Closing; Bed Rail Tie Down System - If; Equipped - Jeep Gladiator 2021 Owner's Manual

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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. Failure to
securely latch the tailgate could result in
damage to the vehicle or cargo.
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 Lamp, removal of the tail-
gate is not recommended.
BED RAIL TIE DOWN SYSTEM — IF

EQUIPPED

CAUTION!
The maximum load per cleat should not exceed
250 lbs (113 kg) and the angle of the load on
each cleat should not exceed 45 degrees
above horizontal, or damage to the cleat or
cleat rail may occur.
The Bed Rail Tie Down system allows you to
properly secure cargo in the truck bed.
Bed Rail Tie Down Locations
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
There are two adjustable utility rail cleats on
each side of the bed that can be used to assist
in securing cargo.
Adjustable Cleat Assembly
1 — Utility Rail Detent
2 — Cleat Retainer Nut
3 — Utility Rail Cleat
Each utility rail cleat must be tightened down in
one of the detents along either utility rail in
order to keep cargo properly secured.
To move the utility rail cleat to any position on
the utility rail, turn the cleat retainer nut
counterclockwise several times. Then, pull out
on the utility rail cleat and slide it to the detent
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