clean the track. Please see Maintenance section: Track Cleaning.
• You may need to clean the vehicle. Please see Maintenance section: Vehicle Cleaning.
• Check power connections. Please see Power Connection section.
• Check your vehicle's alignment. Please see Maintenance section: Alignment.
• Check your vehicle's contacts. Please see Maintenance section: Contacts.
• Check to make sure track sections are properly connected. Please see Basic Track Assembly section.
• Check your vehicle's heat shield. Please see Maintenance section: Heat Shield.
If your vehicle runs backwards...
• Your vehicle's rear axle assembly may be installed backwards. Please see Maintenance section:
Chassis Parts. Remove the rear axle assembly, reverse it and reinstall.
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Summary of Contents for Hot Wheels SLOT CAR RACING K4578-0921
- Page 1 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If you have questions or difficulty operating your Race Set – If your vehicle spins out or flies off the track… the cause is often a simple problem. And there’s often a simple fix. Usually a quick “pit stop” will get you •...
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Page 2: Start Here
W AR NING: K4578-0920 CHOKING HAZARD – Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1. There are letters molded into each Keep these instructions track piece. These letters are used in for future reference, as they contain important information. these instructions to indicate which track piece goes where. -
Page 3: Driving Tips
c. Next you’ll need to add the track supports. Refer to the Assembly Map for SPECIAL NOTE TO ADULTS: placement. Attach them as shown. To assemble a track support, separate • Always make sure your Race Set is unplugged before assembling or the pieces as shown and snap off the connector tabs (discard the tabs). -
Page 4: Track Cleaning
B. TRACK CLEANING E. CONTACTS 1. CLEANING CONTACTS Clean track is IMPORTANT for best perfor- Regularly clean your car’s mance! contacts to remove oxidation. Using a 1. Dirty track may cause your vehicle to pencil eraser, as shown, carefully scrub the stall. - Page 5 • Dispose of battery(ies) safely. • Do not dispose of this product in a fire. The batteries inside may explode or leak. 90-DAY LIMITED WARRANTY HOT WHEELS SLOT CAR RACING ® Mattel, Inc. warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this...
- Page 6 This page shows the contents list and large-scale Layout Drawings of the fully-assembled track (tracks are not drawn to scale). You'll need to refer to it as you assemble your race set. Refer to the Instruction Sheet for detailed step-by-step instructions for setting up and using your race set.