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Basic Setup
1. With the power off, the host loads the game cartridge into their Nintendo DS system.
2. The host powers their system on, then taps on the "Warning" screen and then on the graphic for the game.
3. When "Touch Screen To Start" appears on the lower screen, the host taps anywhere on the lower screen or presses the Start button or the "A" button.
4. If this is the first time the game has been played, the game will ask for a name for the save file and profile.
4a. The default name will be the name of the Nintendo DS system.
4b. To erase characters, use the backspace arrow in the top right corner of the on-screen keyboard.
4c. To enter new characters, tap the appropriate keys on the on-screen keyboard.
4d. To switch between standard letters/numbers and other characters, tap the button in the bottom left corner of the on-screen keyboard.
4e. To accept the entered name, press the "A" button or tap the "A" in the bottom right corner of the lower screen.
Downloading
1. The host taps "Multiplayer" (the middle option) twice.
2. The host taps "Single-Card Play" (the second option from the top) twice.
3. The guest(s) will power on their Nintendo DS system.
4. The guest(s) tap on the "Warning" screen and then on the "DS Download Play" button.
5. When the graphic bar appears saying "GRID", the guests tap on it.
6. The guests' DS systems will ask "Would you like to download this software? Tap "Yes".
7. When all connected guests' initial download is complete, "A" will appear in the bottom right corner of the lower screen.
8. The host taps "A" in the bottom right corner of the lower screen or presses the "A" button.
Game/Feature/Options Selection
1. The host will set up the list of tracks to race on and in what order.
2. To change the highlighted track to a different track, tap the left and right arrows on the lower screen or press left or right on the direction pad.
3. To add tracks to the list, the host selects a track and presses the "A" button or tap "A" in the bottom right corner of the lower screen.
4. To remove the last added track from the list, the host presses the "B" button or tap "B" in the bottom left corner of the lower screen.
5. When a list of three tracks is set as desired, the host presses the "A" button or tap "A" in the bottom right corner of the lower screen.
Game Controls / How To Play
Automatic Gearshift (guests use Automatic, the host's default is Automatic)
1. Steer: Press left or right on the direction.
2. Accelerate: Press the "A" button.
3. Break: Press the "B" button.
4. Reverse: Press and hold the "B" button when stopped.
5. Handbreak: Press the "X" button.
NOTE: The host can change the button for the handbreak (for themself only) in the "Options" menu off the game's main menu before the download begins).
6. Rear View: Press the "Y" or "L" or "R" button.
7. Change Camera: Press the Select button.
NOTE: Options include above and behind the car (default), in the driver's seat, and right in front of the car.
8. Pause Game: Press the Start button.
Manual Gearshift (the host can switch to manual via the "Options" menu off of the game's main menu before the download begins)
1. Steer: Press left or right on the direction.
2. Accelerate: Press the "A" button.
3. Shift Up: Press the "R" button.
4. Shift Down: Press the "L" button.
5. Break: Press the "B" button.
6. Reverse: Shift down, past Neutral, to Reverse and then accelerate by pressing the "A" button.
7. Handbreak: Press the "X" button.
NOTE: The host can change the button for the handbreak (for themself only) in the "Options" menu off the game's main menu before the download begins).
8. Rear View: Press the "Y" button.
9. Change Camera: Press the Select button.
NOTE: Options include above and behind the car (default), in the driver's seat, and right in front of the car.
10. Pause Game: Press the Start button.
What To Look For
1. On the upper screen, the race is displayed.
2. On the upper screen, your current lap number is displayed in the top left corner.
3. On the upper screen, your current position is displayed in the top left corner beneath your current lap number.
4. On the upper screen, your current race time (so far) is displayed in the top right corner.
5. On the upper screen, your current lap time (so far) is displayed in the top right corner, beneath your current race time.
6. On the upper screen, your current RPMs and speed (MPH) are displayed in the bottom right corner.
7. On the lower screen, the race map (highlighting where your car is currently at) is displayed.
8. On the lower screen, your car is displayed as a red dot.
9. On the lower screen, the lead car (if it is not you) is displayed as a yellow dot.
10. On the lower screen, other cars are displayed as blue dots.
Overall Goals
3. Take turns without brushing barriers and buildings.
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