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Dear customer
Congratulations on purchasing a Carrera RC model car, manufactured in accordance with the latest technol-
ogy. As it is our constant endeavour 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 thrid party.
For the latest version of these operating instructions and information on replacement and spare parts
avail able, please visit carrera-rc.com in the service area.
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-rc.com.
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Maximum radio-frequency power transmitted <10 dBm · Frequency range: 2400 – 2483.5 MHz
Warning!
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 bat-
tery 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-
recharge able batteries due to risk of explosion. 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.
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.
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.
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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.
Cautions: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This product 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 in-
terference in a residential installation. This product generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
the product 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.a
• Increase the separation between the product and receiver.
• Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
IC statement
The device contain license-exempt transmitter(s)/ receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Eco-
nomic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. The device must not cause interference;
2. The device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Safety instructions
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A Carrera RC vehicle is a remote-controlled model car that uses special rechargeable batteries for this
purpose. Only original Carrera RC LiFePO
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recharge able batteries may be used. Rechargeable batter-
ies are to be removed from the toy before being charged.
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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.
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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 a 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 conden sation forming and the possibility of malfunctions resulting.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Never subject the Carrera car to repeated changes of load – that means continuously reversing it.
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Always place the car on the floor by hand. Never throw the car on the floor from a standing position.
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Avoid jumping from jumps or ramps higher than 5 cm (0.16 ft.).
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Never use strong solvents for cleaning the car.
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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.
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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
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1 x Carrera RC Vehicle
1 x Controller
1 x USB charger cable
1 x LiFePO
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rechargeable battery
1 x Set of batteries (non-rechargeable)
Charging the rechargeable battery
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Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being charged.
Take care only to charge
the LiFePO
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battery supplied with the LiFePO
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charging unit (USB charger cable) also supplied. If you at-
tempt to recharge the battery with any other LiFePO
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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 charger cable from a computer USB port (USB 3.0) or a USB power supply unit with at least 1A output voltage:
• Connect the USB charger cable with the USB port of a computer . The LED on the USB charger 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 charger cable goes off and indicates that the battery is
being charged. The USB charger cable is so designed that reversed polarity is not possible.
• It lasts about 50 minutes to recharge a discharged (NOT a deep-discharged) battery. When the battery is
fully charged, the LED display on the USB charger 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
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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
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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.
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1. Switch the car ON at the ON/OFF switch.
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The LED of the car will flash rhythmically.
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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
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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
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• The directional stability can be adjusted with the rotary trim knob by turning it to the right or to the left.
Let’s practise!
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Warning! This vehicle reaches speeds up to 25 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.
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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
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