Power Wheels CADILLAC ESCALADE CUSTOM EDITION N8417, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ith a Power Wheels 12 Volt Lead Acid Rechargeable Battery with Built in Thermal Fuse and Power Wheels 12 Volt Charger with Type 12V Connector both included Requires four C LR14 alkaline batteries not included for FM Radio operation Owner s Manual with Assembly Instructions For Model N8417 Product features may vary from the picture above CUSTOM EDITION Meijer com ...

Page 2: ... at low speed You must remove the high speed lock out screw to allow operation of the vehicle at high speed Please see page 26 for detailed instructions If you have any questions about your Power Wheels vehicle please call our toll free service lines at 1 800 348 0751 from 9 AM to 7 PM EST Monday through Friday and 11 AM to 5 PM EST Saturday Trained customer service representatives are available t...

Page 3: ...lt in serious injury Never allow children to charge the battery Battery charging must be done by adults only A child could be injured by the electricity involved in charging the battery Read the safety instructions on the battery Examine the battery charger and their connectors for excessive wear or damage each time you charge the battery If damage or excessive wear is detected do not use the char...

Page 4: ...eturn 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 Note Some parts of this product have been packed with a protective foam cover After removing the foam cover you may notice a cloudy film on the parts Wipe these parts with a clean dry soft cloth to remove this residue N8417pr 092...

Page 5: ...t Wheels Left and Right Truck Bed 2 Hubcaps Steering Column Cap 2 Bushings 2 Door Plates Steering Wheel 2 Taillights Left and Right N8417pr 0920 5 Steering Column 2 Headlight Covers Left and Right 2 Headlights Left and Right Steering Wheel Cap Meijer com ...

Page 6: ... Battery Fasteners Shown Actual Size For your convenience we included extra fasteners Note Tighten and loosen all screws with a Phillips screwdriver Do not over tighten the screws 8 x 3 4 Screw 34 7 16 Washer 2 3 8 16 Lock Nut 2 1 4 x 11 4 Screw 2 5 32 x 11 2 Pin 1 12 Volt Charger Meijer com ...

Page 7: ... Door Plates 2 10 Seat 1 1 Short Seat Belts 2 1 2 Long Seat Belt 1 3 Wings 2 1 4 Front Wheels 2 1 5 Wheel Covers 2 1 6 Hubcaps 2 1 7 Bushing 2 1 8 Truck Bed 19 Steering Wheel 20 Steering Column 21 Taillight 2 22 12 Volt Charger 23 12 Volt Battery 24 Key Assembly 3 8 16 Lock Nuts 2 1 4 x 11 4 Screws 2 8 x 3 4 Screws 34 Label Sheet 7 16 Washers 2 Assembly Tool Parts Not Shown 25 Steering Column Cap ...

Page 8: ... if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving conditions too severe Once a fuse has tripped remove your foot from the pedal and wait approximately 25 seconds before operating the vehicle again To avoid repeated automatic shut downs do not overload the vehicle by exceeding the 130 lbs 59 kg maximum weight capacity or by towing anything behind the vehicle Avoid severe driving conditions such as drivi...

Page 9: ...t Do not plug the charger into a ceiling outlet The power indicator on the charger does not indicate the charge status of your battery The power indicator allows you to see that there is power from the wall outlet Before first time use charge the battery for at least 18 hours Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours Recharge the battery for at least 14 hours after each use of your vehicle Do ...

Page 10: ... Fit a wheel cover onto each front wheel Front Wheel Wheel Cover 4 Place a 3 8 16 lock nut rounded side out onto a front axle IMPORTANT Tighten the lock nut firmly using the closed end of the assembly tool Repeat this procedure to fasten the other front wheel assembly with the other 3 8 16 lock nut 3 8 16 Lock Nut Assembly Tool 5 Align the slot in a hubcap with the rib in the wheel cover Snap a hu...

Page 11: ...icle Front End Vehicle 7 Insert two 8 x 3 4 screws through the front end and into the vehicle Tighten the screws Front End 8 Insert two 1 4 x 11 4 screws inside of the battery compartment and into the front end of the vehicle Tighten the screws Battery Compartment 9 Fit the bumper onto the front end Bumper Front End TOP VIEW RIGHT SIDE VIEW Meijer com ...

Page 12: ...abels to the headlights 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 illustration For best results avoid repositioning a label once it has been applied to the vehicle 37 36 13 Fit the headlights left and right onto the bumper Hint Headlights only fit one way If they do not seem to fit try the o...

Page 13: ...e designed to be assembled one way Doors 16 Fit the large hole on the plates to the door posts Align the holes in the plates with the holes in the top side of the vehicle Plates 14 Insert one 8 x 3 4 screw into the top edge of each headlight Tighten the screws Headlights 17 Insert three 8 x 3 4 screws into each plate and tighten Meijer com ...

Page 14: ...e vehicle and into the battery compartment Motor Harness Connector Front BACK VIEW 19 Fit the tabs on the windshield dash into the slots in the front end of the vehicle Windshield Dash FRONT VIEW 20 Insert four 8 x 3 4 screws into the base of the windshield dash Tighten the screws Meijer com ...

Page 15: ...move any excess lubricant First insert the straight end of the steering column down through the hole in the metal bar A then through the hole in the vehicle floor B and finally out through the hole in the dash Steering Column Metal Bar Hole BOTTOM VIEW A B Vehicle Hole IMPORTANT Turn the vehicle on its side or over to complete assembly steps 23 28 24 Position the steering wheel so that the large o...

Page 16: ...eering column Grasp the steering column again and pull down to fit the pin into the center of the steering wheel Press Wheel Press Wheel Lift Steering Column Press Wheel 27 Steering Column Cap Fit the steering column cap onto the end of the steering column Insert a 8 x 3 4 screw through the large opening in the steering column cap and into the hole in the steering column Tighten the screw Turn the...

Page 17: ...ommended Do not charge non rechargeable batteries Remove rechargeable batteries from the product before charging If removable rechargeable batteries are used they are only to be charged under adult supervision 1 5V x 4 C LR14 Locate the FM Radio on the dash Loosen both screws in the battery compartment door Remove the battery compartment door Insert four new C LR14 alkaline batteries Hint We recom...

Page 18: ... of the belt catches against the slot You will pull one T loop through the slot Repeat this procedure to assemble the other short seat belt strap Insert each fastener end of the long seat belt strap through a slot in the center of the seat Make sure the fasteners face the outer edge of the seat Pull each side of the long seat belt strap evenly through the slots Make sure to pull each T loop throug...

Page 19: ...esigned to be assembled one way Make sure the tabs on the top of the taillights fit into the bottom of each wing Wings Taillight Tabs 36 Insert two 8 x 3 4 screws into each wing Tighten the screws 37 Position the truck bed over the back end of the vehicle Truck Bed 38 Insert three 8 x 3 4 screws into the top of the truck bed Tighten the screws Meijer com ...

Page 20: ...ls exactly as shown in the illustrations For best results avoid repositioning a label once it has been applied to the vehicle After applying a label rub the label firmly with a clean dry cloth to make sure the label is adhered to your vehicle Start at the center of a label and smooth towards the outer edges to remove air bubbles DECORATION G 35 35 25 31 34 19 19 17 18 33 26 30 FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW...

Page 21: ...DECORATION G RIGHT SIDE 28 28 5 41 38 4 LEFT SIDE 40 28 28 39 4 6 12 11 13 14 32 DASH VIEW 21 N8417pr 0920 Meijer com ...

Page 22: ...follow these instructions may damage your battery and will void your warranty Lift the hood to access the battery compartment Plug the motor harness connector into the 12 volt battery Hood Push the battery retainer Place the 12 volt battery into the battery compartment Make sure the battery retainer slides over the battery To close the hood fit the tabs on the front end of the hood into the slots ...

Page 23: ...ttery Remember to charge the new battery for at least 18 hours before first use Prevent the battery from moving freely inside the battery compart ment Always use the battery retainer to secure the battery in the battery compartment Examine the battery charger and their connectors for excessive wear or damage each time you charge the battery If damage is detected do not use the charger or the batte...

Page 24: ...your child to drive on sloped or inclined surfaces Restrict your child s driving to generally level ground ONLY 8 Do not allow your child to drive down or across a steep slope The vehicle may gain unsafe speed even if the pedal is released to stop The vehicle may tilt and tip over The wheels could lose traction causing the vehicle to slip 9 Do not allow your child to drive up steep inclines The mo...

Page 25: ...top the vehicle before shifting from forward to reverse Once your child is completely comfortable with operating the vehicle in the forward mode introduce reverse Make sure the shifter is in the reverse position 1 Press down on the foot pedal 2 The vehicle will go in reverse at a maximum of 21 2 mph 3 The vehicle is designed to operate in low speed only in reverse Help your child practice steering...

Page 26: ...on To reset the radio to the first station press the scan reset button FM Radio reception varies from area to area If the tuned station is lost due to poor reception the radio automatically scans to the next station with good reception Hint Each time power is turned off and back on the FM Radio will reset to the first station IMPORTANT If the FM Radio functions erratically press the main reset but...

Page 27: ...us on line at www powerwheels com or call 1 800 348 0751 N FCC STATEMENT United States Only 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 frequ...

Page 28: ...S LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Should you need service or assistance with your vehicle during the warranty period do not return the vehicle to the store Power Wheels has provided a nationwide network of authorized service centers If there is not an authorized service center in your area please visit us on line at www powerwheels com or call Consumer Relations for information 1 800 348 0751 This...

Page 29: ...than 30 hours Check all connectors Make sure the charger is tightly plugged into the battery and that the charger is plugged into the wall Make sure power flow to the wall outlet is ON Charger is not working There is no sure way to tell if your charger is working unless you have a volt meter If you suspect there is a problem with your charger contact your local Power Wheels authorized service cent...

Page 30: ...eight capacity or by towing anything behind the vehicle Do not drive up hills or run into fixed objects which can cause the wheels to stop spinning while power is still being supplied to the motors If a thermal fuse continually trips contact your local Power Wheels authorized service center PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Vehicle runs sluggishly Undercharged battery Charge the battery A new batter...

Page 31: ... to the first station Sometimes the vehicle doesn t Loose wire or connector Check all wires around the motors and all connectors to run but other times it does make sure they are tight Motor or electrical switch damage Contact your local Power Wheels authorized service center for diagnosis and repair When the foot pedal is pressed Loose wire or connector Check all wires around the motors and all c...

Page 32: ...rved and designate U S trademarks of Mattel Inc unless otherwise indicated PRINTED IN MEXICO N8417pr 0920 Before first time use you must charge the battery 18 hours Charge the battery immediately after each use Charge the battery once a month even if the vehicle is not used or stored Do not return your vehicle to the store Cadillac the Wreath Crest Emblem Escalade all related Emblems and vehicle b...