Yakima KingJoe 2 User manual

1033359E - 1/24
Part #1033359 Rev.E
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 garage or auto body shop.
KingJoe 2
Maximum load is 2 bikes
(60 lbs./27kg total)
KingJoe 3
Maximum load is 3 bikes (90 lbs./41kg total)
The use of Glass Hatch Hooks with Upper
straps will limit the load to 2 bikes only.
BEFORE DRIVING
AWAY:
READ CAUTIONS AND
WARNINGS AT END
OF INSTRUCTIONS.
EXTRA
WHEEL STRAP
UPPER
STRAPS
SIDE
STRAPS
HUB
LOWER
STRAPS
BIKE
STRAPS
STABILIZER
CRADLE
CRADLE
LOWER
FRAME
HUB—
(RED TRIGGER)
LOWER
HOOKS
UPPER
FRAME
LOAD
ARMS
SIDE
HOOKS
UPPER
HOOKS
GLASS HATCH
HOOKS
for glass
or plastic hatch
or trunk edge.
KINGJOE 2&3

1033359E - 2/24
UNLISTED VEHICLES:
IF YOUR CAR CANNOT BE FOUND (on the Joe Fit Sheet
or the Fit List, or through the dealer or Yakima)
it is “unlisted”. Install the carrier as directed in these
instructions where this icon appears.
— 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.
When you see this icon, find
your vehicle in the Joe Fit
Sheet for frame measurement,
strap positions, and critical
notes about your fit.
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).
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 
 
INSIDE 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
 
supported license plate depression,

 
If deformation occurs, choose another
location.
CAUTIONS:
 
 
supported metal 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.
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 Joe Fit Sheet.

1033359E - 3/24
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.
Place where directed
by the Fit Sheet Notes.
Clean the contact points
on the vehicle, and keep
the pads free of debris.
CAUTIONS:
 
plastic, or thin metal.
 
section of poorly supported metal that will
dent under weight.
UNLISTED VEHICLES:
 
supported license plate depression,

 
hand. If deformation occurs, choose
another location.
CARRIER IS
READY TO PLACE
ON CAR.
WARNING: DO NOT ATTACH THE UPPER HOOKS TO GLASS OR PLASTIC! IN ADDITION,
THE USE OF GLASS HATCH HOOKS WILL LIMIT THE LOAD TO 2 BIKES ONLY.
(If upper hooks must attach to glass or plastic, follow Glass Hatch Hooks 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 in place
of the top or bottom
hooks.
NO GLASS OR PLASTIC? You won’t need the Glass Hatch Hooks, continue to step 13.
CAUTIONS:
 
edge of the hatch or trunk, you can
install the Glass Hatch Hooks.
 
trunk has trim, you must use the
Glass Hatch Hooks.
 
hatch or trunk. Opening the hatch
or trunk with hooks installed could
cause damage to the vehicle.

OK
1033359E - 4/24
REPLACING UPPER STRAP HOOKS
OPEN THE
HATCH
DOOR.
CLOSE THE HATCH.
Pull firmly on the
straps to seat the pads.
While supporting the
carrier with your body,
attach the new straps to

PULL
UPPER STRAPS
COMPLETELY OUT
OF THE BUCKLES.
BEFORE CLOSING
THE HATCH…
The pads must be free
from contact between
hatch door and
vehicle’s frame.
THREAD NEW
STRAP-END BACK
INTO BUCKLE.
DO NOT ATTACH THE
UPPER HOOKS TO GLASS
OR PLASTIC!

Glass Hatch Hooks, continue to STEP 13.
Adjust upper straps by pulling on the ends.
Keep the pads away
from the door’s edge.
Pass the strap ends through
the hatch opening from
inside the vehicle.

1033359E - 5/24

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.
Place where directed by the
Fit Sheet Notes.
CAUTIONS:
 
 
 
UNLISTED VEHICLES:
LOWER HOOKS
 
trunk/hatch.
 
bumper if there is a rigid, metal
attachment point.
 
underneath the vehicle or holes in

WARNING: DO NOT ATTACH THE LOWER
HOOKS TO GLASS OR PLASTIC!
If lower hooks must attach to glass or plastic,
follow Glass Hatch Hooks installation on 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 29

1033359E - 6/24
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.
OPEN THE
TRUNK DOOR.
Position the pads
inside the trunk
with the straps
hanging free.
BEFORE CLOSING THE TRUNK:
Be sure the pads are free from contact
between trunk door and vehicle’s frame.
Attach the top strap
hooks to hold the carrier
as you continue.
 
 
seat the pads.
REMOVE THE
CARRIER FROM
THE CAR.
REPLACING LOWER STRAP HOOKS
PULL LOWER STRAPS COMPLETELY OUT OF THE HUB.
Insert the new straps from inside the hubs.
Thread new strap-end back into buckle.

1033359E - 7/24
Use extra strap to
secure the wheel.
The weight of the bikes
may cause the straps to
slack or dislodge hooks.
TIGHTEN UPPER AND SIDE STRAPS
AGAIN AFTER BIKES ARE LOADED.
Secure the front
wheel on the bike
closest to the car.
On the inner hubs,
pull and turn the
red triggers.
 
are seated in the hub!

they must snap into place!
Rotate load
arms to

horizontal.
EXTEND LOAD ARMS.
LOAD HEAVIEST BIKE FIRST
Tightly secure straps diagonally
over bike frame and seat tube.
The straps can be routed
under the cables.
Alternate bike directions
to avoid interference.
Arrange bike frame in the cradles for greatest stability.
Always load first bike with
chain away from vehicle.
Always use the cradles
closest to the vehicle.
Attach one rubber strap to each
cradle and stabilizer.
To slide cradles along the carrier
arms, close cradle and stabilizer. Close
cradles while loading bikes.
\
stabilizer
LOAD REMAINING
BIKES.
UNLISTED VEHICLES:
LOAD ARMS
CAUTIONS:
 
 
from the ground.
REPLACE RED TRIGGERS.
If the arms do not
snap into place,
adjust triggers and
move arms until the
arms are in place.