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unlIsteD vehIcles:
If your car cannot be founD (on the Joe fit sheet
or the fit list, or through the dealer or yakima)
it is “unlisted”. Install the carrier as directed in these
instructions where this icon appears.
— lowER sUPPoRt
fRamE
UPPER
fRamE
to move the frames, pull and turn both
red triggers on the outer hubs.
load aRms
REd tRiggER—
Rotate the uppeR fRame away
fRom the loweR fRame.
When you see this icon, find
your vehicle in the Joe Fit
Sheet for frame measurement,
strap positions, and critical
notes about your fit.
Danger
Do not Install thIs
carrIer on a vehIcle
lIsteD as “no fIt”.
fitting youR caR…
Rotate the trigger
until it remains
pulled out.
fInD your measurement
In the fIt sheet.
see fitting yoUR caR (above).
• You will need a measuring tape.
• On a flat surface, move the frames apart.
• With the pads flat, measure frOm the
InsIDe eDges of the tubes.
position the fRames.
oR
unlIsteD vehIcles:
position the fRames.
On a flat surface, move the frames apart.
follow these guidelines to position your frames on your car.
uppeR fRame
• With triggers out, adjust
upper frame until it rests on
the vehicle.
• the position is relative to
the lower frame and will
depend on vehicle shape.
loweR fRame
• a common location is a well-
supported license plate depression,
just above or below the numbers.
• press the area firmly with your hand.
If deformation occurs, choose another
location.
cautIons:
• do not place the lower frame on glass, plastic, or thin metal.
• some suV’s, vans, and wagons have a large section of poorly
supported metal that will dent under weight.
CaUTion: Some vehicles have a spoiler. if any
part of the carrier contacts the spoiler, do not
use this product.
CaUTion: although your carrier is covered by a warranty (see
final page), Yakima cannot warranty any installation onto any
vehicle that is not listed in the Yakima Fit List or Joe Fit Sheet.
