Whispbar K388W User manual

K388W
Fitting Kit
EN Fitting Instructions for Basic Carrier
x 4 x 8 x 4 x 4
x 4 x 2 x 2 x 4
x 4
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Fitting Kit K388W
MAX kgs (lbs)
W/P WHD
Suzuki
Escudo, 3dr SUV 05-+ CN 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Escudo, 3dr SUV 05-15 EU 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Escudo, 3dr SUV Nov 05-12 NZ 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Escudo, 5dr SUV 05-+ CN 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Escudo, 5dr SUV 05-12 NZ 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Escudo, 5dr SUV 05-15 EU 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Grand Vitara JB, 3dr SUV Aug 05-13 AU 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Grand Vitara JB, 5dr SUV Aug 05-12 AU 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Grand Vitara, 3dr SUV 05-+ CN 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Grand Vitara, 3dr SUV 05-15 EU 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Grand Vitara, 3dr SUV 08-15 ZA 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Grand Vitara, 3dr SUV 13-+ AU 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Grand Vitara, 3dr SUV 13-+ NZ 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Grand Vitara, 3dr SUV Nov 05-13 NZ 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Grand Vitara, 5dr SUV 05-12 CN 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Grand Vitara, 5dr SUV 05-15 EU 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Grand Vitara, 5dr SUV 08-12 ZA 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Grand Vitara, 5dr SUV 13-+ AU 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Grand Vitara, 5dr SUV 13-+ NZ 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Grand Vitara, 5dr SUV 13-+ ZA 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Grand Vitara, 5dr SUV 13-+ CN 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Grand Vitara, 5dr SUV 13-+ EU 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Grand Vitara, 5dr SUV Nov 05-12 NZ 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Grand Vitara, 5dr SUV Nov 06-13 US 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
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Fitting Kit K388W
X
A B C 1 2 3
Escudo, 3dr SUV 05-+ (CN) -220mm 480mm - 875mm 810mm -
-8 -11/16ths" 18 7/8ths" - 34 7/16ths" 31 7/8ths" -
Escudo, 3dr SUV 05-15 (EU) -220mm 480mm - 875mm 810mm -
-8 -11/16ths" 18 7/8ths" - 34 7/16ths" 31 7/8ths" -
Escudo, 3dr SUV Nov 05-12 (NZ) -220mm 480mm - 875mm 810mm -
-8 -11/16ths" 18 7/8ths" - 34 7/16ths" 31 7/8ths" -
Escudo, 5dr SUV 05-+ (CN) -100mm 700mm - 870mm 820mm -
-3 -15/16ths" 27 9/16ths" - 34 1/4ths" 32 5/16ths" -
Escudo, 5dr SUV 05-12 (NZ) -100mm 700mm - 870mm 820mm -
-3 -15/16ths" 27 9/16ths" - 34 1/4ths" 32 5/16ths" -
Escudo, 5dr SUV 05-15 (EU) -100mm 700mm - 870mm 820mm -
-3 -15/16ths" 27 9/16ths" - 34 1/4ths" 32 5/16ths" -
Grand Vitara JB, 3dr SUV Aug 05-13 (AU) -220mm 480mm - 875mm 810mm -
-8 -11/16ths" 18 7/8ths" - 34 7/16ths" 31 7/8ths" -
Grand Vitara JB, 5dr SUV Aug 05-12 (AU) -100mm 700mm - 870mm 820mm -
-3 -15/16ths" 27 9/16ths" - 34 1/4ths" 32 5/16ths" -
Grand Vitara, 3dr SUV 05-+ (CN) -220mm 480mm - 875mm 810mm -
-8 -11/16ths" 18 7/8ths" - 34 7/16ths" 31 7/8ths" -
Grand Vitara, 3dr SUV 05-15 (EU) -220mm 480mm - 875mm 810mm -
-8 -11/16ths" 18 7/8ths" - 34 7/16ths" 31 7/8ths" -
Grand Vitara, 3dr SUV 08-15 (ZA) -220mm 480mm - 875mm 810mm -
-8 -11/16ths" 18 7/8ths" - 34 7/16ths" 31 7/8ths" -
Grand Vitara, 3dr SUV 13-+ (AU) -220mm 480mm - 875mm 810mm -
-8 -11/16ths" 18 7/8ths" - 34 7/16ths" 31 7/8ths" -
Grand Vitara, 3dr SUV 13-+ (NZ) -220mm 480mm - 875mm 810mm -
-8 -11/16ths" 18 7/8ths" - 34 7/16ths" 31 7/8ths" -
Grand Vitara, 3dr SUV Nov 05-13 (NZ) -220mm 480mm - 875mm 810mm -
-8 -11/16ths" 18 7/8ths" - 34 7/16ths" 31 7/8ths" -
Grand Vitara, 5dr SUV 05-12 (CN) -100mm 700mm - 870mm 820mm -
-3 -15/16ths" 27 9/16ths" - 34 1/4ths" 32 5/16ths" -
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Fitting Kit K388W
Grand Vitara, 5dr SUV 05-15 (EU) -100mm 700mm - 870mm 820mm -
-3 -15/16ths" 27 9/16ths" - 34 1/4ths" 32 5/16ths" -
Grand Vitara, 5dr SUV 08-12 (ZA) -100mm 700mm - 870mm 820mm -
-3 -15/16ths" 27 9/16ths" - 34 1/4ths" 32 5/16ths" -
Grand Vitara, 5dr SUV 13-+ (AU) -220mm 480mm - 875mm 830mm -
-8 -11/16ths" 18 7/8ths" - 34 7/16ths" 32 11/16ths" -
Grand Vitara, 5dr SUV 13-+ (NZ) -220mm 480mm - 875mm 830mm -
-8 -11/16ths" 18 7/8ths" - 34 7/16ths" 32 11/16ths" -
Grand Vitara, 5dr SUV 13-+ (ZA) -220mm 480mm - 875mm 830mm -
-8 -11/16ths" 18 7/8ths" - 34 7/16ths" 32 11/16ths" -
Grand Vitara, 5dr SUV 13-+ (CN) -220mm 480mm - 875mm 830mm -
-8 -11/16ths" 18 7/8ths" - 34 7/16ths" 32 11/16ths" -
Grand Vitara, 5dr SUV 13-+ (EU) -220mm 480mm - 875mm 830mm -
-8 -11/16ths" 18 7/8ths" - 34 7/16ths" 32 11/16ths" -
Grand Vitara, 5dr SUV Nov 05-12 (NZ) -100mm 700mm - 870mm 820mm -
-3 -15/16ths" 27 9/16ths" - 34 1/4ths" 32 5/16ths" -
Grand Vitara, 5dr SUV Nov 06-13 (US) -100mm 700mm - 870mm 820mm -
-3 -15/16ths" 27 9/16ths" - 34 1/4ths" 32 5/16ths" -
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Fitting Kit EN
K388W
First Time Installation
●Remove parts from inside the package and
check. Contact your dealer if any parts are
missing or damaged.
●This kit fits type A, B, C and D.
●These instructions show type B crossbar
fitted. They also apply to type A, C and D.
●Use keys to remove covers.
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Fitting Kit EN
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●Use hex screwdriver to reverse adjusting
screw 10 turns.
●Press adjusting screw and pull crossbar
legs out. Refer to the crossbar instructions
for crossbar adjustment method.
●Ensure each end of the crossbar is
adjusted equally.
●Set bars to length (revert to rear of these
instructions).
●Please check the front of this manual for
information relating specifically to your
vehicle.
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Fitting Kit EN
K388W
●Tighten adjusting screw to 5 Nm (3.7 ft lb)
hand tight.
●Remove plastic clamp block by gripping bar
leg with fingers and push firmly with
thumbs until clamp block drops out behind
leg.
●Remove both pins from each leg. Use
tapered end of spanner located inside left
hand cover to assist.
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Fitting Kit EN
K388W
●Detach foot from leg. Store loose parts in a
safe place.
●Select four feet assemblies and match the
left and right assemblies to the left and
right roof rack legs.
●Assemble foot from kit into leg by pressing
it down.
●Ensure foot interlocks with leg.
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K388W
●Using short capscrew and washer, secure
assembly onto leg (use Hex Screwdriver
supplied with crossbar to assist)
●Use two M5 x 12 mm self tapping screws to
secure the assembly onto the leg.
●Do not over tighten.
●Repeat for all legs.
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Fitting Kit EN
K388W
Fitment
●Place crossbar on vehicle. Minimum
recommended spacing between the bars is
700mm (27 1/2") (unless otherwise stated).
●Please check the front of this manual for
information relating specifically to your
vehicle.
●Ensure back edge of foot sits flush with the
back edge of vehicle roof rail.
●Apply protective strip as shown.
Trim if required.
●Slide clamp through opening in leg.
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