Page 185 of 618
2. Fold the four primary strap ends towards the
center as shown.
3. Take the short strap and surround the folded
webbing, forming a package.4. Take the secondary strap and wrap it around
the package. Finally, attach the hooks to
the webbing and place inside the top
box storage compartment.
185
Page 186 of 618

Cargo Tie Downs
Cargo tie downs are located in the rear cargo area
that can be used to secure cargo.
The tie downs can also be used to secure the
cargo cover panel strap system or the tonneau
cover storage bag, if equipped. For more
information see “Cargo Cover Panels” earlier in
this section andTonneau Cover on page 192.
All-Weather Cargo Area
Your vehicle has the ability to operate in many
different con gurations--cargo panels on or off,
Midgate
®up or down, rear glass in or out. The
vehicle has features to help it resist the elements
and protect cargo inside the cargo area. Your
vehicle is designed to quickly direct water out of the
cargo box. The top drain grates, side rail channels,
catch cups, Midgate
®drain, cargo area oor drains
and the rubber cargo mat help do this.
Even when all of these things are working properly
and the cover system is on, there may be some
instances (heavy rains, automated car washes,
etc.) when water may be present in the
following areas:
186
Page 187 of 618
A. Top drain grates
B. Removable front
drain grate (Midgate
®
drain gate)
C. Side rail channels
and catch cups
D. Front drainsE. Water drainage
area around both
sides of the box and
the tailgate side
F. Rear drains
G. Cargo oor
H. Cargo mat
Maintenance and Cleaning
To ensure that the water management system
performs properly, be sure that the Midgate®,
tailgate and cover system are fully closed and that
all parts are clean and not blocked with debris.
Follow the instructions given next in this section for
the proper procedures on cleaning each item.
187
Page 188 of 618
Top Drain Grates – Removal
and Cleaning
The top drain grates are located near the rear
glass on both sides of the vehicle. Clean the
grates and drains if there is a blockage.To remove each drain grate, do the following:
1. Remove the cargo panels or tonneau cover.
SeeCargo Cover Panels on page 173or
Tonneau Cover on page 192for more
information.
2. Grasp the edges of the grate and pull it
out from the vehicle. Flush the drain with
clean water.
188
Page 189 of 618