Yakima KingJoe Pro 2 User Manual - Caution! Before Each Use:
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WARNING: Be sure all hardware is secured according to instructions. Attachment
hardware can loosen over time. Check before each use, and tighten if necessary.
K e e P T h e s e I N s T R u c T I O N s !
Glass/Plastic Hatches
•Ifupperorlowerhooksmust
attach to glass or plastic, follow
instructions to use Glass Hatch
Adapters (included).
Convertibles
•Donotallowtheupperframe
of the carrier to rest on car
convertible top.
•Donotraiseorlowertopwhile
carrier is installed.
Rear Window Wiper
•Wipermaynotbeusablewhile
carrier is installed. Do not allow
wiper to contact any part of this
carrier, at any time.
Vehicles with a Spoiler
•If any part of the carrier contacts
the spoiler, do not use this
product.
Spoiler Gap
• SUV’s, vans, and wagons with
a gap between the rear spoiler
and rear window or hatch must
route upper straps under the
spoiler when possible. Do not
allow straps to contact spoiler.
Tight Seams
•onsomevehiclesthetrunk/hatch
seams may be too tight to easily
insert hooks. Slide hooks from
outside edge of trunk/hatch to
appropriate location. If still to tight,
open trunk/hatch, insert hooks,
and close very carefully to avoid
damage.
•Makesuretrunk/hatchis
securely closed before continuing
installation.
Soft Attachment Points
•excessivetighteningofthestraps
may cause damage to softer body
materials.
Read the Installation Cautions that apply to your car…
CAUTION! BEFORE EACH USE:
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KINGJOE PRO CHECK STRAP TENSION OFTEN,
TIGHTEN WITH EACH NEW LOAD.
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VEHICLE’S EXHAUST.
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BIKES.
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RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL
INJURY, OR DEATH.
IMPORTANT GUIDELINES:
•Certain automotive aftermarket products
such as spoilers, antennae, etc. may
prevent attachment of the carrier.
•excessivetighteningofthestrapmaycause
damage to softer body materials.
•notrecommendedfortandemsor
recumbents.
•Donotinstallontotrailers,campers,orrVs.
•neveropentrunk/hatchwithcarrierinstalled.
Opening the hatch or trunk with carrier
installed could cause damage to the vehicle.
•replaceanyofthestrapsthatappearworn
or frayed (contact your dealer).
MAINTENANCE:
Use non-water soluble lubricant on
screws. Use a soft cloth with water and
mild detergent to clean plastic parts.
CAUTION
REMOVE ACCESSORY BEFORE
ENTERING AN AUTOMATIC CAR WASH.