INTRODUCTION
Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.
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16. Utility Bed
To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death, read, understand and follow the Warning label
affixed to the front of the load bed. For safe operation of the vehicle, this label must be under-
stood. See the load bed warning label for maximum load. The load must be positioned in the bed
as far forward as possible, distributed in such a way that its center of gravity must not be higher
than height noted on label, and secured. Failure to follow these instructions may result in severe
injury, damage the vehicle and/or cause the vehicle to tip over. Use extra care when operating
loaded vehicle.
Do not permit any one to ride in the load bed.
Do not drive the vehicle with the load bed raised or with the tailgate unsupported.
When using a load bed, be sure to avoid backing up to the edge of a drop off, such as a loading dock or ravine. A
misjudgment of distance or an unstable surface could result in the vehicle falling backwards.
17. Manual Lift Bed Operation
Exercise caution while operating the manual lift bed to ensure the bed is not released during lift-
ing or lowering procedure. Severe injury could result if bed is released and traps fingers or other
body parts.
To raise the manual lift bed, pull back on the latch release handle immediately behind the driver seat. Raise the bed
using the handle on the side of the bed.
To lower the manual lift bed, grasp the bed handle and lower the bed to the rest position. Be sure hands are not
trapped by the bed.
18. Electric Lift Bed
Exercise caution while operating the electric lift bed to ensure clothing is not caught during lifting
or lowering procedure. Severe injury could result if bed is lowered and traps fingers or other body
parts.
The electric lift switch is located on the driver side of the front seat panel. Move the toggle switch lever up to raise the
load bed and down to lower.
Before operating load bed, check to ensure no one is behind the vehicle.
