YAKIMA 8002738 SafetyMate StageTwo Lighting and License Plate Kit Instruction Manual

: June 12, 2024
: YAKIMA

Table of Contents

YAKIMA 8002738 SafetyMate StageTwo Lighting and License Plate Kit
CONTENTS
INSTALLATION
OPERATION
IMPORTANT WARNINGS
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YAKIMA 8002738 SafetyMate StageTwo Lighting and License Plate Kit

INSTALLATION

REMOVE THE PLUGS AND SCREWS.

A. Pry the 3 plugs out using a flat-head screwdriver or other suitable implement.
B. Use the 6 mm wrench to remove the two screws as shown.

NOTE: Refer to the StageTwo +2 section on page 6 for supplemental installation with the StageTwo +2 accessory installed. YAKIMA-8002738
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INSERT THE BUSHINGS.
Install the two bushings by pressing them firmly into place until they are fully seated.

INSTALL THE PIVOT BOLTS

Use the 6 mm wrench to install the pivot bolts. Tighten until snug. YAKIMA-8002738-SafetyMate-StageTwo-Lighting-and-License-Plate-Kit-
FIG-5

BACK OUT THE RETAINING SCREWS
Without removing them, back out the retaining screws in each light enough to be able to install the lights in the next step. YAKIMA-8002738-SafetyMate-
StageTwo-Lighting-and-License-Plate-Kit-FIG-6

SLIDE THE LIGHTS INTO PLACE

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Slide the lights into place over the pivot bolts as shown.

NOTE: The passenger side light has mounting posts for the license plate holder.

TIGHTEN THE RETAINING SCREWS

Use the T20 wrench to tighten the retaining screws until they make firm contact with the pivot bolts.

INSERT THE LONG BOLT.

Insert the long bolt through the light brackets and spine as shown.

ATTACH THE THUMB NUT

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Attach the thumb nut to the long bolt and tighten by hand until snug.

ATTACH THE LICENSE PLATE HOLDER.
Remove the nylon thumb nuts from the passenger side light. Align the holes in the license plate holder with the threaded post on the passenger side light. Then secure the license plate holder with the thumb nuts.

NOTE: You may install your license plate now by placing it over the threaded posts and securing it with the thumb nuts.

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REMOVE THE GROMMET.
Pry the grommet out using a flat-head screwdriver or other suitable implement.

INSERT THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS THROUGH THE SPINE.
Insert the wiring harness through the opening and push it into the spine. YAKIMA-8002738-SafetyMate-StageTwo-Lighting-and-License-Plate-Kit-
FIG-12

ROUTE THE WIRING HARNESS THROUGH THE SPINE.
Route the main wiring harness completely through the spine and out the back of the Stage Two™ as shown.
NOTE: Be sure to route the wiring harness though the center of the tongue so that it will not get pinched when operating the tilt feature. YAKIMA-8002738-SafetyMate-StageTwo-Lighting-and-License-Plate-Kit-
FIG-13

PLUG THE MAIN HARNESS INTO THE LIGHTS.
Gather the wires and place the grommet around them as shown. Then plug the main wiring harness into the left and right side lights as shown. YAKIMA-8002738-SafetyMate-StageTwo-Lighting-and-License-Plate-Kit-
FIG-14

REPLACE THE GROMMET.
Press the grommet back into place.

CONNECT THE SAFETYMATE™ TO YOUR VEHICLE
Connect the SafetyMate main wiring harness to the wiring harness of your vehicle. YAKIMA-8002738-SafetyMate-StageTwo-Lighting-and-License-Plate-Kit-
FIG-16

OPERATION

ADJUST THE LIGHT POSITION.
Loosen the thumb nut and turn the lights 90 degrees. Then re-tighten the thumb nut. The lights should face outward to be parallel with the road. YAKIMA-8002738-SafetyMate-StageTwo-Lighting-and-License-Plate-Kit-
FIG-17

NOTE: When the Stage Two™ is in the down position the lights must be oriented as shown.
NOTE: When the StageTwo is in the up position the lights must be oriented as shown.

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REMOVAL

Unplug the wiring harness at each connection point.
Remove the harness, brackets, and lightbars.
Replace the Stage Two™’ plugs, caps, and bolts.
Store SafetyMate™ in a safe place

INSTALLATION NOTES FOR STAGETWO™M + 2

Plug the extension harness into the main wiring harness. Proceed to page 2 and follow installation steps 2 through 9. Then return to this page and follow steps B through E below.
Remove plugs from both ends of the +2 and the front of the main rack as shown.
Tilt the rack to the vertical stored position.
Route the extension harness through the slot in the spine.
Use a hooked tool to pull the plug through the rear slot of the +2 as shown.
- TIP: Use a flashlight to locate the harness.
Finish routing the wiring harness through the slot in the main rack spine and out the back of the StageTwo™.

NOTE: Be sure to route the wiring harness though the center of the tongue so that it will not get pinched when operating the tilt feature. Now follow installation steps 13 – 15 above. YAKIMA-8002738-SafetyMate-StageTwo-
Lighting-and-License-Plate-Kit-FIG-23

READ THESE WARNINGS!

Attachment hardware can loosen over time. Check and tighten if necessary, before each use.
Be sure all hardware is secured according to instructions. Failure to perform safety checks before driving away can result in property damage, personal injury, or death.

IMPORTANT!
Be sure to read all the warnings and warranty information contained in the insert accompanying these instructions!

IMPORTANT WARNINGS

Rack Installation
Inadequately secured loads and incorrectly mounted roof racks and accessory racks can come loose during travel and cause serious accidents! Therefore, installation, handling and use must be carried out in accordance with product and vehicle instructions. In addition to these instructions, review the mounting instructions for the roof rack and the operating instructions of the vehicle. These instructions should be kept together with the vehicle’s operating instructions and carried in the vehicle when in use and en route. For your own safety, you should only use roof racks that are authorized for use with your vehicle. For roof racks that do not specify the distance between the front and rear crossbars, the distance shall be at least 700 mm or as large as possible. Please note that changes (e.g. additional drill holes) to the accessory rack’s attachment system are not permissible.

Check attachment hardware and load for tight fit and function:

Before the start of any journey.
After driving a short distance following rack or load install.
At regular intervals on longer journeys.
More frequently on rough terrain.
After interruption of a journey during which the vehicle was left unsupervised (check for damage due to outside intervention).

Rack Loading
Do not exceed the maximum load specified for the roof rack, accessory rack or the maximum load recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. Max Roof Load = weight of roof rack + weight of accessory racks + weight of load. Load shall be uniformly distributed with the lowest possible center of gravity. Load should not substantially extend beyond the loading surface of the roof rack.

Vehicle Driving and Requlations
The speed driven must be suited to the load transported and to official speed limits. In the absence of any speed limits, we recommend a maximum speed of 80 mph (130 km/h). When transporting any load, the speed of the vehicle must take into account all conditions such as the state of the road, the surface of the road, traffic conditions, wind, etc. Vehicle handling, cornering, braking and sensitivity to side winds will change with the addition of roof top loads. If this product is off-road certified, it is designed and intended to be used on forest service roads, access roads or other non-technical terrains at moderate speeds. It is not to be used while rock- crawling, jumping, bogging, or other technical off-road terrains. When using off-road certified products with non- off-road certified products, always follow the warnings and restrictions stated in the non-off-road certified product instructions.

Maintenance
The accessory rack should be carefully cleaned and maintained, particularly during the winter months. Use only a solution of water and standard car wash liquid without any alcohol, bleach or ammonium additives. For reasons of fuel economy and the safety of other road users, the accessory rack and roof rack should be removed when not in use. Periodically inspect accessory rack for damage. Replace lost, damaged or worn parts. Use only original spare parts obtained from a stocking specialist, dealer or manufacturer. Any changes made to the roof racks and accessory racks as well as the use of spare parts or accessories other than those supplied by the manufacturer will lead to the lapsing of the manufacturer’s warranty and liability for any material damage or accidents. You should observe these instructions to the letter and only use the original parts supplied. In order to replace any lost or defective keys, note the lock and key numbers below and register them at www.yakima.com.