74340a-0921.qrk 12/8/00 12:50 PM Page 1 Product features and decoration may vary from the picture above. JEEP and the Jeep grille design are registered trademarks of DaimlerChrysler Corporation and are used under license. ©DaimlerChrysler Corporation. Fisher-Price, Power Wheels by Fisher-Price, BARBIE, Cruisin’ Tunes, Power Lock and Power Stick are U.S. trademarks of Mattel Inc. Owner’s Manual with Assembly Instructions Please read this manual and save it with your original sales receipt.
74340a-0921.qrk 12/8/00 12:50 PM Page 2 Table of Contents A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
74340a-0921.qrk 12/8/00 12:50 PM B Page 3 Warnings and Cautions ELECTRICAL HAZARD WARNING • Battery can fall out and injure a child if vehicle tips over. Always use battery clamp. • PREVENT FIRE - Never modify the electrical system. Alterations could cause a fire resulting in serious injury and could also ruin the electrical system. - Use of the wrong type battery or charger could cause a fire or explosion resulting in serious injury.
74340a-0921.qrk 12/8/00 12:50 PM Page 4 C Parts • 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.
74340a-0921.qrk 12/8/00 12:50 PM Page 5 Parts #6 x 11/2" Screw – 4 11/2" x 1/4" Machine Screw - 2 Key Chain #8 x 1" Screw – 13 #10 x 1/2" Screw – 2 #8 x 11/4" Screw – 10 Key Assembly #10 x 1" Screw – 5 .354 Cap Nut – 2* Hood Latch – 2 All Shown Actual Size *For your convenience, an extra .354 cap nut has been included.
74340a-0921.qrk 12/8/00 12:50 PM Page 6 D Parts Diagram 33 17 15 37 15 38 16 33 36 32 32 10 35 21 31 3 31 10 20 28 29 23 30 28 24 10 10 7 18 19 39 13 22 27 13 12 10 14 11 10 13 6 4 8 13 9 5 25 26 1 34 2 3 Note: Some parts shown are assembled on both sides of the vehicle. No. Part 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Vehicle Body Steering Column .
4340a-0921.qrk 12/8/00 12:50 PM Page 7 E Battery Charging ELECTRICAL HAZARD WARNING CAUTION • Battery can fall out and injure a child if vehicle tips over. Always use battery clamp. • PREVENT FIRE - Never modify the electrical system. Alterations could cause a fire resulting in serious injury and could also ruin the electrical system. - Use of the wrong type battery or charger could cause a fire or explosion resulting in serious injury.
74340a-0921.qrk 12/8/00 12:50 PM Page 8 F Battery Charging Assembly WARNING Battery 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 parts, including the battery, or help in assembly of the vehicle. Charger Connector IMPORTANT! Assemble the battery retainer unit to the dash of your vehicle before beginning assembly of your vehicle.
74340a-0921.qrk 12/8/00 12:50 PM Page 9 Assembly 2 4 Battery Clamp Unit Battery Compartment Battery Compartment Door • Locate the battery compartment door on the back of the radio. • Loosen the screw in the battery compartment door using a Phillips screwdriver and lift to open. • Insert three “AA” (LR6) alkaline batteries, as indicated in the battery compartment. • To replace the battery compartment door, fit the tabs on the door into the slots on the radio. Lower to close.
74340a-0921.qrk 12/8/00 12:50 PM Page 10 Assembly 5 7 22 3 12 7 Radio 4 Tab 15 Tab 2 25 26 8 Dash View Slots Dash View • Fit the tabs on the radio into the slots in the dash. • Insert two #8 x 1" screws through the holes in the top of the radio and into the dash. • Tighten the screws using a Phillips screwdriver. Do not over-tighten.
74340a-0921.qrk 12/8/00 12:50 PM Page 11 Assembly 8 10 Steering Column Hole Steering Wheel Tab Cap Nut Steering Column “UP” 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. 9 End of Steering Column • Turn the vehicle body upright.
74340a-0921.qrk 12/8/00 12:50 PM Page 12 Assembly 12 14 Wide Tab Lens Hood Latch Hole Wide Notch Lens Guard • Fit the wide notch in the side of a headlight lens under the wide tab on a lens guard. • Press firmly on the inside of the headlight lens to snap it into the lens guard. • Repeat this procedure to assemble the other headlight lens to the remaining lens guard. 13 Grille Slots Hood Latch Hole • Insert a hood latch into one of the holes in the vehicle body, near the hood area.
74340a-0921.qrk 12/8/00 12:50 PM Page 13 Assembly 17 16 Windshield Frame Front Half Windshield Brackets Slots Tabs Lip of Bracket • Align the slots in the front half of the windshield frame with the tabs on the windshield brackets. • Fit the front half of the windshield frame onto the windshield brackets as shown. Slot 18 • Fit the screw pegs on the windshield brackets into the holes in the top surface of the dash.
74340a-0921.qrk 12/8/00 12:50 PM Page 14 Assembly 19 20 Windshield Frame Back Half Short Seat Belt Strap T-Loop (Pull through slot) Fastener End End T-Loops Slot Slots Seat Slot Windshield Frame Front Half Slots • Fit the back half of the windshield frame onto the front half of the windshield frame. Make sure the slots at the bottom of the two windshield frame halves are aligned. • Insert ten #8 x 11/4" screws into the back half of the windshield frame.
74340a-0921.qrk 12/8/00 12:50 PM Page 15 Assembly 22 24 Seat Seat Back Tabs Canopy Sleeves Canopy Sleeves Tabs PUSH 2 HERE Slot Canopy 1 Sport Bar • With the seat at an angle, insert the tabs on the front edge of the seat into the slots in the foot-well wall . • Push down firmly on the edge of the seat above each tab to snap the tabs into the slots . • Position the sport bar on its side so that the sport bar ends curve away from you.
74340a-0921.qrk 12/8/00 12:50 PM Page 16 Assembly 26 28 Sport Bar Bracket Ring Light Rack Back Half Tabs Tunnel Side Leg Sport Bar Sport Bar Support Light Rack Front Half • Using safety scissors, remove the sport bar brackets from the plastic connector. Dispose of the plastic connector. • Position the sport bar upright. • Fit a sport bar support through a tunnel in a rear corner of the canopy. Make sure the ring end of the sport bar support is positioned toward the sport bar.
74340a-0921.qrk 12/8/00 12:50 PM Page 17 Assembly 30 32 Sport Bar Taillight Housing PUSH HERE Side Fender Taillight Lens #8 x 1" Screws PULL HERE • Fit the sport bar and sport bar support legs into the holes in the vehicle body. • Push down firmly on a sport bar side leg while pulling up on the side fender to fit the sport bar into the vehicle body. • Repeat this procedure on the other side of the vehicle body.
74340a-0921.qrk 12/8/00 12:50 PM Page 18 G Label Decoration Proper label application will help to keep the labels looking their best! When applying labels, keep the following guidelines in mind: • Wash your hands before applying the labels. • Before applying the labels, wipe the surface of the vehicle with a clean, dry cloth to remove any dust or oils. • Place the labels exactly as shown in the illustrations. • For best results, avoid repositioning a label once it has been applied to the vehicle.
74340a-0921.qrk 12/8/00 12:50 PM Page 19 Label Decoration After applying the labels as shown in illustrations 1, 2 and 3, apply labels as shown in illustrations 4, 5 and 6 to add sparkle to your vehicle. 6 4 28 30 Left Side View Back View One-time assembly is now complete. IMPORTANT! • Please carefully read the owner’s information in this manual and teach your child about proper vehicle operation and rules for safe driving before allowing operation of this vehicle.
74340a-0921.qrk 12/8/00 12:50 PM H Page 20 Battery Installation IMPORTANT! Use only a Power Wheels® 12 volt battery. Use of any other battery will damage your vehicle. Make sure that you charge the battery for at least 18 hours using the enclosed Power Wheels® 12 volt charger before operating your vehicle for the first time. Charge the battery for at least 14 hours after each use of the vehicle. Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours.
74340a-0921.qrk I 12/8/00 12:50 PM Page 21 Battery Care and Disposal Care Disposal If a battery leak develops, avoid contact with the leaking acid and place the damaged battery in a plastic bag. Please refer to the information on this page for proper disposal. If acid comes in contact with skin or eyes, flush with cool water for at least 15 minutes and call a physician. If acid is internally ingested, give water, milk of magnesia or egg whites immediately. Never give emetics or induce vomiting.
74340a-0921.qrk 12/8/00 12:50 PM J Page 22 Rules for Safe Driving RIDING HAZARD WARNING Prevent Injuries and Deaths • Direct Adult Supervision Required • Keep Children Within Safe Riding Areas These areas must be: - away from swimming pools and other bodies of water to prevent drownings - generally level to prevent tipovers - away from steps, driveways, roads and alleys.
74340a-0921.qrk K 12/8/00 12:50 PM Page 23 How to Operate Your Vehicle To Back Up Beginner Use - Low Speed Drive As assembled, your vehicle is ready to roll in low speed (21/2 mph, maximum). It has been pre-set so it will only operate in low speed. After your child has mastered the basic skills of driving and understands the rules for safe driving, it’s time to remove the high speed lock-out screw to allow the vehicle to operate in low or high speed.
74340a-0921.qrk 12/8/00 12:50 PM Page 24 L How to Operate Your Vehicle Advanced Use - High Speed Drive Caring For Your Vehicle • Check all screws, capnuts and protective coverings regularly and tighten as required. Check plastic parts on a regular basis for cracks or broken pieces. • During snowy or rainy weather, the vehicle should be stored inside or under a protective cover. Remember to charge the battery at least once per month while your vehicle is not in regular use.
74340a-0921.qrk 12/8/00 12:50 PM M Page 25 Problems and Solutions Guide IMPORTANT! If you experience a problem with your vehicle, first check the Problems and Solutions Guide below. If you still experience a problem, please contact Power Wheels® Consumer Affairs, tollfree at 1-800-348-0751 between 8 AM and 6 PM (EST) Monday through Friday. Or, contact your local Power Wheels® authorized service center. For the location nearest you, please refer to the Authorized Service Center list beginning on page 28.
74340a-0921.qrk 12/8/00 12:50 PM Page 26 Problems and Solutions Guide Problem Short run time (Less than 1 - 3 hours per charge) Possible Cause Undercharged battery Solution Charge the battery. A new battery should have been charged for at least 18 hours before using the vehicle for the first time. After first-time use, recharge the battery for at least 14 hours after each use. Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours. Check all wires and connectors.
74340a-0921.qrk 12/8/00 12:50 PM Page 27 Problems and Solutions Guide Problem Vehicle runs in low speed, but does not run in high speed Possible Cause Solution High speed lock-out not disconnected The vehicle was pre-set to run only in low speed. To allow the vehicle to run in low and high speed, you must disconnect the High Speed Lock-Out. Follow the instructions on page 24 to remove the High Speed Lock-Out screw.
74340a-0921.qrk 12/8/00 12:50 PM N Page 28 Bumper-to-Bumper* Limited Warranty *One year limited warranty from the date of purchase on the Power Wheels® vehicle. Six month limited warranty on the 12 volt battery. For the original purchaser, this one year limited warranty covers the Power Wheels® ride-on vehicle (purchased from Power Wheels®) against defects in materials and workmanship.
74340a-0921.qrk 12/8/00 12:50 PM Page 29 Authorized Service Centers DELAWARE WILMINGTON - Lyons Hardware, Inc., 2021 Kirkwood Highway, 19805, (302) 995-1260 FLORIDA ATLANTIC BEACH - First Coast Repair, 25 Seminole Road, 32233, (904) 246-4616 BOYNTON BEACH - Mister FixIt Small Appliance, 1865 W Woolbright Road, 33425, (561) 243-9999 CALLAHAN -Arc Electronic Repair, 951 Blackhills Dr.
74340a-0921.qrk 12/8/00 12:50 PM Page 30 Authorized Service Centers LOWELL - Lowell Appliance Service Center, Inc., 564 Dutton Street, 01854, (508) 454-8731 MAYNARD - Gramp’s Garage, 16 Main Street, 01754, (508) 461-0463 NEEDHAM - Suburban Applicance Service Center, 34 Wexford Street, 02492, (781) 449-8787 QUINCY - Appliance Service and Parts, Inc., 582 Washington Street, Route 3A, 02169, (617) 773-6656 SALEM - Fix Master, Inc.
74340a-0921.qrk 12/8/00 12:50 PM Page 31 Authorized Service Centers OKLAHOMA ADA - Bert's Supply Co, Hwy 99, 74820, (580) 332-7295, (800) 259-7202 McCALESTER - Quality Upholstery, 803 East Gene Stipe Blvd., 74501, (918) 423-4747 OKLAHOMA CITY - Appliance Services by CK, 101 East Madison, 73105, (405) 525-8862 OKLAHOMA CITY - Oaklahoma Service Center, 1940 North May Street, 73107, (405) 946-9841 TULSA - H.L. Moss, Inc., 1714 E.
74340a-0921.qrk 12/8/00 12:50 PM Page 32 IMPORTANT! DO NOT use this vehicle for the first time until you have charged the battery for 18 hours. Remember to… ✔ Charge the battery immediately after each use. ✔ Charge the battery once a month during storage, even if the vehicle has not been used. Failure to follow these instructions will permanently damage your battery and void your warranty. Please refer to the Battery Care Section in this manual for more information.
