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Owner's Manual
with Assembly Instructions
For Model W9257
Please read this manual and save it with your
original sales receipt.
Tools needed for assembly: assembly wrench
(included); Phillips screwdriver and adjustable
wrench (both not included).
Use only with a Power Wheels
12 Volt Lead-Acid
®
Rechargeable Battery and a Power Wheels
12 Volt
®
Charger (both included).
Requires three "AA" (LR6) alkaline batteries (not
included) for simulated radio operation.

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual with Assembly Instructions For Model W9257 Please read this manual and save it with your original sales receipt. Tools needed for assembly: assembly wrench (included); Phillips screwdriver and adjustable wrench (both not included). Use only with a Power Wheels 12 Volt Lead-Acid ®...

  • Page 2: Electrical Hazard

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION ELECTRICAL HAZARD WARNING • Battery can fall out and injure a child if vehicle tips over. Always use battery retainer. • PREVENT FIRE - Never modify the electrical system. Alterations could cause a fire resulting in serious injury and could also ruin the electrical system. - Use of the wrong type battery or charger could cause a fire or explosion resulting in serious injury.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT INFORMATION • Read this manual carefully for important safety • If a thermal fuse in a battery continually trips under information and operating instructions before using normal driving conditions, please contact your local your vehicle. Keep this manual for future reference, Power Wheels® Authorized Service Center. as it contains important information. • To prevent damaging the motors and gears, teach your • The vehicle is designed for use on grass, asphalt, and child to stop the vehicle before switching direction. other hard surfaces; on generally level terrain; and by • If you have any questions about your Power Wheels® children 3 years of age and older. Do not exceed the vehicle, please call our toll-free service lines at maximum weight capacity of 130 lbs (59 kg). 1-800-348-0751. Trained customer service • Your new vehicle requires adult assembly. Please set representatives are available to take your call in English aside at least 45 minutes for assembly. or French. Habla Español? Si usted tiene alguna • Use this vehicle ONLY outdoors. Most interior flooring pregunta ó necesita asistencia llame gratis can be damaged by riding this vehicle indoors. 1-800-348-0755 para los Estados Unidos. Tenemos Fisher-Price® will not be responsible for damage representantes que hablan español para atender to the floor if the vehicle is used indoors. su llamada. • You must charge your battery for 18-30 hours before • For your convenience, Power Wheels® maintains an you use your vehicle for the first time. We recommend independently owned and operated Authorized Service...
  • Page 4 ASSEMBLED PARTS • If you experience a problem with this product, please call us at 1-800-348-0751, rather than return this product to a store. • Please identify all parts before assembly and save all packaging material until assembly is complete to ensure that no parts are discarded. • Metal parts have been coated with a lubricant to protect them during shipment. Wipe all metal parts with a paper towel to remove any excess lubricant. Vehicle Frame Front Bumper Seat 2 Front Wheels Spoiler 2 Rims Steering Column (Left and Right) Grille Trunk 2 Mirror Assemblies (Left and Right) Steering Wheel Hood 2 Short Seat Belts Long Seat Belt Windshield W9257pr-0920...
  • Page 5 ASSEMBLED PARTS 2 Sidebar Covers Steering Wheel Cover 4 Hubcaps (Left and Right) Steering Column Cap Assembly Wrench 2 Bushings 12V Battery 12V Charger Part Not Shown: Label Sheet #8 x " (1,9 cm) Screw - 34 #8 x " (1,9 cm) Black Screw 1/4"...
  • Page 6 ASSEMBLED PARTS Note: Some parts shown are assembled on both sides of the vehicle. Fasteners not shown. W9257pr-0920...

  • Page 7: Battery Charging

    BATTERY CHARGING ELECTRICAL HAZARD CAUTION WARNING Use the charger in dry locations only. • Battery can fall out and injure • Make sure you charge the battery for at least 18 hours a child if vehicle tips over. Always using the enclosed Power Wheels 12 volt charger ®...
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY WARNING Children can be harmed by small parts, sharp edges and sharp points in the 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 9 ASSEMBLY Hubcaps Hubcaps Front Wheel Wheel Cover (Marked R) Note: There is a right and left front wheel. They are • Align the slot in a hubcap with the rib in the wheel marked with an R and L. cover. “Snap” a hubcap into the center of each • Locate the right front wheel marked with an R. Place wheel cover. the front wheel R, onto the front axle on the right • Turn the vehicle upright. (passenger’s) side of the vehicle. • Fit a wheel cover onto the right front wheel. Lock Nut Lock Nut Assembly Assembly Tool Tool FRONT VIEW • Insert six #8 x 3/4" (1,9 cm) screws into the front bumper • Fit a 3/8"-16 (1 cm) lock nut, rounded side out, onto the and tighten. front axle. IMPORTANT! Tighten the lock nut firmly with the assembly tool. • Test to be sure the front wheel moves freely on the front axle. Turn the front wheel. • If the front wheel does not move freely, loosen the lock nut 1/4 turn and test again. Repeat this procedure as necessary.
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY Windshield Mirror Mirror Retainer • Fit a mirror and mirror retainer to the tab on an end of the windshield. Note: There is a left and right mirror assembly. If an assembly does not seem to fit, try assembling it to the other side of the windshield. • Insert four #8 x 3/4" (1,9 cm) screws into the • Insert two #8 x 3/4" (1,9 cm) screws into the mirror windshield and tighten. retainer and tighten. • Repeat this procedure to assemble the other mirror and mirror retainer to the opposite end of the windshield. INSIDE VIEW Posts Posts • Insert two black #8 x 3/4" (1,9 cm) screws into the inside of the windshield as shown and tighten. • Fit the windshield onto the posts near the front end of the vehicle. • Before applying the labels, wipe the surface of the vehicle with a clean, dry cloth to remove any dust or oils. • Place the labels exactly as shown in the illustrations. For best results, avoid repositioning a label once it has been applied to the vehicle. W9257pr-0920...
  • Page 11 ASSEMBLY 1,5V x 3 "AA" (LR6) Battery Safety Information Batteries may leak fluids that can cause a chemical burn injury or ruin your toy. To avoid battery leakage: • Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types: alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or Battery Compartment Door Battery Compartment Door rechargeable (nickel-cadmium). • Insert batteries as indicated on the battery compartment door. • Remove batteries during long periods of non-use. Always remove exhausted batteries from the toy. Dispose of batteries safely. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. The batteries may explode or leak. • Locate the simulated radio on the dash. • Never short-circuit the battery terminals. • Loosen two screws under the dash to remove the • Use only batteries of the same or equivalent type, simulated radio. Set the screws aside. as recommended. • Remove the simulated radio from the dash. • Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries. • Loosen the screw in the battery compartment door. • Remove rechargeable batteries from the toy Remove the battery compartment door. before charging. • Insert three “AA” (LR6) alkaline batteries. • If removable, rechargeable batteries are used, they are Note: We recommend using alkaline batteries for longer only to be charged under adult supervision. battery life. • Replace the battery compartment door and tighten the screw.
  • Page 12 ASSEMBLY Hood Rear Deck BACK VIEW • Fit the tabs on the rear deck into the slots in the back end of the vehicle. FRONT VIEW Short Seat Belts • Fit the long tabs on the hood into the slots in the front end of the vehicle. • Pull the hood forward and lower. Note: The hood is held down by magnets. Simply lift to open the hood. Do not use around items that are sensitive to or affected by magnetic fields. Rear Deck Seat Long Seat Belt • Insert the tabbed end of a short seat belt through the slot near the outer edge of the seat. Make sure the side of the seat belt with the fastener faces the outer Spoiler edge of the seat. • Do not insert the second tab on the short seat belt. Pull up on the short seat belt to be sure it’s secure. • Repeat this procedure to assemble the other short seat • Fit the spoiler onto the pegs on the rear deck. belt strap. • Insert four #8 x ¾" (1,9 cm) screws into the rear deck • Insert each fastener end of the long seat belt through and tighten. each slot in the center of the seat. Make sure the fasteners face the outer edge of the seat.
  • Page 13 ASSEMBLY BOTTOM BACK END VIEW TOP VIEW • Turn the vehicle over. Note: The seat is adjustable and has three positions. • Insert two #8 x 3/4" (1,9 cm) screws through the You can move the seat back as your child grows. vehicle and into the rear deck. Tighten the screws. • Insert both tabs on the front edge of the seat into one of the sets of slots inside the vehicle. • Choose the slots closest to the dash for shorter drivers and the slots furthest from the dash for taller drivers. Steering Column BOTTOM FRONT END VIEW BACK VIEW • Insert the straight end of the steering column down through the hole in the vehicle floor and out through • Insert three black #8 x 3/4" (1,9 cm) screws into the back the hole in the dashboard. of the seat and tighten. Note: You will need to remove these three screws if you Steering Column change the seat position later. Steering Steering Linkage Linkage • Insert the curved end of the steering column though the hole in the steering linkage.
  • Page 14 ASSEMBLY Press Steering Wheel Press Steering Wheel Steering Steering Column Cap Column Cap Lift Steering Lift Steering Column Column • While pressing down on the steering wheel, grasp the steering column under the dash and pull it up as far as it will go. • Insert the 5/32" x 11/2" (0,4 x 3,8 cm) pin through the hole in the steering column. • Fit the steering column cap onto the end of the steering column. • Grasp the steering column again and pull down to fit the pin into the center of the steering wheel. • Insert a #8 x 3/4" (1,9 cm) screw through the large opening in the steering column cap and into the hole in the steering column. Tighten the screw. • Turn the vehicle upright. Steering Wheel Steering Column Large Opening • Fit the steering wheel cap onto the center of the steering wheel.

  • Page 15: Top Front View

    DECORATION • Before applying the labels, wipe the surface of the vehicle with a clean, dry cloth to remove any dust or oils. • Place the labels exactly as shown in the illustrations. For best results, avoid repositioning a label once it has been applied to the vehicle. • After applying a label, rub the label firmly with a clean, dry cloth to make sure the label is adhered to your vehicle. Start at the center of a label, and smooth towards the outer edges to remove air bubbles. TOP FRONT VIEW TOP BACK VIEW W9257pr-0920...

  • Page 16: Right Side View

    DECORATION RIGHT SIDE VIEW LEFT SIDE VIEW DOOR VIEW W9257pr-0920...

  • Page 17: Battery Installation

    BATTERY INSTALLATION Battery Care IMPORTANT! Use only a Power Wheels 12 volt battery. ® If a battery leak develops, avoid contact with the Use of any other battery will damage your vehicle. leaking acid and place the damaged battery in a plastic bag. See next section for proper disposal. If acid comes in contact with skin or eyes, flush with cool water for at least 15 minutes and call a physician. If acid is internally ingested, give water, milk of magnesia or egg whites immediately. Never give emetics or induce vomiting. Call a physician. • Do not allow the battery to run down completely before charging. • Charge the battery before storing the vehicle, and at least once per month, even if the vehicle has not been used.

  • Page 18: Safe Driving Rules

    SAFE DRIVING RULES Before children use this vehicle, an adult should carefully RIDING HAZARD evaluate the driving area as well as the child’s skill level and ability to drive the vehicle safely. Teach appropriate WARNING safety rules to your child before allowing operation of this vehicle. These rules should also be reviewed with other playmates who want to drive the vehicle. • Prevent Injuries and Deaths • A child who is not sitting on the seat could fall off, • Direct Adult Supervision Required. cause a tip over or block the driver’s view. • Only operate the vehicle in the daytime in a well-lit area. • Never Ride at Night. • Driving near steep inclines can cause: • Keep Children Within Safe - The vehicle to gain unsafe speed, even if the pedal is Riding Areas. released to stop. - The vehicle to tilt and tip over These areas must be: - The wheels to lose traction, causing the vehicle to slip.

  • Page 19: Vehicle Operation

    VEHICLE OPERATION Stop Help your child practice steering to learn how far and how quickly to turn the steering wheel when driving, and automatically knows how to stop. Beginner Use – Low Speed • Remove your foot from the pedal to stop! Advanced Use – High Speed Remove Place lock-out screw lock-out screw for high speed. here for storage. • Make sure the shifter is in the low speed position. • Press down on the foot pedal. • Before you disconnect the high speed lock-out, make sure your child knows how to steer, start and stop the vehicle, and knows the safe driving rules. When the high speed lock-out is disconnected, the vehicle can be driven forward and reverse in low (2½ mph/4 km/hr, maximum) or forward only in high speed (5 mph/8 km/ hr, maximum). • Make sure the shifter is in the reverse position.

  • Page 20: Fcc Statement

    FCC STATEMENT VEHICLE CARE United States Only • Check all screws and their protective coverings This equipment has been tested and found to comply regularly and tighten as required. Check plastic parts with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to on a regular basis for cracks or broken pieces. Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed • During snowy or rainy weather, the vehicle should be to provide reasonable protection against harmful stored inside or under a protective cover. interference in a residential installation. This equipment • Avoid operating the vehicle in wet or snowy conditions. generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy Water or moisture in the motors or electrical switches and, if not installed and used in accordance with the can cause them to corrode, and could cause switch instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or motor failure. communications.However, there is no guarantee that • Avoid operating the vehicle on sand, loose dirt or interference will not occur in a particular installation. gravel. Sand, loose dirt or gravel in the motors or If this equipment does cause harmful interference to electrical switches can cause them to jam, and could radio or television reception, which can be determined cause switch or motor failure. by turning the equipment off and on, the user is • The vehicle can be wiped down with a soft, dry cloth. encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or For a shiny finish, you can wipe plastic parts with more of the following measures: a non-wax furniture polish applied to a soft cloth.

  • Page 21: Problems And Solutions Guide

    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, or your local Power Wheels ® ® authorized service center. POSSIBLE PROBLEM SOLUTION CAUSE Vehicle does not run Undercharged battery Charge the battery. A new battery should have been charged for at least 18 hours before using the vehicle for the first time. After first- 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 flow to the wall outlet is “ON”. Charger is not working There is no sure way to tell if your charger is working unless you have a volt meter. If you suspect there is a problem with your charger, contact your local Power Wheels® authorized service center. They can test your charger for you. Tripped thermal fuse T he built-in thermal fuse may “trip” and shut down operation of the vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving conditions too severe. Once a fuse has “tripped”, remove your foot from the pedal and wait 25 seconds before operating the vehicle again. To avoid repeated automatic shutdowns, do not overload the vehicle by exceeding the 130 lbs (59 kg) maximum weight capacity or by towing anything behind the vehicle. Do not drive up hills or run into fixed objects, which can cause the wheels to stop spinning while power is still being supplied to the motors. If a thermal fuse continually trips, contact your local Power Wheels® authorized service center.
  • Page 22 PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS GUIDE POSSIBLE PROBLEM SOLUTION CAUSE Short run time (Less than Undercharged battery Charge the battery. A new battery should have been 1 - 3 hours per 1 - 3 hours per charge) charge) charged for at least 18 hours before using the vehicle for the first time. After first-time use, recharge the battery for at least 14 hours after each use. Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours. Check all wires and 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 flow to the wall outlet is “ON”. Overcharged battery Do not charge the battery longer than 30 hours. If you suspect that your battery is damaged as a result of overcharging, contact Consumer Relations. They can test the battery for you. Battery is old and will not Even with proper care, a rechargeable battery does not last forever. accept full charge Average battery life is 1 to 3 years depending on vehicle use and use conditions. Replace only with a Power Wheels® 12 Volt battery with built-in thermal fuse. Do not substitute parts. Tripped thermal fuse The built-in thermal fuse may “trip” and shut down operation of the vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving conditions too severe. Once a fuse has “tripped”, remove your foot from the pedal and wait 25 seconds before opperating the vehicle again. To avoid repeated automatic shutdowns, do not overload the vehicle by exceeding the 130 lbs (59 kg) maximum weight capacity or by towing anything behind the vehicle. Do not drive up hills or run into fixed objects, which can cause the wheels to stop spinning while power is still being supplied to the motors. If a thermal fuse...
  • Page 23 PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS GUIDE POSSIBLE PROBLEM SOLUTION CAUSE Vehicle runs sluggishly Undercharged battery Charge the battery. A new battery should have been charged for at least 18 hours before using the vehicle for the first time. After first- 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 flow to the wall outlet is “ON”. Battery needs charging Be sure to charge the battery after each use. Battery is old and will not Even with proper care, a rechargeable battery does not last forever. accept full charge Average battery life is 1 to 3 years depending on vehicle use and use conditions. Replace only with a Power Wheels® 12 Volt battery with built-in thermal fuse. Do not substitute parts. Vehicle is overloaded 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. Driving conditions are Use only on generally level ground. too stressful Sometimes the vehicle Loose wire or connector Check all wires around the motors and all connectors to run, doesn’t run, but other...
  • Page 24 Before first-time use, you must charge the battery 18 hours! Charge the battery immediately after each use. Charge the battery once a month, even if the vehicle is not used or stored. Do not return your vehicle to the store! We're a toll-free phone call away, and we can help. If you are missing parts or need assistance, please call: 1-800-348-0751 Or contact your local independently owned and operated Power Wheels Authorized Service Center. ® For the location nearest you, visit us on-line at www.powerwheels.com. Ford Oval and nameplates and vehicle trade dress are trademarks owned and licensed by Ford Motor Company. Manufactured by Fisher-Price Inc., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc. www.ford.com Fisher-Price, Inc., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc., East Aurora, NY 14052 U.S.A. ©2011 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. ® and ™ designate U.S. trademarks of Mattel, Inc., unless otherwise indicated. PRINTED IN MEXICO W9257pr-0920...

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