1033285C - 4/12
IMPORTANT LOAD LIMITS
MAXIMUM WEIGHT IS SPECIFIC TO YOUR CAR
Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual
or the Fit List at your Yakima Dealer.
PREVENT BAR INTERFERENCE
TEST THE INSTALLATION AT EACH TOWER:
• Lift the end of the bar near the towers.
• Pull back and forth on the bar.
If any of the towers slide or
rock, or either crossbar can
rotate, go back and retighten
the tower bolts or the rail
hooks as needed.
IF ANY PART OF an accessory or
tower contacts the factory
installed crossbars, and the factory
bars cannot move out of the way,
remove them completely.
INSTALL TOWER
COVERS.
Insert lower edge first (press
the tab to snap it into place).
MAINTENANCE: Use non-water soluble lubricant on
bolts. Use a soft cloth with water and mild detergent to
clean plastic parts.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OR
REPLACEMENT PARTS:
Contact your dealer or call
(888) 925-4621
Monday through Friday
7:00 am to 5:00 pm PST
REMOVE RACKS BEFORE ENTERING AN
AUTOMATIC CAR WASH.
WARNING: ATTACHMENT HARDWARE CAN
LOOSEN OVER TIME. CHECK BEFORE EACH USE, AND
TIGHTEN IF NECESSARY. FAILURE TO PERFORM
SAFETY CHECKS CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE,
PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
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.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Always tie down both ends
of long loads to vehicle.
Failure to do so can result
in property damage,
personal injury, or death.
REMOVING THE RACKS
Loosen the tower bolts;
loosen the rail hooks.
INSTALLING RACKS AGAIN
• Loosen the tower bolts; loosen the rail hooks. Continue at step 4.
• PERFORM SAFETY CHECKS ON ALL TOWERS AFTER
INSTALLATION! (Step 11)
LONG LOADS
