REad THESE WaRNiNGS!
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CaRE aNd MaiNTENaNCE
YAKIMA cargo boxes should be cared for and
maintained, especially in extreme weather
conditions.
• To clean, use only mild detergents. Harsh
detergents could damage the gear box surface.
• Protect your gear box from extreme temperatures,
(heat or cold) during prolonged storage.
• Remove gear box before entering automatic car
wash.
• Hardware such as locks should be lubricated with
graphite or other dry lubricant.
on some vehicles,
hatch interference
is unavoidable.
use caution when
opening your hatch.
iF YouR VEHiClE HaS
a REaR HaTCH:
BE SURE ALL HARDWARE IS
SECURED ACCORDING TO
INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO
PERFORM SAFETY CHECKS
BEFORE DRIVING AWAY
CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY
DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY,
OR DEATH.
ATTACHMENT
HARDWARE CAN
LOOSEN OVER TIME.
CHECK AND TIGHTEN
IF NECESSARY,
BEFORE EACH USE.
periodically
check the levers
inside the box
and tighten if
necessary.
CauTioN
To REMoVE CaRGo Box:
• Do not remove or adjust thumb
wheels.
• Simply raise levers and remove box
from crossbars.
To REiNSTall:
• With gear box adjusted to your
vehicle, simply reload onto car, close
levers and check for tightness.
To retain the adjustments for
your vehicle, leave thumb
wheels tightened.
REMOVING THUMBWHEELS
WILL CAUSE DISASSEMBLY OF
LEVER/CLAMP MECHANISM.
if your vehicle has a fairing, you must
remove it if there is any interference.
