WARNING: BE SURE ALL HARDWARE IS SECURED ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS. ATTACHMENT
HARDWARE CAN LOOSEN OVER TIME. CHECK BEFORE EACH USE, AND TIGHTEN IF NECESSARY.
• An under-inflated spare tire can cause failure of this bicycle rack and damage bicycles!
• Firm contact between spare tire and SpareRide is essential for proper operation.
VERY
• Periodically check your spare tire pressure (see the manufacturer's specifications).
IMPORTANT!
• Drive slowly over speed bumps 5-10mph (8-16 kph) max.
Replacement paRts
If you need to purchase any
replacement parts for this product
go to www.yakima.com for a list
of available replacement parts.
LOAD LIMITS
Improper attachment or misuse of this product
may be hazardous and may result in damage to
your SpareRide, bicycles, vehicle, or vehicles
driving behind you as a result of colliding with or
trying to avoid the fallen bicycles and SpareRide.
• Do not carry heavy bikes (over 35 lbs. (16 kg)).
• Do not carry tandem or recumbent bikes.
• Opening the gate with bikes loaded could
result in damage to vehicle.
• Remove any bike attachments.
• Do not install onto trailers, campers, or RVs.
K E E P
Instruction #1035694B - Page 6 of 18
CAUTION! BEFORE EACH USE:
• Be sure the ZipStrips™ are hooked securely over the bike frames.
• Replace ZipStrips™ if cracked or worn.
• Keep bicycle tires and straps away from vehicle's exhaust.
• Never drive off-road with bicycles loaded.
WARNING
T H E S E
Be sure to read all the
warnings and warranty
information contained in
the insert accompanying
these instructions!
• It is your responsibility to use your best discretion
while installing the SpareRide to ensure that you
do not damage your vehicle.
• Improper attachment or misuse of this product
may be hazardous and may result in damage to
your SpareRide, bicycles, vehicle, or vehicles
driving behind you.
• The additional weight of bicycles may cause
damage to some vehicles that do not have
adequate support holding the spare tire to the
vehicle.
• Make sure that the spare tire is secured to
the vehicle and can support the weight of two
bicycles.
• Some vehicles can be damaged by additional
weight on the spare tire mounting bracket.
I N S T R U C T I O N S !
CAUTION!