Summary of Contents for Fisher-Price POWER WHEELS Barbie DUNE BEETLE
Page 1
This Owner's Manual is provided and hosted by Appliance Factory Parts. FISHER PRICE B3162 Owner's Manual Shop genuine replacement parts for FISHER PRICE B3162 Find Your FISHER PRICE Ride On Parts - Select From 999 Models -------- Manual continues below --------...
Page 2
Sound Box requires three “AA” (LR6) alkaline batteries (batteries not included) for operation. Trademarks, design patents and copyrights are used with the approval of the owner VOLKSWAGEN AG. Fisher-Price, Power Wheels, Power Wheels by Fisher-Price and Power Lock are U.S. trademarks of Mattel, Inc. Owner's Manual...
1-800-348-0751 from 8 AM to 6 PM (EST) Monday ing can be damaged by riding this vehicle indoors. through Friday. Trained customer service representatives Fisher-Price ® will not be responsible for damage to are available to take your call in English or French.
Warnings and Cautions ELECTRICAL HAZARD WARNING • Battery can fall out and injure a child if vehicle tips over. Always use battery clamp. • PREVENT FIRE - Never modify the electrical system. Alterations could cause a fire resulting in serious injury and could also ruin the electrical system.
Parts • 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.
Page 6
Parts Running Boards Left Right Steering Wheel Flower Mirror Vase Long Seat Belt Sound Box Cover Sound Box Short Seat Belt - 2 Steering Column Steering Wheel Cap Part not shown: Label Sheet...
Page 7
Parts 12 Volt Charger 12 Volt Battery Note: Tighten and loosen all screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not over-tighten the screws. .354" " Screw – 14* " Screw – 4 #8 x #8 x 1 .354 (Small Diameter) Cap Nut - 2* #6 x 1 "...
Parts Diagram Note: Some parts shown are assembled Battery is located in cardboard box, on both sides of the vehicle. front end of vehicle. Short Seat Belt Strap - 2 Vehicle 12 Volt Charger Steering Column Dash 12 Volt Battery Seat Steering Wheel .354 Cap Nut - 2...
Battery Charging About Thermal Fuses ELECTRICAL HAZARD Your Power Wheels 12 volt battery is equipped with a built-in thermal fuse. The thermal fuse is a self-resetting WARNING safety device which automatically “trips” and shuts down operation of the vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving conditions too severe.
Page 10
Battery Charging Battery Charger Connector • Plug the charger connector into the battery • Plug the charger into a standard 120 volt wall outlet Battery Note: If power flow to the wall outlet is controlled by a Clamp switch, make sure the switch is “ON”. Battery •...
Assembly WARNING Right Running Board Children can be harmed by small parts, Front sharp edges and sharp points in the of Vehicle 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, or help in assembly of the vehicle.
Page 12
Assembly Floor of Vehicle Body Groove Vase • Fit the tab on the vase into the groove in the dash. • Insert a #8 x " screw through the bottom of the dash and tighten. Top View Sound Box • Turn the vehicle upright. •...
Page 13
Assembly Battery Safety Information Batteries may leak fluids that can cause chemical burn injury or ruin your product. To avoid battery leakage: • Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types: alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium). •...
Page 14
Assembly Windshield Start Here Slots Slots • Apply the labels to dash, as shown. Front View • Fit the eight tabs on the windshield into the eight slots in the top, front end of the vehicle. Dash Hint: Begin by inserting a tab on one end of the windshield.
Page 15
Assembly Seat Fasteners Tabs Long Seat Belt Tabs Slots Slot Seat Center Slots Slots • Turn the seat face down on a flat surface. • Position the long seat belt so the fasteners face each other, as shown. • Fit the six tabs on the bottom edge of the seat into the •...
Page 16
Assembly Lower Steering Steering Column Linkage Steering Large Column Hole Bottom View Steering Inside View Column • Fit the straight end of the steering • Continue to slide the steering column up through the column through the large hole in the dash. hole in the lower steering linkage and the opening in the...
Page 17
Assembly Steering Wheel End of Steering Column Steering Column .354" Bottom View .354 Cap Nut • Fit a cap nut on the end of the steering column. • Tap the cap nut with a hammer to secure it on the end of the steering column.
Page 18
Assembly Steering Wheel Cap Hood Notch Large Steering Wheel Tab Large Slot Slot Slot Front Tab • Align the notch in the top of the steering wheel cap with • Fit the large tab on each side of the hood into the slots the tab in the center of the steering wheel and fit the in the front end of the vehicle.
Label Decoration Proper label application will help to keep the labels looking their best! When applying labels, keep the following guidelines in mind: • Wash 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. •...
Page 20
Label Decoration Both sides of flower. Back / Right Side View...
Battery Installation IMPORTANT! Use only Power Wheels ® 12 volt battery. Power Wheels ® Use of any other battery will damage your vehicle. Make 12 Volt Battery sure that you charge the battery for at least 18 hours using the enclosed Power Wheels ®...
Battery Care Battery Care and Disposal and Disposal Care Disposal If a battery leak develops, avoid contact with the leaking • Your Power Wheels battery is sealed lead-acid battery. ® acid and place the damaged battery in a plastic bag. See They must be recycled or disposed of in an environ- information below for proper disposal.
Rules for Safe Driving RIDING HAZARD 7. Do not allow your child to drive on sloped or inclined WARNING surfaces. Restrict your child’s driving to generally level ground ONLY! 8. Do not allow your child to drive down or across a Prevent Injuries and Deaths steep slope.
How to Operate Your Vehicle IMPORTANT! As assembled, your vehicle is ready to roll in low speed (2 mph, maximum). When your child is ready to drive the vehicle in high speed (5 mph, maximum), follow the instructions on this page to disconnect the high speed lock-out. To Back Up Beginner Use - Low Speed Drive As assembled, your vehicle is ready to roll in low speed...
FCC Note How to Operate Your Vehicle (United States Only) To Drive 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.
Problems and Solutions Guide IMPORTANT! If you experience a problem with your vehicle, first check the Problems and Solutions Guide below. If you still experience a problem, please contact Power Wheels ® Consumer Relations, toll-free at 1-800-348-0751 between 8 AM and 6 PM (EST) Monday through Friday. Or, contact your local Power Wheels authorized service center.
Page 27
Problems and Solutions Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution Vehicle was running but Loose wire or loose connectors Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the motor suddenly stopped harness connector is tightly plugged into the battery, and that there are no loose wires around the motors. Tripped thermal fuse Each Power Wheels ®...
Page 28
Problems and Solutions Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution Problem Possible Cause Solution Vehicle runs sluggishly (cont.) Battery needs charging Be sure to charge the battery after each use. Battery is old and will not accept Even with proper care, a rechargeable battery does not accept full charge last forever.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the POWER WHEELS Barbie DUNE BEETLE and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers