Fisher-Price 78538 Instruction Sheet
Owner’s Manual with Assembly Instructions
Please read this manual and save it with your original sales receipt.
For Model 78538
Tools needed for assembly:Phillips Screwdriver, Hammer, and Safety Scissors.
Use only with Power Wheels®Type H 6 Volt (9.5 Amp./hr. - included or 12 Amp./hr. - not included) Batteries,
Pow er Wheels®30 Amp Fuses (included) and Power Wheels®Type H 12 Volt Charger (included).
CAUTION
ELECTRIC TOY: Not recommended for children under 3 years of age.
As with all electric products, precautions should be observed during
handling and use to prevent electric shock.
Product features may vary from the picture above.
Jeep Wrangler
®
CA UTION
Use the charger indoors only.
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Table of Contents
Important Information
A Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
B Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
C Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
D Parts Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
E Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
F Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
G Label Decoration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
H Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
I Battery Care and Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
J Rules for Safe Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
K How to Operate Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
L Caring for Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
M Problems and Solutions Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
N Statement of Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
O Authorized Service Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
• Your new vehicle requires adult assembly.Please set
aside at least 45 minutes for assembly.
• You must charge your batteries for 18 - 30 hours before
you use your vehicle for the first time. We recommend that you start charging your batteries before beginning assembly. Please see Batter y Charging beginning
on page 8 for detailed instructions.
• Read this manual carefully for important safety information and operating instructions before using your vehicle.
• This vehicle is designed for use on grass, asphalt or
other hard surfaces, on hills or flat terrain, by children 3
years of age and older.
• This vehicle has adjustable play seat belts. Please
note that the adjustable seat belts are designed to be
a play feature only and do not function as protective
safety restraints.
• To prevent damaging the motors and gears, do not tow
anything behind the vehicle or overload it. Do not exceed
the maximum weight capacity of 130 lbs.
• For safety reasons, your vehicle has been pre-set so that
it will only operate at low speed. You must
disconnect the high speed lock-out to allow
operation of the vehicle at high speed. Please see
page 22 for detailed instructions.
• If you have any questions about your Power Wheels
®
vehicle, please call our toll-free service lines at
1-800-348-0751 from 8 AM to 6 PM (EST) Monday
through Friday.Trained customer service representatives
are available to take your call in English or French.
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Habla Español? Si usted tiene alguna pregunta ó
necesita asistencia llame gratis 1-800-348-0755 para los
Estados Unidos.Tenemos representantes que hablan
español para atender su llamada.
• For your convenience, Power Wheels®maintains an
Authorized Service Center Network with more than
400 authorized service centers nationwide. Our
authorized service centers will repair or replace par ts
under warranty at no extra charge, and can perform
non-warranty repairs for a minimal charge. Please see
the Authorized Service Center list beginning on page 27
to find the authorized service center nearest you, or
call 1-800-348-0751.
• Please complete and return the enclosed Registration
Card today, or call 1-800-348-0751 to register your
vehicle by phone.
WARNING
• Children can be harmed by small parts, sharp edges and sharp points in the vehicle’s
unassembled state, or by electrical items.Care should be taken in unpacking and assembly
of the vehicle.Children should not handle par ts, including the batteries, or help in assembly of
the vehicle.
• Keep small parts and plastic bags out of children’s reach. Dispose of plastic bags properly.
• Adult supervision is required. Children do not have the judgement necessary to avoid many
accidents. Be sure that children operating this vehicle can do so safely and that they are
supervised at all times.
• Never use near steps, driveways, steep inclines, roadways, alleys, swimming pool areas or
other bodies of water.
• Always wear shoes or sneakers when operating this vehicle.
• Never allow more than two riders; one driver and one passenger.
• The riders should sit on the seat when the vehicle is in operation.
• Hot motors. Handle carefully.
• Never alter this vehicle or its electrical system in any way. Alterations could cause a fire
resulting in injury and could also ruin the electr ical system.
• Use of the wrong type batteries, fuses or charger could cause a fire or explosion, resulting in
serious injury.
• Use of Power Wheels®components in products other than Power Wheels®vehicles could
cause overheating, fire or explosion.
• The batteries must be handled by adults only. The batteries are heavy and contain sulfuric
acid (electrolyte). Dropping the batteries could result in serious injur y.
• Never lift or carry the batteries by the wires or connectors.This can damage the batteries and
possibly cause a fire resulting in injury. Lift and carry the batter ies by the cases only.
• Read the cautions on the back panels of the batteries.
• Never allow children to charge the batteries. Battery charging must be done by adults only.
A child could be injured by the electricity involved in charging the batteries.
• Examine the batteries, charger and their connectors for excessive wear or damage each time
you charge the batteries. If damage or excessive wear is detected, do not use the vehicle
until you have replaced the worn or damaged part as it could possibly cause a fire resulting
in injury.
Warnings
B
3
Parts
C
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• If you experience a problem with this product, or are missing a part, please call us at 1-800-348-0751, rather than
return this product to the store.
• Please identify all parts before assembly and save all packaging material until assembly is complete to ensure that no
parts are discarded.
• Metal parts have been coated with a lubricant to protect them during shipment. Wipe all metal parts with a paper towel
to remove any excess lubricant.
Steering Wheel Cap
Microphone
Gas Cap
Short Seat Belt Strap - 2
Small Parts Bag
Windshield Bracket - 2
Taillight Housing Set
Taillight Lens Set
12 V olt Charger
Long Seat Belt Strap
Lens Guard - 2
Headlight Lens - 2
Battery Retainer
12-VOLT
CHARGER
6 Volt Battery – 2
Light Cover – 2
KCTMLight Rack, Rear
KCTMLight Rack, Front
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Parts
Knob Plate
Hood Latch – 2
Dashboard Knob – 2
Key Assembly
#8 x 1" Screw – 11
#10 x 1" Screw – 2
#6 x 11/2" Screw – 4
30 Amp Fuse – 3*
Windshield
Sport Bar
Not Shown: Label Sheet, Literature Bag
Steering Column
.354 Cap Nut – 3*
All Screws Shown
Actual Size
Vehicle Body
Dash
Hood
Seat
*For your convenience, an extra 30 amp fuse
and .354 cap nut have been included.
Steering Wheel
#10 x3" Screw – 2
Sport Bar Suppor t - 2
Sport Bar Bracket Set
11/2" x 1/4" Machine Screw - 2
#10 x1/2" Screw – 2
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Parts Diagram
D
1
2
3
4
6
7
5
10
3
18
17
19
15
15
28
10
10
20
33
31
31
30
25
27
21
26
34
14
13
13
12
8
9
16
11
33
10
29
24
37
23
22
36
32
32
35
10
10
7
1 Vehicle Body 1
2 Steering Column 1
3 .354 Cap Nut 2
4 Hood Latch 2
5 6 V olt Battery 2
6 Battery Retainer 1
7 30 Amp Fuse 2
8 Taillight Lens 2
9 Taillight Housing 2
10 #8 x 1" Screw 11
11 Gas Cap 1
12 Dash 1
13 #10 x 1" Screw 2
14 #10 x 1/2" Screw 2
15 #10 x 3" Screw 2
16 Knob Plate 1
17 Dashboard Knob 2
18 Microphone 1
19 Key Assembly 1
20 Steering Wheel 1
21 Steering Wheel Cap 1
22 Seat 1
23 Long Seat Belt Strap 1
24 Short Seat Belt Strap 2
25 Headlight Lens 2
26 Lens Guard 2
27 Hood 1
28 Windshield 1
29 Windshield Bracket 2
30 Sport Bar 1
31 Sport Bar Suppor t 2
32 Sport Bar Bracket 2
33 #6 x 11/2" Screw 4
34 11/2" x 1/4" Machine Screw 2
35 KC™ Light Rack, Front 1
36 KC™ Light Rack, Rear 1
37 Light Cover 2
Parts List
No. Part Quantity
No. Part Quantity
Battery Charging
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WARNING
• The batteries must be handled by adults only. The batteries are heavy and contain sulfuric
acid (electrolyte). Dropping the batteries could result in serious injur y.
• Never allow children to charge the batteries. Battery charging must be done by adults only.
A child could be injured by the electricity involved in charging the batteries.
• Use of the wrong type batteries, fuses or charger could cause a fire or explosion, resulting in
serious injury.
• Use of Power Wheels®components in products other than Power Wheels®vehicles could
cause overheating, fire or explosion.
• Read the cautions on the back panels of the batteries.
• Never lift or carry the batteries by the wires or connectors.This can damage the batteries
and possibly cause a fire. Lift and carr y the batter ies by the cases only.
• Examine the batteries, charger and their connectors for excessive wear or damage each time
you charge the batteries. If damage or excessive wear is detected, do not use the charger or
the vehicle until you have replaced the worn or damaged par t.
• Never alter this vehicle or its electrical system in any way. Alterations could cause a fire
resulting in injury and could also ruin the electr ical system.
8
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• Plug the charger into a standard 120 volt wall outlet.
Note: If power flow to the wall outlet is controlled by a
switch, make sure the switch is “ON”.
• Before first-time use, charge the batteries for at least 18
hours. Never charge the batteries longer than 30 hours.
Note: The batteries must be upr ight while charging.
• Recharge the batteries for at least 14 hours after each
use of your vehicle.Do not charge the batteries longer
than 30 hours.
• Once the batteries are charged, disconnect the charger
connector from the battery connector. Unplug the
charger from the wall outlet.The batteries are now
ready to be installed in your vehicle.Please see the
Battery Installation section on page 18 for detailed
instructions on installing your batteries. If your batteries
are already installed in your vehicle, simply re-connect
the battery connector and motor harness connector and
lower and fasten the hood.
• If you are charging the batteries for the first time, insert a
30 amp fuse into each battery before charging.
Note: The top of the fuse will not be flush with the top of
the battery when properly installed.
• If you are recharging your batteries, make sure the 30
amp fuses already installed in the batteries are in good
condition. Remove the fuses from the batteries and look
at them to make sure they are not blown. Replace a
blown fuse with a new Power Wheels®30 amp fuse.
IMPORTANT
A 25 AMP FUSE MUST
BE INSTALLED IN TOP
OF BATTERY BEFORE
TOY WILL RECHARGE
OR OPERATE
IMPORTANT
A 25 AMP FUSE MUST
BE INSTALLED IN TOP
OF BATTERY BEFORE
TOY WILL RECHARGE
OR OPERATE
®
®
30 Amp Fuse
1
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®
• Stack one battery connector on top of the other and
snap them together.
Battery
Connectors
Battery Charging
2
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• Squeeze the Lock-InTMconnector tabs on the charger
connector and plug it into the battery connector.
IMPORTANT NOTE! If you are recharging your batteries,
you will first need to disconnect the battery connector
from the motor harness connector under the hood.
Battery Connector
Charger
Connector
Lock-In
TM
Connector
Tabs
Charger
3
4
• Your new batteries must be charged for at least
18 hours before you use them in your vehicle for the
first time.
• We recommend that you start charging your batteries
before beginning assembly of your new vehicle.
• The charger is not a toy.
• Use only a Power Wheels®Type H 12 volt charger (120
VAC 60 Hz 28W with an output of 12 VDC 1200mA) to
charge your Power Wheels®6 volt batteries.
• The batteries must be upright while charging.
• Do not short circuit the batteries.
• You do not need to remove the batteries from your
vehicle to recharge them.
CAUTION
Use the charger indoors only.
GOOD FUSE BLOWN FUSE
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• Position the dash on the vehicle body.Make sure the
holes in the dash tabs align with the holes in the vehicle
body and that the channel cover is captured by the dash.
• Insert two #10 x 1" screws through the holes towards the
rear of the dash (closest to the hood area) and into the
vehicle body .
• Insert two #10 x 1/2"screws through the holes towards the
frontof the dash (closest to the passenger compar tment)
and into the vehicle body .
• Tighten each screw with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not
over-tighten.
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1
4
Steering
Column
Hole
Bottom View
• Wipe the steering column with a paper towel to remove
any excess lubricant.
• Turn the vehicle body on its side.
• Insert the straight end of the steering column up through
the hole in the vehicle body wall and out through the
hole in the dash.
Assembly
Do not omit any steps. Please set aside at least 45 minutes for assembly.
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1
2
3
10
• Snap the knobs into the knob plate.
Note: Gently squeeze the tabs on the knobs together
before inserting the knobs into the knob plate.
Knob Plate
Knobs
Dash
Knob Plate
Pocket
Key Assembly
Microphone
Cord
• Bend the end of the microphone cord sothat it forms a“T”.
• Insert the end of the microphone cord through the square
opening in the dash pocket.Pull gently on the cord to make
sure it is secure in the dash.
• Hook the microphone onto the “U” slot on the dash pocket.
• Position the bottom edge of the knob plate in the opening
in the dash.
• Snap the top of the knob plate into the dash.
• Snap the key assembly into the dash.
T-End
2
1
1
2
1
2
Dash
Channel
Cover
Tab
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