Stadlbauer Marketing + Vertrieb GmbH · Rennbahn Allee 1 · 5412 Puch / Salzburg · Austria
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Dear customer
Congratulations on purchasing a Carrera RC model car, manufactured in ac-
cordance with the latest technology. As it is our constant endeavour to develop
and improve our p roducts, 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 inte-
gral part of the product. Non-observance of these operating 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.
For the latest version of these operating instructions and information on
replacement and spare parts avail able, please visit
carrera-rc.com
service area.
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
i mprovement are reserved).
Should any faults nevertheless occur, guarantee is assumed within the
scope of the following conditions:
The guarantee covers demonstrable material or manufacturing defects that
existed at the time that the Carrera product was purchased. The guarantee
period is 24 months beginning with the date of purchase. The guarantee does
not e xtend to wearing parts (such as Carrera RC rechargeable batteries, an-
tennas, tyres, gearbox components etc.), damage caused by improper treat-
ment 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 itself 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 Stadlbauer 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:
• T he card has been filled in properly and sent in together with the defective
Carrera product and the purchase r eceipt/invoice/cash-register receipt.
• N o unauthorised alterations have been made by the buyer to the guarantee card.
• T he toy has been treated in accordance with the operating instructions and
subjected to its intended use.
• T he 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 restrict-
ed by the product guarantee.
Declaration of conformity
Stadlbauer Marketing + Vertrieb GmbH hereby declares that this model includ-
ing the controller conforms with the fundamental requirements of the following
EC directives: EC Directives 2009/48/EC and the other relevant regulations of
Directive 2014/53/EU (RED).
The original declaration of conformity can be requested from carrera-rc.com.
Maximum radio-frequency power transmitted <10 dBm
Frequency range: 2400 – 2483.5 MHz
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! Remove all
packaging materials and wire fastenings before handing the
toy over to the child. Please retain the packaging and address for infor-
mation 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, rechargeable battery packs, equipment batteries, dis-
used electrical equipment, etc. should not be disposed of in
d omestic 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 batteries and disused electrical equipment.
Batteries and disused electrical equipment should be handed in to the usual
collection points where they can be properly recycled.
Do not mix dissimilar battery types or employ new and used batteries together.
Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity. Empty batteries should be
removed from the product. Do not recharge non-recharge a ble batteries due to
risk of explosion. Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy be-
fore being charged. Supply terminals are not to be short-circuited. Recharge-
in the
able batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision
FCC statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
IC statement
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) t his device may not cause interference, and
(2) t his device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Safety instructions
T he Carrera RC vehicle is designed for hobby use only and may only be
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operated on tracks and in spaces especially intended for this purpose.
WARNING! Do not use the C arrera RC vehicle in road traffic.
D o not operate the car beneath overhead high-voltage cables or broad-
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casting masts or during a storm! Atmospheric disturbances can affect the
operation of the vehicle. When there a large temperature d ifferences be-
tween your car's garage and the running track, please wait until the vehi-
cle has had time to acclimatise. This will help prevent conden s ation form-
ing and the possibility of malfunctions resulting.
N ever operate the product on grass surfaces. There is the risk of grass
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hindering the movement of the axles, which can lead to the motor over-
heating. Do not use the Carrera RC vehicle for transporting goods, per-
sons or animals.
N ever use the Carrera RC vehicle outdoors during rain or snowfall. The
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car must not be run through water, puddles and snow, and must always
be kept stored in a dry place.
N ever operate the vehicle near rivers, ponds or lakes, to avoid the risk of
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the Carrera RC car falling into the w ater. Avoid running on courses which
are laid exclusively with sand.
D o not expose the Carrera RC vehicle to direct sunlight. To avoid the
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electronics in the car overheating, when temperatures are above 35 ° C,
regular short pauses in operation are essential.
N ever subject the Carrera car to repeated changes of load – that means
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continuously reversing it.
A lways place the car on the floor by hand. Never throw the car on the floor
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from a standing position.
A void jumping from jumps or ramps higher than 5 cm (0.16 ft.).
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N ever use strong solvents for cleaning the car.
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T o avoid malfunctions to the control system resulting in uncontrolled oper-
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ation of the Carrera RC v ehicle, check that the controller batteries and the
rechargeable batteries in the vehicle have sufficient charge.
T he Carrera RC vehicle must be inspected before and after operation,
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each time it is used, to ensure that it has not become disassembled. Any
screws or nuts that may have become loosened during o peration must be
tightened.
Assembly and operating instructions
Instructions de montage et d'utilisation
Instrucciones de montaje y de servicio
Fabriqué en Chine, Dongguan
Instruction Manual
Contents of package
1 x Carrera RC Vehicle
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1 x Controller
6 x 1.5 V Micro AAA batteries (non-rechargeable)
Inserting the batteries in the vehicle
Using a screwdriver, remove the cover of the battery compartment in the
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Carrera RC car. Insert the Carrera RC batteries (not recharge a bles) in the
vehicle. Ensure the polarity is correct. Replace the compartment cover using
a screwdriver.
Inserting the batteries in the controller
Open the battery compartment with a screwdriver and insert the batteries
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in the remote control. Ensure the polarity is correct.
Replace the compartment cover using a screwdriver.
Now you can drive the car
The Carrera RC car and the remote control are bound as a factory setting.
1. Switch the car ON at the ON/OFF switch. The LED on top of the car will
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flash rhythmically.
2. Switch on the controller. The LED on top of the controller will flash
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rhythmically. After a few seconds, the LEDs on the car and on the control-
ler will light continuously, meaning the bind has been made.
Adjusting the steering
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If the Carrera RC vehicle is found to pull towards the left or right while
moving, use the adjuster control shown in the illustration to adjust the car's
track precision.
Let's practise!
Warning! This vehicle reaches high speeds! Practice on an empty
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surface at least 2.5 metres (8.2') square. When first starting, be very
careful when operating the gas pedal.
Now it's time to practise! Set up a Carrera RC v ehicle racing track in a
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large empty area, using cornerposts, empty cans, or similar objects. The
basic technique to adopt when operating a Carrera RC is to drive fast on the
straight sections and to slow down in the curves.
• When changing over to new batteries, an operating pause of at least
ten minutes is essential.
• Avoid constant motor operation.
• If the vehicle switches itself off several times in quick succession, the
batteries are discharged. Please insert new batteries.
• To switch off after use, follow the steps in the reverse order.
• Please always store the batteries away from the vehicle.
• Clean the Carrera RC car after use.
Controller functions – FULL FUNCTION
You can steer the car in any direction using the joysticks:
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Joystick on left: forwards/backwards
Joystick on right: left/right
Made in China, Dongguan
Troubleshooting
Problem: Car does not move. / Car cannot be controlled.
Cause: Either the switch on the controller or the car is set to OFF.
Solution: S witch on.
Cause: There are weak or no batteries in the model.
Solution: Insert new batteries.
Cause: The car has come to a stop at an obstacle.
Solution: T he voltage surge protector has switched the car off. Turn the ON/
OFF switch on the car to OFF, then back to ON, and place the car
on a clear surface.
Cause: Weak batteries in the controller or in the model.
Solution: I nsert new batteries.
Cause: When it was last used, the model was not switched off, and the
battery is empty.
Solution: Insert new batteries.
Cause: The vehicle is very warm.
Solution: Switch both car and controller off and allow the car to cool down for
about 30 minutes.
Errors and changes excepted
Colours / final design – changes excepted
Technical changes and design-related changes excepted
Pictograms = symbolic photos