Loading and Unloading Cargo
DANGER
• Use caution when working under bed. Be sure prop rod is secure. Otherwise the bed will fall, resulting
in severe personal injury or death.
WARNING
• For vehicles with cargo beds, remove all cargo (including accessories) before raising the bed or
servicing the vehicle. If the vehicle is equipped with a prop rod, ensure that it is securely engaged.
Do not close bed until all persons are clear of cargo bed area. Keep hands clear of all crush areas.
Do not drop cargo bed; lower gently and keep entire body clear. Failure to heed this warning could
result in severe personal injury or death.
NOTE: Vehicles are equipped with an automatically engaging prop rod (Figure 18), unless equipped with the electric
bed lift accessory.
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Figure 17 Bed Latch
LOADING AND UNLOADING CARGO
WARNING
• Firmly engage park brake before loading vehicle.
• Do not allow riders in the cargo bed.
• Reduce vehicle load and speed when driving up or down slopes or on uneven terrain.
• Do not exceed rated vehicle capacity. Rated capacity is for level surfaces only.
• Overloading can affect vehicle handling or cause component failure, resulting in loss of control of
vehicle and possible severe personal injury or death.
• Do not load tailgate. The tailgate should be in the upright position and latched securely while the
vehicle is in motion.
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Figure 18 Prop Rod