Thule Chariot Cougar 2, Chariot Cheetah 2 Instructions Manual

Thule Chariot Cougar 1 & 2

Instructions

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CONTENTS

1 IntroductIon

1.0 Thank You 03

1.1 Manual Intended Use 04

1.2 Carrier Intended Use 04

1.3 Specications 04

2 Parts descrIPtIon

2.0 Included in the box 05

3 safety

3.0 Safety Introduction 06

3.1 Symbols and Instructions 06

3.2 General Safety Instructions 06

4 GettInG started

4.0 Unpacking Your Carrier 08

4.1 Included Components 08

4.2 Unfolding the Carrier 09

4.3 Folding the Carrier 09

4.4 Installing the Wheels 10

4.5 Removing the Wheels 10

4.6 Installing the Handlebar 11

4.7 Installing a Thule Conversion Kit 11

5 use & features

5.0 Setting the Parking Brake 12

5.1 Using the Two-in One Cover 13

5.2 Child Placement and Seatbelt 15

5.3 Using the Safety Wrist Strap 15

5.4 Adjusting the Thule Suspension 15

5.5 Using the Sunshade 16

5.6 Using the Side Vents 16

5.7 Locating the Cargo Bag & Storage Pockets 16

5.8 Cargo Bag & Storage 17

6 addItIonal InformatIon

6.0 Accessories 18

6.1 Service and Care 18

6.2 Storage 19

6.3 Wear and Tear 19

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing a Thule Chariot Cougar. Your new carrier offers superior quality, safety features and comfort.

PLEASE NOTE:

AllThulechildcarriersaredesignedwiththeendconsumerinmindandtheirdesireformaximumexibility&

performance; in order to achieve this, the purchase of conversion kit(s) is required allowing you to choose the activity
you desire while also eliminating the need to purchase several dedicated child carriers. The four Thule Conversion Kits
available for sale from your local dealer are:

Thule Strolling Kit Thule Jogging Kit Thule Bicycle Trailer Kit Thule Cross-Country Skiing

Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd. retains all rights to this Owner’s Manual. No text, details, or illustrations from this
manual may be reproduced, distributed, or become the subject of unauthorized use for commercial purposes, nor may
they be made available to others.

Additional Manuals for using this carrier may be downloaded from www.thule.com.
Great care has been taken in assembling this manual. Nevertheless, should you discover any errors, we would be
grateful if you could bring them to our attention.

Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd.
105 - 5760 9th Street SE Calgary, AB T2H 1Z9 Canada

& Hiking Kit

[e-mail]

www.thule.com

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1.1 manual Intended use

Who is this Manual intended for?

This Manual is intended for the purchaser and user
of the carrier, who is also responsible for keeping
it in proper condition, carrying out maintenance as
prescribed and performing repairs.

When using this carrier with the Thule Bicycle Trailer Kit,
please also follow the owner’s manual of the bicycle

usedfortowingandthespecicationsthereregarding

the maximum allowable full load for the bicycle.

If the child carrier is used in conditions of poor
visibility, at dusk or in the hours of darkness, it

ishighlyrecommendedtobettedwithasafety

approved working light set.

As part of the recommended use, you should also
follow this Owner’s Manual and comply with the
prescribed maintenance requirements.

Use not recommended

Any use that goes beyond the above is not
recommended.

1.2 carrIer Intended use

Use as intended

The carrier is intended for use within the

performancerangesspeciedforthecarryingof
childrenindaylighthours,onsidewalks,lighttrafc

public roads, and smooth paths.

Luggage may also be carried in the storage bags
intended for that purpose, provided the children in

Use not recommended is primarily the conveying of
people together with animals, use of this carrier on
rough off-road terrain, use for commercial purposes,
overloading, excessive speed and improper repair

ofdefectsormodications.

The manufacturer is not liable for damages arising
from use that is not recommended – this is at the
risk of the user.

the carrier are not put at risk.

1.3 sPecIfIcatIons

Chariot Cougar 1

Maximum Passenger Weight 22kg / 49lb 22kg / 49lb
Maximum Load Carrying Capacity Including Passenger(s) 34Kg / 75lb 45Kg / 100lb
and Cargo Combined
Number of child(ren) 1 2

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Dimensions without handlebars (Length x Width x Height) 89 x 69 x 86 cm 90 x 82 x 86 cm
35 x 27 x 34 in 35 x 32 x 34 in

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Dimensions folded (Length x Width x Height) 107 x 61 x 27 cm 107 x 80 x 27 cm
42 x 24 x 11 in 42 x 31 x 11 in

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Weight of child carrier without Thule Conversion Kits 11 kg/ 24 lb 13 kg/ 28 lb

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Maximum body height of passenger(s) 111 cm / 44 in
Head / helmet must not stick out of the carrier frame

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Chariot Cougar 2

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PARTS DESCRIPTION

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Included

A. Chariot Cougar 1 or 2 chassis
B. Adjustable Height Handlebar
C. 2 - 20" Aluminum wheels
D. 2 in 1 weather cover
E. Accessory Cross Bar

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SAFETY

The safe use of this child carrier is vital to the
enjoyment of it. For that reason it is extremely
important that you familiarize yourself with the
safety instructions in this manual and follow
them whenever you use this child carrier.

3.1 symBols and InstructIons

This owner’s manual uses warnings and notices throughout
to emphasize safety and optimal use information.

WARNING

Warnings provide instructions critical
to the safe use and operation of
this child carrier. Failure to follow
these instructions could result in an
accident, potentially causing serious
injury or death to you and/or your
passenger(s).

NOTICE

Notices provide additional instructions to make
using the product easier.

3.2 General safety InstructIons

• Important – Keep these instructions for future reference.

• Your child’s safety may be affected if you do not follow
these instructions.

• Never leave a child unattended in this child carrier.

• Put on the park brake whenever you park this child carrier.

• Do not carry extra children or bags on this child carrier.

• This child carrier will become unstable if the
manufacturer’s recommended load is exceeded.

• Do not use with children who exceed the weight
limitations.

• When using this child carrier with only one child, the
child should be seated in the center seating position.

• The user of this child carrier must be aware of
exposure hazards such as wind chill and heat
exhaustion, either by less active children in prolonged
exposure in colder temperatures, or by extended
periods in warmer temperatures without adequate
ventilation or hydration.

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