Mattel WD465, T9542, W0464, X1445 User Manual

NITRO SPEEDERS ™

Keep these instructions for future reference as they contain
important information. IMPORTANT: Please read all
“Consumer Information” before operating your vehicle.

8+

Asst. T9541

T9542/X1445/W0464/W0465-0920

®

CAUTION:

To prevent entanglement, keep all hair

away from the wheels.

I. CONTENTS/ FEATURES

This set includes: 1 Vehicle, 1 Transmitter

1

Forward / Reverse

2

Left / Right

3

Battery cover

4

ON (I) / OFF (0)

5

CHARGER ( ) / OFF (0) / ON (I)

6

Steering adjuster button - Adjust, if necessary, to keep

vehicle running straight.

7

Red LED

8

Green LED

NOTE:
Vehicle powered by permanently installed Li-Po battery

and transmitter requires 4 AA alkaline batteries, not
included.

For hassle-free racing, each vehicle has a designated
racing channel (Camaro® "A" / Fiesta "B" / Mustang "C").

To race your friends, choose two vehicles with different
channel designations.

PLEASE NOTE: Vehicles running on the same channel
cannot race together.

7

1

6

3

CAUTION:

Surfaces may become hot and cause
burns if electronics get wet. Do not operate vehicle
through water or snow.

W0464 Chevy® Camaro

®

4

A

O I

W0465 Ken Block Ford Fiesta

4

B

O I

T9542 / X1445 Ford Mustang GT

C

4

O I

8

2

NOTE: If tires detach, simply line
up the hole in the tire with the
wheel base and push the tire back
into place to continue play.

5

3

II. BATTERY INSTALLATION

(Transmitter)

Requires 4 AA alkaline batteries for the
transmitter, not included.

Transmitter

1. Unscrew the battery cover with a Phillips head
screwdriver (not included).

2. Install 4 AA alkaline batteries with polarity (+/-) as
shown inside the battery compartment.

3. Replace battery covers and tighten screws.

III. CHARGING THE VEHICLE

Your vehicle is powered by a Li-Po battery that is
permanently installed. The vehicle must be charged before
play. To charge, first make sure you have installed 4 AA
alkaline batteries in the transmitter as shown in Section II.
Then follow these easy steps.

1. Make sure the switch on both the transmitter and

vehicle are in the OFF position.

2. Open door on transmitter, hold plug and pull out

charger cable (See ).

3. Connect plug to vehicle. Make sure the connection is

secure (See ).

4. To begin charging, move the switch on the transmitter

from OFF to CHARGER. Both the Red and Green LEDs

light up when charging (See ).

5. The charging process takes up to 25 minutes. Green

LED goes off when charging is complete.

6. When fully charged, remove the charger cable from the

vehicle.

a

b

c

IV. OPERATION

Infra-red LED in Transmitter needs to point towards
vehicle during play. If your vehicle doesn't respond when
the Transmitter is activated, make sure the LEDs are
pointing at the vehicle.

Turn vehicle and
transmitter ON to play.

Bottom view

TIP: Always hold the plug when disconnecting.
NEVER pull on the cable to disconnect; this may
cause the cable to break.

a

b c

IMPORTANT:

• Do not cover up the infra-red LEDs with your fingers.

• Works best on flat, level, hard surfaces.

• This product is not recommended for use on carpet,

loose dirt or wet surfaces.

Bottom view

FORWARD

REVERSE

FORWARD LEFT

Infra-red
LED

FORWARD RIGHT

REVERSE RIGHTREVERSE LEFT

V. STEERING ADJUSTMENT

Each steering adjuster button has three settings. If
vehicle veers right, press the left steering adjuster
button repeatedly to cycle through each setting and
stop when the vehicle returns to running in a straight
line. Use the right steering adjuster button if the
vehicle veers left.

VI. QUICK TIPS

1

When your vehicle starts to lose power, it may lose

functionality or performance. It’s time for fresh
batteries. Your vehicle’s running time varies depending
on your driving style.

2

Interference can affect your vehicle's performance.

Interference can be caused by other I/R devices like a
TV remote control or other remotes in the house. Try to
stay away from these!

3

Point the transmitter toward the vehicle. If your vehicle

gets too far away, it won’t work properly.

4

Don't drive your vehicle in sand or through water or

snow. If your vehicle does get wet, wipe it with a towel
and allow to dry completely overnight.

5

Don’t store your vehicle near heat or in direct sunlight.

Always turn switches OFF and remove all batteries for
storage.

6

Do not obstruct the line of sight.

7

Do not exceed the specified range.

8

This vehicle works better indoors than outdoors where

sunlight can sometimes interfere with the I/R.

9

If the vehicle malfunctions, please turn the vehicle's

power OFF and ON again. This should reset your vehicle
and let you resume normal operation.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• DO NOT RECHARGE THE VEHICLE IF IT FEELS HOT.

ALLOW IT TO COOL BEFORE RECHARGING.

• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE OR CHARGE THE VEHICLE IF

IT SHOWS SIGNS OF LEAKAGE OR CORROSION.

• DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE VEHICLE'S PERMANENTLY

INSTALLED Li-Po (Lithium Polymer) BATTERY. THE Li-Po
BATTERY IS A SEALED Li-Po BATTERY.

• IF THE VEHICLE AND/OR TRANSMITTER ARE WET,

THOROUGHLY DRY BEFORE USING OR CHARGING.

• REGULARLY EXAMINE ALL WIRES AND CONNECTORS.

IN THE EVENT OF DAMAGE, DO NOT USE.

• REPLACE BATTERIES IN TRANSMITTER IF TIME TO

RECHARGE THE VEHICLE EXCEEDS 35 MINUTES.

VII. BATTERY SAFETY INFORMATION

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 (if designed to be
removable).

• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under

adult supervision (if designed to be removable).

• 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.

Battery Performance Note:

For best performance use regular or high-performance alkaline
batteries (where disposable batteries are called for). Battery life
may vary depending on battery brand.

VIII. CONSUMER INFORMATION

Note to Adults: To ensure that the child’s play is both
safe and fun, please review all operating instructions
and safety rules with your child.

Safety Tips

• Vehicle is to be charged using only the charger base

supplied. Do not charge the Li-Po vehicle battery in
any other battery charger.

• NEVER drive your vehicle on streets!
They’re for real cars!

• DO NOT pick up the vehicle while in motion.

• Keep fingers, hair and loose clothing away from

the tires and the wheel hubs while the vehicle is
switched ON.

• Adult supervision is recommended when this vehicle

is being operated.

• To avoid accidental operation, remove all batteries

when not in use.

Protect the environment by not disposing
of this product with household waste
(2002/96/EC). Check your local authority
for recycling advice and facilities.

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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.

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