Thule Chariot Cheetah XT 1 & 2
Instructions
10100XXX
EN
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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 Specifications 04
2 PARTS DESCRIP TION
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 14
5.3 Using the Safety Wrist Strap 15
5.4 Using the Sunshade 15
5.5 Storage 16
6 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
6.0 Accessories 17
6.1 Service and Care 17
6.2 Storage 18
6.3 Wear and Tear 18
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing a Thule Chariot Cheetah. 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 flexibility & 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
& Hiking Kit
Thule Canada Inc. 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.
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1.1 MANUAL INTENDED USE
Who is this Manual intended for?
This Manual is intended for the pur-
chaser 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 specifications 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 fitted 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 specified for the
carrying of children in daylight hours, on
sidewalks, light traffic public roads, and
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 modifications.
smooth paths.
The manufacturer is not liable for dam-
Luggage may also be carried in the
storage bags intended for that purpose,
ages arising from use that is not recom-
mended – this is at the risk of the user.
provided the children in the carrier are
not put at risk.
1.3 SPECIFICATIONS
Max
Thule Chariot
Cheetah XT 1
22 kg
Max
49 lbs
6 m - 4 y 6 m - 4 y
34 kg
Max
75 lbs
xx kg
111 cm
43.7 inch
Thule Chariot
Cheetah XT 2
22 kg x2
49 lbs x2
45 kg
100 lbs
111 cm
43.7 inch
9 kg/ 19 lb
107 x 61 x 27 cm
42 x 24 x 11 in
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10 kg/ 22 lb
107 x 80 x 27 cm
42 x 31 x 11 in
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PARTS DESCRIPTION
INCLUDED
A. Cheetah 1 or 2 chassis
B. Adjustable Height Handlebar
C. 2 - 20” Aluminum wheels
D. 2 in 1 weather cover
E. Thule Strolling Kit
F. Thule Bicycle Trailer Kit
A
B
D
E
F
C
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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 Thule 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.
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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 the child unattended.
• Always use the restraint system.
• 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 right
side.
• 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.
• Do not allow any of the child’s body,
cloting, shoe laces, or toys to come into
contact with moving parts.
• Care must be taken when folding and
unfolding this child carrier to prevent finger
entrapment. Ensure children are clear of
any moving parts, otherwise they may be
injured.
• Do not install a car seat or any other seating device not approved by Thule Canada
Inc. on this child carrier.
• Only use Thule Canada Inc. approved rack
products otherwise this child carrier will
become unstable if any other parcel bag or
rack is used.
• It is unsafe to use any accessory products
which are not approved by Thule Canada
Inc.
• Do not use any cleaning solvents on this
child carrier, clean only with mild soap and
water.
• Make no modifications to this child carrier.
• Only replacement parts supplied or recommended by the manufacturer/distributor
shall be used.
• Do not use this child carrier on stairs or
escalators.
• Do not use this child carrier around or near
an open fire or exposed flame.
• A reflector that complies with local regulations shall be visible on the rear of this child
carrier when it is used for cycling.
• Before each ride, ensure the attached child
carrier does not interfere with braking,
pedaling, or steering of the bicycle.
• Never ride a bicycle at night without adquate lighting. Obey all local legal requirements for lighting.
• Cycle trailers pulled by an EPAC can be
restricted by law. Obey all local legal
requirements.
• Be aware of the negative influence of the
trailer on the braking distance of the cycle
when the trailer is attached.
WARNING
This product is not
suitable for skating.
WARNING
This product is not
suitable for running
unless a Thule Jogging
Kit is attached.
WARNING
Do not let your child play
with this product.
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GETTING STARTED
4.0 UNPACKING YOUR CARRIER
1
A. Open the box flaps and remove the
staples. (See image 1)
B. Remove the handlebar from inside the
box.
C. Lay the box on its side on a clean, stur-
dy surface.
D. Slide the carrier and wheels out of the
box.
E. Remove and discard all packaging
materials.
4.1 INCLUDED COMPONENTS
Verify that your carrier was packaged with
the following items:
• Cheetah Chassis
• Two-in-One Cover (on Chassis)
• Handlebar
• Two 20 inch Wheels
• The Owner’s Manual
NOTICE
Store your carrier and its
components in a safe dry place
so that when they are needed,
they are in the best possible
condition.
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4.2 UNFOLDING THE CARRIER
4.3 FOLDING THE CARRIER
1
2
A. With one hand on the upper frame and
the other hand on the carrier axle, pull
the two halves apart. (See image 1)
B. With one hand on the upper frame
and the other hand on the folding bar,
pull the back frame rearward until the
auto-lock disc engages. Repeat for the
other side of the carrier. (See image 2)
C. Verify that the carrier’s frame is locked
by giving the left and right back frame
a push forwards.
3
A. With one hand, pull or release the
auto-lock disc on one side of the back
frame. With the other hand, push
forwards on the bracket. Repeat for
the back frame on the other side of the
carrier. (See image 3)
B. With one hand on the upper frame and
the other hand on the carrier axle, push
the two halves together.
WARNING
Care must be taken when
folding and unfolding this
child carrier to prevent
finger entrapment. To
avoid injury ensure that
your child is kept away
when unfolding and
folding this product.
WARNING
Ensure that all the locking
devices are engaged
before use
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4.4 INSTALLING THE WHEELS
1 2
4.5 REMOVING THE WHEELS
A. Press and hold the wheel release butto
on the wheel. (See image 1)
B. Insert the wheel axle into the carrier
axle.
C. Release the wheel release button.
D. Press the wheel fully into the carrier
axle.
E. Verify that the wheel is securely
attached to the carrier by giving it a
sharp pull.
F. Repeat for the other wheel.
G. Using a tire pressure gauge check the
air pressure in each tire. The minimum
recommended tire pressure is 30 psi
(2.1 bar) and the maximum
is 35 psi (2.5 bar).
H. If air pressure is too low in either one of
the tires fill them up using a bicycle tire
pump
WARNING
Before each journey
make sure that both of
the wheels are securely
locked in the carrier axle.
A. Press and hold the wheel release but-
ton on a wheel. (See image 2)
B. Pull the wheel out of the carrier axle.
C. Repeat for the other wheel.
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4.6 INSTALLING THE HANDLEBAR
4.7 INSTALL A THULE CONVERSION KIT
1
2
A. With one hand on each side of the
handlebar, press and hold the spring
buttons on both ends of the handlebar.
(See image 1)
B. Slide both ends of the handlebar into
the upper frame of the carrier. Allow
the spring buttons to click into place.
(See image 2)
D. Verify that the handlebar is securely
attached to the carrier by giving it a
sharp pull - it should not pull out.
E. To remove the handlebar; press both
of the spring pins through the upper
frame and pull the handlebar out.
A. Select a Thule conversion kit from the
following:
• Thule Strolling Kit
• Thule Jogging Kit
• Thule Bicycle Trailer Kit
• Thule Cross-Country
Skiing & Hiking Kit
B. Install and use the selected kit accord-
ing to the instructions included with
the Thule Conversion Kits.
WARNING
Before each journey
make sure that both
of the spring pins in
the handlebar are fully
engaged. Any load
attached to the handle
affects the stability of the
child carrier.
NOTICE
The HeightRight™ adjustable
handlebar has two positions;
high and low. Remove the
handlebar and turn it over to
change between these two
positions.
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USE & FEATURES
5.0 SETTING THE PARKING BRAKE
1 2
A. Push in on the red foot pedal on the
carrier axle to engage the parking
brake. (See image 1)
B. After engaging the brake always verify
that the parking brake is working –
the carrier should not roll forwards or
backwards.
C. Pull out on the red foot pedal on the
carrier axle to release the parking
brake. (See image 2)
WARNING
Never leave your child
unattended in this child
carrier.
The park brake should
always be engaged during
the loading and unloading
of children.
NOTICE
No adjustments of the parking
brake are required.
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2
5.1 USING THE TWO-IN ONE COVER
A. To improve the air flow inside the car-
rier; roll up the plastic window. Use the
elastic rings at the top of the cover to
keep the window up. (See image 1)
B. To keep the elements out of the car-
rier; unroll the plastic window. Use the
velcro at the bottom of the cover to
keep the window closed.
C. To open the cover; undo the velcro on
the front corner of each carrier’s cover.
D. To close the cover; pull down the front
of the cover and attach each corner
using the velcro. (See image 2)
E. To remove the cover from the carrier;
remove the handlebar, remove the
Accessory Cross Bar, open the cover,
and slide the top of the cover up, off of
the upper frame.
F. To put the cover back on the carrier;
remove the handlebar, remove the Accessory Cross Bar and slide the holes
at the top of the cover back over the
upper frame.
WARNING
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.
WARNING
When this child carrier is
used as a cycle trailer, the
weather cover should be
closed to prevent debris
from entering the carrier
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2
3
5.2 CHILD PLACEMENT AND SEATBELT
A. Engage the parking brake.
B. Open the two-in-one cover.
C. Loosen all of the belt adjustments.
D. Undo the crotch strap buckle on the
shoulder harness by pressing the red
release button.
E. Seat your child(ren).
F. Slide the shoulder belt height ad-
justment located on the vertical web
straps, in the seat back, to the same
height as your child(ren)’s shoulders.
(See image 1)
G. Lift up the crotch strap and connect
the two shoulder strap buckles together and then insert them together into
the crotch buckle. (See image 2)
H. Adjust the harness system using the
shoulder length adjustments until the
crotch strap buckle is positioned above
their lower chest. (See image 3)
I. Snugly tighten the two shoulder straps
by pulling downward on the shoulder
strap loose ends. Ensure that there is
no looseness in the harness system at
the child’s waist and shoulders. Ensure
the shoulder pads are positioned on
top of the child`s shoulders and next
to their neck.
WARNING
This seat unit is not
suitable for children under
6 months. Use a harness
as soon as your child can
sit unaided.
Do not add a pad thicker
than 10 mm.
Check that the seat unit
attachment devices are
correctly engaged before
use.
Avoid serious injury from
child falling or sliding out.
Always use seat belt.
NOTICE
When seating a single child in
a Thule Chariot Cheetah 2 always
seat the child in the right side.
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5.3 USING THE SAFETY WRIST STRAP
1 2
5.4 USING THE SUNSHADE
A. Loop the free end of the safety wrist
strap around your wrist to prevent the
child carrier from becoming separated
from you. (See image 1)
B. When not in use stow the free end of
the safety wrist strap inside the large
mesh pocket.
WARNING
Failure to use the safety
wrist strap could cause
the carrier to become
separated from you
resulting in an accident in
which your passenger(s)
could suffer serious injury
or death.
A. To shade inside the carrier; roll the
sunscreen down. Use the velcro at the
bottom of the sunscreen to keep it
closed. (See image 2)
B. To let more light inside the carrier; roll
the sunscreen up. Use the elastic rings
at the top of the sunscreen to keep it
up.
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5.5 STORAGE
1 2
Your carrier is equipped with the following
storage compartments:
• One large mesh pocket on the upper
back (See image 1)
• One small pocket inside large mesh
pocket
• Two small mesh pockets inside the
carrier at the front (See image 2)
NOTICE
The maximum load capacity of
the cargo bag is 4 kg
(8.8 pounds).
WARNING
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.
The cargo rack accessory
allows the carrier to carry an
additional 2.3 kg (5 pounds)
above the child compartment.
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ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
6.0 ACCESSORIES
There are numerous accessories that are
compatible with your Chariot:
• Hydration Cage
• Cup Holder
• Jogging Brake
• Axle-Mount ezHitch Partial
• Shimano Internal Hub Hitch Adapter
• SRAM Internal Hub Hitch Adapter
• Cargo Rack
• Infant Sling
• All-Season Bunting Bag
• Baby Supporter
• Storage Cover
• Rain Cover
• Console
Contact your local dealer or visit our website: www.thule.com for more information.
6.1 SERVICE AND CARE
Regularly inspect your child carrier, Thule
Conversion Kit(s) and accessories for damage and signs of wear.
Metal Components
Check for any dents or cracks. Do not use
the child carrier if any metal components are
cracked or damaged.
Fasteners
Regularly examine the child carrier to see if
any of the fasteners are bent, broken, missing or loose. Tighten any loose fasteners and
replace any damaged or missing fasteners.
Fabric
Examine the fabric regularly for tears, worn
spots or any other signs of damage. Any
holes in the fabric could allow a child’s hand
to come into contact with the wheels or
road surface.
Wheels
Clean the wheel axles and apply grease or
oil to all exposed moving parts. Have the
wheels inspected and serviced at least once
a year. It is highly recommended that you
take your child carrier into an authorized
service provider once a year to keep it
in the best possible condition.
Regularly clean the child carrier with warm
water and a mild soapy solution. Never use
harsh cleansers or solvents.
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6.2 STORAGE
Store your child carrier, Thule Conversion
Kit(s) and accessories in a dry area out of
direct sunlight. If possible, hang the child
carrier up off of the ground. Before storing
your child carrier, it should be dry to prevent
the growth of mold or bacteria. Do not store
the wheels in contact with the windows.
Do not store the child carrier coupled to a
bicycle for long periods of time.n.
6.3 WEAR AND TEAR
This child carrier is very durable and allows
you to transport your child(ren) for long
periods of time. It is subject to wear and tear
over time depending on several factors.
Use and Milage
The more often this child carrier is used and
the farther it goes the more it will wear.
Service and Care
Keeping this child carrier clean and well
maintained is an important factor in keeping
it in good condition.
Only replacement parts supplied or
recommended by the manufacturer/
distributor shall be used.
WARNING
The proper service and
care of this child carrier
affects the performance
and safety of it.
Storage
Storing this child carrier properly will reduce
the amount of wear, especially to the fabric.
Type of Use
Hard cornering, fast acceleration and braking
all contribute to premature wear of various
components especially brakes and tires.
Weather
Various weather conditions affect individual components differently. Direct sunlight
prematurely wears the fabric, windows and
rubber wheels. Salt in the air or on the road
affects the wheel rims and fabric floor. Dirt
and mud can get into moving parts and
contribute to wear as well. Premature wear
of a component is not necessarily a sign of a
defective product. The way this child carrier
is used and cared for will greatly affect how
well it performs.
Thule Sweden AB, Borggatan 5
335 73 Hillerstorp, SWEDEN
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