(if appropriate) WEiGHT liMiT! Check with your Yakima SkyBox 12..........41 lbs. / 19 kg dealer or visit “Choose my SkyBox 16..........47 lbs. / 21 kg Rack” at yakima.com for SkyBox 18..........52 lbs. / 24 kg your vehicle’s load limits.
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opEN GEaR Box. • Insert key. Turn counter clock-wise to unlock. • Rotate handle (handle will not rotate if box is locked). • Lift to open. iNSidE THE Box: Lid will open both ways for ease of installation. Open levers all the way Loosen track thumb wheel 1/2 turn.
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Open lid to gain access to levers. Slide clamps along tracks (inside box) to engage crossbars. • Check clamp opening for crossbar clearance. • Loosen clamp thumb wheel if necessary. Adjust box position, checking for good alignment. Close levers to Always position box to avoid TIGHTEN ALL engage clamps.
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Push the lid down until the handle returns to a horizontal position. Close the box... Handle must return to the horizontal position to lock box and remove key. CHECK THE CloSuRE—puSH up oN lid. Check that box is closed by liFTiNG up aT BoTH ENdS.
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CHECK iNSTallaTioN BEFoRE dRiViNG aWaY CENTER HEaViER loadS iN THE CENTER oF THE Box. make sure installation is secure by tugging at box. alWaYS SECuRE THE load • The box should not slide iNSidE THE Box. on the bars. • Open the box and tighten Use tie-down locations in rails.
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LEVER/CLAMP MECHANISM. levers and check for tightness. CaRE aNd MaiNTENaNCE CauTioN iF YouR VEHiClE HaS YAKIMA cargo boxes should be cared for and a REaR HaTCH: maintained, especially in extreme weather conditions. on some vehicles, • To clean, use only mild detergents. Harsh hatch interference detergents could damage the gear box surface.
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