Thule Chariot Cougar 1 & 2
Instructions
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CONTENTS
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Introduction |
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Use & Features |
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1.0 |
Thank You |
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5.0 |
Setting the Parking Brake |
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1.1 |
Manual Intended Use |
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5.1 |
Using the Two-in One Cover |
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Carrier Intended Use |
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Child Placement and Seatbelt |
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1.3 |
Specifications |
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5.3 |
Using the Safety Wrist Strap |
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5.4 |
Adjusting the Thule Suspension |
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Parts Description |
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5.5 |
Using the Sunshade |
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2.0 |
Included in the box |
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5.6 |
Using the Side Vents |
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5.7 |
Locating the Cargo Bag & Storage Pockets |
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Safety |
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5.8 |
Cargo Bag & Storage |
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3.0 |
Safety Introduction |
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3.1 |
Symbols and Instructions |
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Additional Information |
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3.2 |
General Safety Instructions |
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6.0 |
Accessories |
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6.1 |
Service and Care |
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Getting Started |
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6.2 |
Storage |
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4.0 |
Unpacking Your Carrier |
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6.3 |
Wear and Tear |
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4.1 |
Included Components |
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4.2 |
Unfolding the Carrier |
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4.3 |
Folding the Carrier |
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4.4 |
Installing the Wheels |
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4.5 |
Removing the Wheels |
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4.6 |
Installing the Handlebar |
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4.7 |
Installing a Thule Conversion Kit |
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1 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 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 |
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& Hiking Kit |
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. |
info@thule.com |
www.thule.com |
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105 - 5760 9th Street SE Calgary, AB T2H 1Z9 Canada |
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1.1 Manual Intended Use |
If the child carrier is used in conditions of poor |
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Who is this Manual intended for? |
visibility, at dusk or in the hours of darkness, it |
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is highly recommended to be fitted with a safety |
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This Manual is intended for the purchaser and user |
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approved working light set. |
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of the carrier, who is also responsible for keeping |
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it in proper condition, carrying out maintenance as |
As part of the recommended use, you should also |
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prescribed and performing repairs. |
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follow this Owner’s Manual and comply with the |
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When using this carrier with the Thule Bicycle Trailer Kit, |
prescribed maintenance requirements. |
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please also follow the owner’s manual of the bicycle |
Use not recommended |
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used for towing and the specifications there regarding |
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Any use that goes beyond the above is not |
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the maximum allowable full load for the bicycle. |
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recommended. |
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1.2 Carrier Intended Use |
Use not recommended is primarily the conveying of |
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Use as intended |
people together with animals, use of this carrier on |
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rough off-road terrain, use for commercial purposes, |
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The carrier is intended for use within the |
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overloading, excessive speed and improper repair |
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performance ranges specified for the carrying of |
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of defects or modifications. |
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children in daylight hours, on sidewalks, light traffic |
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public roads, and smooth paths. |
The manufacturer is not liable for damages arising |
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Luggage may also be carried in the storage bags |
from use that is not recommended – this is at the |
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risk of the user. |
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intended for that purpose, provided the children in |
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the carrier are not put at risk. |
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1.3 SPECIFICATIONS
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Chariot Cougar 1 |
Chariot Cougar 2 |
Maximum Passenger Weight |
22kg / 49lb |
22kg / 49lb |
Maximum Load Carrying Capacity Including Passenger(s) |
34Kg / 75lb |
45Kg / 100lb |
and Cargo Combined |
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Number of child(ren) |
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Dimensions without handlebars (Length x Width x Height) |
89 x 69 x 86 cm |
90 x 82 x 86 cm |
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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 |
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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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PARTS DESCRIPTION
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INCLUDED |
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Chariot Cougar 1 or 2 chassis |
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B. |
Adjustable Height Handlebar |
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2 - 20" Aluminum wheels |
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2 in 1 weather cover |
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Accessory Cross Bar |
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3 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.
3.1Symbols 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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