Fisher-Price SMART FORTWO P2896 Owner's Manual & Assembly Instructions page 19

PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS GUIDE
PROBLEM
Vehicle runs sluggishly
Sometimes the vehicle
doesn't run, but other
times it does
When the foot pedal is
pressed, the vehicle won't
run without a push
Battery's thermal fuse
constantly "trips", but the
vehicle is not overloaded
nor the driving conditions
too severe
Loud clacking or grinding
noise from a motor-
gearbox
Charger gets warm
during use
Battery makes a sizzling
or gurgling noise when
charging
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
Undercharged battery
Battery needs charging
Battery is old and will not
accept full charge
Vehicle is overloaded
Driving conditions are
too stressful
Loose wire or connector
Motor or electrical
switch damage
Loose wire or connector
"Dead Spot" on motor
Damaged battery
Child is switching
between FORWARD
and REVERSE without
stopping
Broken gears
It is normal for some
chargers to get warm
during use and is not
reason for concern.
Some chargers do not
get warm during use.
It is normal for some
batteries to make noise
and swell slightly while
charging and is not
reason for concern.
SOLUTION
Charge the battery. A new battery should have been charged for at
least 18 hours before using the vehicle for the fi rst time. After fi rst-
time use, recharge the battery for at least 14 hours after each use.
Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours.
Check all connectors. Make sure the battery connector is tightly
plugged into the charger connector, and that the charger is
plugged into the wall.
Make sure power fl ow to the wall outlet is "ON".
Be sure to charge the battery after each use.
Even with proper care, a rechargeable battery does not last forever.
Average battery life is 1 to 3 years depending on vehicle use and
use conditions. Replace only with a Power Wheels® 12 Volt orange
battery with built-in thermal fuse. Do not substitute parts.
Make sure you do not overload the vehicle by allowing more than
one rider at one time, exceeding the 130 lbs (59 kg). maximum
weight capacity, or by towing objects behind the vehicle. If the
vehicle is overloaded, the built-in thermal fuse in the battery may
"trip", and automatically shut down. Adjust the driving conditions
to prevent repeated automatic shutdowns.
Use only on generally level ground.
Check all wires around the motors and all connectors to run,
but other times it does make sure they are tight.
Contact your local Power Wheels® authorized service center for
diagnosis and repair.
Check all wires around the motors and all connectors the vehicle
won't run without to make sure they are tight.
Contact your local Power Wheels® authorized service center for
diagnosis and repair.
Contact your local Power Wheels® authorized service center for
diagnosis and repair.
Teach your child to stop the vehicle before switching direction.
Contact your local Power Wheels® authorized service center for
diagnosis and repair.
No action required. If your charger does not get warm during use,
it does not mean that it is not working properly.
No action required.
If your battery does not make noise or swell slightly during
charging, it does not mean that it is not accepting the charge.
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