TAILGATE PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
It is extremely
dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside
or outside of a vehicle. In a crash, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed. Do not allow
people to ride in any area of your vehicle
that is not equipped with seats and
seatbelts. Make sure everyone in your
vehicle is in a seat and properly using a
seatbelt. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious personal injury or
death.
OPENING THE TAILGATE
OPENING THE TAILGATE FROM
OUTSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
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Pull up on the handle to release the
tailgate.
Note:
You may need to unlock the tailgate
first.
OPENING THE TAILGATE TO THE
MIDDLE POSITION
1.
Open the tailgate.
2. Lower the tailgate.
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3. Raise the tailgate slightly to allow slack
in the tailgate cables and unlatch them.
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4. Move the tailgate cables and secure
them to the tailgate strikers.
Note:
Attach both cables when using the
tailgate in the middle position.
Note:
Attach the safety bracket when using
the tailgate in the middle position.
When hauling cargo using the tailgate
middle position, make sure the load is
evenly distributed and supported using the
support locations in the pickup bed. See
Note:
Secure all cargo.
Note:
The maximum load capacity for the
middle position is 500 lb (226 kg).
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2022 Maverick (CFE) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202106, First-Printing
Tailgate
