Closing - Jeep GLADIATOR 2020 Owner's Manual

90 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
When hauling cargo using the mid position

and the tailgate, you must support the load at
two forward locations:
At the top of the rear wheelhouse (1)

Between the wheelhouse and the

tailgate (2)
Chamfered Boards In Pickup Box
1 — Support Location 1
2 — Support Location 2
NOTE:
Failure to support the load at these two forward
locations could result in damage.
Three 2x4 boards are needed to provide

support at locations (1) and (2). Each board
will need to be cut to fit inside the pickup box.
The support at location (1) should be seated

in the dedicated formation on top of the
wheelhouses.
The support at location (2) should use the

remaining two 2x4s. Stack the boards and
place them into the formation in the side wall
of the pickup box. The corners of the bottom
board will need to be chamfered to fit.
NOTE:
All cargo transported in the pickup box

must be secured.
The maximum payload for the mid posi-

tion is 500 lbs (226 kg).
C
LOSING
To close the tailgate, lift upward until both sides
latch into place.
CAUTION!
After closing, pull back on the tailgate firmly
to ensure it is securely latched. Damage to
the vehicle or cargo could occur.
NOTE:
If the tonneau cover is installed, make sure

the tonneau cover is fully closed before
closing the tailgate.
Due to the presence of the Center

High-Mounted Stop Light, removal of the tail-
gate is not recommended.