Carrera RC 370201061 Team Sonic Racing Car Instruction Manual

June 12, 2024
Carrera RC

Carrera RC 370201061 Team Sonic Racing Car

Carrera-RC-370201061-Team-Sonic-Racing-Car \(5\)

Dear customer
Congratulations on purcl1asing a Carrera RC model car, manufactured in accordance with the latest technology. As it is our constant endeavour to develop and improve our products, we reserve the right to make modttications, etther of a technical na1ure or with respect to leab.Jres, materials, and design, at any time, and wtthout prior notice. For this reason, no daims win be accepted for any slight deviations in your product from the data and ilustrations contained in these instructions. These operating and assembly instructions are an integral part of the product. These instruc­tions are to be kept for lub.Jre reference and in the event that the product is passed on to a third party.

For the latest version of these operating instructions and information on replacement and spare parts available, please visit carrera-rc.com in the service area.

Declaration of conformity

Carrera Toys GmbH hereby dedares that this model including the controller CCN1iom1s wtth the fundamental requirements of the following EC directives: EC Directives 2009/4&1EC and the other relevant regulations of Directive 2014/53/EU (RED). The original declaration of confom,ity can be requested from carrera-rc.com.Carrera-RC-370201061-Team-Sonic-
Racing-Car \(1\)

Maximum radio-frequency power transmitted <10 dBm Frequency range: 2400-2483.5 MHz

  • Warning! Inappropriate use may result in severe injuries and/or damage to property. 11 has to be operated with care and caution and requires both mechanical and mental skins. The operating instructions contain notes on safety and technical regulations as well as information on maintaining and operating the product. II is indispensable to read these instructions thoroughly before the first usage. Only this helps to avoid accidents with injuries and damage.
  • WARNING! This toy contains small parts which can be swallowed and is therefore not suitable for children under 3 years of age.
  • WARNING! danger of pinching during operation! Remove all packaging materials and wire fastenings before handing the toy over to the child. Please retain the packaging and address for intonnation and in the event of any questions.

This symbol, showing refuse bins with a cross through them, denotes that empty batteries, rechargeable batteries, button cells, rechargeable battery packs, equipment batteries, disused electrical equipment, etc. should not be disposed of in domestic refuse, as they are harmful to the environment and health. Do not mix dissimilar bat- tery types or employ new and used batteries together. Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged by adults. Empty batteries should be removed from the product. Do not recharge non­rechargeable batteries due to risk of explosion. Never use damaged batteries.
Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being charged. Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity. Supply terminals are not to be short circuited.
The appliance is only to be used with the power supply unit provided with the appliance. The use of a different power supply unit may lead to the permanent damage of the battery and neighbouring parts, as well as physical injury! WARNING: For the purposes of recharging the battery, only use the detachable supply unit provided with this toy. Battery chargers used wtth the toy are to be regularly examined for damage to the cord, plug, enclosure and other parts, and in the event of such damage, they must not be used until the damage has been ?ired. The toy is only to be connected to Class II equipment bearing the fonowing symbol.

FCC statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. this device may not cause ham,ful interference, and
  2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the us­er’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This product 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 hannful interfer­ence in a residential installation. This product generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not instaned and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause ham,ful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If the product does cause hannful interference to radio or television reception, which can be detem,ined 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 product and receiver.

  • Connect the product 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.

IC statement
The device contain license-exempt transmitter(s)/ receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Eco­nomic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the fonowing two conditions:

  1. The device must not cause interference;
  2. The device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Safety Instructions

  • Only original Carrera RC LiFeP04 rechargeable batteries may be used. Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being charged.

  • The Carrera RC vehicle is designed for hobby use only and may only be operated on tracks and in spaces especially intended for this purpose. WARNING! Do not use the Carrera RC vehicle in road traffic.

  • Never operate the product on grass surfaces. Do not use the Carrera RC vehicle for transporting goods, persons or animals.
    Never use the Carrera RC vehicle outdoors during rain or snowfall. The car must not be run through water, puddles and snow, and must always be kept stored in a dry place.

  • Avoid running on courses which are laid exclusively with sand.

  • Do not expose the Carrera RC vehicle to direct sunlight.

  • Never subject the Carrera car to repeated changes of load – that means continuously reversing it.

  • Never throw the car on the floor from a standing position.

  • The Carrera RC vehicle must be inspected before and after operation, each time it is used, to ensure that it has not become disassembled. Any screws or nuts that may have become loosened during operation must be tightened.

Contents of package

  • 1 x Carrera RC Vehicle
  • 1x Controller
  • 1 x USB charger cable
  • 1 x Li Fe POI rechargeable battery
  • 1x Set of batteries (non-rechargeable)

Charging the rechargeable battery via computer
Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being charged. Take care only to charge the LiFeP04 battery supplied with the LiFePOt charging untt (USB charger cable) also supplied. If you at- tempt to recharge the battery with any other LiFeP04 battery charger or any other type of charger, this may result in serious damage. Please carefully read the previous chapter with warnings and guidelines on the usage of rechargeable batteries before proceeding. You can recharge the rechargeable battery with the respective USB charger cable from a computer USB port (USB 3.0) or a USB power supply unit with at least 1A output volt- age:

  • the USB charger cable with the USB prt of a O. The LED on the USB charger cable lights green and indicates that the charger is correctly connected to the cnmputer. When you connect an empty battery, the LED on the USB charger goes off and indicates that the battery is being charged. The USB charger cable is so designed that polarity is not possible.
  • It lasts about 50 minutes to recharge a discharged (NOT a deep-discharged) battery. When the battery is fully charged, the LED display on the USB charger cable lights græn again.
  • Always recharge the battery after use to prevent its bewming dep discharged. After use, the battery must be albwed to cool down for at least 20 minutes it can fu”y recharged. the battery occasionally (suggested every 2—3 months). Supply terminals are not to short-circuited.
  • Failure to treat the battery as described above can lead to its tmoming defective. Never Eave the battery unattended whiE it is being
  • Using a screwdriver, remove the cover of the battery compartment in the Carrera RC car. Ensure the polarity is

Adjusting the steering (left/right)

Open the battery compartment with a screwdriver and insert the batteries in the remote control. Ensure the polarity is correct.

  • Switch the car ON at the ONIOFF switch. The LED on top of the car will flash rhythmically.
  • Switch on the controller. The LED on top of the controller will flash rhythmically. After a few seconds, the LEDs on the car and on the controller will liaht continuouslv, meanina the bind has been made.
    • When changing from the first battery to the second battery, you must stop running tor at least ten minutes. At the next change, a pause of at least 20 minutes is absolutely essential.
    • Avoid constant motor operation.
    • If the car switches itself off several times one after another, the battery is dead. Please recharge the battery.
    • Always keep the rechargeable battery stored outside the vehicle.
    • Clean the Carrera RC car after use.

Controller functions – Full Function

  • You can steer the car in any direction using the joysticks:
  • Joystick on left: forwards/backwards
  • Joystick on right: left/right
  • Front light: left shoulder button
  • Rear light: right should button

Troubleshooting

The vehicle does not work

  • Position the switches on the transmitter and vehicle to “ON”.

  • Have the batteries/power packs been inserted correctly?

  • Are the battery contacts bent or dirty?

  • Are the batteries discharged or defective?

  • Are the vehicle and the transmitter/controller connected properly (see l]J}?
    The vehlcle does not work properly; the range Is too small!

  • Is battery/accumulator power fading?

  • Are any other remote control devices close by which might be transmitting on the same frequency?

  • Is interference being caused by metal railings or fences?

  • Transmitter or power masts often cause the model vehicle to behave in an uncontrolled manner.

  • Are there walkie-talkies/CB radios/wireless networks in the vicinity that might cause interference?

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