Carrera RC Assembly and Operating Instructions

Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing your Carrera RC model car, manufactured in accordance with the latest technology. As it is our constant endeavor to develop and improve our products, 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. Important! Please read this manual carefully and keep these instructions 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 available, please visit carrera-rc.com in the service area.

Carrera RC Service Hotline: +49 800 2277-372 (D) or +43 662 88921-330 (AT)

Declaration of Conformity

Carrera Toys GmbH hereby declares that this model including 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-toys.com/sicherheit-und-qualitaet.

CE AGE 6+ 2.4 GHz

Maximum radio-frequency power transmitted <10 dBm Frequency range: 2400-2483.5 MHz

Warnings!

Inappropriate use may result in severe injuries and/or damage to property. It has to be operated with care and caution and requires both mechanical and mental skills. The operating instructions contain notes on safety and technical regulations as well as information on maintaining and operating the product. It is indispensable to read these instructions thoroughly before the first usage. Only this helps to avoid accidents with injuries and damage.

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 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, rechargeable battery packs, equipment batteries, disused electrical equipment, etc. should not be disposed of in domestic refuse, as they are harmful to the environment and health. Do not mix dissimilar battery types or employ new and used batteries together. Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged by adults. Empty batteries should be removed from the product. Do not recharge non-rechargeable batteries due to risk of explosion. Never use damaged batteries. Remove batteries if consumed or if product is to be left unused for a long time. Always replace the whole set of batteries at one time, taking care not to mix old and new ones, or batteries of different types.

Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being charged. Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity. Supply terminals are not to be short-circuited. The appliance is only to be used with the power supply unit provided with the appliance. The use of a different power supply unit may lead to the permanent damage of the battery and neighbouring parts, as well as physical injury!

WARNING: For the purposes of recharging the battery, only use the detachable supply unit provided with this toy. Battery chargers used with the toy are to be regularly examined for damage to the cord, plug, enclosure and other parts, and in the event of such damage, they must not be used until the damage has been repaired. The toy is only to be connected to Class II equipment bearing the following symbol: or III.

Safety Instructions

1. A Carrera RC vehicle is a remote-controlled model car that uses special rechargeable batteries for this purpose. Only original Carrera RC LiFePO4 rechargeable batteries may be used. Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being charged.
2. The Carrera RC vehicle is designed for hobby 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.
3. Do not operate the car beneath overhead high-voltage cables or broadcasting masts or during a storm! Atmospheric disturbances can affect the operation of the vehicle. When there are large temperature differences between your car's garage 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.
4. Never operate the product on grass surfaces. There is the risk of grass hindering the movement of the axles, which can lead to the motor overheating. Do not use the Carrera RC vehicle for transporting goods, persons or animals.
5. Never use the Carrera RC vehicle outdoors during 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.
6. Never operate the vehicle near rivers, ponds or lakes, to avoid the risk of the Carrera RC car falling into the water. Avoid running on courses which are laid exclusively with sand.
7. Do not expose the Carrera RC vehicle to direct sunlight. To avoid the electronics in the car overheating, when temperatures are above 35°C, regular short pauses in operation are essential.
8. Never subject the Carrera car to repeated changes of load – that means continuously reversing it.
9. Always place the car on the floor by hand. Never throw the car on the floor from a standing position.
10. Avoid jumping from jumps or ramps higher than 5 cm (0.16 ft.).
11. Never use strong solvents for cleaning the car.
12. To avoid malfunctions to the control system resulting in uncontrolled operation of the Carrera RC vehicle, check that the controller batteries and the rechargeable batteries in the vehicle have sufficient charge. Supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
13. The Carrera RC vehicle must be inspected before and after operation, each time it is used, to ensure that it has not become disassembled. Any screws or nuts that may have become loosened during operation must be tightened.

Instruction Manual

Contents of package

Charging the rechargeable battery

Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being charged. Take care only to charge the LiFePO4 battery supplied with the LiFePO4 charging unit (USB charging cable) also supplied. If you attempt to recharge the battery with any other LiFePO4 battery charger or any other type of charger, this may result in serious damage. Please carefully read the previous chapter with warnings and guidelines on the usage of rechargeable batteries before proceeding.

You can recharge the rechargeable battery with the respective USB charging cable from a computer USB port (USB 3.0) or a USB power supply unit with at least 1A output voltage:

• Connect the USB charging cable with the USB port of a computer 1. The LED on the USB charging cable lights green and indicates that the charger is correctly connected to the computer. When you connect an empty rechargeable battery, the LED on the USB charging cable goes off and indicates that the battery is being charged 2. The USB charging cable is so designed that reversed polarity is not possible.
• It lasts about 80 minutes to recharge a discharged (NOT a deep-discharged) battery. When the battery is fully charged, the LED display on the USB charging cable lights green again.

Always recharge the battery after use to prevent its becoming deep discharged. After use, the battery must be allowed to cool down for at least 20 minutes before it can be fully recharged. Recharge the battery occasionally (suggested every 2-3 months). Supply terminals are not to be short-circuited. Failure to treat the battery as described above can lead to its becoming defective. Never leave the battery unattended while it is being charged.

Installing the rechargeable battery

3 Using a screwdriver, remove the cover of the battery compartment in the Carrera RC car. Connect the end of the cable from the Carrera RC vehicle with the charged battery. Put the battery in place. Replace the compartment cover using a screwdriver.

Inserting the batteries

4 Open the battery compartment with a screwdriver and insert the batteries in the remote control. Please keep in mind the correct polarity. Different types of batteries or new and used batteries are not to be mixed. After having closed the compartment you can check all functions of the remote control with the help of the power-switch on the front. With the power-switch turned ON and proper functioning, the top center LED on the remote control will light up red.

Now you can drive the car

Bonding vehicle and controller

The Carrera RC car and the remote control are bound as a factory setting.

5 1. Switch the car ON at the ON/OFF switch.

6 The LED on top of the car will flash rhythmically.

7 2. Switch on the controller. The LED on top of the controller will flash rhythmically. After a few seconds, the LEDs on the car and on the controller will light continuously, meaning the bind has been made.

Adjusting the steering

8 If when using the Carrera RC vehicle, it starts to pull to right or left, it can be corrected to run straight as follows:

• Bond vehicle and controller as described in section 567.
• Slide the ON/OFF switch fully to the right to the position "TRIM". Adjusting mode is active as soon as the controller LED flashes.
• Straight running can be adjusted with the controller wheel by turning it to the right or left.
• Slide the ON/OFF switch back to the position "ON".

Let's practise!

9 Warning! This vehicle reaches speeds up to 18 - 20 km/h (11 - 13 mph). Practice on an empty surface at least 4 x 5 metres (13.12' x 16.4'). When first starting, be very careful when operating the gas pedal.

10 Now it's time to practise! Set up a Carrera RC vehicle racing track in a large empty area, using corner-posts, 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 from the first battery to the second battery, you must stop running for at least ten minutes. At the next change, a pause of at least 20 minutes is absolutely essential.
• Avoid constant motor operation.
• If the car switches itself off several times one after another, the battery is dead. Please recharge the battery.
• Within approx. 30 minutes of inactivity, the controller and vehicle switch off automatically. To restart, switch the ON/OFF switch on the controller & the car to OFF and then back to ON.
• To switch off after use, follow the steps in the reverse order.
• After use, remove or disconnect the battery. Always recharge the battery after use to prevent its becoming deep discharged. After use, the battery must be allowed to cool down for at least 20 minutes before it can be fully recharged.
• Always keep the rechargeable battery stored outside the vehicle.
• Clean the Carrera RC car after use.

Controller functions - DIGITAL PROPORTIONAL

11 360° continuous driving and steering. When the controller is switched on, the red LED lamps at the front of the controller are lit.

• Gas pedal to the rear: forwards
• Gas pedal to the front: braking, or backwards
• Turn the steering wheel clockwise: right
• Turn the steering wheel anti-clockwise: left

12 Thanks to 2.4 GHz technology, up to 16 cars can be run together on one race-track. This is possible even without harmonising frequencies between the racing drivers.

Troubleshooting

Problem: Car does not move.

• Cause: Either the switch on the controller or the car is set to "OFF". Solution: Switch on.
• Cause: There is no rechargeable battery in the car or the battery is too weak. Solution: Insert charged battery.
• Cause: The car has come to a stop at an obstacle. Solution: The 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: The battery or rechargeable battery in the transmitter or model is too weak. Solution: Insert new battery or recharged battery.
• Cause: The remote control is possibly not correctly frequency bound with the receiver on the model. Solution: Carry out a frequency bind between the model and the remote control as described in "Now you can drive the car".
• Cause: Within approx. 30 minutes of inactivity, the controller and vehicle switch off automatically. Solution: To restart, switch the ON/OFF switch on both controller & vehicle to OFF and then back to ON.
• Cause: The vehicle is very warm. Solution: Switch both car and controller off and allow the car to cool down for about 30 minutes.
• Cause: The overheat protection has caused the car's motor to cut out due to excess temperature. Solution: Switch off the receiver. Leave the RC car to cool down for approx. 30 minutes.

Problem: No control.

• Cause: Vehicle starts moving unintentionally. Solution: First turn on the vehicle, only then the transmitter. 567