Traxxas 58094-1, Owner'S Manual

RAPTOR • 19

ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL

8. The XL-5 is equipped with thermal shutdown protection to guard against 

overheating caused by excessive current flow. If the operating temperature 
exceeds safe limits, the XL-5 will automatically shut down. The LED on the 
face of the XL-5 will rapidly blink red, even if the throttle trigger is moved 
back and forth. Once the temperature returns to a safe level, the XL-5 will 
once again function normally. 

XL-5 Profile Selection

The speed control is factory set to Sport Mode (100% forward, brakes, and 
reverse). To disable reverse (Race Mode) or to allow 50% power (patented 
Training Mode), follow these steps. The speed control should be connected to 
the receiver and the transmitter adjusted as described previously. The profiles 
are selected by entering the programming mode.

Profile Description

Profile #1 (Sport Mode): 100% Forward, 100% Brakes, 100% Reverse
Profile #2 (Race Mode): 100% Forward, 100% Brakes, No Reverse
Profile #3 (Training Mode): 50% Forward, 100% Brakes, 50% Reverse

Selecting Sport Mode 

(Profile #1: 100% Forward, 100% Brakes, 100% Reverse)

1. Connect a fully charged battery pack to  

the XL-5 and turn on your transmitter.

2. With the XL-5 off, press and hold  

the EZ-Set button until the LED turns solid 
green, then solid red and then begins blinking 
red (indicating the Profile numbers).

3. When the LED blinks RED ONCE, release  

the EZ-Set button.

4. The LED will blink and then turn solid green 

(Low-Voltage Detection ACTIVE) or red (Low-Voltage Detection DISABLED). 
The model is ready to drive.

Selecting Race Mode

 (Profile #2: 100% Forward, 100% Brakes, No Reverse)

1. Connect a fully charged battery pack to  

the XL-5 and turn on your transmitter.

2. With the XL-5 off, press and hold  

the EZ-Set button until the LED turns solid 
green, then solid red and then begins blinking 
red (indicating the Profile numbers).

3. When the LED blinks RED TWICE, release  

the EZ-Set button.

4. The LED will blink and then turn solid green 

(Low-Voltage Detection ACTIVE) or red (Low-Voltage Detection DISABLED). 
The model is ready to drive.

Selecting Training Mode

 (Profile #3: 50% Forward, 100% Brakes, 50% Reverse)

1. Connect a fully charged battery pack to the 

XL-5 and turn on your transmitter.

2. With the XL-5 off, press and hold the EZ-Set 

button until the LED turns solid green, 
then solid red and then begins blinking red 
(indicating the Profile numbers).

3. When the LED blinks RED THREE  

TIMES, release the EZ-Set button.

4. The LED will blink and then turn solid green 

(Low-Voltage Detection ACTIVE) or red (Low-Voltage Detection DISABLED). 
The model is ready to drive.

Note:

 If you missed the mode you wanted, keep the EZ-Set button pressed 

down and the blink cycle will repeat until the button is released and a Mode is 
selected.

LED Codes and Protection Modes

• 

Solid Green:

 XL-5 power-on light. Low-Voltage Detection is ACTIVATED 

(LiPo setting). 

• Solid Red:

 XL-5 power-on light. Low-Voltage Detection is DISABLED  

(

NiMH setting). 

Never use LiPo batteries while Low-Voltage Detection is 

disabled.

• Fast Blinking Red:

 The XL-5 is equipped with thermal shutdown 

protection to guard against overheating caused by excessive current 
flow. If the operating temperature exceeds safe limits, the XL-5 will 
automatically shut down. Let the XL-5 cool. Make sure your model is 
properly geared for the conditions.

• 

Slow Blinking Red (when Low-Voltage Detection is activated):

 The XL-5 

has entered Low-Voltage Protection. When the battery voltage begins to 
reach the minimum recommended discharge voltage threshold for LiPo 
battery packs, the XL-5 will limit the power output to 50% throttle. When 
the battery voltage attempts to fall below the minimum threshold, the 
XL-5 will shut down all motor output. The LED on the speed control will 
slowly blink red, indicating a low-voltage shutdown. The XL-5 will stay in 
this mode until a fully charged battery is connected.

• Fast Blinking Green:

 The XL-5’s LED will blink fast green if the speed 

control is not receiving a signal. Make certain the speed control is properly 
plugged into the receiver and the transmitter is switched on.

Patented Training Mode 
(Profile #3) reduces forward 
and reverse throttle by 50%. 
Training Mode is provided 
to reduce the power output, 
allowing beginning drivers to 
better control the model. As 
driving skills improve, simply 
change to Sport or Race Mode 
for full-power operation.

Tip For Fast Mode Changes

The XL-5 is set to Profile 1 (Sport 
Mode) as the default. To quickly 
change to Profile 3 (Training 
Mode), with the transmitter on, 
press and hold the EZ-Set button 
until the light blinks red three 
times and then release. For full 
power, quickly change back 
to Profile 1 (Sport Mode)  by 
pressing and holding the EZ-Set 
button until the light blinks red 
one time and then releasing.

Recalibrating the  
XL-5 Speed Control

If the red LED on the XL-5 
speed control glows solid when 
powered on and the motor 
does not receive power when 
the throttle is applied, the 
throttle neutral position has 
changed. To restore the speed 
control to normal operation, 
it must be recalibrated to the 
current transmitter neutral 
setting. To recalibrate the 
speed control, see “XL-5 Setup 
Programming” on page 18.

B

One blink Red

A

Green to Red to Off

D

Solid

C

Release

B

Two blinks Red

A

Green to Red to Off

D

Solid

C

Release

B

Three blinks Red

A

Green to Red to Off

D

Solid

C

Release