Yakima HangOut 2 User manual

1035818C - 1/27
HangOut 2&3
TM
BIKE SAFETY STRAP
IMPORTANT WARNING
ItIs 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. Ifyou 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 aprofessIonal Installer such as
aqualIfIed yakIma dealer.
HangOut 2
Maximum load is 2 bikes
(60 lbs./27kg total)
HangOut 3
Maximum load is 3 bikes (90 lbs./41kg total)
UPPER
STRAPS
SIDE
STRAPS
HUB
LOWER
STRAPS
CHAIN
STRAPS
STABILIZER
CRADLE
CRADLE
LOWER
FRAME
HUB—
(RED TRIGGER)
LOWER
HOOKS
UPPER
FRAME
LOAD
ARMS
SIDE
HOOKS
UPPER
HOOK
UPPER
HOOK
PURCHASE
SEPARATELY:
TubeTopTM
Required for bikes with step-
through/Ladies frames or
bikes with slanted top tubes.
Part #8002531
BEFORE
DRIVING
AWAY:
Read cautions and
warnings at end of
instructions.

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— LOWER SUPPORT
FRAME
UPPER
FRAME
To move the frames, pull and turn both
red triggers on the outer hubs.
LOAD ARMS
RED TRIGGER—
ROTATE THE UPPER FRAME AWAY
FROM THE LOWER FRAME.
DANGER
DO NOT INSTALL THIS
CARRIER ON A VEHICLE
LISTED AS “NO FIT”.
FITTING YOUR CAR…
Rotate the trigger
until it remains
pulled out.
FIND YOUR MEASUREMENT
IN THE FIT SHEET.
See FITTING YOUR CAR (above).

edges of the tubes.
POSITION THE FRAMES.
OR
UNLISTED VEHICLES:
POSITION THE FRAMES. 
Follow these guidelines to position your frames on your car.
UPPER FRAME

upper frame until it rests on
the vehicle.

the lower frame and will
depend on vehicle shape.
LOWER FRAME


or below the numbers.

hand. If deformation occurs,
choose another location.
CAUTIONS:


that will dent under weight.
CAUTION: Some vehicles have a spoiler. If any
part of the carrier contacts the spoiler, do not
use this product.
When you see this icon, find
your vehicle at fitlookup.
yakima.com, or on the Yakima
Fit List for frame measurement,
strap positions, and critical
notes about your fit.
IF YOUR CAR IS NOT LISTED

and Canada, or see your dealer.
UNLISTED VEHICLES:
IF YOUR CAR CANNOT BE FOUND 
yakima.com, or on the Yakima Fit List, or through the dealer
or Yakima) it is “unlisted”. Install the carrier as directed in
these instructions where this icon appears.
CAUTION: Although your carrier is covered by a warranty
(see final page), Yakima cannot warranty any installation
onto any vehicle that is not listed in the Yakima Fit List or
fitlookup.yakima.com.



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SECURE THE FRAME POSITION.
Lower support frame location is
extremely important to the load!
Read and follow the notes
for your vehicle.
POSITION UPPER HOOKS.
LOWER FRAME.

until they are seated in the hub.

slightly until the red triggers
snap.

the red triggers and try again.
Do not allow the frames
to move out of position.
Check your measurement
again if necessary.


Clean the contact points
on the vehicle, and keep
the pads free of debris.
CAUTIONS:

plastic, or thin metal.

supported metal that will dent under weight.
UNLISTED VEHICLES:



or below the numbers.
CARRIER IS
READY TO PLACE
ON CAR.
WARNING: DO NOT ATTACH THE UPPER HOOKS TO GLASS OR PLASTIC!
(If upper hooks must attach to glass or plastic, follow Anchor Strap installation on next page.)
UNLISTED VEHICLES:
UPPER HOOKS

the leading edge of the hatch
or trunk.
Refer to notes for
your vehicle to
see if you should
use the Glass
Hatch Hooks or
anchor strap.
NO GLASS OR PLASTIC? Continue to step 13.
CAUTIONS:

trunk has trim, you must use the


hatch or trunk. Opening the hatch
or trunk with hooks installed could
cause damage to the vehicle.

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B
A
E
D
C
TOP HOOKS: Anchor installation instructions
Confirmed your vehicle does not require
Anchors? Skip this page.
WARNING:
DO NOT REST
THE ANCHORS
AGAINST GLASS.
Make sure the anchor
is free from contact
between hatch door
and vehicle’s frame

1035818C - 5/27

Position the frame as determined in
step 6. The upper straps should hold
the carrier in place.
ADJUST UPPER
STRAPS.
Adjust upper straps by pulling on the ends. (Loosen by
pressing the metal buckles.)
PLACE LOWER STRAP HOOKS.

yakima.com, or Fit Notes.
CAUTIONS:



UNLISTED VEHICLES:
LOWER HOOKS

trunk/hatch.

bumper if there is a rigid, metal
attachment point.

underneath the vehicle or holes in
the vehicle’s frame.
WARNING: DO NOT ATTACH THE LOWER
HOOKS TO GLASS OR PLASTIC!
If lower hooks must attach to glass or plastic, follow
Anchor Installation Instructions on the next page.
Position hooks
at side mounting
points directed
by the Fit Sheet
Notes.

 UNLISTED VEHICLES:
SIDE HOOKS


slide up or down when tightened.
TIGHTEN SIDE STRAPS.
Pull the straps
tighter with two
hands.
TIGHTEN
UPPER
STRAPS.
Bundle the extra
strap ends into the
band.
Pull the straps
tighter with
two hands.
Note: If it is difficult to get the hook in, insert it at a
wider section and then slide it into place.
CONTINUE TO STEP 19