About Your New Corvette Race Car Thank you for purchasing the Kid Trax Corvette Race Car. Kid Trax wants your child to enjoy this product for years to come. Keep these points in mind as you read this guide: • Corvette Race Car is recommended for children 3 and up. Maximum combined weight is 130 lbs.
Parts List Tools and batteries needed for assembly: • Phillips screwdriver • 3 AA alkaline batteries (for radio) Vehicle Body 2 Large Washers 2 Mirrors (left and right) 2 Front Wheels (marked “FRONT” Windshield 2 Rear Wheels (marked “REAR” 4 Wheel Covers Dashboard Assembly 4 Small Washers Steering Wheel...
Charge 12-Volt Battery Prior To First Use YOU MUST CHARGE THE 12-VOLT BATTERY FOR A “FULL” 24 HOURS PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY. FAILURE TO CHARGE THE BATTERY AS DIRECTED WILL CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE BATTERY AND VOID YOUR WARRANTY. AFTER EACH USE, OR ONCE A MONTH MINIMUM, CHARGE THE BATTERY FOR A “FULL”...
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Charge 12-Volt Battery Prior To First Use ONLY AN ADULT CAN CHARGE AND RECHARGE THE BATTERY. See page 19 for battery maintenance and page 21 for recycling information. NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle for charging. However, if the adapter cord will not safely reach a 120-volt wall outlet, the battery can be removed for charging (see page 20).
Assemble the Corvette Race Car Attach Front Wheels 1. Slide a large washer onto the axle. NOTE: Washer may already be on the axle. Locate a wheel marked “FRONT”. Slide a wheel onto the axle with “FRONT” facing toward vehicle. Then slide a wheel cover onto the axle, fitting the three locating pins into the holes.
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Assemble the Corvette Race Car Attach Rear Wheels 1. Locate a wheel marked “REAR”. Slide a wheel onto the axle with “REAR” facing toward vehicle. Fit the wheel into the gear box. NOTE: For the rear wheels, a large washer is NOT needed before sliding a wheel onto the axle.
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Assemble the Corvette Race Car WARNING • DO NOT mix old and new batteries. • DO NOT mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries. Install AA Batteries for FM Radio 1. ONLY AN ADULT MAY INSTALL THE BATTERIES. Locate the battery compartment under the radio.
Assemble the Corvette Race Car Install Dashboard Assembly 1. Install Dash: Lower dash into slots on vehicle and guide steering column into steering hole in dash and out the front of the dash as shown. Brackets should be inserted completely into slots.
Assemble the Corvette Race Car 4. Connect two sets of Cables: Locate the steering wheel cable and the main wire harness cable. Fasten connector ends securely. NOTE: If the connectors don’t fit easily, flip one over and try again. Install Windshield 5.
Assemble the Corvette Race Car Install Spoiler 7. While the vehicle is still on its side, locate the four holes in the rear of the vehicle body. Lower the spoiler posts down into the four holes. Press down firmly. Install Hardware 8.
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Assemble the Corvette Install Hardware (continued) 10. Windshield: Locate hardware bag labeled “B”. Locate the six holes to secure the windshield. Use six self-tapping screws to secure the windshield (Figure 10). DO NOT USE POWER DRILL. Do not overtighten hardware. Windshield (6) 11.
Assemble the Corvette 12. Spoiler: Locate hardware bag labeled “F”. Locate the four holes to secure the spoiler. Insert four self-tapping screws in the 2 Holes holes and up through the four posts in the spoiler. Tighten with a Phillips screwdriver.
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Using the Corvette Race Car WARNING PREVENT INJURIES AND DEATHS: • NEVER LEAVE CHILD UNATTENDED. ALWAYS keep child in view when child is in vehicle. Direct adult supervision is REQUIRED. • NEVER use in roadways, near cars, on or near steep inclines or steps, swimming pools or other bodies of water.
Rules for Safe Riding READ THESE RULES ALOUD TO YOUR CHILD AND THEIR PLAYMATES AND MAKE SURE THEY UNDERSTAND THEM! • ALWAYS DRIVE THE CORVETTE RACE CAR WITH AN ADULT WATCHING. • Riders must be 3 years of age or older. •...
Get to Know Your Corvette Race Car Before Driving Dashboard Power switch Pass-by button Turn the power switch to the right. You To hear a “zooming” sound, push the will hear an “ignition” sound then an pass-by button. “engine running” sound which stays on Gears button and Left turn signal until the power switch is turned off.
Get to Know Your Corvette Race Car Before Driving Foot Pedal Foot pedal The foot pedal controls forward motion, reverse and stopping. Forward/reverse Push down on the foot pedal, and the Corvette Race Car will go forward in high or low speed or backward in reverse.
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How to Drive Your Corvette Race Car Low Speed (2-1/2 mph) for Beginning Drivers 1. Turn the power switch to the right. You will hear an “ignition” sound then a continuous “engine running” sound. 2. Push the shifter into “Low” speed (the center position). NOTE: The shifter comes from the factory locked in the “Low”...
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Using the FM Radio NOTE: The radio requires (3) AA alkaline batteries. See page 6 for warnings and instructions about installing the batteries. Radio speaker Volume and On/Off knob To turn on the radio, turn the knob to the right. To adjust the volume, turn the knob to the right for more volume.
Battery Maintenance IMPORTANT! READ AND UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS ABOUT THE 12-VOLT BATTERY ON PAGE 3. • ADULTS ONLY: After each use, or once a month minimum, charge the battery for a “full” 16 hours. DO NOT leave the battery on the charger for more than 30 hours. See pages 3 -4 for recharging instructions.
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Removing the 12-Volt Battery It may be necessary to remove the battery for recharging, storage or replacement. ONLY AN ADULT MAY REMOVE THE BATTERY. 1. Open the hood and locate 12-volt battery. 2. Unplug the battery connector from the battery. 3.
Battery Disposal • Kid Trax 12-volt battery will eventually lose the ability to hold a charge. Depending on the amount of use, and varying conditions, the battery should operate for one to three years. If the battery will not recharge, you must obtain a new Kid Trax12-volt battery.
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Maintaining Your Corvette Race Car • Periodically check to make sure the seat screws and wheel nuts are tight. Make sure the battery bracket is securely in place and the plastic parts are not cracked or broken. • Occasionally use a lightweight oil to lubricate moving parts such as wheels and the steering linkages.
Troubleshooting Guide Having problems with your Corvette Race Car? Read through this troubleshooting guide for solutions to common problems. If you still experience problems, call Pacific Cycle Inc. Consumer Relations at (877) 741-6154 for an authorized service center. PROBLEM: The Corvette Race Car does not run. 1.
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Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM: The 12-volt battery will not recharge. 1. POSSIBLE CAUSE: Battery connector or adapter connector is loose. • Make sure the battery connector and the adapter connector is firmly plugged into the battery. 2. POSSIBLE CAUSE: Charger is not plugged in. •...
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Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM: The Corvette Race Car runs sluggishly or beeping occurs. 1. POSSIBLE CAUSE: Battery needs recharging. • After each use, or once a month minimum, charge the battery for a “full” 16 hours. DO NOT leave the battery on the charger for more than 30 hours. Low battery signal will sound when the battery is running low on power.
Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM: Corvette Race Car needs a push to go forward. 1. POSSIBLE CAUSE: Poor contact of wires or connectors. • Make sure the battery connector is firmly plugged into the battery. Check for loose wires around the motor and reconnect if necessary. 2.
One-Year Limited Warranty Six-month Limited Warranty on Battery Pacific Cycle, Inc. (PC) warrants this product to the original retail purchaser as follows: The vehicle (except for the 12-volt battery) is warranted against defective materials or workmanship for one year from the date of original purchase. The 12-volt battery is warranted against defective materials or workmanship for six months from the date of original purchase.