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3. Put the direction selector in forward (F).
4. Exit the vehicle.
5. Make sure the cargo is positioned evenly or located at the front of the
truck bed.
6. Release the tailgate latches.
7. Manual bed lift vehicles:
a. Stand clear and pull the release handle. Lift up on the truck bed to
dump the cargo.
b. When the truck bed is empty, lower the bed back into place.
c. Push down to latch the bed.
Electric lift vehicles:
a. Press the top of the switch to activate the electric lift and raise the
bed.
b. Press the bottom of the switch to lower the bed back into place.
8. Close and latch the tailgate.
TOWING
NOTICE: Vehicles must be equipped with a rear hitch to tow a load.
Attach a trailertothe towhitch only. Attaching the traileratany otherlocation can cause
a loss of vehiclecontrol.
Do not attach baskets or extensions to the hitch receiver. These typesofitems change
the performance qualitiesofthe vehicle andcausedangerous handlingcharacteristics,
possible rollover, or vehicledamage.
When towing a load, follow these guidelines:
• Do not tow more than the recommended towing weight for the vehicle. See the following table and the Vehicle
Specifications.
• The total capacity of the vehicle, operator, passenger, load bed contents, and accessories must be reduced to com-
pensate for the trailer and load.
• The range of motion of the trailer is limited by the ball and hitch. Do not tow a trailer on rough terrain.
• Drive slowly and carefully.
• Towing a load increases braking distances required for slowing or stopping the vehicle.
• Do not attach baskets or extensions to the hitch receiver.
• Avoid parking on an incline.
• Do not operate on a grade exceeding 20%.
• Always secure the cargo.
VEHICLE LOADING MAX. WEIGHT
Occupant Capacity 400 lb (181.4 kg)
Cargo Capacity 500 lb (226.8)
Vehicle Rated Capacity = Occupant + Cargo 900 lb (408.2 kg)
VEHICLE WEIGHT
Curb Weight (includes fuel) 1092 lb (495 kg)
Gross Weight = Curb Weight + Rated Capacity 1992 (904 kg)
VEHICLE TOWING (0% - 20% GRADE)
Maximum Trailer Tongue Weight 150 lbs. (68 kg)
Maximum Gross Trailer Weight 1200 lbs. (544.3 kg)
Maximum Vehicle Combined Towing Weight = Curb Weight +
Rated Capacity + Trailer
2203 lbs. (999.3 kg)
Maximum Vehicle Drawbar (Level Ground & Improved Surfaces) 500 lbs. (2224 N)
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