Overstuffing the box will prevent closure.IF POSSIBLE, POSITION BOX TO AVOID INTERFERENCE WITH BACK HATCH AND/OR SUNROOF. Check clamp opening for crossbar clearance.Slide clamps along tracks (inside box) to engage crossbars. LOAD CARGO BOX ONTO VEHICLE: Place box on vehicle with clamps in front of crossbars. The key cannot be removed while the box is open. REMOVING THUMBWHEELS WILL CAUSE DISASSEMBLY OF LEVER/CLAMP MECHANISM. With the key still inserted, raise the lid.INSIDE THE BOX: OPEN THE BOX (Use the key to unlock the box). If your vehicle has a fairing, remove the fairing prior to box installation. 24" - 36" (61 - 91 cm)īARS THAT MOVE: TIGHTEN YOUR CROSSBARS IF YOU LOOSENED THEM.
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.ĬROSSBAR SPREAD Q TOWERS: NEVER REPOSITION THE TOWERS! THEREFORE, YOU MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONS SUPPLIED WITH YOUR YAKIMA PRODUCT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OR USE. 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. IMPROPER ATTACHMENT COULD RESULT IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT, AND COULD CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR TO OTHERS. IT IS CRITICAL THAT ALL YAKIMA RACKS AND ACCESSORIES BE PROPERLY AND SECURELY ATTACHED TO YOUR VEHICLE. 19 kgĬheck with your Yakima dealer or on the internet, go to “Choose my Rack” at, for your vehicle’s load limits. MAXIMUM LOAD LIMITS: DO NOT EXCEED YOUR RACK’S WEIGHT LIMIT!