Jeep Gladiator 2021, Owner'S Manual, Page: 105 / 484

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 103
C
LOSING
T
HE
H
OOD
To close the hood, remove the support rod from
the radiator crossmember, and install into the
clip on the hood. Lower the hood slowly. Secure
both of the hood latches.
TAILGATE
O
PENING
Tailgate Release Handle
To open the tailgate, pull the release handle
located on the center of the tailgate and guide
it to the lowered position.
The tailgate is dampened to provide a slower,
more controlled lowering.
T
HREE
-P
OSITION
T
AILGATE
The vehicle’s tailgate can be set to three
positions: open, mid, or closed. The mid
position can be used to provide a loading
surface for transporting sheet goods.
To use the mid position, open the tailgate and
lower it to near mid position.
Tailgate In Mid Position
Secure the tailgate in this position by looping
the tailgate straps behind the circular retainer
on both sides.
Loop Tailgate Strap Behind Circular Retainer
Ensure the tailgate strap is properly seated
behind the circular retainer against the sides of
the sheet metal.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving
your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it
could open when the vehicle is in motion and
block your vision. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious injury or death.
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