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KingJoe 2&3
HUB
UPPER
STRAPS
CRADLE
LOAD
HUB—
ARMS
UPPER (RED TRIGGER)
STABILIZER
HOOKS CRADLE
SIDE
STRAPS
SIDE
HOOKS BIKE
UPPER STRAPS
FRAME LOWER
FRAME
EXTRA
WHEEL STRAP
LOWER
GLASS HATCH LOWER
HOOKS
HOOKS STRAPS
for glass
or plastic hatch
or trunk edge.
BEFORE
DRIVING
AWAY:
KingJoe 2 KingJoe 3 READ CAUTIONS AND
Maximum load is 2 bikes Maximum load is 3 bikes (90 lbs. total)
(60 lbs. total) The use of Glass Hatch Hooks with Upper
WARNINGS AT END
straps will limit the load to 2 bikes only. OF INSTRUCTIONS.
IMPORTANT WARNING
IT IS CRITICAL THAT ALL YAKIMA RACKS AND ACCESSORIES BE PROPERLY AND SECURELY ATTACHED TO YOUR VEHICLE. IMPROPER
ATTACHMENT COULD RESULT IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT, AND COULD CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR TO
OTHERS. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SECURING THE RACKS AND ACCESSORIES TO YOUR CAR, CHECKING THE ATTACHMENTS PRIOR TO
USE, AND PERIODICALLY INSPECTING THE PRODUCTS FOR ADJUSTMENT, WEAR, AND DAMAGE. THEREFORE, YOU MUST READ AND
UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONS SUPPLIED WITH YOUR YAKIMA PRODUCT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OR USE. IF
YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONS, OR IF YOU HAVE NO MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE AND ARE NOT
THOROUGHLY FAMILIAR WITH THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES, YOU SHOULD HAVE THE PRODUCT INSTALLED BY A PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER
SUCH AS A QUALIFIED GARAGE OR AUTO BODY SHOP.
Part #1033359 Rev.A
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FITTING YOUR CAR…
When you see this icon, find IF YOUR CAR IS NOT LISTED in the Joe Fit Sheet
your vehicle in the Joe Fit OR or the Fit List, call 888-925-4621 in the USA and Canada,
Sheet for frame measurement, or see your dealer.
strap positions, and critical UNLISTED VEHICLES:
notes about your fit.
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
DANGER instructions where this icon appears.
DO NOT INSTALL THIS
CAUTION: Although your carrier is covered by a warranty (see
CARRIER ON A VEHICLE final page), Yakima cannot warranty any installation onto any
LISTED AS “NO FIT”. vehicle that is not listed in the Yakima Fit List or Joe Fit Sheet.
ROTATE THE UPPER FRAME AWAY POSITION THE FRAMES.
FROM THE LOWER FRAME.
To move the frames, pull and turn both FIND YOUR MEASUREMENT
red triggers on the outer hubs. IN THE FIT SHEET.
Rotate the trigger See FITTING YOUR CAR (above).
until it remains
pulled out.
RED TRIGGER—
LOAD ARMS
UPPER • You will need a measuring tape.
FRAME
• On a flat surface, move the frames apart.
— LOWER SUPPORT
FRAME • WITH THE PADS FLAT, MEASURE FROM THE
INSIDE EDGES OF THE TUBES.
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 LOWER FRAME
• With triggers out, adjust • A common location is a well-
upper frame until it rests supported license plate depression,
on the vehicle. just above or below the numbers.
• The position is relative to • Press the area firmly with your hand.
the lower frame and will If deformation occurs, choose another
depend on vehicle shape. location.
CAUTIONS:
CAUTION: Some vehicles have a spoiler. If any • Do not place the lower frame on glass, plastic, or thin metal.
part of the carrier contacts the spoiler, do not • Some SUV’s, vans, and wagons have a large section of poorly
use this product. supported metal that will dent under weight.
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SECURE THE FRAME POSITION.
• Turn and push the red triggers
until they are seated in the hub.
• Move the frames apart very
slightly until the red triggers Do not allow the frames to
snap. move out of position.
• If the frame feels loose, pull Check your measurement
out the red triggers and try again if necessary.
again.
CARRIER IS LOWER FRAME.
READY TO PLACE UNLISTED VEHICLES:
ON CAR. Lower support frame location is • A common location is a well-
extremely important to the load! 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.
Clean the contact points • Some SUV’s, vans, and wagons have a large
on the vehicle, and keep section of poorly supported metal that will
the pads free of debris. Read and follow the notes
dent under weight.
for your vehicle.
POSITION UPPER HOOKS.
UNLISTED VEHICLES:
Place where directed UPPER HOOKS
by the Fit Sheet Notes. • Insert the upper hooks
into the leading edge of
the hatch or trunk.
CAUTIONS:
• If hooks do not fit into the leading
edge of the hatch or trunk, you can
Refer to notes for your install the Glass Hatch Hooks.
vehicle to see if you • If the leading edge of the hatch or
should use the Glass trunk has trim, you must use the
Hatch Hooks in place Glass Hatch Hooks.
of the top or bottom
hooks.
WARNING: DO NOT ATTACH THE UPPER HOOKS TO GLASS OR PLASTIC! IN ADDITION,
THE USE OF GLASS HATCH HOOKS WILL LIMIT THE LOAD TO 2 BIKES ONLY.
(If upper hooks must attach to glass or plastic, follow Glass Hatch Hooks installation on next page.)
NO GLASS OR PLASTIC? You won’t need the Glass Hatch Hooks, continue to step 13.
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DO NOT ATTACH THE
UPPER HOOKS TO GLASS No glass or plastic? You won’t need the
OR PLASTIC! Glass Hatch Hooks, continue to STEP 13.
REPLACING UPPER STRAP HOOKS
PULL
UPPER STRAPS
COMPLETELY OUT
OF THE BUCKLES.
Pass the strap ends through
OPEN THE
the hatch opening from
HATCH
inside the vehicle.
DOOR.
Keep the pads away
from the door’s edge.
BEFORE CLOSING
THE HATCH…
The pads must be free
from contact between OK
hatch door and
vehicle’s frame.
While supporting the
carrier with your body,
CLOSE THE HATCH. attach the new straps to
Pull firmly on the your carrier’s top straps.
straps to seat the pads.
THREAD NEW
STRAP-END BACK
INTO BUCKLE. Adjust upper straps by pulling on the ends.
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IF NOT ATTACHING UPPER HOOKS TO GLASS OR PLASTIC, CONTINUE HERE.
ADJUST UPPER STRAPS.
Position the frame as determined in
step 6. The upper straps should hold
the carrier in place.
Adjust upper straps by pulling on the ends. (Loosen by
pressing the metal buckles.)
PLACE LOWER STRAP HOOKS.
UNLISTED VEHICLES:
Place where directed by the LOWER HOOKS
Fit Sheet Notes. • The first choice is the bottom of the
trunk/hatch.
• The second choice is under the
bumper if there is a rigid, metal
attachment point.
• The third choice is tie-down hooks
underneath the vehicle or holes in
the vehicle’s frame.
CAUTIONS:
• Keep straps away from hot vehicle exhaust!
• Keep straps from rubbing on sharp metal edges!
WARNING: DO NOT ATTACH THE LOWER • Do not attach lower hooks to plastic bumpers.
HOOKS TO GLASS OR PLASTIC!
If lower hooks must attach to glass or plastic, follow
Glass Hatch Hooks installation on next page.
CENTER THE CARRIER ON THE CAR,
position the side strap hooks. UNLISTED VEHICLES:
SIDE HOOKS
• Mount to the side of the trunk/hatch.
• Position the hooks so they will not
Position hooks at slide up or down when tightened.
side mounting
points directed by
the Fit Sheet Note: If it is difficult to get the hook in, insert it at a
Notes. wider section and then slide it into place.
TIGHTEN SIDE STRAPS. TIGHTEN Bundle the extra
UPPER strap ends into the
Pull the straps STRAPS. band.
tighter with two
hands. Pull the straps
tighter with
two hands.
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CONTINUE TO STEP 29 ☞
REPLACING LOWER STRAP HOOKS
REMOVE THE
CARRIER FROM
THE CAR.
PULL LOWER STRAPS COMPLETELY OUT OF THE HUB.
OPEN THE Position the pads
TRUNK DOOR. inside the trunk
with the straps
hanging free.
BEFORE CLOSING THE TRUNK:
• CLOSE THE TRUNK.
Be sure the pads are free from contact • Pull firmly on the straps to
between trunk door and vehicle’s frame. seat the pads.
Insert the new straps from inside the hubs.
Thread new strap-end back into buckle.
Attach the top strap
hooks to hold the carrier
as you continue.
CENTER THE CARRIER ON THE CAR,
position the side strap hooks. UNLISTED VEHICLES:
SIDE HOOKS
• Mount to the side of the trunk/hatch.
• Position the hooks so they will not
Position hooks at slide up or down when tightened.
side mounting
points directed by
the Fit Sheet
Notes. Note: If it is difficult to get the hook in, insert it at a
wider section and then slide it into place.
TIGHTEN SIDE STRAPS. TIGHTEN
Bundle the extra
UPPER strap ends into the
Pull the straps STRAPS.
tighter with two band.
hands.
Pull the straps
tighter with
two hands.
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EXTEND LOAD ARMS.
REPLACE RED TRIGGERS.
On the inner hubs, • Make sure that both triggers
pull and turn the are seated in the hub!
red triggers. • Move both arms up and down,
they must snap into place!
Rotate load
arms to just If the arms do not
above snap into place,
horizontal. adjust triggers and
move arms until the
arms are in place.
UNLISTED VEHICLES: CAUTIONS:
• Adjust load arms to just above horizontal.
LOAD ARMS
• Make sure bikes have sufficient
clearance from the ground.
LOAD HEAVIEST BIKE FIRST
Always load first bike
with chain away from
vehicle.
Arrange bike frame in the cradles for greatest stability.
Attach one rubber strap to each
cradle and stabilizer. Secure straps tightly over bike LOAD REMAINING
frame and seat tube. BIKES.
\
stabilizer
Alternate bike
directions to avoid
To slide cradles along the carrier arms, interference.
close cradle and stabilizer. Close The straps can be routed
cradles while loading bikes. under the cables.
Secure the front TIGHTEN UPPER AND SIDE STRAPS
wheel on the bike AGAIN AFTER BIKES ARE LOADED.
closest to the car.
BEFORE
DRIVING AWAY
WITH YOUR
BIKES:
READ ALL
The weight of the bikes WARNINGS ON THE
Use extra strap to may cause the straps to PAGE AFTER NEXT.
secure the wheel. slack or dislodge hooks.
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READ THESE WARNINGS…
LOAD LIMITS WARNING THE DRIVE
• KingJoe2: Maximum weight • YOU MUST TIGHTEN STRAPS AFTER • Never drive off-road with
load is: 60 lbs. (2 bike limit). LOADING BIKES. bicycles loaded.
• KingJoe3: Maximum weight • CHECK STRAP TENSION PERIODICALLY • Do not let bicycle tires or straps
load is: 90 lbs. (3 bike limit). DURING TRAVEL. hang near vehicle’s hot exhaust.
• Do not carry heavy bikes • STRAPS LOOSEN OVER TIME. CHECK • Do not install onto trailers,
(over 35 lbs.). BEFORE EACH USE, TIGHTEN IF campers, or RVs.
• Do not carry tandem or NECESSARY. • Never open trunk/hatch with
recumbent bicycles. • FAILURE TO CHECK AND TIGHTEN bicycles loaded.
• Remove any bike attachments. STRAPS CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY • Replace any of the straps that
DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH. appear worn or frayed (contact
• Attaching Glass Hatch Hooks to
upper straps will limit the load your dealer).
to 2 bikes.
READ THE INSTALLATION CAUTIONS THAT APPLY TO YOUR CAR…
Rear Window Wiper Glass/Plastic Hatches Tight Seams
• Wiper may not be usable while • If upper or lower hooks must • On some vehicles the trunk/hatch
carrier is installed. Do not allow attach to glass or plastic, follow seams may be too tight to easily
wiper to contact any part of this instructions to use Glass Hatch insert hooks. Slide hooks from
carrier, at any time. Hooks (included). outside edge of trunk/hatch to
Vehicles with a Spoiler Convertibles appropriate location. If still to tight,
• If any part of the carrier contacts • Do not allow the upper frame of open trunk/hatch, insert hooks, and
the spoiler, do not use this the carrier to rest on car close very carefully to avoid
product. convertible top. damage.
Spoiler Gap • Do not raise or lower top while • Make sure trunk/hatch is securely
carrier is installed. closed before continuing
• SUV’s, vans, and wagons with a installation.
gap between the rear spoiler
and rear window or hatch must Soft Attachment Points
route upper straps under the • Excessive tightening of the straps
spoiler when possible. Do not may cause damage to softer body
allow straps to contact spoiler. materials.
Although your carrier is covered by a warranty (see below), Yakima cannot warranty
WARNING any installation onto any vehicle that is not listed in the Yakima Fit List or Joe Fit Sheet.
MAINTENANCE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OR
• No lubrication is required. REPLACEMENT PARTS:
• Do not immerse in water. Contact your dealer or call
(888) 925-4621
• Remove the carrier before
entering an automatic car wash. 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.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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