Dear customer
Congratulations on purchasing a Carrera RC model car,
manufactured in accordance with the latest technology. As it
is our constant endeavour to develop and improve our prod-
ucts, we reserve the right to make modifications, either of a
technical nature or with respect to features, materials, and
design, at any time, and without prior notice. For this reason,
no claims will be accepted for any slight deviations in your
product from the data and illustrations contained in these
instructions. These operating and assembly instructions are
an integral part of the product. Non-observance of these op-
erating instructions and the safety instructions they contain
will render the guarantee null and void. These instructions
are to be kept for future reference and in the event that the
product is passed on to a third party.
Guarantee conditions
A Carrera product is built to high technical standards and is
to be treated with care. Please ensure that you observe all
the instructions contained in this guide. All components have
been subjected to careful inspection (technical modifications
and alterations to the model for the purpose of product im-
provement are reserved).
Should any faults nevertheless occur, guarantee is as-
sumed within the scope of the following conditions:
The guarantee covers demonstrable material or manufactur-
ing defects that existed at the time that the Carrera product
was purchased. The guarantee period is 24 months begin-
ning with the date of purchase. The guarantee does not ex-
tend to wearing parts (such as Carrera RC rechargeable bat-
teries, antennas, tyres, gearbox components etc.), damage
caused by improper treatment or use (such as performing
jumps in excess of the recommended height, dropping the
product etc.), or unauthorised intervention. Repair may only
be performed by Stadlbauer Marketing + Vertrieb GmbH it-
self or by a company it has authorised to do so. Within the
scope of this guarantee, either the product as a whole or
only the defective components will be replaced or equivalent
substitution performed, as deemed appropriate by Stadlbau-
er Marketing + Vertrieb GmbH The guarantee does not cover
transport, packaging or travel costs or any damage for which
the buyer is responsible. These costs are to be covered by
the buyer. Guarantee claims will only be accepted from the
original purchaser of the Carrera product.
Guarantee claims can only be accepted when:
• The card has been filled in properly and sent in together
with the defective Carrera product and the purchase re-
ceipt/invoice/cash-register receipt.
• No unauthorised alterations have been made by the buyer
to the guarantee card.
• The toy has been treated in accordance with the operating
instructions and subjected to its intended use.
• The damage/faulty operation is not due to acts of God or
normal wear and tear.
Guarantee cards cannot be replaced.
Note for EU countries: Reference is hereby made to the
seller's statutory guarantee obligation, to the extent that this
guarantee obligation is not restricted by the product guarantee.
Declaration of conformity
Stadlbauer Marketing + Vertrieb GmbH hereby declares
that this model including the controller conforms with the
fundamental requirements of the following EC directives:
EC Directives 2009/48 and 2004/108/EC regarding electro-
magnetic compatibility and the other relevant regulations of
Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE).
The original declaration of conformity can be requested from
carrera-rc.com.
Warning!
WARNING!
This toy contains small parts
which can be swallowed and is therefore not
suitable for children under 3 years of age.
WARNING! danger of pinching during operation! Re-
move all packaging materials and wire fastenings be-
fore handing the toy over to the child. Please retain the
packaging and address for information and in the event
of any questions.
This symbol, showing refuse bins
with a cross through them, denotes
that empty batteries, rechargeable
batteries, button cells, recharge-
able battery packs, equipment batteries, disused electri-
cal equipment, etc. should not be disposed of in domestic
refuse, as they are harmful to the environment and health.
Please help to preserve environment and health and talk
to your children about the correct disposal of used batter-
ies and disused electrical equipment. Batteries and disused
electrical equipment should be handed in to the usual collec-
tion points where they can be properly recycled. Do not mix
dissimilar battery types or employ new and used batteries
together. Empty batteries should be removed from the prod-
uct. Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged by adults. Ex-
hausted batteries are to be removed from the toy. Recharge-
able batteries should be removed from the product before
charging. Supply terminal are not to be short-circuited. Only
use the batteries recommended or equivalent types. If in
regular use the charger must be examined for damage to the
cord, plug, covers and all other parts. If any signs of damage
are found the charger may only be used again after repair
work has been completed.
Requirement for FCC Part 15
Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Note: 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 resi-
dential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-
ference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not oc-
cur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver,
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif-
ferent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
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Safety instructions
A Carrera RC vehicle is a remote-controlled mod-
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el car that uses special rechargeable batteries
for this purpose.Only original Carrera RC Li-Ion
rechargeable batteries may be used.
Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from
the toy before being charged.
The Carrera RC vehicle is designed for hobby
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use only and may only be operated on tracks and
in spaces especially intended for this purpose.
WARNING! Do not use the Carrera RC vehicle
in road traffic
Do not operate the car beneath overhead high-
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voltage cables or broadcasting masts or during
a storm! Atmospheric disturbances can affect
the operation of the vehicle. When there a large
temperature differences between your car's ga-
rage and the running track, please wait until the
vehicle has had time to acclimatise. This will help
prevent condensation forming and the possibility
of malfunctions resulting.
Never operate the product on grass surfaces.
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There is the risk of grass hindering the movement
of the axles, which can lead to the motor over-
heating. Do not use the Carrera RC vehicle for
transporting goods, persons or animals.
Never use the Carrera RC vehicle outdoors during
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rain or snowfall.
The car must not be run through water, puddles
and snow, and must always be kept stored in a
dry place. Wet surfaces without puddles will not
affect the car's performance as the electronic
equipment is protected against spray.
Never operate the vehicle near rivers, ponds or
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lakes, to avoid the risk of the Carrera RC car fall-
ing into the water.
Avoid running on courses which are laid exclu-
sively with sand.
Do not expose the Carrera RC vehicle to direct
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sunlight.
To avoid the electronics in the car overheating,
when temperatures are above 35 °C, regular short
pauses in operation are essential.
Never subject the Carrera car to repeated chang-
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es of load – that means continuously reversing it.
Always place the car on the floor by hand. Never
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throw the car on the floor from a standing position.
Avoid jumping from jumps or ramps higher than
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15 cm (0.49 ft.).
Never use strong solvents for cleaning the car.
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To avoid malfunctions to the control system result-
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ing in uncontrolled operation of the Carrera RC
vehicle, check that the controller batteries and the
rechargeable batteries in the vehicle have suffi-
cient charge.
Supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
The Carrera RC vehicle must be inspected be-
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fore and after operation, each time it is used, to
ensure that it has not become disassembled.
Any screws or nuts that may have become loos-
ened during operation must be tightened.