Dodge Ram 2010 Truck User Manual page 43

Storage Position
• The storage position for the bed
extender is at the front of the truck bed.
• To install the bed extender into the
storage position, perform the following:
• Make sure the center handle is
unlocked using the vehicle key and
rotate the center handle vertically to
release the extender side gates.
• With the side gates open, position
the extender fully forward in the bed
against the front panel.
• Rotate the side gates closed
allowing the outboard ends to be
positioned in front of the cargo
tie-down loops.
• Rotate the center handle
horizontally to secure the side gates
in the closed position.
• Lock the center handle using the
vehicle key to secure the panel into
place and assist against theft.
Divider Position
• There are 11 divider slots along the bed
inner panels which allow for various
positions to assist in managing your
cargo.
• To install the bed extender into a
divider position perform the following:
• Make sure the center handle is
unlocked using the vehicle key and
rotate the center handle vertically to
release the extender side gates.
• With the side gates open, position
the extender so the outboard ends
align with the intended slots in the
sides of the bed.
• Rotate the side gates closed so that
the outboard ends are secured into
the intended slots of the bed.
• Rotate the center handle
horizontally to secure the side gates
in the closed position.
• Lock the center handle to secure the
panel into place and assist against
theft.
Extender Position
• The bed extender will add an additional
15 in (38 cm) in the back of the truck
when additional cargo room is needed.
• To install the bed extender into the
extender position, perform the
following:
• Lower the tailgate.
• Make sure the center handle is
unlocked and rotate the center
handle vertically in order to release
the extender side gates.
• Fit the end of the side gate ends
onto the pin and handle.
• Rotate the handles to the horizontal
position to secure into place.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of potential injury
or property damage:
• Cargo must be secured.
• Do not exceed cargo load rating of
your vehicle.
• Secure all loads to truck utilizing
cargo tie-downs.
• Extender should not be used as
cargo tie-down.
• When vehicle is in motion do not
exceed 150 lbs (68 kg) load on the
tailgate.
• The bed extender is not intended
for off road use.
• When not in use, the
extender/divider should be in
stowed or divider position with the
tailgate closed.
• When in use, all handles are to be
in the locked position.
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