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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 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.

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 smooth paths.

Luggage may also be carried in the storage bags 
intended for that purpose, provided the children in 
the carrier are not put at risk.

1.3 sPecIfIcatIons

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.

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.

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

   

 Cabriolet

Maximum Load Carrying Capacity including passenger(s) 

45 kg/100 lb 

and cargo combined
Number of child(ren) 

1 or 2

Dimensions without handlebars  (Length x Width x Height) 

107 x 81 x 110 cm

 

42 x 32 x 43.5 in

Dimensions folded  (Length x Width x Height) 

97 x 78 x 28 cm

 

38 x 31 x 11 in

Weight of child carrier without CTS™ conversion kits 

10.7 kg/ 24 lb

Maximum body height of passenger(s) 

111 cm / 44 in 

Head / helmet must not stick out of the carrier frame

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INTRODUCTION

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Summary of Contents for CABRIOLET

Page 1: ...CABRIOLET USER GUIDE...

Page 2: ...r 09 4 4 Installing the Parking Brake 10 4 5 Installing the Wheels 10 4 6 Removing the Wheels 11 4 7 Installing the Handlebar 12 4 8 Installing a CTS Conversion Kit 12 5 Use Features 5 0 Setting the P...

Page 3: ...nversion Kits available for sale from your local dealer are CTS Strolling Kit CTS Jogging Kit CTS Bicycle Trailer Kit CTS Hiking Kit Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd retains all rights to this Owner...

Page 4: ...ty 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 comp...

Page 5: ...www chariotcarriers com 51100456 A D B C 2 PARTS DESCRIPTION INCLUDED A Cabriolet chassis B 2 20 Aluminum wheels C Parking Brake D Handlebar E 2 in 1 weather cover Not shown in photo E PARTS DESCRIPT...

Page 6: ...ollow 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...

Page 7: ...ransport Systems Ltd approved rack products otherwise this child carrier will become unstable if any other parcel bag or rack is used Do not use any accessory products which are not approved by Thule...

Page 8: ...x the plastic bag packing foam silica desiccant packs product tags and wheel packing discs 4 1 INCLUDED COMPONENTS Verify that your carrier was packaged with the following items Cabriolet Chassis Two...

Page 9: ...ck frame a push inwards 4 3 Folding the Carrier A With two hands pull or release the auto lock discs on both sides of the back frame With the locks released give the back frame a sharp push inwards Se...

Page 10: ...TING STARTED 4 4 INSTALLING THE PARKING BRAKE A Remove the wheels from the chassis B Fold the chassis C Lay the chassis on its roof on a clean sturdy surface D With the screwdriver and 7 16 wrench rem...

Page 11: ...100456 4 6 Removing the Wheels 1 A Disengage the parking brake B Pull and hold the wheel release lever on one end of the carrier axle See image 1 C Pull the wheel out of the carrier axle D Repeat for...

Page 12: ...both ends of the handlebar into the upper frame of the carrier Allow the spring pins to pass inside the upper frame See image 2 D Slide the handlebar into the upper frame until the spring pins engage...

Page 13: ...brake always verify that the parking brake is working the carrier should not roll forwards or backwards C Grasp the red handle on the brake lever and swing it to the right to release the parking brak...

Page 14: ...image 1 E To remove the cover from the carrier remove the handlebar 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...

Page 15: ...f your child s shoulders skip to Step H E Remove both of the buckles from the upper straps F Increase or decrease the number of loops the upper straps are fed through until the straps are both in the...

Page 16: ...eck J Adjust the system using the crotch strap and shoulder length adjustments until the Chariot logo located on the shoulder harness is positioned over their lower chest K Buckle the waist belt s aro...

Page 17: ...roll the back flap down the front of the carrier Use the velcro at the bottom of the sunscreen to keep it closed See image 2 C To completely open up the front and back of the child carrier roll the ba...

Page 18: ...cargo bag is 4 kg 8 8 pounds The handlebar console accessory allows the carrier to carry an additional 1 kg 2 2 pounds on the handlebar 5 7 STORAGE Your carrier is equipped with the following storage...

Page 19: ...al 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 o...

Page 20: ...ntained is an important factor in keeping it in good condition Storage Storing this child carrier properly will reduce the amount of wear especially to the fabric Type of Use Hard cornering fast accel...

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