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4. Evenly push down on the cargo
cage and push the round knobs in
on each side locking it in place.
To stow the cargo cage, follow steps
one through four in reverse order.
The cargo cage may be used to
secure a load of up to 46 kg
(100 lbs.) on the tailgate.
The cargo cage should always be
kept in the stowed position with
the tailgate closed when not in
use.
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Activating Cargo Cage Thief
Deterrent device:
The following procedure can be
done with the cargo cage in the
stowed or extended position.
1. Locate the phillips head screw in
the middle of the vertical brace on
the locking clip.
2. Turn the screw counterclockwise
until you hear an audible click.
3. To deavtivate, turn the screw
clockwise until the locking clip
moves freely.
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TONNEAU COVER (IF EQUIPPED)
The tonneau cover has been designed to maximize fuel economy and
should be fully installed whenever possible.
The rear panel can be folded in half and secured behind the cab, or the
whole cover can be removed completely from the vehicle.
To avoid damage to the cover, do not operate the vehicle unless
the cover is fully installed, or securely stowed.
To avoid damage to the cover, do not stand, sit or load anything
on top of the cover.
Refer toTonneau cover carein theMaintenance and carechapter.
To open the front panel:
²Open the lock cover and unlock the front panel.
²Lift the panel to access items in the pickup box near the cab.
²To close, lower the panel down on the pickup box.
The panel will automatically lock when lowered onto the pickup
box.
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To stow the rear panel:
²Before driving with the rear panel open, unlock the rear panel.
²Lift the rear panel up, lay it on top of the front panel and secure it
with the two straps to the exterior tiedowns on the pickup box.
Failure to secure the rear panel could damage the tonneau cover
or vehicle.
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Sounding a panic alarm
Press this control to activate the
alarm.
To deactivate the alarm, press the
control again or turn the ignition to
ON.
Panic alarm will only operate with
the ignition in the OFF position.
Replacing the battery
The transmitter is powered by one coin type three-volt lithium battery
CR2032 or equivalent. Typical operating range will allow you to be up to
10 meters (33 feet) away from your vehicle. A decrease in operating
range can be caused by:
²weather conditions
²nearby radio towers
²structures around the vehicle
²other vehicles parked next to the vehicle
To replace the battery:
1. Twist a thin coin between the two
halves of the transmitter near the
key ring. DO NOT TAKE THE
FRONT PART OF THE
TRANSMITTER APART.
2. Place the positive (+) side of new
battery in the same orientation.
Refer to the diagram inside the
transmitter unit.
3. Snap the two halves back
together.
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If your keys are lost or stolen you
will need to do the following:
²Use your spare key to start the
vehicle, or
²Have your vehicle towed to a
dealership or locksmith. The key
codes will need to be erased from
your vehicle and new key codes will need to be re-coded.
Replacing coded keys can be very costly and you may want to store an
extra programmed key away from the vehicle in a safe place to prevent
an unforeseen inconvenience.
The correctcoded keymust be used for your vehicle. The use of the
wrong type ofcoded keymay lead to a ªNO-STARTº condition.
If an unprogrammed key is used in the ignition it will cause a
ªNO STARTº condition.
Programming spare keys
A maximum of eight keys can be coded to your vehicle. Only
SecuriLockykeys can be used. To program acoded keyyourself, you
will need two previously programmedcoded keys(keys that already
operate your vehicle's engine) and the new unprogrammed key(s) readily
accessible for timely implementation of each step in the procedure.
If two previously programmed coded keys are not available, you must
bring your vehicle to your dealership to have the spare coded key(s)
programmed.
Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin.
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Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)
Turn the lumbar support control
toward the front of vehicle to move
the lumbar support forward for
more direct support.
Turn the lumbar support control
toward the rear of vehicle to move
the lumbar support back for less
direct support.
REAR SEATS
Adjustable head restraints
Your vehicle's seats may be equipped with head restraints which are
vertically adjustable. The purpose of these head restraints is to help limit
head motion in the event of a rear collision. To properly adjust your head
restraints, lift the head restraint so that it is located directly behind your
head or as close to that position as possible. Refer to the following to
raise and lower the head restraints.
Push or pull the head rests to the
desired position.
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Folding down rear 60/40 seats
1. Raise the rear seat head restraint.
2. Flip the bottom of the head
restraint up, toward the front seat.
3. While holding the head restraint
in ªflatº position, lower the head
restraint to the seat back.
4. Flip the seat release control
toward the front seat.
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