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O
PERATION
Operating the vehicle with
passengers in the truck bed
can result in severe injury or
death. Never allow a passenger to ride in the truck
bed. Passengers must always ride seated in the
passenger seat with the seat belt fastened.
TOWING LOADS
Towing loads incorrectly can alter vehicle handling characteristics and cause loss of
control, brake instability, and possibly lead to serious injury or death.
When towing a load, follow these guidelines:
• Never load more than 150 lbs. (68 kg) tongue weight on the hitch receiver.
• Drive slow and use low gear for towing.
• If towing a disabled vehicle, put the disabled vehicle transmission in neutral.
• Towing a trailer or another vehicle increases braking distances required for slowing or stopping the vehicle.
• Do not tow more than the recommended towing weight for the vehicle. See the following table and the SPECIFICA-
TIONS CHART on page 69.
Maximum Towing Capacity (Level Ground)
Hitch Tongue Weight
• Attach a trailer to the tow hitch only. Attaching the trailer at any other location can cause loss of vehicle control.
• Do not drive faster than the maximum speed.
Maximum Towing Speed
15 mph (24 kph)
10 mph (16 kph)
• Do not tow a trailer on an incline greater than 15°.
To extend the CVT belt life, use the L (low) gear to haul or tow heavy cargo.
DUMPING THE TRUCK BED
If the bulk of the cargo weight is at the rear of the bed, the bed may unexpectedly dump
when the release lever is pulled, causing serious injury to anyone close. Never pull the
release lever unless the load is positioned evenly, or located at the front of the truck bed.
Never leave the truck bed in the upright position after emptying the cargo. The bed can
unexpectedly close and cause serious injury. Never drive the vehicle with the truck bed
in the raised position.
1.
Select a level location to dump the truck bed load. Do not attempt to dump or
unload the vehicle if it is on an incline.
2.
Apply the brakes.
3.
Put the transmission in P (park).
4.
Exit the vehicle.
5.
Make sure the cargo is positioned evenly or located at the front of the truck bed.
6.
Release the tailgate latches.
7.
Stand clear and pull the release handle. Lift up on the truck bed to dump the
cargo.
8.
When the truck bed is empty, lower the bed back into place.
9.
Push down to latch the bed.
10. Close and latch the tailgate.
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2000 lbs. (907 kg)
150 lbs. (68 kg)
Trailer Load
under 500 lbs. (227 kg)
over 500 lbs. (227 kg)
Truck Bed
Release Lever
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