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• Never run more than 2 batteries down one after the other. After running down two
fullycharged batteries, a pause in running for at least 20 minutes is essential.
• Avoid constant motor operation.
• If the car switches itself off several times one after another, the battery is dead.
Please recharge the battery.
• After 30 minutes inactivity, the controller and vehicle switch off automatically. To
restart, switch the ON/OFF switch on the controller & the car to OFF and then
back to ON.
• To switch off after use, follow the steps in the reverse order.
• After use, remove or disconnect the battery.
• Clean the Carrera RC car after use.
Controller functions
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Either the switch on the controller or the car is set to OFF.
Car does not move
There is no rechargeable battery in the car or the battery is too weak.
The car has come to a stop at an obstacle.
The battery or rechargeable battery in the transmitter or model is too
weak.
Different channel set up for car and controls.
The transmitter has switched itself off after 30 minutes.
The vehicle is very warm.
Vehicle starts moving unintentionally.
Car cannot be controlled
Transmitter antenna is defective.
Another RC model is using the same frequency.
Should you need spare parts, you will find a complete list of the available parts under carrerarc.com in the service area.
Errors and changes excepted
Colours / final design – changes excepted
Now it's time to practise! Set up a Car-
rera RC vehicle racing track in a large
empty area, using cornerposts, empty
cans, or similar objects. The basic tech-
nique to adopt when operating a Car-
rera RC is to drive fast on the straight
sections and to slow down in the
curves.
Full Function
You can steer the car in any direction
using the joysticks:
Joystick on left:
forwards/backwards
Joystick on right:
left/right
The joysticks are removable.
Alternatively, the vehicle can be
controlled with a rocker.
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4
High Speed Turbo Button
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Solution
Switch on.
Insert charged battery.
The voltage surge protector has switched the car off.
Turn the ON/OFF switch on the car to OFF, then back to ON, and
place the car on a clear surface.
Insert new battery or recharged battery.
Switch to same channel.
To restart, switch the ON/OFF switch on both controller & vehicle to
OFF and then back to ON..
Switch both car and controller off and allow the car to cool down for
about 30 minutes.
First turn on the transmitter, only then the vehicle.
Extend the antenna fully.
Change the frequency.
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The joysticks can be stored in the spe-
cial compartment at the back of the
controller.
Attach the lanyard to the eyelet on the
controller and let the controller hang
from your neck.
Press the button on the left-hand side
of the controller to actuate the High
Speed Turbo function.
Technical changes and design-related changes excepted
Pictograms = symbolic photos