VTech GRIP-N-GO DRIVER User Manual

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Dear Parent:

At VTECH®we know that a child has the ability to do great things.

That’s why all of our electronic learning products are uniquely

designed to develop a child’s mind and allow them to learn to the

best of their ability. Whether it’s introducing numbers and letters,

identifying colors and shapes, or stimulating senses with lights

and music, all VTECH® infant and toddler learning products

encourage your child’s natural growth and discovery skills. When

it comes to providing electronic learning products that enlighten,

entertain and develop minds, at VTECH® we see the potential in

every child.

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the VTECH® Grip ‘n Go DriverTM learning toy!
We at VTECH® are committed to providing the best possible products to
entertain and educate your child. Should you have any questions or
concerns, please call our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521­2010 in the U.S. or 1-800-267-7377 in Canada.

The VTECH® Grip ‘n Go DriverTM is a fun electronic steering wheel for
toddlers 6 months and up. Three chunky buttons teach emergency vehicle
names and sound effects in one mode and shape identification and
melodies in the other. The oversized horn button will amuse baby with
the three unique ‘horn’ sound effects. The VTECH® Grip ‘n Go Driver
is equipped with an attachment strap that easily attaches to the stroller
for fun on the go.

ON/OFF/MODE
SELECTOR SWITCH

POLICE
CAR
BUTTON

FLASHING
LIGHTS

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FIRE ENGINE
BUTTON

HORN
BUTTON

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AMBULANCE
BUTTON

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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

- One VTECH® Grip ‘n Go DriverTM learning toy.

- One instruction manual.

- One attachment strap.

WARNING:All packing materials, such as tape, plastic sheets, wire

ties and tags are not part of this toy, and should be
discarded for your child’s safety .

BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.

2. Locate the battery cover on the back of
the unit. Use a screwdriver to loosen the
screw.

3. Install 2 new “AAA” (UM-4/LR03)
batteries following the diagram inside the
battery box. (The use of new alkaline
batteries is recommended for maximum

performance.)

4. Replace the battery cover and tighten the screw to secure the battery
cover.

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BATTER Y NOTICE

• Install batteries correctly observing the polarity ( +, - ) signs to avoid
leakage.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not use batteries of different types.

• Remove exhausted or new batteries from the equipment when the
unit will not be used for an extended period of time.

• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.

• Do not attempt to recharge ordinary batteries.

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

WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES.

NOTE: If for some reason the program/activity stops working, please

follow these steps

1. Please turn the unit OFF.

2. Interrupt the power supply by removing the batteries.

3. Let the unit stand for a few minutes, then replace the batteries.

4. Turn the unit ON. The unit should now be ready to play again.
If the problem persists, please call our Consumer Services

Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-800-267-7377 in
Canada, and a service representative will be happy to help you.

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TO BEGIN PLAY

1. Slide the ON/OFF/MODE SELECTOR
SWITCH to the TALKING MODE ( )

or the MELODY MODE ( ) position to
turn the unit ON.

2. T o adjust the volume, slide the VOLUME
CONTROL SWITCH located on the back

of the unit to ( ) for LOW VOLUME
or ( ) for HIGH VOLUME.

3. Slide the ON/OFF/MODE SELECTOR
SWITCH to the OFF ( ) position to turn
the unit OFF.

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4. To remove the attachment strap, hold
onto the attachment strap and gently pull
on the steering wheel. To re-attach it,

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push both pieced together until they lock.

Note: T o preserve battery life, the VTECH® Grip ‘n Go DriverTM learning

toy will automatically power down after about ten seconds without
input. The unit can be turned on again by pressing any button.

ACTIVITIES

A. Talking Mode

1. Slide the ON/OFF/MODE SELECTOR
SWITCH to the TALKING MODE

( ) position. Y ou will hear “Let’ s go!”
followed by a short tune. All the lights
will flash randomly with the sound.

2. Press the FIRE ENGINE BUTTON to
hear “fire engine” followed by a siren
sound effect. The corresponding light
will flash with the voice and sound
effect.

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“Let’s go”
+ short tune

“Fire engine” +
siren sound effect

3. Press the AMBULANCE BUTTON to
hear “ambulance” followed by a siren
sound effect. The corresponding light
will flash with the voice and sound
effect.

4. Press the POLICE CAR BUTTON to
hear “police car” followed by a siren
sound effect. The corresponding light
will flash with the voice and sound
effect.

5. Press the HORN BUTTON to hear a
random horn sound effect. The
corresponding light will flash with the
sound effect.

“Ambulance” +
siren sound effect

“Police car” +
siren sound effect

Random horn
sound effect

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Printed in China
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6. Turn the WHEEL to hear a random

upbeat melody. All the lights will flash
randomly with the melody.

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B. Melody Mode

1. Slide the ON/OFF/MODE SELECTOR

SWITCH to the MELODY MODE ( )

position. Y ou will hear “let’s go!” followed
by a short tune. All the lights will flash
randomly with the sound.

2. Press the FIRE ENGINE BUTTON to

hear “square” followed by one random
melody. The corresponding light will
flash with the voice and all the lights
will flash with the music.

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“Let’s go”
+ short tune

“Square” +
melody

3. Press the AMBULANCE BUTTON to

hear “circle” followed by one random
melody. The corresponding light will
flash with the voice and all the lights
will flash with the music.

4. Press the POLICE CAR BUTTON to

hear “triangle” followed by one
random melody. The corresponding
light will flash with the voice and all
the lights will flash with the music.

5. Press the HORN BUTTON to hear a

random horn sound effect. The
corresponding light will flash with the
sound effect.

“Circle” +
melody

“Triangle” +
melody

Random horn
sound effect

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6. Turn the WHEEL to hear a random

upbeat melody played one note at a
time. The speed of the music is played
is based on how quickly the steering

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wheel is turned. All the lights will flash
randomly with the music.

UPBEAT MELODIES:

1. Happy Farmer

2. William T ell Overture

3. Sailing, Sailing

4. Looby Loo

5. London Bridge

6. Hot Cross Buns

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

1. Keep the unit clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth.

2. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from any direct heat

source.

3. Remove the batteries when the unit is not in use for an extended

period of time.

4. Do not drop the unit on hard surfaces and do not expose the unit to

moisture or water.

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IMPORTANT NOTE

Creating and developing infant/toddler products is accompanied by a
responsibility that we at VTECH
ensure the accuracy of the information, which forms the value of our products.
However, errors sometimes can occur. It is important for you to know that we
stand behind our products and encourage you to call our Consumer Services
Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S., or 1-800-267-7377 in Canada, with
any problems and/or suggestions that you might have. A service representative
will be happy to help you.

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take very seriously. We make every effort to

Note:

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and
used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, it
may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested
and found to comply within the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance
with the specifications in Sub-part J of Part 15 FCC Rules, which are designed to
provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause interference with 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 the receiving antenna

• relocate this product with respect to the receiver

• move this product away from the receiver

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