Bed Latch
PARKING AND LEAVING THE VEHICLE
1. After stopping the vehicle, rmly set the park brake. Make sure it is fully engaged. This will prevent the vehicle
from rolling.
2. Turn the key switch to the OFF position, remove the key, and place the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL
position.
BED LATCH
See General Warnings on page 10.
The bed latch (2) is located below the front lower corner of cargo bed on the driver’s side (Figure 8). To lift the bed,
pull the bed latch handle upward to unlatch and lift the bed. Raise the bed to the full up position. To close the bed,
gently lower the bed until the latch engages and secures the bed in the down, locked position. DO NOT drop the bed.
See following DANGER and WARNING.
DANGER
• Use caution when working under bed. Be sure cargo bed is secure. Otherwise the bed will fall,
resulting in severe personal injury or death.
WARNING
• Remove all cargo before raising the bed or servicing the vehicle. Ensure that cargo bed is secure in
the full upright position. 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.
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Figure 8 Bed Latch
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