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REMOVAL

2

Fully open 

both clamps.

1

Remove the SlimShady.

Remove your awning and Yakima

Rack before entering an automated

car wash.

Do not use fuel burning, oxygen

consuming devices under the

awning. This includes: candles, gas

lanterns, kerosene lamps, stoves,

cooking and heating appliances.

Do not open the awning near a camp

fire or any other flame source.

Inspect mounting hardware of

awning before driving away.

IMPORTANT WARNINGS 

Rack Installation

Improperly mounted roof racks and 

awnings can come loose during travel 

and cause serious accidents!  Installation, 

handling and use must be carried out in 

accordance with product and Roof-Rack 

instructions.

Check attachment hardware and load for 

tight fit and function:

• Before driving away.

• After driving a short distance, 

following awning install.

• At regular intervals on longer trips.

• Every two hours on bad terrain.

Vehicle Driving and Regulations

The speed driven must be suited to the 

load transported and to official speed 

limits.  

When transporting any load, the speed 

of the vehicle must take into account all 

conditions such as the state of the road, 

the surface of the road, traffic conditions, 

wind, etc.  Vehicle handling, cornering, 

braking and sensitivity to side winds will 

change with the addition of roof top loads.

Summary of Contents for SlimShady

Page 1: ...SlimShady CONTENTS SlimShady 1X stake sack 1X nut 4X key 2X wrench 1X washer 4X bolt 4X stake 2X clamps 2X Tools Required...

Page 2: ...each bolt and tighten loosely by hand Be sure the awning is oriented correctly with the Yakima logo right side up in relation to the clamps 2X 4X 4X Measure the distance between your crossbars Minimum...

Page 3: ...ly place the awning onto your vehicle with the clamps around the crossbars Then completely tighten the clamps to the crossbars Unfasten the velcro straps and unroll the awning Unzip the cover slowly t...

Page 4: ...g holes then twist the tubing in the opposite direction to lock in the length Fold down the front supports Twist the tubing to unlock and adjust their lengths then twist the tubing in the opposite dir...

Page 5: ...ame Position the stakes about 12 out and to the side of the base of front support Drive it into the ground at a 45 degree angle Hook the looped end of the rope around the stake and slide the guy rope...

Page 6: ...upports Fold the side supports back into the frame Secure by pressing them into place Release the tensioner and remove the stakes Twist the tubing to unlock and retract the front supports Fold the fro...

Page 7: ...firmly against the stowed side supports and replace the protective cover While being careful not to catch the fabric in the zipper zip the cover closed Secure the straps before travel Place the stake...

Page 8: ...ious accidents Installation handling and use must be carried out in accordance with product and Roof Rack instructions Check attachment hardware and load for tight fit and function Before driving away...

Page 9: ...e original retail purchaser only The duration of this warranty is two years for roof top tents and one year for awnings Upon inspection of the product Yakima will remedy defects in materials and or wo...

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