Joovy 455 User manual

Caboose Ultralight
Instruction Manual
These instructions are for the
following Joovy Style Numbers:
455, 457, 458
Patent No. 5,622,375
Joovy • 2919 Canton Street • Dallas, TX 75226 • [phone] • Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail] • Website: www.joovy.com

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!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.
• 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 45 lbs.
• The rear stand-on platform and the rear bench seat are designed for a child that is at
least 2-1/2 years old but LESS than 44 inches tall.
• Use of the stroller with two children weighing more than 45 pounds each, or children
totaling more than 90 pounds, 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.
• The included parent organizer is for use ONLY on the Joovy Caboose stroller. DO NOT
use it on other stroller models.
• Never carry hot beverages or open containers in the parent organizer. Maximum weight
allowed is 5 pounds.
• 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.
• The maximum weight that can be carried in the storage basket is 5 pounds. Excessive
weight may result in a hazardous unstable condition.
• The total weight of contents in the seatback mesh pockets should be less than 2 pounds.
Excess weight may cause a hazardous unstable condition.
• When installing an infant carrier onto the stroller, ALWAYS use the restraining strap to
secure the carrier in place.
• 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 difculty with the assembly or use of this product, or if you
have a question regarding these instructions, please contact our Customer Service
Department at [phone] between the hours of 8:30 am and 5:00 pm Central Time.
Please note: Styles and colors may vary.
! WARNINGS

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Assembling and Using your Stroller
!To ensure safe operation of your stroller, please follow these instructions carefully.
Unpacking the Product
• Carefully remove stroller and all parts from the box and plastic bag.
• Identify the parts (stroller, front wheels (2), canopy, parent organizer, tray, car seat carrier
support and documents) with the pictures in Figures 1.
• Discard all packaging materials properly.
• Remove the plastic coverings from all foam handles and any other areas of the product and
discard also.
• DO NOT allow children to play with any packaging materials.
!CAUTION: Adult assembly is required for this product.
No Tools Required.
Figure 1

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Figure 2 Figure 3
Unfolding the Stroller
• Keep children away from stroller while unfolding.
• Position the stroller with the handle bar closest to you.
• Release the locking latch located on the right side by lifting the lever off of the
extended rivet. See Figure 2.
• Lift up slightly on the handle of the stroller. Then place one foot onto the rear
platform and pull up and back on the handle until both side frame bars snap into
their locking positions in the frame.
• Lock the safety latch on the lower left side of the stroller by pushing the lever
down over the extended rivet. See Figure 3.
• Ensure that the stroller is completely opened and the safety latch is secured
before ANY use of the stroller.
!WARNING
ALWAYS secure the safety latch on the side of the stroller when it is in the
unfolded use position. This will prevent collapse of the stroller should the
handle trigger locks be accidentally opened.
Figure 4
Installing the Front Wheels
• Take one of the double wheel sets and
locate the small hole in the rotating
bracket that is inside the red lever.
• Push the front axle into this hole and keep
pushing the wheel set onto this axle until
you hear an audible click. See Figure 4.
• Pull downward on the wheel set to
ensure that it has locked into position on
the axle.
• Repeat this same procedure for the other
wheel set.
• When assembled properly, both wheel
sets should rotate and roll smoothly.

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Front Wheel Locks
The front wheels can be either in swivel
mode or locked mode.
• To put the front wheels in their locked
mode, rst rotate each wheel set so
that the wheels are pointed straight
ahead.
• Pull up on the lever to engage the
small tab on the lever with the slot in
the plastic frame sleeve. The lever can
be either facing forward or rearward
to lock the wheels. See Figure 5.
• To unlock the wheels and put them
into swivel mode, push down on the
lever to disengage the tab from the
slot.
Installing and Operating the Canopy
• To attach the canopy, position the canopy on the stroller with the visor extension
forward.
• Line up the male ttings on the canopy with the female ttings near the center of
the stroller and push downward until the ttings snap into place. See Figure 6.
Pull upward on the canopy sides to be sure both are snapped securely in place.
• To open the canopy, pull forward on the front edge of the canopy while holding
the back edge in place. Once the canopy is fully opened, push down on BOTH
side hinges to lock it in the open position.
• The canopy and visor can be adjusted into several positions ranging from fully
closed to fully extended, or any position in between.
• The visor can be opened (or closed) by pulling (or pushing) it from under the canopy.
• The canopy will ratchet forward or backward to block the sun. Pull forward on
the front of the canopy frame tube to rotate it forward. Pull backward on the rear
frame tube to rotate it backward. See Figure 7.
Figure 5
Figure 6 Figure 7

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• To close the canopy, unlock the side hinges and pull the front edge toward the
rear of the stroller until folded. See Figure 8.
• To remove the canopy, press the lock button on the side of each of the male
ttings while pulling upward on the canopy frame. See Figure 9.
!WARNING
Possible pinching hazard - Be careful when closing and
opening the side hinges so as not to pinch your ngers.
Attaching/Detaching the Front Tray
• To attach the front tray, line up the female ttings on the tray with the male ttings
on the front of the stroller and push inward until the ttings snap into place. See
Figure 10. Pull outward on both sides of the tray to be sure both are snapped
securely in place.
• To remove the front tray, press the lock button on the side of each of the male
ttings while pulling outward on the tray. See Figure 11.
Figure 10 Figure 11
!WARNING
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.
Figure 8 Figure 9

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Installing the Parent Organizer
• Separate the hook & loop attachments
in the open slot of the Organizer.
• Orient the Organizer so that the cup
holder is facing toward the front of the
Caboose. See Figure 12.
• Stretch the Organizer outward and slide
it down over the handlebar until it just
comes into contact with the red trigger
releases.
• Press the hook & loop attachments
together to secure it in place.
Figure 13 Figure 14
!WARNING
For use ONLY on the Joovy Caboose Stand-On Tandem Stroller.
NEVER carry hot beverages or open containers in this product.
Maximum weight for Organizer is 5 lbs.
Rear Wheel Brakes
• Before placing any child into the stroller or removing them from the stroller, be certain
that the rear wheel brakes are engaged.
• To engage the rear wheel brakes, push down on the brake lever located on each rear
wheel. See Figure 13. The stroller may require slight forward or rearward movement
in order to line up the teeth on the brake with each wheel brake cluster.
• Check that the brakes are properly applied by attempting to push the stroller
backwards and forwards.
• To release the brakes, gently lift up on the brake lever. See Figure 14.
!WARNING
Always set BOTH wheel brakes when the stroller is not being pushed so that
the stroller will not roll away. Never leave stroller unattended, especially on a
hill or incline, as the stroller may tip over or slide.
Figure 12

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Adjusting the Footrest
The footrest can be adjusted to two positions – horizontal or all the way down.
• To place the footrest into the horizontal position, pull up on the footrest and position
the footrest lower bar into the upper slot at the middle of the plastic bracket on the
underside of the footrest. See Figure 15.
• Ensure that the bar is located securely into this slot on BOTH sides of the footrest.
Lower the footrest slightly to lock it into this position.
• Push down on both sides of the footrest to ensure it is secure.
• To place the footrest into the down position, pull up on the footrest to release the
bar from the slot. Lower the footrest slightly while moving the bar into the lower
slot of the plastic bracket on BOTH sides of the footrest. See Figure 16.
• Lower the footrest to its down position. Note that the footrest will not “lock” into
the down position, but will remain there by gravity only.
Figure 17 Figure 18
Figure 15 Figure 16
!WARNING
Never allow a child to step onto the footrest in either position in order to get
into or out of the stroller. This may cause the stroller to tip over and injure
the child.
Securing the Front Seated Child
• Ensure that the two snaps on both armrest pads that hold the seat onto the
frame are securely snapped together.
• Ensure that both shoulder straps are attached to the waist strap buckles. See
Figure 17.

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• Unlatch the waist/shoulder buckle by squeezing the latch releases on both
sides of the buckle and removing the male ends of each buckle.
• Carefully place the child in the stroller seat with the shoulder straps over their
shoulders and chest. Then place the crotch strap between the child’s legs.
• NOTE that there are three height adjustment positions for the shoulder harness
straps. For a younger child, the shoulder straps should be positioned through
the lower sewn-in loops on the seatback. For a young child that is tall, the
shoulder straps may be positioned through the upper sewn-in loops on the
seatback. For a taller child, use the shoulder straps WITHOUT positioning
them through these sewn-in loops. To re-position the shoulder straps,
unbuckle them from the harness buckle and feed these straps through the
sewn-in loops, insuring that they are not twisted. Re-buckle the shoulder
straps onto the harness buckle to secure them.
• Bring the seat belt around the child’s waist and insert the male ends of the
waist/shoulder buckle into the female buckle. Ensure that they snap into
place. See Figure 18. Tighten the waist belt to be snug around the child’s
waist.
• Both the shoulder straps and the waist/crotch straps may be adjusted using
the sliding buckles on these straps. See Figures 19 and 20.
Figure 19 Figure 20
!WARNING
Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out.
Always use the seat belt and harness.

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Seatback Positioning
The front seat has two positions. The fully upright position should only be used for a child
that is at least 6 months old.
• To place the seat in the upright position, push the bar on the rear of the seat toward the
front of the stroller and rotate the seatback towards the front of the stroller until this bar
is locked in its LOWEST position. See Figure 21.
• To recline the seat, pull the bar on the rear of the seat toward the rear of the stroller and
rotate the seatback down until this bar is again in its LOWEST position. See Figure 22.
Figure 21 Figure 22
!WARNING
Whether the seatback is upright or reclined, ALWAYS make certain that the rotating
bar behind the seatback is in its LOWEST position before placing the child into the
seat.
Using the Stand-On Platform
• Push the bench seat to its most forward position.
• Position the canopy to its most forward position.
• 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.
• You may need to adjust the position of the seatback to allow for more room for the child
to stand.
!WARNING
The rear stand-on platform and the rear bench seat are designed for a child
that is at least 2-1/2 years old but LESS than 44 inches tall.
NEVER allow a standing child to use the canopy as a hand hold.
Use of the stroller with two children weighing more than 45 pounds each, or
children totaling more than 90 pounds, 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.

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Using the Rear Bench Seat
• Push the bench seat to its most rearward position.
• NOTE that there are webbing straps attached to the bottom of the rear seat
pad. These straps will lock the seat into the most rearward position. To
lock the seat, pull the straps from EACH side of the pad and loop them around
the frame as shown, then snap them together. See Figure 23. To slide the
seat forward, undo EACH snap and reattach the webbing to the underside of
the seat pad using the hook and loop attachments.
• Position the canopy to its most forward position.
• Have the child sit on the bench seat facing backward with their feet on the
platform.
• You may need to adjust the position of the seatback to allow for more room for the
child to sit.
• Unlatch the waist buckle by squeezing the latch releases on both sides of the
buckle and removing the male ends of each buckle.
• Place the crotch strap between the child’s legs.
• Bring the seat belt around the child’s waist and insert the male ends of the waist
buckle into the female buckle. Ensure that they snap into place. Tighten the waist
belt to be snug around the child’s waist. See Figure 24.
• Adjust the seat belt to be snug around the child’s waist.
• Be sure that the BOTH of the child’s feet are fully on the platform at all times.
• Be sure that BOTH of the child’s hands are holding the handles on the frame.
Figure 24
Figure 23
!WARNING
NEVER allow a rear seated child to use the canopy as a hand hold.

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Using the Stroller as an Infant
Car Seat Carrier
• To use the stroller to carry an infant car
seat carrier, you must replace the Front
Tray with the Car Seat Carrier Support.
• Remove the Front Tray by pressing in on
the lock tabs and pulling the tray off the
brackets. Store the tray in a convenient
place for later use.
• Line up the female ttings on the Car
Seat Carrier Support to the male ttings
on the front of the stroller and push
inward until the ttings snap into place.
See Figure 25. Pull outward on both
sides of the support to be sure both are
snapped securely in place.
• Push the canopy to its most rearward
position.
• ADJUST THE SEATBACK TO ITS
RECLINED POSITION.
• Remove the infant carrier from the car
seat base.
• Place theinfantcarrierontothetopofthe
stroller in a REAR FACING POSITION,
locating the head end of the carrier
so that it rests on the Car Seat Carrier
Support and the feet end of the carrier
so that it rests on the seatback, but
NOT on the top edge of the seatback.
See Figure 26.
• Ensure that the head end of the infant
carrier is pushed down rmly INSIDE the
frame of the Car Seat Carrier Support
and that it is centered side to side.
• Remove the carrier restraining straps
from the pouches on both sides of the
Figure 25
Figure 26
Figure 27
stroller. Buckle them in place over the LOWEST part of the carrier sides. Adjust the
straps so they are tight around the carrier but AWAY from the child’s neck. Pull up on
the carrier to be sure it is held on securely. See Figure 27.
• Always check frequently to be sure that the restraining straps are tight across the
infant carrier but away from the child’s neck.
• When you remove the infant carrier from the stroller, always replace the two restraining
straps back into their side pouches.
!WARNING
ALWAYS install the infant carrier so that the child is facing toward the rear
(handle) of the stroller with the restraining straps secured.

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Forthemostupdatedlistofcompatibleinfantcarseats,pleaseeithercheckourwebsite
at www.joovy.com or call our Customer Service Department at [phone].
!WARNING
NEVER position the carrier restraining straps on or near the child’s neck as
this may result in strangulation.
ALWAYS position the infant carrier so that it is securely placed down inside
the Car Seat Carrier Support frame.
ALWAYS position the infant carrier so that it is resting ON the seatback, but
NOT on the top of the seatback.
Right Way
!IMPORTANT NOTE
When using your stroller as an infant car seat carrier, the following are the
compatible infant car seat models that the Caboose Stand-On Tandem will
accommodate:
• Graco® Snug Rider™ Series
• Peg Perego® Primo Viaggio
• Eveno® Embrace™
• Compass® Light and Portable
Infant Car Seat
• Britax® Companion™
• Safety 1st® Designer 22™
• Eddie Bauer® Infant Car Seat
(models 22-625 and 22-626)
• Baby Trend® Latch-Loc and Flex-Loc
• Chicco® Key Fit Car Seat
• Graco® Safe Seat™
• Peg Perego® Primo Viaggio SIP
• Combi® Centre Series
• Combi® Connection

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Folding the Stroller
• Keep children away from stroller while
folding.
• Remove any infant carrier that has been
installed on the stroller. Note that the
stroller can still be folded with the car
seat carrier support in place.
• Position the stroller with the handle bar
closest to you.
• Place the canopy into its closed position
and push it all the way forward toward
the front of the stroller as far as it will go.
• Make sure both rear wheel brakes are set to their locked positions.
• Lock both front wheels in place with the locking levers facing forward.
• To fold, unlatch the safety latch on the lower left side of the stroller.
• Pull upward on the trigger mechanisms on both sides of the stroller. See Figure 28.
• While these mechanisms are in the upward position, push forward on the stroller
using the handle bar.
• Once the stroller begins to fold, push the handle all the way forward and down until
the stroller is completely folded. See Figure 29.
• Secure the stroller in the folded position by engaging the locking latch on the right
side of the stroller over the extended rivet. See Figure 30.
Figure 29 Figure 30
Figure 28
Storage Basket
Please note there is elastic on the basket sides for easy access, or, you can access
the storage basket by sliding the rear bench seat forward or backward. The maximum
weight that can be carried in the storage basket is 5 pounds. Excessive weight may
result in a hazardous unstable condition.

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Maintenance
All of the ttings, snaps, locks, rivets, and other hardware and plastic parts on the
stroller should be inspected periodically to ensure that they are secured properly and
not damaged or malfunctioning. The seat belts and safety harnesses, as well as all
other straps and fabric items and their stitching should also be inspected periodically
to ensure that they are secured properly and not loose, torn or otherwise damaged. All
moving parts, such as wheels, brakes, and hinges should also be checked periodically
to ensure they are operating 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 at our toll-free phone
number.
Fabric fading may occur if the stroller is left in direct sunlight for long periods of time.
When not in use, store the stroller out of direct sun.
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.

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SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
We want you to be completely satised with your purchase of this product.
Should you experience any difculty in assembling or using this product, or
if you have any questions, please contact our Customer Service Department
at [phone] between the hours of 8:30 am and 5:00 pm Central Time.
Deluxe neoprene parent organizer
Cup holder
Zippered pocket
Three additional pockets
No tools needed for installation
Style 900

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Custom rain cover for both children
Zippered button hole pass through for front seat
Style 901
Custom sun lter for both children’s comfort
Zippered button hole pass through for front seat
Protects from insects
Style 902

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