Closing; Bed Rail Tie Down System; If Equipped - Jeep GLADIATOR 2023 Owner's Manual

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 position is
300 lb (136 kg).
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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 tailgate is not recommended.
BED RAIL TIE DOWN SYSTEM —

IF EQUIPPED

CAUTION!
The maximum load per cleat should not exceed
250 lb (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 nearest the desired location. Make sure the
utility rail cleat is seated in the detent, and tighten the nut.
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