Yakima RIpCord User manual

1033509B-1/12
IMPORTANT WARNING
IT IS 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. IF YOU
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 A PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER.
RIPCORD (2X)
KEY (2X)
Part #1033509 Rev.B

1033509B-2/12
a
Push and hold the red button. Thread strap through
underside and out the
front of RipCord lock.
Basic operation: Loop RipCord strap under far side of
crossbar. Bring strap over load, and
under near side of crossbar.
Pull strap end to tighten Ripcord down.
Gather extra strap and secure it.
Install second rip cord.
If your vehicle has an adjustable crossbar
system, you must use the maximum possible
crossbar spread when carrying long loads.
Do not move your Q-Towers!

1033509B-3/12
bTo carry a surfboard(s):
Loop RipCord strap under
far side of crossbar. Bring
strap over board, and under
near side of crossbar.
Push and hold button,
then thread strap through
underside, and out the
front of RipCord lock.
Pull strap end to tighten Ripcord down.
Gather extra strap and secure it.
If you have loaded multiple boards RipCord
is to be installed around all boards.
Lock both RipCords.

1033509B-4/12
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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.
Long loads may
prevent the rear hatch
from fully opening.
USE CAUTION
WHEN OPENING
YOUR HATCH.
USE CAUTION WHEN
OPENING SUNROOF.
Sunroof may interfere with
crossbars or accessories.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Be sure to read all the
warnings and warranty
information contained in
the insert accompanying
these instructions!
WEIGHT LIMITS
Not more than
165 lbs. (75 kg)
or no more than vehicle
manufacturer’s rating.
THIS PRODUCT
(2.4 lbs. / 1.1 kg)
BASE SYSTEM LOAD
IMPORTANT!
• Always follow posted speed
limits and highway warnings.
• Adjust speed and driving based
on road conditions (heavy
winds, gusts, etc).
Always tie down both ends
of long loads to vehicle.
Failure to do so can result
in property damage,
personal injury, or death.
We recommend the S.U.P.
Brah for tying down.
TIE DOWN LONG LOADS
USE CAUTION
REAR HATCH & SUN ROOF
Antenna on the roof may need to be removed to prevent interference with surf boards.
ANTENNA
S.U.P. Brah (part #8004060) Secures
front and rear of surfboard(s) to vehicle.
Go to www.yakima.com or
contact your dealer to purchase.

1033509B-5/12
AVERTISSEMENT IMPORTANT
Ilest essentIel que tous les supports et accessoIres YakIma soIent fIxés et attachés solIdement àvotre véhIcule. une
attache Inadéquate peut causer un accIdent du véhIcule et des blessures graves ou mortelles pour vous ou pour les autres.
Ilvous Incombe de fIxer les supports et accessoIres àvotre véhIcule, de vérIfIer les attaches avant d’utIlIser le dIsposItIf,
de vérIfIer régulIèrement que le produIt est ajusté, et qu’Il n’est pas usé ou endommagé. Ilvous faut donc lIre et comprendre toutes les
dIrectIves et mIses en garde fournIes avec votre produIt YakIma avant de l’Installer ou de l’utIlIser. sItoutes les InstructIons et mIses
en garde ne sont pas comprIses, ou sI l’on n’aaucune expérIence en mécanIque et que l’on n’est pas très famIlIer avec les procédures
d’InstallatIon, faIre Installer le produIt par un Installateur professIonnel comme un garagIste qualIfIé ou réparateur de carrosserIe.
SANGLE RIPCORD (x 2)
CLÉ (x 2)