Instruction Manual

PACKAGE CONTENTS
• 1 DRIFTER+™ RC Truck
• 1 2.4G wireless controller
• 1 USB charging cord
• 1 Additional set of enhanced performance tires
• 1 Spanner
• 4 Street cones
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A
REMOTE DIAGRAM
SYNCING YOUR DRIFTER+™
D
TRUCK DIAGRAM
ON/ OFF Switch
Speed Mode Switch
Steering Wheel Trim
ON/OFF Switch
Charging Socket
Power Indicator
B
Red
Charging
Light
Throttle
CONTROLLER REQUIRES 3xAA BATTERIES
(NOT INCLUDED)
CHARGING THE BATTERY
1. Turn off your DRIFTER+™ and plug the included USB charging cord into the charging socket on the
bottom of the DRIFTER+™ (see diagram A).
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to either your computers USB port or a UL/CE approved USB wall
charger (see diagram B). IMPORTANT: If using a high-speed USB wall adapter make sure that the output
is less than 7V otherwise the DRIFTER+™’s internal charging circuit will shut down for safety reasons and
not allow the DRIFTER+™ to accept the charge.The CHARGE indicator light turns red while the charging
is in progress and green when the DRIFTER+™ is fully charged.
3. The charging time may vary depending on the remaining percentage of charge the battery had left in it
from previous use. Average charging time is approximately 40-50 minutes. The truck operates for
approximately12-15 minutes on full charge.
4. Don’t forget the green LED charging indicator on the USB cord turns ON when the battery is fully charged.
*SAFETY TIP: Periodically examine the USB charging cord for external damage. External
damage to the charging cord may result in the risk of fire or electric shock. Never use a
damaged charging cord or compromised wall adapter.
INSTALLING BATTERIES INTO THE REMOTE CONTROL
Turn the included remote controller upside down with
the battery door facing you. Secure the controller with
one hand and with your other hand place your thumb
on the center of battery door and slide the cover off (see
diagram D). Insert 3 AA batteries into the battery
compartment. Make sure to match the polarity (+ and
-) marked clearly inside the battery compartment.
Replace the battery cover by sliding it in the reverse
direction until you hear a “click” sound notifying that
the cover is locked in place and secure.
Your DRIFTER+™ utilizes an automatic 2.4G digital channel selection system that allows up to 8 individual players to
race side by side in the same wireless range without interference.
FOR SOLO PLAYER:
1. Before starting, make sure that the power on both your remote control and truck are in the OFF
position (the on off power button is on the under carriage of the truck next to the charging socket)
2. First turn ON the truck and set it down on a flat surface. The head lamps will be flashing rapidly letting
know that the truck has power and is ready for syncing.
3. Next turn ON the remote control. The head lamps should stop flashing and immediately become solid
indicating that you have successfully synced your DRIFTER+™.
*Note: If pairing fails first make the sure that batteries are properly installed in the
controller and truck and then turn both off and repeat steps 1-3 above.
FOR MULTIPLE PLAYERS:
1. Before starting, make sure that the power on all the trucks and all the controllers are in the OFF position.
2. Following a one by one sequence, each player should sync their truck one at a time by Follow steps 1
to 3 above.
3. IMPORTANT: after syncing each truck, make sure to leave each truck ON until all players have
completed the syncing process.
4. If there is an interference problem, all players must turn off their controllers and trucks and restart the
process again.
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DRIFTER+™:
SPEED SETTINGS
Your DRIFTER+™ comes with 3 speed settings for beginner and more advanced drivers; (SLOW,MEDIUM and HIGH). The
Default setting when you first turn on your DRIFTER+™ is MEDIUM. For beginner drivers we suggest you start in the SLOW
SPEED setting (SEE SPEED MODE SWITCH DIAGRAM E). In the low speed setting your DRIFTER+™ has all the same
proportional steering and proportional acceleration functions as in the high speed setting but the speed is governed for
younger drivers and beginners who are just learning how to control their new vehicle. In HIGH SPEED setting the DRIFTER+
™ can reach its maximum speed and power.
Short press speed button you can switch among the 3 speed settings and the beeps
indicating which speed you are in. 1 beep stands for slow speed/2 beeps stands for medium
speed/3 beeps stands for high speed.
PROPERLY USING THE THROTTLE
The DRIFTER+™ is unlike most toy RC cars as it uses digital proportion acceleration. This
feature comes from the higher-end hobby car industry and it makes driving your DRIFTER+™ so much more fun and
controllable!
With digital proportional speed your DRIFTER+™ has a wide range of sensitivity and speed control. For example; you can
practice driving very slowly, you can control the rate of acceleration and you can adjust your speed up and down on the fly
creating tight turns or instant straight-away acceleration. The digital throttle is very sensitive so we strongly suggest to begin
practicing with a very gentle finger on the throttle until you can begin to understand and feel how to control the speed.
REACHING TOP SPEEDS
The DRIFTER+™ has been clocked at speeds above 20MPH. To achieve the vehicles top speeds, you must first have a
large open outdoor space with a fairly smooth and hard surface. Make sure you have at least 100 feet of length and 12
feet of unobstructed width for your runway (6 feet on either side of your vehicle). Next make sure your controller
speed setting is set to HIGH SPEED mode. Next adjust and test the left/right trim so the DRIFTER+™ drives in a fairly
straight line without steering wheel input.
Now you’re ready! Let go of the steering wheel and allow the tires be held in line by the automatic digital steering
control system. From zero start the truck rolling by gently, gradually and consistently pulling back the throttle until
the throttle stick hits the back wall of the controller.
PRO TIP: You will need to make very tiny left / right steering inputs to keep the DRIFTER+™
in a straight line while you push the DRIFTER+™ to maximum velocity!
*Road condition, environmental condition and operator skill can affect performance.
L
R
Steering Wheel
E
Speed
ADJUSTING THE TRIM
The DRIFTER+™ comes with a digital proportional steering system. This special steering system allows
the driver to perform more accurate turning functions and helps to keep the car in-control on the road!
Before starting play, and from time to time after using your DRIFTER+™(especially after a few crashes
and rolls), you should adjust your steering trim so the DRIFTER+™ drives in a “generally straight” line
without touching the steering wheel. On the face of your controller you will see the trim button with an
L and R (right and left) on either side (SEE DIAGRAM F) with the power button on and truck synced to
the controller, slowly turn the Trim Dial right and left. You should see the front tires move (note you
should not be driving the car or touching the throttle while trimming). Once you feel the tires are
straight you should test this by not touching the steering wheel and just gently pulling on the throttle.
The car should follow a “generally straight line”. Note it is normal for the car to have a slight leftward or
rightward drift. This will not affect steering and driving performance.
PROPERLY STEERING THE VEHICLE
The DRIFTER+™ has 6-way control with digital proportional steering. The DRIFTER+™ has the ability to
go straight-forward, straight-backwards, forward-left, forward-right, reverse-left and reverse-right
(See Diagram G). Digital Proportional Steering is a unique feature rarely found on toy RC vehicles. With
the DRIFTER+™ proportional steering system you can accurately control your vehicle in all types of
situations making driving this truck a blast! We suggest practicing with gentle movements on the
steering wheel so you can get used to the feeling and sensitivity of the DRIFTER+™ steering system.
Start slow and remember practice makes perfect!
L
R
F
G
Head Lights
Tire
Fog Lights
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H
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ENHANCED PERFORMANCE TIRES
Your DRIFTER+™ comes with a pair of grey colored enhanced performance tires (see image H) these
enhanced performance tires were made out of extra-soft TPR with lower internal air-compression for
improved steering control on smooth or slippery surfaces. The enhanced performance tires are great for
indoor or outdoor racing when you need extra control on smooth surfaces.
PRO TIP: The performance tires are not advisable for off-roading or rougher roads
and street terrain.
Noted: Please use the 4mm size socket of the cross-shaped wrench that is marked with an arrow to
replace the tire (see the diagram I).
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