Hot Wheels AI, FBL83 Racing Manual

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REQUIRES 6 X AA & 6 X AAA
BATTERIES (NOT INCLUDED).
DISPOSE OF BATTERIES SAFELY.

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FBL83-0970-G3

CAUTION:

To prevent entanglement, keep all hair

away from the wheels.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE AS THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION.

COLORS AND DECORATIONS MAY VARY.

• IF CONTROLLER IS ACCIDENTALLY DROPPED IN THE WATER, REMOVE BATTERY(S) AND ALLOW

CONTROLLER TO AIR DRY. REPLACE WITH FRESH BATTERY(S) BEFORE OPERATION.

• PLAY SAFELY! – DO NOT DRIVE VEHICLE ON COARSE SURFACES, OFF-ROAD OR IN THE STREET!

HINTS AND TIPS ON HOW TO OPERATE THE TOY SAFELY

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THE FUTURE OF RACING IS HERE!

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BATTERY SAFETY INFORMATION

Protect the environment by not disposing of this product with
household waste [2012/19/EU]. Check your local authority for recycling
advice and facilities.

In exceptional circumstances batteries may leak fluids that can cause a chemical burn
injury or ruin your product. To avoid battery leakage:

• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.

• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the product before being charged.

• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.

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Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used.

• Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.

• Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the product.

• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.

• Dispose of battery(ies) safely.

• Do not dispose of this product in a fire. The batteries inside may explode or leak.

NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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.

• 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 residential
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 interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur 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 different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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“Let’s Race!”

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Ai assist helps vehicles race around the track.

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Careful on the bends, “Whoa!” Too Fast! Roar past the competition for the win!

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Speed into the pit to reload your hazards.

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Welcome thrill seekers, record breakers, and speed demons
to the most extreme Hot Wheels

®

racing experience EVER.

Welcome to 180mph scale speeds. Welcome to cut throat
competition. Welcome to hairpin turns, trading paint and
photo finishes. Welcome to tire blowouts, oils spills, engine
failures and pit stops. Welcome to the FUTURE of racing.

WELCOME TO HOT WHEELS® Ai. LET’S RACE!!

Launch virtual track hazards with the controller.

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FAST FISH

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SPIN KING

™

“WARNING:

FACTORY RESET”

1. CONNECT THE VEHICLE AND PUSH
THE BUTTON.

2. TOGGLE THE STEERING STICK LEFT OR RIGHT
UNTIL YOU HEAR: “FACTORY RESET”.

3. PUSH THE BUTTON.

4. AFTER YOU HEAR THE “WARNING: FACTORY RESET”
VOICE PROMPT, PRESS THE BUTTON AGAIN TO CONFIRM.

5. A SERIES OF ‘BEEP’S WILL PLAY TO CONFIRM YOU HAVE RESET
YOUR CONTROLLER TO ORIGINAL FACTORY STATUS.

YOUR NEW RACE STARTER KIT

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TROUBLESHOOTING

FACTORY RESET

Symptom Cause Solution

Batteries are low or faulty Replace old batteries with high quality

alkaline batteries

Vehicle and/or controller continually
switches off or restarts

Vehicle batteries are low Replace old batteries with high quality

alkaline batteries

Vehicle running slowly/controller
says "Vehicle Batteries Low"

Vehicle batteries low (likely) or
controller batteries low (possible)

Replace vehicle batteries, if the problem persists,
replace controller batteries

Controller says "Connection Lost"

Vehicles were turned on
simultaneously

Turn off all vehicles and controllers and then
turn each controller and vehicle on in turns

More than one vehicle pairs
with one controller

Dust or dirt on the track or vehicle
tires or direct sunlight on the track

Clean track and tires gently with a clean damp cloth
and ensure there is no direct sunlight on the track

Vehicles slide off of the track at the
bends even at low speed

Vehicle will not pair with the controller Batteries in the vehicle or

controller are low on power

Replace old batteries with high quality
alkaline batteries

Incorrect language set at
startup

Switch on the controller while
holding down the 'X' button

The controller is not speaking
the language I require

Vehicle is set in Ai car mode Restart the raceVehicle is driving itself

during a championship race

Controller may be set to low volume Increase volume in the system settings menu

(see page 8)

Controller volume is low

Freeplay mode not engaged Push the RC button on ControllerVehicle won’t steer into the Pit

Dust on vehicle tires, sensor windows
or Smart Track™/track pieces separated

Wipe with a clean cloth/Check that track pieces are
joined correctly with no lumps underneath

Vehicle comes off track in
AutoDrive mode

Dust on sensor windows Wipe with a clean clothLaps not being counted

Steering out of alignment Adjust steering alignment (see page 17)Vehicle does not drive straight

in Freeplay mode

Vehicle tires/
body not fitting correctly

Check tires are securely on the wheel covers/Check
body shell is properly attached to the chassis

Vehicle does not steer properly

Controller frequently says “Connection
Lost” after replacing all batteries

Interference from other 2.4GHz
equipment including WiFi

Turn off or move away from other
sources of 2.4GHz transmissions

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SMART TRACK™ PIECES

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HOT WHEELS® Ai SMART CARS

GAMING CONTROLLERS

1x STARTING GRID

2x REVERSE 450 CORNER TRACK

1x PIT LANE OUT

5x STRAIGHT TRACK 10x 45º CORNER TRACK

1x PIT LANE IN

YOU CAN RETURN YOUR CONTROLLER TO THE ORIGINAL FACTORY SETTINGS AT ANY TIME. HERE’S HOW!

• No one tops the high speed drifting moves of
this ultimate speed machine as it carves the
fastest lines through the most twisted corners.

• Like a dangerous piranha, this race car
viciously darts around the track and is
always ready to attack its prey.