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©joovy 2013 • Document Version 112013
Joovy • 2919 Canton Street • Dallas, TX 75226 • (877) 456-5049 • Fax: (214) 761-1774 Email: customerservice@joovy.com • Website: www.joovy.com
Caboose Varylight Instruction Manual
Please read this instruction manual completely before using this stroller. Keep these instructions for future reference.
• Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or death.
• Never leave child unattended.
• Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out.
• Always use safety belts and ensure that all children are positioned according to these instructions.
• Keep all small parts out of reach of children while assembling the stroller.
• Be certain that the stroller is fully opened, the safety latch is in position, and the wheel brakes are on before allowing children near the stroller.
• The maximum weight of the child that can be seated in the front seat is 55 lbs.
• The rear stand-on platform and the rear bench seat are designed for a child that is at least 2½ years old but LESS than 44 inches tall and less
than 55 lbs.
• Use of the stroller with 2 children totaling more than 110 lbs. will cause excessive wear and stress on the stroller and may cause a hazardous,
unstable condition.
• Never use this stroller to carry more than 2 children at the same time.
• Never allow a child to step on the footrest to get into or out of the stroller.
• Do not use the stroller on stairways or escalators.
• Hanging purses, shopping bags, parcels, diaper bags or other accessory items from the handle bars or any other parts of the stroller may
change the balance of the stroller and cause a hazardous unstable condition. ONLY use Joovy accessories designed for this product.
• The maximum weight that can be carried in the storage basket is 10 lbs. Excessive weight may result in a hazardous unstable condition.
• The maximum weight that can be carried in each cup holder is 1 lb.
• Never allow your stroller to be used as a toy.
• Discard all packaging materials properly. Do not allow children to play with them.
• Check your stroller for loose rivets, snaps, worn parts, and torn material or stitching on a regular basis.
• Discontinue use of the stroller should it malfunction or become damaged.
Please do not return this product to the store
If you experience any difculty with the assembly or use of this product, or if you have a question regarding these instructions, please
contact our Customer Service Department at (877) 456-5049 between the hours of 8:30 am and 5:00 pm Central T
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Please note: Styles and colors may vary.
1 Unpacking the Product
• Remove everything from the box and identify the parts using Figure 1.1. (not to scale)
A: stroller, B: canopy, C: 2 front wheels, D: 2 rear wheels, E: axle, F: tray, G: 2 caps (attached to the rear mounts of the stroller),
H: 2 washers, and documents (not shown).
The rain cover is an optional accessories and is not shown.
• Discard all packaging materials properly including plastic coverings.
• DO NOT allow children to play with any packaging materials.
2 Unfolding
• Keep children away from stroller while unfolding.
NOTE: Remove packing foam from rear frame assembly to ensure stroller locks in the open position.
• Under the center of the handle bar, ip open the release button and then squeeze the button into the handle bar. See Figure 2.1.
• While still squeezing the release button, lift up on the handle of the stroller until the frame snaps into its locked open position.
NOTE: If you have difculty squeezing the button, you may need to push the handle forward while squeezing.
CAUTION: While unfolding the stroller, be careful to keep your ngers from being pinched by moving parts.
• Locate the loose rear basket bar
• Line up the 2 ends with the 2 holes, located under the rear seat, and push in the rear basket ends until both sides snap into place.
See Figure 2.2.
• Pull on the rear basket bar to ensure it is secure.
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Adult assembly is required for this product. No tools required.
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ALWAYS keep children away from stroller when unfolding.
7 Operating the Canopy
• Position the canopy with the sun visor forward.
• Line up the canopy clamps with the notches located on the frame next to the front seat. Push down the canopy clamps until they snap into
place. Pull up on the canopy to ensure it is secured. See Figure 7.1.
• The canopy can be adjusted forward and back, and locked open using the canopy locks on BOTH sides. See Figures 7.2 and 7.3.
• To close the canopy, unlock the sides, then collapse.
• To remove the canopy, pull on the tabs located on the canopy clamps and pull up. See Figure 7.4.
8 Removing and Attaching the Caps
NOTE: The caps are already attached to the rear mounts of the stroller. These caps can be attached to the rear or front mounts of the stroller
using the instructions in this section.
• To remove the caps, pull up (with some force) on the caps. See Figure 8.1.
• To attach the caps, line up the caps with the mounts on the stroller and push down until they snap into place. See Figures 8.2.
3 Installing/Removing Rear Wheels
• Turn stroller upside down.
• Insert the rear axle through both holes under the stand-on platform. See Figure 3.1.
NOTE: Make sure to center the axle so both wheels lock fully onto the axle ends.
• Slide a washer onto the axle and then slide on a rear wheel until it snaps into place. See Figure 3.2.
• Repeat the installation steps for the other wheel.
• To remove a rear wheel, press the button in the center of the wheel while pulling on the wheel. See Figure 3.3.
5 Front Wheel Locks
• The front wheels can be set to lock by pushing down on the locking lever or swivel by pulling up on the locking lever. See Figure 5.1.
4 Installing/Removing Front Wheels
• Tilt the stroller so it is resting on the rear wheels and the handle bar.
• Place the front wheels onto the front wheel posts until they click in place. See Figure 4.1.
• Pull on the wheels to ensure they are secured.
• To remove a front wheel nd and press the release tab located on the underside of the wheel. Then pull the wheel off. See Figure 4.2.
9 Attaching, Detaching, and Operating the Tray
NOTE: The tray can be attached to the front or the rear of the stroller using the instructions in this section.
• Remove caps. See Section 8.
• To attach the tray, line up the tray arms with the mounts. Then push the tray down onto the mount on the stroller until it snaps into place.
See Figure 9.1.
• To remove the tray, squeeze the release buttons located under the tray arms and pull the tray up. See Figure 9.2.
• To use the tray’s swing arm, release one side of the tray by squeezing the release button and rotate the tray upward. See Figure 9.3.
NOTE: The swing open feature only works on the front seat.
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Possible pinching hazard - Be careful when closing and opening the side hinges so as not to pinch your ngers.
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The child tray is not a restraint device. Always secure your child with the seat belt. Never lift the stroller by the child tray. Use caution when
attaching the child tray when there is a child seated in the stroller.
6 Rear Wheel Brakes
• Always engage rear brakes before placing child in or removing a child from the stroller.
• To engage the brakes, push down on either of the brake levers until the brake snaps in place. See Figure 6.1.
• Check that BOTH wheel brakes are properly engaged.
• To release the brakes, lift up on either brake lever. See Figure 6.2.
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Always engage the parking brake when the stroller is not being pushed so that it will not roll away. Never leave stroller unattended, especially
on a hill or incline, as the stroller may tip over or slide.
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11 Seat Recline Positioning
The front seat has 3 recline positions. This seat should only be used for a child that is at least 3 months old. For children between 3 and 6
months, only use the fully reclined position.
• To move the seat, pull up on the recline handle, place the seat into the desired position, then release the handle. Check to ensure that the
recline mechanism has engaged, and that the seat does not move. See Figure 11.1.
10 Storage Basket
• The maximum weight that can be carried in the storage basket is 10 lbs.
• The storage basket has 2 sizes. After unfolding the stroller, the basket will always be set to the large position.
• To set the basket to the small position pull the rear basket bar rearward and then swing it down. See Figure 10.1.
• To set the basket to the larger position, from the small position, swing the rear basket bar up until it snaps into place. See Figure 10.2.
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Always use the crotch strap in combination with the waist belt. Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out. Always use the seat belt and
harness. The front seat is not suitable for children under 3 months.
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Always use the crotch strap in combination with the waist belt. Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out. The rear bench seat is suitable
ONLY for children at least 2½ years old, but LESS than 44 inches tall and less than 55 lbs. NEVER allow a rear seated child to use the canopy
as a hand hold.
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Whether the seat is upright or reclined, ALWAYS make certain that the recline mechanism is engaged before placing the child into the seat.
12 Using and Adjusting the Front Seat Restraint System
• There are three height adjustment positions for the shoulder harness. Adjust the height to the closest height above your child’s shoulders.
• To remove the shoulder harness, turn the plastic ends sideways and push them through the slots in the seat back. Reattach the harness at
the proper height by reinserting the plastic ends through the slots. See Figure 12.1. Ensure both straps are attached at the same height.
• To remove the crotch strap, turn the plastic ends sideways and push them through the slots in the seat bottom. Reattach the crotch strap by
pushing the plastic end down through the slot.
• To unlatch the shoulder/waist buckle press the center button and remove the male ends of each buckle. See Figure 12.2.
• To separate the shoulder harness from the waist harness, simply slide the waist buckles from the shoulder buckles. See Figure 12.3.
• Carefully place the child in the seat with the shoulder straps over their shoulders and chest. Then place the crotch strap between the child’s
legs.
• Bring the waist straps around the child’s waist and insert the male ends of the waist buckles into the shoulder buckles. See Figure 12.4.
Then insert the shoulder/waist buckles into the crotch buckle until the shoulder/waist buckles snap into place. See Figure 12.5.
• Tighten the waist belt to be snug around the child’s waist.
• The shoulder, waist, and crotch straps may be adjusted using the sliding buckles on these straps.
13 Using and Adjusting the Rear Seat Restraint System
• Set the basket to its small position before allowing a child to sit on the rear bench seat.
• To remove the crotch strap, turn the plastic ends sideways and push them through the slots in the seat bottom. Reattach the crotch strap by
pushing the plastic end down through the slot. See Figure 13.1.
• To unlatch the waist buckle press the center button and remove the male ends of each buckle.
• To remove the waist straps by sliding the strap through the small opening in the metal D-ring, then pull the strap away from the seat.
See Figure 13.2. Reattach by wrapping the strap around the seat rear tube. Slide the strap through the small opening of the metal D-Ring
and pull the strap to secure it to the tube. Repeat for the other end of the strap.
• Have the child sit on the bench seat facing backward with their feet on the platform, Place the crotch strap between the child’s legs.
• Bring the waist straps around the child’s waist and insert the male ends of the waist buckles into the crotch buckle until the waist buckles
snap into place. See Figure 13.3.
• Tighten the waist belt to be snug around the child’s waist.
14 Using the Stand-On Platform
• Set the basket to its small position before allowing a child to stand on the platform.
• Position the child on the platform on the back of the stroller. Be sure that the child is facing forward and BOTH of their hands are holding the
handles on the frame.
• Be sure that BOTH of the child’s feet are fully on the platform at all times.
15 Extending/Shrinking the Length of Stroller
NOTE: The length of the stroller has 2 positions a short and long position. The stroller comes out of the box in the short position.
• To set the stroller into the long position, ip down the locking tabs located on both sides of the stroller. See Figure 15.1.
• Locate the adjustment lever under the front seat. See Figure 15.2. Squeeze the lever and pull the front seat out until the seat locks into
place. See Figure 15.3.
• Check to make sure the green dot is seen in the 2 small windows located on both sides of the stroller. See Figure 15.4.
• Flip both of the locking tabs up to lock in the stroller length.
• To set the stroller into the short position, ip down the locking tabs located on both sides of the stroller.
• Locate the adjustment lever under the front seat. Squeeze the lever and push the front seat in until the seat locks into place.
See Figure 15.5.
• Check to make sure the green dot is seen in the 2 small windows located on both sides of the stroller.
• Flip both of the locking tabs up to lock in the stroller length.
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WARNING
The rear stand-on platform and the rear bench seat are designed for a child that is at least 2½ years old but LESS than 44 inches tall and less
than 55 lbs.
Use of the stroller with 2 children totaling more than 110 lbs. will cause excessive wear and stress on the stroller and may cause a hazardous,
unstable condition.
NEVER allow a standing child to use the canopy as a hand hold.
NEVER use this stroller to carry more than 2 children at the same time.
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WARNING
If the stroller is not locked in the long or short position it will be unsafe to operate and may not fold properly.
16 Folding the Stroller
• Keep children away from stroller while folding.
• Close the canopy and push it forward or backward.
• Put the front seat into the most upright position.
• Position the front wheels so that the locking levers are facing the rear of stroller, this allows the stroller to have a compact fold.
See Figure 16.1.
• Under the center of the handle bar, ip open the release button, squeeze the button into the handle bar and push the handle fully forward.
See Figure 16.2.
CAUTION: While folding the stroller, be careful to keep your ngers from being pinched by moving parts.
• Ensure that the stroller is locked by pulling up on the handle.
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WARNING
ALWAYS keep children away from the stroller when folding.
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Maintenance
Inspect all of the parts of the stroller periodically to ensure that they are secured, not torn or damaged and functioning properly. Any missing,
broken, or worn components should be replaced immediately, and the stroller should not be used until they are replaced. Only original
manufacturer’s components should be used. If needed, please contact Joovy.
Cleaning
The fabric material on this stroller can be cleaned using mild household soap or detergent and warm water on a sponge or clean cloth. Always
allow the fabric to completely air dry before using the stroller.
The frame and wheels should always be kept clean and free of dirt and foreign matter, especially after operating the stroller in rain, snow, or
other harsh environments. Use a sponge or cloth dampened with warm water and a mild household soap or detergent to clean the wheels
after such use.
19 Rain Cover (OPTIONAL)
NOTES: The rain cover should only be used with the canopy. If using a car seat, then set the car seat in the rear position.The rain cover can
be used with the stroller in either the long or the short positions.
Use Figure 19.1 for these instructions.
• Make sure the canopy is in the open position.
• Carefully open the rain cover to its fullest.
• Place the rain cover over the stroller with the long ap toward the rear of the stroller. Make sure the front seam is over the front edge of the
canopy. See Arrow A.
• Pull the long ap through the rear handlebar just below the corners of the handlebar. Pull each of the rear sides of the rain cover around the
outside of the handlebars. See Arrows B.
• Pull the long ap down and attach the 4 Velcro® attachments around the vertical frame to secure this long ap in place. Do this for both
sides. See Arrows C.
• Pull all 4 corners of the rain cover down towards the ground and attach the Velcro® straps around the frame corners. There are 2 sets of
Velcro® straps at each corner. These straps are positioned differently so they will work in either the long or short position of the stroller.
Attach the straps to the closest frame tube depending on which position the stroller is currently in. See Arrows D.
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WARNING
For use ONLY on the Joovy Caboose Varylite stroller. Never leave this cover in place with child in stroller when exposed to direct sun or high
temperature, as temperature inside may be excessive. This product is not a toy. DO NOT allow children to play with it.
17 Removing the Front Seat Fabric
The front seat fabric is removable for washing.
• Remove the shoulder and the crotch straps. See section 12.
• Push the waist straps completely through the slots.
• Tilt the stroller back so that it rests on the handlebar and rear wheels.
• Under BOTH the front and the back of the seat, detach the 3 straps hooked onto the stroller. See Figure 17.1.
• Tilt the stroller back onto all the wheels.
• On each side of the seat, undo the Velcro® that covers part of the seat frame. See Figure 17.2.
• Pull the seat off the seat frame.
• Unzip the zipper near the bottom of the seat back, See Figure 17.3, and pull out the plastic board. See Figure 17.4.
• To reassemble the front seat, reinsert the plastic board into the seat back.
• Slip the seat onto the seat frame.
• Reattach the 3 straps under the front of the seat.
• Reattach the 3 straps under the rear of the seat.
• On each side of the seat Velcro® the fabric over the stroller frame.
• Feed the waist straps through the slots in the seat.
• Reinstall the shoulder and crotch straps. See Section 12.
18 Removing the Rear Bench Seat Fabric
The rear bench seat fabric is removable for washing.
• Detach the 3 Velcro® straps found under the bench seat. See Figure 18.1.
• Remove the crotch strap. See Section 13.
• To reassemble the rear bench seat, feed the plastic end of the crotch strap through the slot in the fabric and bench seat.
• Reattach the 3 Velcro® straps under the rear bench seat.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
We want you to be completely satised with your purchase of this product. Should you experience any
difculty in assembling or using this product, or if you have any questions, please contact our Customer
Service Department at (877) 456-5049 between the hours of 8:30 am and 5:00 pm Central Time.
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Joovy • 2919 Canton Street • Dallas, TX 75226 • (877) 456-5049 • Fax: (214) 761-1774 Email: customerservice@joovy.com • Website: www.joovy.com
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