User Guide

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FIT TIPS
1 RESTRICTIONS
1a Do not exceed the maximum load recommended by the car manufacturer.
1b Do not load large, long, or heavy objects on rack (furniture, boats, sailboards, car top boxes, etc.).
1c Skis and/or snowboards only. The 2 door short roof adapter (SR1116) is required for any other
loads. See other t for this vehicle on next line.
1d Skis and/or snowboards only.
1f For vehicles with factory installed raised* longitudinal roof racks only
(*as opposed to ush mounted rails).
1g For models with hard top only.
1i For vehicles without factory installed roof racks only.
3 MOUNTING INDICATIONS
3b Install hook in groove above door.
3c Insert hook between rubber molding and solid roof detail (use a plastic card, calling card type, to
gently pry molding away from vehicle).
3h Separate rubber molding from roof sill, insert hook on sill, then reposition molding.
3m Anchor to roof edge.
3u Attachment mechanism must be extremely tight to secure bar on roof.
3x Do not overtighten the bars (may damage the roof contour).
3y Both sides of the bar must be tightened simultaneously.
4i Hold the hook while tightening the mechanism.
4j Tighten until the hook deforms. The deformation must be big enough so that the rubbered surface
of the hook is fully in contact with the car anchoring surface.
4l Insert hook between rubber molding and plastic or chromed molding.
4o Tighten bars until they are rm. Overtightening may deform the roof panel of the vehicle.
5 INSTALLATION POSITIONS
5f Install hook at manufacturer’s recommended point of attachment.
9 MISCELLANEOUS
9b Sun roof will not open.
9d Remove rack when not in use: the rubber door seal or trim may deform under prolonged contact
with any roof rack hooks.
9f There is another reference on the next line for vehicles with factory installed raised* longitudinal
roof racks (*as opposed to ush mounted rails).
9o The 2 door short roof adapter (SR1116) is required for any load other than skis and/or snowboards.
9q Skis and/or snowboards and bicycles only.
10a If your vehicle has factory crossbars, you do not need to purchase an additional rack system.
10b Factory crossbars are required to t boxes and bags to this vehicle. Please contact your auto
manufacturer to purchase these crossbars.