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TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OR
REPLACEMENT PARTS:
Contact your dealer or call
(888) 925-4621 or (707) 826-8000
Monday through Friday
7:00 am to 5:00 pm PST
LIMITED WARRANTY Yakima Products (“Yakima”) will repair or replace merchandise which proves defective in materials and/or workmanship. The limited warranty is effective
for three years from the date of purchase. The limited warranty is applicable only if the Fit List and instructions are followed and the products are used properly. If a customer
believes that a Yakima product is defective, the customer must return it to an authorized Yakima dealer with proof of purchase. Yakima will then issue authorization to the dealer
for the return of these products. If an article is found to be defective upon inspection by Yakima, Yakima will repair or replace the defective article at its discretion without charge.
The customer will pay freight to Yakima, and Yakima will pay any applicable return freight. Unauthorized returns will not be accepted. Normal wear and tear of Yakima products
or damage resulting from misuse, accidents, or alterations are not covered by this Limited Warranty.The purchaser acknowledges that Yakima has no control over the attachment
of its products to vehicles or the attachment of items to the Yakima products. Accordingly, Yakima cannot assume responsibility for any damage to any property arising out of the
improper attachment or use of its products. In addition, this Limited Warranty applies only to Yakima products and not to other products used in conjunction with Yakima products.
This Limited Warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and does not cover consequential damages of any kind that may arise from the use or misuse of any
Yakima product.
K E E P T H E S E I N S T R U C T I O N S !
READ THESE WARNINGS…
Glass/Plastic Hatches
• If upper or lower hooks must
attach to glass or plastic, follow
instructions to use Glass Hatch
Hooks (included).
Convertibles
• Do not allow the upper frame of
the carrier to rest on car
convertible top.
• Do not raise or lower top while
carrier is installed.
WARNING
• YOU MUST TIGHTEN STRAPS AFTER
LOADING BIKES.
• CHECK STRAP TENSION PERIODICALLY
DURING TRAVEL.
• STRAPS LOOSEN OVER TIME. CHECK
BEFORE EACH USE, TIGHTEN IF
NECESSARY.
• FAILURE TO CHECK AND TIGHTEN
STRAPS CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY
DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Rear Window Wiper
• Wiper may not be usable while
carrier is installed. Do not allow
wiper to contact any part of this
carrier, at any time.
Vehicles with a Spoiler
• If any part of the carrier contacts
the spoiler, do not use this
product.
Spoiler Gap
• SUV’s, vans, and wagons with a
gap between the rear spoiler
and rear window or hatch must
route upper straps under the
spoiler when possible. Do not
allow straps to contact spoiler.
MAINTENANCE
• No lubrication is required.
• Do not immerse in water.
• Remove the carrier before
entering an automatic car wash.
THE DRIVE
• Never drive off-road with
bicycles loaded.
• Do not let bicycle tires or straps
hang near vehicle’s hot exhaust.
• Do not install onto trailers,
campers, or RVs.
• Never open trunk/hatch with
bicycles loaded.
• Replace any of the straps that
appear worn or frayed (contact
your dealer).
LOAD LIMITS
• MightJoe2: Maximum weight
load is: 60 lbs. (2 bike limit).
• MightJoe3: Maximum weight
load is: 90 lbs. (3 bike limit).
• Do not carry heavy bikes
(over 35 lbs.).
• Do not carry tandem or
recumbent bicycles.
• Remove any bike attachments.
•Attaching Glass Hatch Hooks to
upper straps will limit the load
to 2 bikes.
READ THE INSTALLATION CAUTIONS THAT APPLY TO YOUR CAR…
Tight Seams
• On some vehicles the trunk/hatch
seams may be too tight to easily
insert hooks. Slide hooks from
outside edge of trunk/hatch to
appropriate location. If still to tight,
open trunk/hatch, insert hooks, and
close very carefully to avoid
damage.
• Make sure trunk/hatch is securely
closed before continuing
installation.
Soft Attachment Points
• Excessive tightening of the straps
may cause damage to softer body
materials.
Although your carrier is covered by a warranty (see below), Yakima cannot warranty
any installation onto any vehicle that is not listed in the Yakima Fit List or Joe Fit Sheet.
WARNING
