Baby Jogger City Elite 2 - Stroller Pushchair Manual

OVERVIEW

1. Handlebar
2. Handlebar Fold Button
3. Canopy
4. Auto-Lock
5. Harness Pads
6. Harness Buckle
7. Crotch Strap Pad
8. Fold Strap
9. Rear Wheel
10. Rear Wheel Release Button
11. Leg Support
12. Footwell
13. Storage Basket
14. Front Wheel
15. Swivel/Lock
16. Front Wheel Release Button
17. Parking Brake
18. Seat Recline Strap

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

FRAME

1. Unpack the stroller frame from the box and set the wheels aside. Unlock the stroller by pulling the auto lock lever.
   
2. Unfold the stroller by pulling the handlebar away from the frame. The stroller will lock into place and you will hear a click.
   
3. Place the stroller in the upright position.
   

Ensure that all the locking devices are engaged before use.

FRONT WHEEL

4. Installation
   • Lay stroller on its back so the handlebar is resting on the floor.
   • Attach the front wheel by sliding it into the front wheel mount until it clicks. Gently pull on the front wheel to make sure it is properly attached.
     
5. Removal
   • While pressing the front wheel release button, gently slide the front wheel out of the front wheel mount.
     

SWIVEL FEATURE

6. Push the swivel button down and rotate to the left to lock the front wheel assembly in a fixed position for long distance strolling.
   
7. Push the swivel button down and rotate to the right to allow the front wheel assembly to swivel.
   

When loading and unloading child, lock the front wheel in a fixed position. Although the front wheel of your stroller locks, it is not intended for jogging or exercise purposes.

REAR WHEELS

8. Installation
   • Align the rear wheel axle with the wheel mount on the stroller frame and insert it into the wheel mount until it locks into place. You will hear a click.
   • Gently pull on the rear wheel to make sure it is properly attached.
     
9. Removal
   • While pressing down on the wheel release button, gently slide the rear wheel out of the wheel mount.
     

HANDLE

10. Press the handle release buttons on both sides and rotate up or down to the new position.
    

BRAKE

11. To Lock the Brakes: gently pull the Brake Lever into upright position until it clicks into place.
    
12. To Release the Brakes: Pinch the gray tabs and pull the lever towards you. Push the Brake Lever down until it is parallel with the frame.
    

Lock the brakes before loading and unloading your child and whenever the stroller is not moving.

CANOPY

13. Attach the canopy to the frame by sliding the canopy onto one of two mounting brackets.
    
    NOTE: When using a City Go/Graco or Britax car seat, the canopy must be in the top position. For all other carseats, canopy must be removed.
14. Snap the two snaps to the stroller frame.
    
15. Zip the back of the seat to the canopy top. Attach the 2 fastening strips on teh side of the canopy.
    
16. Pull forward to open canopy and push backwards to close canopy.
    
17. To use the canopy window, roll the shade up towards the top and secure with the elastic and button.
    
18. To use the side vents, lift the vent cover and the magnet will attach to the canopy bow.
    

ADJUSTING SAFETY HARNESS

19. From the back of the seat, undo the fastening strip and open the pocket to locate the plastic square stopper. Turn stopper and pass through the openings in the PE board and seat fabric.
    
20. Reinsert stopper at seat opening closest to child' s shoulders. Pass back through seat fabric and PE board. Tug on strap to ensure stopper is locked. Repeat on both sides.
    
    
    Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out. Always properly adjust and fasten safety harness.
    
    Always use the crotch strap in combination with the shoulder straps and waist belt.
21. Slide the harness pads up to access plastic guide on strap.
    
22. Hold the plastic guide and pull strap to tighten or loosen.
    

USING SAFETY HARNESS

23. Insert side strap buckle into harness buckle on both sides.
    
24. Insert connected harness and side strap buckles into the sides of the crotch buckle.
    
25. Press button on crotch buckle to release.
    

RECLINE THE SEAT

26. Pinch the clamp behind the seat, and slide it down to desired recline.
    
27. Pull seat down on both sides to match the clamp position. Reverse steps to return to the upright position.
    
    
    When making adjustments to the stroller seat, make sure child' s head, arms, and legs are clear of moving seat parts and stroller frame.
28. For extra ventilation, roll up the seat back flap and secure with elastic and button.
    

LEG SUPPORT

29. To use the leg support, lift the front of the seat pad.
    
30. Rotate the support arm out and lower the seat pad. Lock the support arm.
    
31. To lower leg support, reverse the steps.
    

FOLDING

• Remove your child from the seat.
• Disengage front wheel swivel locks.
• Remove all attachments and all items from basket.

32. Press buttons on both sides of frame. Rotate handle up.
    
    
    To prevent injury, remove Child Tray or Belly Bar accessory when folding or unfolding the stroller.
33. 1. Insert finger into loop and pull up, then
    2. Pull up on the "Pull to Fold" folding handle and let the frame collapse.
34. Make sure the auto-lock lever clicks into place.
    
35. Place stroller upright in standing position.
    

BASKET REMOVAL

36. From the front of the stroller, unsnap the 2 snaps and pull the straps out of foot well.
    
37. Lift basket off the hook.
    
38. From the back, lift the top of basket off the tab on both sides of frame.
    
39. Remove the strap from the D clamp on both sides of frame.
    

REMOVING THE SEAT PAD

40. Flip the stroller over to expose the seat bottom
    
    1. Unfasten the 2 fastening strips and pull then out of the stroller frame.
       
    2. Unfasten the fastening strip and pull them out of the sides of the stroller frame.
       
    3. Unscrew the right carabiner hook and pull strap out from the seat pad.
       
41. Flip the seat back over on its wheels. Pull seat fabric up and off of buttons.
    
42. Starting from the bottom, slide the seat pad out from stroller frame on both sides.
    
43. From the top, slide the seat pad out of the frame on both sides.
    
44. Remove seat pad.
    

Reverse the steps to reattach the seat pad to the frame.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

To preserve the longevity of your pushchair, it is important to perform simple, regular maintenance. From time to time, make sure that the joints and folding areas are still in good condition. If you hear any squeaking or feel tension, you can take your pushchair to a local bike shop for added lubrication.
All repairs should only be carried out by an authorized dealer.

WASHING

Seat Fabric

• You can hand wash your pushchair' s seat in cold water with a mild detergent.
• Be sure to remove the metal frame and PE boards from the seat before washing.
• Do not use solvents, caustic or abrasive cleaning materials.
• To minimize shrinkage, simply reattach the seat to the frame to dry.
• Do not press, iron, dry clean, tumble dry or wring the fabric.
• If the seat covers need to be replaced, only use parts from a Baby Jogger Authorized Dealer. They are the only ones that are guaranteed to have been safety tested and designed to fit this seat.

Plastic/Metal Parts

• Wipe clean using a mild soap and warm water.
• You must not remove, dismantle or alter any part of the seat folding mechanism or brakes.

Wheel Care

• The wheels can be cleaned using a damp cloth. They will need to be dried completely with a soft towel or cloth.

STORING

• Sunshine can fade seat fabric and dry out tires, so storing your pushchair indoors will prolong its good looks.
• DO NOT store outside.
• Ensure that the pushchair is dry before storing for prolonged periods.
• Always store the pushchair in a dry environment.
• Store the pushchair in a safe place when not in use (i.e. where children cannot play with it).
• DO NOT place heavy objects on top of the pushchair.
• DO NOT store the pushchair near a direct heat source such as a radiator or fire.

Read carefully and keep 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.
• This product is not suitable for running or skating
• Ensure that all the locking devices are engaged before use.
• To avoid injury, ensure that the child is kept away when unfolding and folding this product.
• To prevent injury, remove Child Tray or Belly Bar accessory when folding or unfolding the stroller.
• Do not let the child play with this product.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION

• This pushchair seats one passenger. NEVER allow more than one child at a time on this pushchair.
  
• The seat unit is suitable for one child from birth up to 22 kg.
• Total weight load recommended for this pushchair is 28 kg. 22 kg in the seat, 1 kg in the seat back pocket, and 4.5 kg in the basket. Excessive weight may cause a hazardous unstable condition to exist.
• For car seats used in conjunction with a chassis, this vehicle does not replace a cot or a bed. Should your child need to sleep, then it should be placed in a suitable pram body, cot or bed.
• Any load attached to the handle and/ or on the back of the backrest and/or on the sides of the vehicle will affect the stability of the vehicle.
• For new born babies we recommend always to use the most reclined seat position.
• Lock the brakes before loading and unloading your child and whenever the pushchair is not moving.
• Ensure that the brake is properly engaged by moving the pushchair slightly back and forth.
• Pushchair is not meant to be used for transporting children up or down stairs or escalators. Damage resulting to pushchair will not be covered under warranty.
• Accessories which are not approved by Baby Jogger shall not be used.
• Watch out for cars - never assume that a driver can see you and your child.
• The passenger shall remain seated (no standing in the pushchair).
• Use only replacement parts supplied or approved by Baby Jogger.