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NOTICE: Improper attachment of this product may result in damage to your carrier, bicycles, vehicle,
or vehicles driving behind you. It is your responsibility to ensure a safe installation.
• Straps require tightening before each use, and periodically during transit.
• Never drive off-road with bicycles loaded.
• Load is limited to 3 bikes with a total of no more than 40 kg (90 lbs).
• Reducing speed on corners or rough roads will reduce the risk of damage to bikes or vehicle.
• Do not open boot or hatch lid when carrier is attached.
• Do not let bicycle tyres or straps hang near vehicle’s hot exhaust.
• Never modify any of the hooks in order to make them fit.
• Always use extra strap to secure bicycles to carrier.
• If any strap appears worn or frayed, discontinue use.
• Check and follow the laws in your area regarding displaying an accessory plate when your standard
numberplate is obscured.
HOW TO FIT
Follow these mounting tips in the order below.
Use diagram on cover for reference.
1. LOWER FRAME
Do not place the lower frame on glass, plastic, or thin metal (some SUVs and vans
have a large section of poorly supported metal that will dent under the weight of a
bike rack and bikes). A common location is a well-supported license plate area, just
above or below the numbers.
2. UPPER FRAME
Rotate upper frame until it rests on the vehicle. The position is relative to the lower
frame and will depend on vehicle shape, spoiler, etc. In general the lower frame
should end up as vertical as possible. (Tilt forward or back if necessary to fit the
vehicle better). Do not use this product if it interferes with your vehicles rear spoiler.
3. TOP HOOKS
Confirm that the upper hooks can mount to the leading edge of the hatch or boot.
The included cylinder hooks allow use on glass hatches, vehicles with a weather
strip that interferes with top hooks, and vehicles with gaps too narrow to
accommodate buckles.
4. BOTTOM HOOKS
The first choice is the bottom of the boot/hatch. Second choice is under the
bumper if there is a rigid, metal attachment point. The third choice is tie down
hooks underneath the vehicle or holes in the vehicle’s frame. Confirm that straps
are not near vehicle exhaust or rubbing on sharp metal edges.
5. SIDE HOOKS
Mount to the side of the boot/hatch. Position the hooks so that they will not slide
up or down when tensioned.
6. SUPPORT ARMS
Adjust the support arms to be just up from horizontal. Confirm that the bikes will
have sufficient ground clearance. If the bikes are too low, adjust the Shuttle’s
position up on the vehicle.
hatchback
minivan
sedan
