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If you hear “Error,” ask an adult to unplug Car Maker from the wall, wait ten seconds and then plug it back in to reset. Car Maker may automatically go into the cooling cycle. Do not unplug during this time. If you continue to hear “Error” after multiple resets, this may be an indication of a mechanical problem with the door switch; please contact Consumer Services via service.mattel.com for assistance.
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Yes, for best results, allow the wax to cool for a few minutes before opening the mold. Twist the mold slightly (as you would an ice cube tray) to break the wax free. You can also run the mold under cold water, which will help speed up the cooling process. If the car body is wet, be sure to dry it completely before applying labels. Remove car body from the mold within 10 minutes. If the body is left in the mold for any longer, the wax may begin to crack.
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Click on the map icon in top left corner of screen. You can click on any of the icons to be taken to that particular area of the Test Facility.
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The tutorial only plays once, but parts of it can be viewed again by clicking on the map icon on the top left corner of your screen.
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The very first time you use Car Maker, you need to insert 2 wax sticks. Car Maker comes pre-loaded with 1 wax stick. The second stick you insert is not meant to fit completely inside the machine – it will protrude through the top. After you have made your very first car, only 1 additional wax stick needs to be inserted every time. Please note that ALL wax sticks must be inserted with the point side down.
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The more you play the game, the more credits you earn. You can redeem credits in the workshop. Your credits are listed in the top right corner of the screen.
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In the last few years we have seen a tremendous increase in the number of people interested in collecting Hot Wheels cars. Among collectors, some cars are more popular than others, which can make them more difficult to find. As a manufacturer, Mattel does not operate a complete customer sales department so our products are sold primarily through retail stores. However, please check out www.hotwheelsshop.com for some collectible items being sold there.
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You can combine your pens to get more color combinations. For example, you can get green by applying blue and yellow inks over each other. First apply a thin layer of one color until you get the desired coverage, then switch pens and apply an even layer of your second ink. Try making your own combinations!
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the underside of the launcher, each end of the rubber band should be wrapped
around a peg on each side of the main launcher and then doubled up and hooked
around the center tab of the moveable portion of the launcher.
Here is a picture of an assembled rubber band launcher!
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First, ensure that the car is specifically meant for the Apptivity Hot Wheels game, and not a regular Hot Wheels car. You will be able to tell whether it is for Apptivity by looking for the contact points on the bottom of the car.
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Ensure that the contact points are extended rather than retracted. There is a button on the bottom of the car that allows you to switch between traditional Hot Wheels car play (retracted) and Apptivity mode (extended).
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Check the bottom of the car for debris, and wipe it with a clean, dry cloth.
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Wipe your screen with a soft, dry cloth to ensure the best conductivity with the car.
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Make sure you are holding the car in the right location in order for it to be recognized.
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Hold it in the center and on the sides of the car while the tires are on the screen.
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Make sure that you are not placing the car on the black or white frame around the iPad screen. You must keep the car only within the screen area.
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Do not wear gloves or mittens since the car needs to come in contact with your fingertips.
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Touch the screen with your finger to move forward to the next page.
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If the game keeps freezing, try doing a hard reset.
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Click the home button on your iPad to get to the home screen.
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Then double-click the home button again. The multitasking bar will appear.
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Touch the thumbnail of the Apptivity game until it wiggles, and then touch the minus button.
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Then click the home button again, and restart the game by clicking the thumbnail for the game on your home screen.
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The Hot Wheels Car Maker Troubleshooting Guide will help with any questions that arise during the car making process.
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You need to fine tune the spray nozzle by turning the adjustment nozzle all the way to the negative side (-). Then while holding the trigger down, slowly adjust the nozzle toward the positive side (+) until you get a nice even spray. You should also make sure that the pen is fully inserted by pushing it all the way into the slot on the spray gun until you hear/feel it click.
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First insert the flexible stencils into the frame with the built-in peg fitting. Connect the frame onto the four posts on top of the car decoration turntable, and then adjust the height of the frame for tall and low cars by using the two detent locations. Remember that in order to spray using stencil, the airbrush must face directly down over the top of the car and spray through the stencil.
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- If you have inserted different colored wax sticks next to each other, you may get some color blending (in which the wax from the two adjacent sticks mix when creating the car body).
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You should place the Apptivity Hot Wheels car on the screen in that location in order to play.
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