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Selecting Race Mode
(Profile #2: 100% Forward, 100% Brakes, No Reverse)
1. Connect two fully charged battery packs to
the VXL-8s and turn on your transmitter.
2. Press and hold the EZ-Set button until the
LED turns solid green, then solid red and
then begins blinking red (indicating the
Profile numbers).
3. When the LED blinks red twice, release
the EZ-Set button.
4. The LED will blink and then turn solid green.
The model is ready to drive.
Selecting Training Mode
(Profile #3: 50% Forward, 100% Brakes, 50% Reverse)
1. Connect two fully charged battery packs to
the VXL-8s and turn on your transmitter.
2. Press and hold the EZ-Set button until the
LED turns solid green, then solid red and
then begins blinking red (indicating the
Profile numbers).
3. When the LED blinks red three times,
release the EZ-Set button.
4. The LED will blink and then turn solid
green. The model is ready to drive.
Note: If you missed the mode you wanted, keep the EZ-Set button
pressed down and the blink cycle will repeat until the button is
released and a mode is selected.
Accessory Power Panel
The VXL-8s electronic speed control is equipped with
a power panel that can be used to power optional
accessories, such as LED light kits or additional cooling
fans (see Traxxas.com for additional information).
Always be sure to keep the panel cover installed when
accessories are not being used to protect the pins from
damage.
LED Codes and Protection Modes
The VXL-8s electronic speed control is equipped with sophisticated
circuitry designed to help protect the electronics from damage caused
A
B
by overloading and excessive temperatures. When a protection circuit is
activated, an LED on the VXL-8s ESC will light, indicating a fault.
Green to Red to Off
Two blinks Red
C
D
Release
Solid
A
B
Green to Red to Off
Three blinks Red
C
D
Release
Solid
ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
A V
A V
A V
A V
Explanation
Solution
Overcurrent
Stop driving; inspect the vehicle for
Protection,
overgearing or damage.
Stage 1
Overcurrent
Stop driving; inspect the vehicle for
Protection,
overgearing or damage.
Stage 2
Low Voltage
Stop driving; inspect the batteries
Protection,
and recharge.
Stage 1
Low Voltage
Stop driving; inspect the batteries
Protection,
and recharge.
Stage 2
Stop driving and disconnect the
Overvoltage
batteries. Inspect the batteries and
confirm the battery voltage.
Thermal
Stop driving; inspect the cooling fan
Shutdown
on the ESC. Allow the power system
Protection,
to cool before continuing.
Stage 1
Thermal
Stop driving; inspect the cooling fan
Shutdown
on the ESC. Allow the power system
Protection,
to cool before continuing.
Stage 2
Critical
functioning
Contact Traxxas Customer Service.
error
Programming
Contact Traxxas Customer Service.
error
Patented Training Mode
(Profile #3) reduces forward
and reverse throttle by 50%.
Training Mode is provided
to reduce the power output,
allowing beginning drivers
to better control the model.
As driving skills improve,
simply change to Sport or
Race Mode for full-power
operation.
The VXL-8s has built-in
programming that prevents
accidental activation of
reverse while in forward
motion and vice-versa. You
must come to a complete
stop, release the throttle
trigger, then apply opposite
throttle to engage the motor
in the desired direction.
XRT ULTIMATE • 19
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