Croozer Kid / Kid Plus 2016-2017 Le manuel du propriétaire

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Poussettes
Taper
Le manuel du propriétaire
3 in 1
Owners Manual
ENGLISH
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Trailer
Stroller
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Croozer Kid Plus for 1
Croozer Kid Plus for 2
Croozer Kid for 1
Croozer Kid for 2
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Read this manual before using this product. Failure to follow the instructions and safety precautions in this manual
can result in serious injury or death. Keep this manual in a safe location for future reference.
Avant utilisation, lisez ce mode d’emploi et conformez-vous aux consignes de sécurité et prescriptions qu’il contient.
Le non-respect de ces consignes et prescriptions peut être à l’origine d’accidents aux conséquences potentiellement
mortelles. Conservez ce mode d’emploi en lieu sûr pour le cas où vous en auriez besoin ultérieurement.
3 en 1
Mode d'emploi
FRANÇAIS
Remorque
Poussette
Poussette jogging
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Safety Guidelines
ENG
Safety Guidelines
Symbols and warnings
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could
result in damage to the Croozer or the environment.
Tip: In this manual, “Tip” indicates helpful advice about
the use or maintenance of the Croozer.
Warnings
Read and observe this manual
This manual contains information that is extremely
important for the safe transport of your child. Therefore,
it is essential that you read the entire manual carefully
and follow the instructions closely. If you should experi-
ence difculties understanding any of the information or
instructions, please contact your Croozer dealer. Keep this
manual handy at all times for future reference. If you loan
or sell your Croozer, pass on this manual to the new user.
It is also vitally important that you read and observe the
instructions provided in the manual of the towing bicycle.
Who can ride in the Croozer Kid Plus and Croozer Kid?
Bicycle trailer
When you are pulling the Croozer as a bicycle trailer, child
passengers must be at least 12 months (USA and Canada)
or 6 months (Australia and New Zealand) of age. All child
passengers must be able to sit upright unassisted. Chil-
dren who are not able to sit upright without support do not
have fully developed muscles and could therefore experi-
ence injury when riding in the Croozer. The transport of
children under 12 months (USA and Canada) or 6 months
(Australia and New Zealand) of age is not permitted.
Stroller and jogger
Children between 1 and 10 months of age can be trans-
ported in an Infant Sling (available as accessory) in the
stroller or jogger, but not in the trailer.
Never use the Croozer for transporting children over the
age of approx. 6 years or taller than the maximum height
of 46 inches (117 cm).
The Croozer Kid Plus and Croozer Kid for 2 can carry
one or two children, and the Croozer Kid and Croozer Kid
Plus for 1, only one child. Never transport more than two
children in the Croozer Kid Plus or Croozer Kid for 2, and
never transport more than one child in the Croozer Kid
Plus or Croozer Kid for 1.
Who can ride the towing bicycle?
Be sure to familiarize yourself with the legal requirements
of the country, state, or region where you plan to use the
Croozer.
Requirements for the towing bicycle
The towing bicycle must be approved by its manufacturer
for pulling a trailer. This information can be found in the
owners manual of the bicycle. Furthermore, the towing
bicycle must be in perfect working order and have two in-
dependently operated brakes that function properly in any
weather. Brakes that are not in perfect working order could
cause accidents with serious injury or death.
The rear wheel of the towing bicycle must be equipped
with an effective fender with mud flap. Otherwise, the
passenger(s) could be injured by stones and other debris
thrown up from the road.
Motorized vehicles may not be used for pulling bicycle trail-
ers. The only exception to this rule is an electric bike with
a pedal-assist (pedelec) system that only delivers assist
when the rider pedals and whose maximum speed under
motor power is no greater than 15 mph (25 km/h). Electric
bikes with a maximum motor-assisted speed of more than
15 mph (25 km/h) may not be used for pulling the trailer.
The towing bicycle should be equipped with a sturdy rear-
mount kickstand to ensure safety when passengers are
getting in and out of the trailer. A bicycle that is not held se-
curely in an upright position when children are getting into
or out of the trailer could tip over, causing serious injury to
the children or others.
Be sure to familiarize yourself with the legal requirements
for towing bicycles in the country, state, or region where
you plan to use the Croozer.
The towing bicycle must have a 26” to 29” (559 to 635-
mm) rear wheel. This information can be found on the tire
sidewalls. The numbers 42-622, for example, indicate that
the tire has a width of 42 mm and a bead-seat diameter of
622 mm (28 inches).
Legal requirements for transporting children
Be sure to observe all laws that apply to the transport of
children in child trailers. Some countries and states prohibit
the transport of children in child trailers, and others pre-
scribe certain age limits. In case of doubt, be sure to famil-
iarize yourself with the legal requirements of the country,
state, or region where you plan to use the Croozer.
Suitable accessories and original spare parts
Only use original spare parts and accessories that have
been approved by Croozer Inc. These are the only com-
ponents that can be used safely with the Croozer. When in
doubt, consult a Croozer dealer. The use of non-approved
accessories or incompatible spare parts could result in ac-
cidents with serious injury or death. Croozer Inc. cannot be
held responsible for any damage resulting from the use of
non-approved accessories or incompatible spare parts.
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Safety Guidelines
Changes and modications
For safety reasons, no modifications or changes can be
made to the Croozer.
Do not use add-on components, such as luggage racks,
etc. Do not use a car seat or any type of seat or seat
support that has not been approved by Croozer Inc. Do
not install electric drive systems. Making modifications or
changes to your Croozer can result in accidents with seri-
ous injury or death. Furthermore, changes or modifications
to the vehicle will void any warranty claims. Croozer Inc.
cannot be held responsible for any damages.
Use near re
Do not use the Croozer near a fire or open flame. It could
catch fire, which can cause serious injury or death.
Storage and transport
Never transport the Croozer – even when folded – on the
roof of a motor vehicle, as this could damage the fabric
body. Furthermore, the Croozer could come loose and
cause accidents with serious injury or death.
Assembly and repair
The Croozer must be properly assembled to professional
standards. Be sure to follow the assembly instructions in
this manual. When in doubt, contact a Croozer dealer.
All repairs must be carried out to professional standards
using only original parts, ideally by a professional bicycle
mechanic. Incorrect assembly or repair work could result in
accidents with serious injury or death.
Do not use plastic bags or packaging in cribs, beds, car-
riages, or playpens. Plastic bags and packaging materi-
als can be dangerous. To avoid danger of suffocation,
keep plastic bags and packaging away from babies and
children. Babies and children could pull plastic bags or
packaging over their heads and suffocate.
Choking hazard! The shipping box contains small parts that
could present a choking hazard to young children. To avoid
serious injuries or death, keep small parts away from young
children.
The locking mechanisms of the Croozer must be properly
engaged. Otherwise, the frame of the Croozer could col-
lapse while in use, potentially resulting in serious injuries
for the passenger(s).
The parking brakes must be correctly adjusted! If the park-
ing brakes have not been correctly adjusted, the parked
Croozer could roll away unexpectedly, resulting in acci-
dents with serious injuries or death.
After you have attached the wheels, it is vitally important that
you check whether the axles are securely locked into the
axle receivers by firmly pulling on the wheels. It should not be
possible to remove the wheels without pressing on the dust
cap. Wheels that have not been securely attached can fall off
while riding, resulting in accidents with serious injury or death.
The handlebar must be securely locked in place in the frame
tubes. Otherwise, the handlebar could fall off when you are
pushing it, and the Croozer could roll away unintentionally,
resulting in accidents with serious injury or death.
When the Croozer is being used as a bicycle trailer, the
handlebar must remain securely attached at all times. If
the trailer should ever tip over, the handlebar acts as a roll
bar, helping to prevent injuries.
The safety strap for the handlebar must be securely
mounted at all times. The safety strap ensures that the
handlebar cannot slip out of the frame when the Croozer is
in use. Failure to keep the safety strap mounted can result
in serious injury or death.
It is vitally important that the axle hitch be properly installed.
An improperly installed axle hitch could come loose while
riding and cause accidents with serious injury or death.
The rear wheel of the towing bicycle must be properly
secured after the axle hitch has been mounted. Riding
with an improperly fastened rear wheel can result in ac-
cidents with serious injury or death. Follow the instructions
and warnings given in the owners manual of the towing
bicycle. There are many different types of axles. When in
doubt, consult a professional bicycle mechanic.
As applicable, always check that the jogger-kit compo-
nents or stroller wheel has been properly mounted. Using
the vehicle with improperly installed jogger-kit components
or an improperly mounted stroller wheel could result in ac-
cidents with serious injury or death. When in doubt, consult
a professional bicycle mechanic.
Adult supervision
Never leave a child in the Croozer unattended, not even
briefly. In your absence, hazardous, unforeseen situations
could arise, including accidents with serious injury or death.
Special considerations when riding with the bicycle
trailer
Before each outing, check that no part of the bicycle trailer
could come in contact with the brakes, pedals, or handle-
bars of the towing bicycle. Failure to do so could result in
accidents with serious injury or death.
Check the tire pressure before each use. The actual tire pres-
sure should never be higher or lower than the maximum and
minimum inflation pressures marked on the tire sidewalls.
Riding with under-inflated tires can damage the tires and rims.
Overinflation can cause the inner tube or tire to explode, which
could result in accidents with serious injury or death.
The back of the Croozer must be equipped with a CPSC-
approved (USA and Canada) or AS/NZS 2063:2008-ap-
proved (Australia and New Zealand) rear (red) reflector.
If the Croozer is not equipped with a rear reflector, other
road users may not be able to see you, which could result
in accidents with serious injury or death.
When riding at night, dusk, or dawn – or when visibility
is in any way reduced – both the Croozer and the towing
bicycle must be equipped with active lighting systems (i.e.
equipment that makes its own light.) The front reflectors of
the Croozer do not qualify as active lighting equipment. If
you ride at night or in conditions of poor visibility without an
appropriate lighting system, other road users may not be
able to see you, which could result in accidents with seri-
ous injury or death.
When pulling the Croozer as a bicycle trailer, the safety flag
must be properly installed at all times. If the safety flag is not
properly installed, other road users may fail to see the Croozer,
which could result in accidents with serious injury or death.
When riding with the bicycle trailer, always close the mesh
cover, or additionally the plastic window, to prevent insects,
stones and other debris from flying into the passenger
compartment and injuring passengers.
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Safety Guidelines
ENG
Never use the bicycle trailer to transport children under
12 months (USA and Canada) or 6 months (Australia and
New Zealand) of age or any child who is not able to sit
upright unassisted. The seats and safety harnesses are de-
signed for older children up to 46 inches (117 cm) in height.
In dangerous situations, a baby could slip out from under
the safety harnesses, resulting in serious injury or death.
Always check to make sure that the axle hitch is locked secure-
ly in the hitch connector. If the axle hitch is not locked securely
in the hitch connector, the Croozer could become unhitched
while riding, resulting in accidents with serious injury or death.
Never pull the Croozer as a bicycle trailer without the safe-
ty strap securely fastened to the towing bicycle. The safety
strap ensures that the Croozer would remain connected to
the towing bicycle if the hitch connector were to fall off the
axle hitch. Riding without safety strap fastened can result
in accidents with serious injury or death.
Reduce your speed when riding on paths or streets with
bumps or uneven surfaces to keep the ride as smooth
and safe as possible for your passenger(s). Reduce your
speed when turning. Otherwise the centrifugal force could
cause the trailer to tip over. Riding too fast could cause the
bicycle trailer to skid or even tip over, resulting in accidents
with serious injury or death.
Always reduce your speed when riding downhill. Riding at
excessive speeds can cause the trailer to skid and result in
accidents with serious injury or death.
Riding over a curb or other obstacle with only one wheel
of the trailer could cause the trailer to tip over, resulting in
accidents with serious injury or death. Empty trailers are
especially susceptible to tipping. Therefore, if you have to
ride over a curb or similar obstacle, always use extreme
caution and ride at very low speeds.
The children riding in the bicycle trailer (and the rider of the
towing bicycle) should wear a CPSC-approved (USA and
Canada) or AS/NZS 2063:2008-approved (Australia and
New Zealand) helmet. In the case of an accident, a helmet
provides additional protection. In some countries, the use
of helmets is required by law.
Always make sure that the child cannot reach the wheels of
the Croozer or the rear wheel of the towing bicycle. Touch-
ing wheels that are in motion could result in serious injuries.
Always set the parking brake when releasing the handle-
bar of the parked/stopped Croozer. After setting the park-
ing brake, be sure to check that the wheels are securely
locked by giving the Croozer a gentle push and pull. If the
parking brake is not correctly engaged, the Croozer could
roll into harm’s way, resulting in accidents with serious
injury or death.
Fastening the harness
Children riding in the vehicle must be strapped into the
safety harnesses at all times. Otherwise, in dangerous
situations, the child could fall out of the seat, resulting in
serious injury or death.
Failure to adjust the straps of the safety harness properly
or to fasten the buckles correctly could result in serious
injury or death in the event of an accident.
The distance between the child’s body and the shoulder
straps and lap belts must be as small as possible to ensure
that the passenger is held securely in the seat. If the distance
is too great, the safety harness may not be able to hold the
child securely, which in the event of an accident could result
in serious injury or death. However, straps that press too
tightly against the child’s body can cause discomfort.
Never fasten the harness of a seat with no passenger. A
child can strangle in loose harness straps, resulting in seri-
ous injury or death.
Special considerations when pushing the jogger or
stroller
Never push the Croozer without the handlebar safety strap
securely fastened between the handlebar and the fabric
body. The safety strap ensures that the handlebar cannot
slip out of the frame when the Croozer is in use. Riding
without the safety strap fastened can result in accidents
with serious injury or death.
When using the jogger or stroller, it is vitally important that
you keep the safety wrist strap fastened securely around
your wrist at all times. Otherwise, the handlebar of the jog-
ger or stroller could slip out of your grip, e.g. if you were to
stumble or fall. In such cases, the Croozer could roll away,
resulting in accidents with serious injury or death.
The Croozer with the jogger kit installed is not approved for
skating. Skating with the jogger could result in accidents
with serious injury or death.
The Croozer with the stroller kit installed is not approved
for jogging or skating. Jogging or skating with the stroller
could result in accidents with serious injury or death.
Always set the parking brake when releasing the handlebar of
the parked/stopped Croozer. After setting the parking brake,
be sure to check that the wheels are securely locked by giv-
ing the Croozer a gentle push and pull. If the parking brake is
not correctly engaged, the Croozer could roll into harm’s way,
resulting in accidents with serious injury or death.
Load capacity
Never carry more than the maximum allowable weight.
Doing so can severely affect the Croozers handling and
cause accidents with serious injury or death.
Overloading the rear cargo compartment or the optional
Handlebar Bag could cause the Croozer to tip backwards,
resulting in serious injuries for your child.
Cargo in the rear cargo compartment must always be well
secured to ensure that it cannot shift during transport. Loose
cargo can change the handling of the Croozer, which could
cause accidents with serious injury or death. Furthermore,
loose cargo items can fall against the seatback when brak-
ing and injure the passenger(s) in the Croozer.
Never transport cargo items together with children on the
seat or in the foot area. The cargo could shift during trans-
port and injure the Croozer passenger(s).
Never use the handlebar for carrying loads, such as
children’s vehicles or bags (other than the Handlebar Bag
available as an accessory). Loading the handlebar could
cause the Croozer to tip backwards, resulting in serious
injuries for your child.
Never ride with a hitch-arm load that is outside the speci-
fied range of 6.6 to 17.6 lbs (3–8 kg). Always distribute
the load evenly. Failure to do so could compromise the
handling properties and cause accidents with serious injury
or death.
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Technical condition
Never use the Croozer if it is not in perfect working order.
Damaged parts could cause accidents with serious injury
or death. Therefore, be sure to have your Croozer ser-
viced regularly – at least once a year – by a professional
Croozer dealer.
It is vitally important that the specified maintenance work
be performed to professional standards and at the required
intervals.
Never use the Croozer if its fabric body is damaged in any
way. If there are any tears or holes in the fabric, your child
may be able to reach through them and touch the wheel
spokes, which could result in serious injuries. If you notice
any damage, do not use the Croozer until it has been
properly repaired.
The retaining balls and push-button pins of the axles must
be cleaned and lubricated on a regular basis. Otherwise, a
wheel could fall off while riding, resulting in accidents with
serious injury or death.
Caution
USA and Canada: Not for use with children under
12 months old or children who are not able to sit upright
unassisted. The use of a bicycle trailer for children under
12 months of age can cause serious injuries.
Australia and New Zealand: Not for use with children un-
der 6 months old or children who are not able to sit upright
unassisted. The use of a bicycle trailer for children under
6 months of age can cause serious injuries.
Make sure children are clear of any moving parts when
you are installing or removing components or making ad-
justments to the Croozer. Otherwise they may be injured.
Risk of pinching or crushing! There are pinch points be-
tween the seat frame and Croozer frame, as well as in the
locking mechanism, that may cause painful injuries to the
fingers or hands during assembly.
After installing the stroller kit, always check that the stroller
wheel is engaged securely in the socket and cannot be
pulled out without pressing the button. If the stroller wheel
is not locked securely in the socket, it could fall off while in
use, resulting in accidents with injuries.
Never leave the stroller wheel attached when using the
Croozer as a bicycle trailer. The stroller wheel could get
caught on obstacles as you pass, resulting in accidents
with injuries.
With its weave density and coating, the fabric of the Crooz-
er cover offers roughly the same level of UV protection
as normal articles of clothing. The materials do not offer
additional UV protection. The plastic windows do not offer
any protection from the sun’s UV rays. Therefore, passen-
gers could suffer from sunburn when the vehicle is used in
bright sunlight. We recommend taking the same precau-
tions, e.g. sunscreen and protective clothing, as you would
outdoors to protect your child’s skin in sunny conditions.
If the towing bicycle is not securely braced in an upright
position (e.g. with an appropriate kickstand), it could fall
over while passengers are climbing in or out of the trailer,
which can result in serious injury of the passenger.
Notices
Never leave unused security pins hanging freely from their
straps. They could get caught on passing objects and be
pulled off, damaging parts of the vehicle.
When attaching the hitch arm or jogger-wheel arms, do
not let the strap of the security pin get caught between the
hitch/wheel arm and attachment bracket as this could dam-
age the strap.
Be sure to remove the safety flag before folding the bicycle
trailer. Otherwise, the rod of the safety flag could break.
Be sure to remove the stroller wheel when pulling the
Croozer as a bicycle trailer. The stroller wheel could get
caught on obstacles as you pass, causing damage to the
wheel.
Never use your foot for operating the parking brake lever.
Doing so could damage the braking mechanism.
Never attempt to pull the bicycle trailer or push the stroller
or jogger with the parking brake engaged, as doing so
could damage the braking mechanism and tires.
Never allow the child to sit or stand on the hitch arm or
jogger-wheel arms, as doing so could damage these parts.
Never leave the key in the hitch-arm lock when pulling the
bicycle trailer. The key could break off.
The hitch lock by itself does not adequately protect the
Croozer from theft over longer periods of time. Always use
one or more bicycle locks to secure both the towing bicycle
and the Croozer to fixed, immovable objects, like lamp
posts, etc.
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Table of Contents
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Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Croozer Kid Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Croozer Kid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
What are the Croozer Kid Plus and Croozer Kid? . . . 6
How should the Croozer Kid Plus and
Croozer Kid be used? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
How shouldn’t the Croozer Kid Plus and
Croozer Kid be used? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Orientation and wording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Initial Assembly and Unfolding the
Croozer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Checking package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Unfolding the Croozer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installing the bumper and reectors . . . . . . . . . 10
Checking and adjusting the parking brakes of the
Croozer Kid Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Checking and adjusting the parking brakes of the
Croozer Kid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Attaching and removing the wheels . . . . . . . . . 14
Installing and removing the handlebar, lighting system,
safety wrist strap, and handlebar safety strap. . . . . 15
Converting the Croozer to a Bicycle
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Installing and removing the hitch arm . . . . . . . . 17
Installing the axle hitch to the towing bicycle. . . . . 18
Installing the safety ag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Converting the Croozer to a Stroller. . .22
Installing the Stroller wheel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Converting the Croozer to a Jogger . . .23
Attaching the wheel arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Installing the jogger wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Using the safety wrist strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using your Croozer . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Engaging and disengaging the parking brake . . . . 26
Opening and closing the cover. . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Helping children into and out of the Croozer . . . . . 27
Hitching the Croozer to the towing bicycle . . . . . . 28
Unhitching the Croozer from the towing bicycle . . . 29
Fastening and unfastening the safety harness. . . . 30
Adjusting the safety harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Adjusting the head pads to the child’s height . . . . 31
Transporting cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Using a lighting system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Special features of the Croozer Kid Plus
suspension system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Special considerations when riding with the bicycle
trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Special considerations when using the stroller or
jogger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Transporting your Croozer . . . . . . . .39
Croozer Inspections and Maintenance . 40
Inspection intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Service intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Inspecting the hitch arm, hitch connector, jogger-kit
components, and stroller wheel . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Inspecting the fabric body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Inspecting and servicing the wheels . . . . . . . . . 41
Checking tire pressure and treads . . . . . . . . . . 41
Servicing the lock cylinder on the hitch connector . . 41
Cleaning and lubricating the wheel axles . . . . . . 42
Inspecting the bicycle trailer after an accident . . . . 42
Cleaning, Maintaining, and Storing the
Croozer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
How do I clean and maintain my Croozer?. . . . . . 43
How do I store my Croozer? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Preparing the Croozer for disposal. . . . . . . . . . 44
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Tested for Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Servicing and warranty claims. . . . . .49
Dealers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
IMPRINT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Table of Contents
Front bumper
Attachment socket
for stroller wheel
Front reector
Attachment bracket
for jogger-wheel arm
Two-in-one cover
Reective sidewalls
Description
Croozer Kid Plus
What’s what?
5-point
safety harness
Handlebar
Low position
Safety ag
Cargo compartment cover
Lever for parking brakeReectors
Handlebar with integrated lighting system
High position
Push button for
quick-release wheels
Safety wrist strap
Mounting loops
for battery-powered taillight
(taillight not included)
Attachment site for handlebar
Cargo compartment
Maintenance-free
AirPad suspension with
Sylomer
®
Quick-release
wheels
Rear bumper
Attachment bracket
for hitch arm and jogger-wheel arm
Click & Flash lighting system
(accessory, not included)
Click & Flash lighting system
(accessory, not included)
Safety strap for handlebar
Description
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Description
ENG
=
Cycling Kit
Hitch arm with
hitch
+ Safety ag
Click & Crooz fastening system
simply insert, automatic locking, press button for removal
Croozer Kid Plus Jogger
=
Jogger Kit
Wheel arms
+ Jogger wheel
+ Safety wrist strap
+
3-in-1 System
Croozer Kid Plus Chassis
+
Croozer Kid Plus Bicycle Trailer
+
=
Stroller Kit
Stroller wheel
Croozer Kid Plus Stroller
Fastening Systems
for handlebarfor hitch connector for stroller wheel
on attachment brackets for hitch arm and jogger-
wheel arms
Ball lock pin (magnetic)
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Description
Croozer Kid
What’s what?
Front bumper
Attachment bracket
for hitch arm and jogger-wheel arm
Attachment socket
for stroller wheel
Front reector
Attachment bracket
for jogger-wheel arm
Two-in-one cover
Handlebar
Low position
Cargo compartment cover
Lever for parking brake
Reectors
Handlebar
High position
Push button for
quick-release wheels
Safety wrist strap
Mounting loops for battery-powered
taillight (taillight not included)
Attachment site for handlebar
Cargo compartment
Safety ag
5-point
safety harness
Quick-release
wheels
Safety strap
for handlebar
Rear bumper
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Click & Crooz fastening system
simply insert, automatic locking, press button for removal
Croozer Kid Jogger
=
Jogger Kit
Wheel arms
+ Jogger wheel
+ Safety wrist strap
+
3-in-1 System
Croozer Kid Chassis
+
+
Fastening Systems
=
Stroller Kit
Stroller wheel Croozer Kid Stroller
Croozer Kid Bicycle Trailer
=
Cycling Kit
Hitch arm with
hitch
+ Safety ag
for handlebar
Ball lock pin (magnetic)
for hitch connector for stroller wheel
on attachment brackets for hitch arm and jogger-
wheel arms
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Description
What are the Croozer Kid Plus and Croozer Kid?
The Croozer Kid Plus and Croozer Kid are vehicles for
transporting children. They consist of a chassis that can be
quickly and easily converted to a bicycle trailer, a swivel-
wheel stroller, or a xed-wheel jogger. No longer will you
need a eet of vehicles because, with the Croozer, you can
take your child on a bike ride, a walk in the park, or a trek
through the countryside. It can even be used as a xed-
wheel sport stroller for jogging.
How should the Croozer Kid Plus and
Croozer Kid be used?
The Croozer is intended for private use for carrying chil-
dren in daylight hours on roads and other smooth, well-
surfaced paths as a bicycle trailer, stroller, or jogger. The
instructions and safety guidelines provided in this manual
must be followed at all times. The Croozer can only be
used for transporting children who are able to sit upright
unassisted and are within the specied age range. If a
child is unable to sit upright unassisted, the Croozer Infant
Sling must be used. Be sure to secure all cargo and take-
along items in the designated pockets and compartments
and observe the weight limits specied in the table below.
It is vitally important that all cargo be secured to prevent
it from shifting while the vehicle is in use. It is the users
responsibility to ensure that the transported cargo does not
compromise the safety of the passengers.
Maximum Load* (Passengers + Cargo)
Croozer Kid Plus/Kid for 1
Croozer Kid Plus/Kid for 2
77 lbs (35 kg), max. 1 child
100 lbs (45 kg), max. 2 children
Of which in rear cargo compartment max. 11 lbs (5 kg)
Of which in Handlebar Bag
(accessory)
max. 4.4 lbs (2 kg)
Minimum Age of Passengers for USA and Canada**
Bicycle trailer** 12 months
(if the child can sit upright
unassisted)
Stroller or jogger if the child can sit upright
unassisted
Stroller or jogger with Infant Sling
(accessory)
1 month
Minimum Age of Passengers for Australia and New Zealand***
Bicycle trailer*** 6 months
(if the child can sit upright
unassisted)
Stroller or jogger if the child can sit upright
unassisted
Stroller or jogger with Infant Sling
(accessory)
1 month
Maximum Age of Passengers
Without Infant Sling 6 years
With Infant Sling (accessory) 10 months
Maximum Height of Passengers 46 inch (117 cm)
Hitch-arm Load (Nose Weight) 6.6 to 17.6 lbs (3–8 kg)
* Weight limits only apply if the hitch-arm load is within the speci-
ed range of 6.6 to 17.6 lbs (3–8 kg). See page 33.
** USA and Canada: Not for use with children under
12 months old or children who are not able to sit upright
unassisted. The use of a bicycle trailer for children under
12 months of age can cause serious injuries.
*** Australia and New Zealand: Not for use with children
under 6 months old or children who are not able to sit up-
right unassisted. The use of a bicycle trailer for children
under 6 months of age can cause serious injuries.
When in use as a bicycle trailer in poor visibility conditions
or at night, dusk, or dawn, the Croozer must be equipped
with a lighting system that complies with the applicable
laws and regulations in the country, state, or region of use.
The handlebar of the Croozer can be retrotted with the
Click & Flash lighting system (available as accessory). Any
spare parts or accessories used for either Croozer model
must be approved by Croozer Inc. and properly installed,
ideally by a professional bicycle mechanic.
How shouldn’t the Croozer Kid Plus and
Croozer Kid be used?
The Croozer Kid Plus and Croozer Kid may not be used in
any manner other than as specied above. Never trans-
port animals together with children in the Croozer. Never
use the Croozer as a cargo trailer. Never use the jogger
for skating. Never use the stroller for jogging or skating.
Commercial use, overloading, excessive speeds, improper
repairs, and use on unsurfaced roads or paths are not
permitted. Never install a car seat or other seating device
not approved by Croozer Inc. Never use the handlebar for
carrying loads, such as children’s vehicles or bags (other
than the Handlebar Bag available as an accessory).
Never pull the Croozer with a motorized vehicle, such as a
moped or scooter. This also applies to motorized bicycles
(electric bikes) with a maximum motor-assist speed of
more than 15 mph (25 km/h). Do not mount the hitch to a
bicycle with a rear-wheel hub motor, unless this modica-
tion is approved by the manufacturer. Croozer Inc. will not
be liable for any damages resulting from non-compliance
with these requirements.
Orientation and wording
Unless otherwise indicated, the terms “right” and “left”
in this manual refer to the passengers right or left when
seated in the bicycle trailer, facing forward (i.e. relative to
the direction of travel).
For simplicity, this manual generally refers to the child or
passenger in singular form. It is understood, however, that
the Croozer Kid Plus and Croozer Kid for 2 will be carrying
up to two children, and the Croozer Kid Plus and Croozer
Kid for 1, one child.
This Owners Manual is intended for use with both the
Croozer Kid Plus and Croozer Kid. In sections that ap-
ply equally to both models, the name “Croozer” is used
for simplicity, and the Croozer Kid Plus is pictured in the
respective illustrations. In sections where the two models
differ, the instructions and/or information for both models
are given separately and marked as follows:
For the sake of clarity, the Croozer two-seater is shown
in most of the photos and graphics used in this manual.
However, all descriptions and instructions also apply to the
single-seater version.
Croozer Kid
Croozer Kid Plus
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CroozerKid-KidPlus17-ENG-2-17
Initial Assembly and Unfolding the Croozer
Initial Assembly and Unfolding the
Croozer
If you have purchased your Croozer from a shop, the
retailer should have installed the front bumper and front
reectors and sold the Croozer “ready to use.” If you
ordered your Croozer from an online or mail-order catalog,
we recommend having the initial assembly performed by
a professional bicycle mechanic. Furthermore, dealers
are required to provide their customers with all important
information on the use of the Croozer. If the initial assem-
bly has been performed, you can skip the rst few steps of
this section.
If your Croozer was not assembled prior to sale, then have
the initial assembly performed by a professional bicycle
mechanic or follow the assembly instructions below. Vari-
ous tools are required for the assembly.
The Croozer must be properly assembled to professional
standards. Improper assembly can result in accidents
with serious injury or death.
Checking package contents
The Croozer is packaged in a box for shipment. In order to
minimize package size, the Croozer is shipped in its folded
state. All removable parts are removed for shipment. The front
bumper and front reectors are also shipped unattached.
1. Remove all packaging materials from the Croozer and
from individual parts. Recycle all packaging materials
if possible. It may be wise to keep the box, e.g. for
storage or later transport.
Do not use plastic bags or packaging in cribs, beds, car-
riages, or playpens. Plastic bags and packaging materi-
als can be dangerous. To avoid danger of suffocation,
keep plastic bags and packaging away from babies and
children. Babies and children could pull plastic bags or
packaging over their heads and suffocate.
2. Using a knife or a pair of scissors, cut the two cable
ties with which the frame of the Croozer is secured.
3. Remove all individual parts from inside the Croozer.
These parts include
the front bumper (1),
a package containing the front reectors, mounting
hardware and a second axle hitch (2),
a lockable hitch arm with three keys and an axle hitch (3),
two side wheels (4),
a safety ag (5),
two jogger-wheel arms (6),
a jogger wheel (7),
a stroller wheel (8), a safety wrist strap (9),
a handlebar (10),
a safety strap for the handlebar (11) (attached to the
rear of the Croozer),
and this owners manual (12).
Unfold the Croozer before mounting these parts.
5/32” (4 mm) 7/16" (11 mm)
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Choking hazard! The shipping box contains small parts
that could present a choking hazard to young children.
To avoid serious injuries or death, keep small parts away
from young children.
Make sure children are clear of any moving parts when
you are installing or removing components or making ad-
justments to the Croozer. Otherwise they may be injured.
Unfolding the Croozer
1. Unbuckle the transport safety strap (1) at the rear of
the Croozer.
2. Tuck the strap into the special strap-storage pocket (2)
under the cover.
3. Brace the lower part of the Croozer frame with one
hand while using your other hand to lift the top part of
the frame.
4 Holding the upper frame tube in the raised position, pull
the seat frame slowly and carefully back and towards
you until the locking pins (4) of both locking mecha-
nisms (3) engage with audible clicks in the holes (5) of
the frame tubes.
Risk of pinching or crushing! There are pinch points
between the seat frame and Croozer frame, as well as in
the locking mechanism, that may cause painful injuries.
Be sure to keep your hands and fingers away from these
pinch points when folding or unfolding the trailer.
Use caution and slow movements when pulling back the
seat frame. If the seat frame is pulled back too quickly or
with excessive force, the frame tube and locking mecha-
nisms could be damaged.
Tip: A new Croozer will be slightly more difficult to unfold
because the canvas is still stiff.
5. Check to make sure that both locking mechanisms are
securely engaged. There should be no movement in
the seat frame when you press against it.
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2
3
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4
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If the locking mechanisms are not properly engaged, the
frame of the Croozer could collapse while riding, poten-
tially resulting in serious injuries for the passenger(s).
6. To fold the Croozer, follow the above steps in the
reverse order. Begin by pushing the red slide button
(6) on both locking mechanisms (3) towards the rear
of the trailer and pulling the two locking mechanisms
inwards, away from the frame tubes.
Be sure to remove the safety flag before folding the
Croozer. Otherwise, the rod of the safety flag could
break.
Installing the bumper and reectors
Because packaging size is limited, the bumper and front
reectors of the Croozer are shipped unattached. These
parts are included in the scope of delivery and must be
properly installed.
Box contents
The box with your Croozer should contain the following
items:
a bumper (1),
a package containing
two short ¼” Allen bolts with washers and locknuts (2),
two long ¼” Allen bolts (3) with four rubber washers (4),
two front reectors (5) with bolts (6), and a second axle
hitch (7), which can be mounted to a second towing
bicycle.
For the installation of the reectors and bumper, the follow-
ing tools are required: a 7/16” (11mm) open-end wrench, a
Phillips screwdriver, and a 5/32” (4mm) Allen key.
Mounting the front reectors
When riding at night, dusk, or dawn – or when visibility is
in any way reduced – both the Croozer and the towing bi-
cycle must be equipped with active lighting systems (i.e.
equipment that makes its own light.) The front reflectors
of the Croozer do not qualify as active lighting equipment.
If you ride at night or in conditions of poor visibility without
an appropriate lighting system, other road users may not
be able to see you, which could result in accidents with
serious injury or death.
1. Hold the rst reector (5) against the mounting plate
on the front bumper, positioning it so that the pin (8) on
the back of the reector ts through the lower hole of
the mounting plate.
2. Insert one of the reector bolts (6) through the upper
hole of the mounting plate, and fasten the reector (5)
by tightening the bolt with a Phillips screwdriver (9).
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to attach the second front reec-
tor to the other mounting plate on the bumper.
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6
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Mounting the bumper
1. Insert the two long Allen bolts (3) from inside through
the holes in the front frame tube of the Croozer.
2. Slide two rubber washers (4) over the end of each Al-
len bolt protruding through the front of the frame tube.
3. Place the bumper (1) onto the mounting plates on the
sides of the frame, lining up the holes.
4. Screw the two long Allen bolts (3) into the threaded
holes of the bumper (1), tightening lightly at rst.
5. Insert one of the short Allen bolts (2) through the
aligned holes of the bumper (1) and the mounting
plate.
6. Place a washer and locknut from below onto the end
of the bolt, and tighten the nut lightly at rst.
7. Repeat these steps to attach the other side of the
bumper (1).
8. Adjust the position of the bumper (1) as necessary to
ensure that it is even and level; then tighten all bolts,
using a 5/32” (4mm) Allen key and a 7/16” (11mm)
open-end wrench.
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1
3
3
4
4
2
2
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Checking and adjusting the parking brakes
of the Croozer Kid Plus
To ensure that the parking brakes are in perfect working
order, they must be checked and, if necessary, adjusted.
When checking and adjusting the parking brakes, both
wheels must be removed.
The parking brakes must be correctly adjusted! If the
parking brakes have not been correctly adjusted, the
parked Croozer could roll away unexpectedly, resulting in
accidents with serious injuries or death.
1. If the wheels are mounted, remove them.
2. Pull back the brake lever (1) as far as it will go. The
pins (2 and 4) on both sides of the Croozer will be
pushed out of the brake bodies.
3. Use a ruler to measure how far the pins extend from
the brake bodies. The parking brake is correctly ad-
justed if the respective pin extends by approx. 7/16” to
15/32” (11 to 12 mm).
If the pin extends less than 7/16” (11 mm), the brake
must be adjusted.
4. If the pin (4) on the left side of the Croozer extends
from the brake body by less than 7/16” (11 mm), then
turn the respective barrel adjuster (5) on the brake le-
ver counterclockwise until the pin is extended by 7/16”
to 15/32” (11 to 12 mm).
5. If the pin (2) on the right side of the Croozer extends
from the brake body by less than 7/16” (11 mm), then
turn the respective barrel adjuster (3) on the brake le-
ver counterclockwise until the pin is extended by 7/16”
to 15/32” (11 to 12 mm).
6. After both pins have been checked and, if applicable,
adjusted, mount the wheels and check the function of
the parking brakes by pulling back the brake lever and
trying to move the Croozer forwards or backwards with
gentle pressure. It should not be possible to move the
Croozer when the parking brakes are engaged.
Croozer Kid Plus
0”–7/16” (0–11 mm)
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2
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7/16”–15/32” (11–12 mm)
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1
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1
7/16”–15/32” (11–12 mm)
1
2
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3
0”–7/16”
(0–11mm)
7/16”–15/32”
(11–12 mm)
1
2
3
4
7/16”–15/32” (11–12 mm)
1
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Checking and adjusting the parking brakes
of the Croozer Kid
To ensure that the parking brakes are in perfect working
order, they must be checked and, if necessary, adjusted.
The parking brakes must be correctly adjusted! If the
parking brakes have not been correctly adjusted, the
parked Croozer could roll away unexpectedly, resulting in
accidents with serious injuries or death.
1. Pull back the brake lever (1) as far as it will go. The
brake pins (2 and 3) on both sides of the Croozer will
move upwards and engage in the locking plates (4) on
the side wheels. For a better view of the parking-brake
mechanism, the photo on the right shows the trailer
with the side wheel removed.
Tip: It might be necessary to roll the Croozer an inch or
two forwards or backwards so that the brake pins
can engage in the locking plates.
2. If the brake pins (2 and 3) on one or both sides of the
Croozer fail to engage fully in the locking plate(s) (4)
on the side wheels, then adjustment is necessary.
3. If the brake pin (2) on the left side of the Croozer does
not engage fully in the locking plate (4), then turn the
respective barrel adjuster (5) on the brake lever coun-
terclockwise until the brake pin (2) is engaged fully in
the locking plate (4).
4. If the brake pin (3) on the right side of the Croozer
does not engage fully in the locking plate (4), then turn
the respective barrel adjuster (6) on the brake lever
counterclockwise until the brake pin (3) is engaged
fully in the locking plate (4).
5. After adjustment, check the function of the parking
brakes by pulling back the brake lever and trying
to move the Croozer forwards or backwards with
gentle pressure. It should not be possible to move the
Croozer when the parking brakes are engaged.
Croozer Kid
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Attaching and removing the wheels
The wheels of the Croozer are equipped with push-button
axles. By pressing the dust cap (1) on the wheel hub, the
retaining balls (2) will retract within the axle to permit the
attachment or removal of the wheel. The wheels cannot be
attached or removed unless the dust cap is pressed in.
1. Check that the brake lever (3) is in the disengaged
position. If not, move the brake lever (3) forward to
disengage the mechanism.
2. Use one hand to lift up the back of the Croozer.
3. Press the dust cap (1) of the wheel hub with the mark-
ing “PUSH.”
4. Insert the wheel axle (4) all the way into the axle re-
ceiver (5) in the suspension swing arm of the Croozer
Kid Plus or in the frame of the Croozer Kid, and
release the dust cap.
5. Check whether the wheel is locked securely in the axle
receiver by pulling rmly on the wheel without pressing
the dust cap. It should not be possible to remove the
wheel.
6. Follow the same steps to attach the second wheel.
After the wheels have been attached, be sure to check
that they are both locked securely in the axle receivers.
This can be done by pulling on the wheels without press-
ing on the dust caps. It should not be possible to remove
the wheels unless you are pressing on the dust caps.
Wheels that are not securely locked in the axle receivers
could fall off while riding, resulting in accidents with seri-
ous injury or death.
7. After the wheels have been attached, check the func-
tion of the parking brakes by pulling back on the brake
lever (3). When the parking brakes are engaged, it
should not be possible to move either of the wheels.
8. Before using your Croozer for the rst time, be sure to
inate both tires. The actual tire pressure should never
be higher or lower than the maximum and minimum
ination pressures marked on the tire sidewall. Never
use compressed air, e.g. from a gas station, to ll your
tires. The quick ow and high pressure can overinate
the tires, causing the tube and/or tire to burst.
9. To remove the wheels, follow these instructions in the
reverse order. Press the dust caps (1) and pull the
wheels off.
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