Yakima SuperJoe 2 User manual

(SuperJoe 3)
(LittleJoe 3)
1033309E-1/24
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.
SuperJoe2&3, LittleJoe
UPPER STRAPS
SIDE
STRAPS
LOWER STRAPS
BIKE STRAPS
(SUPER JOES)
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.
LOAD
STOPS
SuperJoe 2
Maximum load
is 2 bikes (60 lbs.
(27kg) total)
SuperJoe 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.
LittleJoe 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.
Part #1033309 Rev.E
EXTRA WHEEL STRAP
(SUPER JOES)

1033309E-2/24
IF YOUR CAR IS NOT LISTED in the Joe Fit Sheet
or the Fit List, call 888-925-4621 in the USA and Canada,
or see your dealer.
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.
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…
OR
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.
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.
Rotate the trigger
until it remains
pulled out.
FIND YOUR MEASUREMENT
IN THE FIT SHEET.
See FITTING YOUR CAR (above).
POSITION THE FRAMES.

measuring tape.

the frames apart.

MEASURE FROM THE
INSIDE EDGES OF THE
TUBES.
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



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.

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SECURE THE FRAME POSITION.

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.
Lower support frame location is
extremely important to the load!
Read and follow the notes
for your vehicle.
LOWER FRAME.
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.
POSITION UPPER HOOKS.
Place where directed
by the Fit Sheet Notes.
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

into 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
1033309E-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 adapter straps

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.

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IF NOT ATTACHING UPPER HOOKS TO GLASS OR PLASTIC, CONTINUE HERE.
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.
CENTER THE CARRIER ON THE CAR,
position the side strap hooks. 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

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Position hooks
at side mounting
points directed
by the Fit Sheet
Notes.
CENTER THE CARRIER ON THE CAR,
position the side strap hooks. 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.

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SuperJoe:
LittleJoe:
UNLISTED VEHICLES:
LOAD ARMS
CAUTIONS:


from the ground.
LOAD ARMS SHOULD BE JUST ABOVE HORIZONTAL.
  
 
follow these guidelines:



Do not allow any part of the carrier to contact the spoiler.
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.

bike with chain
away from vehicle.

directions to avoid
interference.

in the cradles for
greatest stability.
Attach one rubber strap to each

To slide cradles along the carrier
arms, close cradle and stabilizer. Close
cradles while loading bikes.
\
stabilizer
LOAD AND SECURE
REMAINING BIKES.

to the load arms using any
type of durable strap.
CRADLE STRAPS (SUPER JOE ONLY)
Use extra wheel or any
type of durable strap.
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. BEFORE DRIVING
AWAY WITH YOUR
BIKES:
READ ALL
WARNINGS ON THE
PAGE AFTER NEXT.


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THE DRIVE

loaded.



campers, or RVs.

installed. Opening the hatch or
trunk with carrier installed could
cause damage to the vehicle.

appear worn or frayed (contact
your dealer).
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OR
REPLACEMENT PARTS:
Contact your dealer or call
[phone]
Monday through Friday
7:00 am to 5:00 pm PST
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
READ THESE WARNINGS…
Glass/Plastic Hatches

attach to glass or plastic, follow
instructions to use Glass Hatch
Hooks (included).
Convertibles

of the carrier to rest on car
convertible top.

carrier is installed.
Tight Seams
WARNING

LOADING BIKES.

DURING TRAVEL.

BEFORE EACH USE, TIGHTEN IF
NECESSARY.

STRAPS CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY
DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Rear Window Wiper

carrier is installed. Do not allow
wiper to contact any part of this
carrier, at any time.
Vehicles with a Spoiler
If any part of the carrier contacts
the spoiler, do not use this
product.
Spoiler Gap

a gap between the rear spoiler
and rear window or hatch must
route upper straps under the
spoiler when possible. Do not
allow straps to contact spoiler.
MAINTENANCE



entering an automatic car wash.
LOAD LIMITS

load is: 60 lbs. (27kg) (2 bike
limit).

weight load is: 90 lbs. (41kg) (3
bike limit).

(over 35 lbs. (16kg)).

recumbent bicycles.


upper straps will limit the load to
2 bikes.
READ THE INSTALLATION CAUTIONS THAT APPLY TO YOUR CAR…

seams may be too tight to easily
insert hooks. Slide hooks from
outside edge of trunk/hatch to
appropriate location. If still to tight,
open trunk/hatch, insert hooks,
and close very carefully to avoid
damage.

securely closed before continuing
installation.
Soft Attachment Points

may cause damage to softer body
materials.
Although your carrier is covered by a warranty (see below), Yakima cannot warranty
any installation onto any vehicle that is not listed in the Yakima Fit List or Joe Fit Sheet.
WARNING
LittleJoe:
Bike frames must be securely tied to
the carrier arms before transport.

To obtain a copy of this warranty, go online to www.yakima.com
or email us at [email protected] or call [phone]

(SuperJoe 3)
(LittleJoe 3)
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AVERTISSEMENT IMPORTANT
Ilest ImpératIf que les porte-bagages et les accessoIres yakIma soIent correctement et solIdement fIxés au véhIcule. unmontage mal réalIsé
pourraIt provoquer un accIdent d’automobIle, quI pourraIt entraîner des blessures graves ou même la mort, àvous ou àd’autres personnes.
vous êtes responsable de l’InstallatIon du porte-bagages et des accessoIres sur votre véhIcule, d’en vérIfIer la solIdIté avant de prendre
la route et de les Inspecter régulIèrement pour en contrôler l’état, l’ajustement et l’usure. vous devez donc lIre attentIvement toutes les
InstructIons et tous les avertIssements accompagnant votre produIt yakIma avant de l’Installer et de l’utIlIser. sIvous ne comprenez pas
toutes les InstructIons et tous les avertIssements, ou sI vous n’avez pas de compétences en mécanIque et ne comprenez pas parfaItement la
méthode de montage, vous devrIez faIre Installer le produIt par un professIonnel, comme un mécanIcIen ou un carrossIer compétent.
SuperJoe2 et 3, LittleJoe
SANGLES DE
CAOUTCHOUC
(SUPER JOE)
CROCHETS POUR
HAYON conviennent

bords des coffres.
BUTÉES
SuperJoe 2
Pour transporter

(total de 27 kg/60 lb)
SuperJoe 3

(total de 41 kg/90 lb)
L’emploi des crochets pour hayon
vitré avec les sangles supérieures
limite à deux le nombre de vélos à
transporter.
AVANT DE
PRENDRE LA
ROUTE:
LIRE LES
AVERTISSEMENTS
QUI SUIVENT LES
INSTRUCTIONS.
LittleJoe 3

vélos. (total de 41 kg/90 lb)
L’emploi des crochets pour
hayon vitré avec les sangles
supérieures limite à deux le
nombre de vélos à transporter.
SANGLES
SUPÉRIEURES
SANGLES
LATÉRALES
SANGLES
INFÉRIEURES
CADRE
INFÉRIEURES
MOYEU—
(BOUTON DE
VERROUILLAGE
ROUGE)
CROCHETS
DES SANGLES
INFÉRIEURES
CADRE
SUPÉRIEUR
CROCHETS
DES
SANGLES
LATÉRALES
CROCHETS
DES SANGLES
SUPÉRIEURES
BERCEAU
STABILISATEUR
BERCEAU
BRAS
SANGLE DE ROUE
(SUPER JOE)

1033309E-10/24
SI VOTRE VÉHICULE NE FIGURE PAS DANS LA LISTE (feuillet de


VÉHICULES NE FIGURANT PAS DANS LE FEUILLET
DE COMPATIBILITÉ:
SI VOTRE VÉHICULE NE FIGURE PAS DANS LA LISTE (feuillet de

le retrouve dans aucune liste, installer le porte-vélos en suivant


(voir la dernière page), Yakima décline toute responsabilité à
l’égard d’une installation sur un véhicule ne figurant pas dans la


recherchez votre véhicule dans
le Feuillet de compatibilité

de l’ouverture, les points
d’accrochage et des conseils
particuliers.
COMPATIBILITÉ...
OU
CADRE INFÉRIEUR
CADRE
SUPÉRIEUR
Pour faire pivoter les cadres, tirer et tourner les
deux boutons de verrouillage rouges se trouvant
sur les moyeux.
BRAS
l
l
BOUTON DE
VERROUILLAGE
ROUGE
FAIRE PIVOTER LE CADRE SUPÉRIEUR.
Tourner les boutons
de verrouillage

sortis des moyeux.
TROUVER LA VALEUR

DE COMPATIBILITÉ.
Voir la section «COMPATIBILITÉ» ci-dessus.
POSITIONNER LES CADRES.






COUSSINS DE MOUSSE
SONT À PLAT ET
MESURER ENTRE LES
FACES INTÉRIEURES
DES TUBES.
VÉHICULES NE FIGURANT PAS DANS LE FEUILLET DE COMPATIBILITÉ:
POSITIONNER LES CADRES. 
Suivre les instructions suivantes pour les positionner sur le véhicule.
CADRE SUPÉRIEUR

verrouillage et positionner
le cadre supérieur sur le
véhicule.

de celle du cadre inférieur
et de la forme de la voiture.
CADRE INFÉRIEUR



chiffres.

déformation, placer le cadre ailleurs.
ATTENTION:




sous une charge.

d’un aileron. Ne pas installer ce produit s’il
touche l’aileron.
DANGER
NE PAS INSTALLER CE PRODUIT SUR
UN VÉHICULE SUIVI DE LA MENTION
“NO FIT” (“INCOMPATIBLE”).