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The auxiliary power outlet can be changed to battery
powered at all times by switching the power outlet
fuses in the Internal Power Distribution Center
located under the driver’s side instrument panel.

Power Outlet Fuse Locations

When the vehicle is turned off, be sure to unplug
any equipment as to not drain the battery of the
vehicle. All accessories connected to the outlet(s)
should be removed or turned off when the vehicle
is not in use to protect the battery against
discharge.
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED
A 115 Volt (400 Watts Maximum) inverter may be
located inside the center console towards the right
hand side. This inverter can power cellular phones,
electronics and other low power devices requiring
power up to 400 Watts. Certain video game
consoles exceed this power limit, as will most
power tools.

Center Console Power Inverter Outlet

1 — F54 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Battery
Fed Position
2 — F54 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Ignition
Fed Position
3 — F48 Fuse 10 A Red Port Power or Rear USB
(Charge Only)
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Only devices designed for use in this type of
outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt
outlet.
Do not touch with wet hands.
Close the lid when not in use and while driving
the vehicle.
If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an
electric shock and failure.
CAUTION!
Many accessories that can be plugged in draw
power from the vehicle's battery, even when
not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventu
-
ally, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle's
battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade
battery life and/or prevent the engine from
starting.
Accessories that draw higher power
(i.e., coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.),
will discharge the battery even more quickly.
Only use these intermittently and with greater
caution.
After the use of high power draw accessories,
or long periods of the vehicle not being started
(with accessories still plugged in), the vehicle
must be driven a sufficient length of time to
allow the generator to recharge the vehicle's
battery.
CAUTION!
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Bed Step Components (Standard Tailgate)
Bed Step Extended

NOTE:Once the spring load is overcome, the bed step will
extend out quickly, so be sure to stand in a position that will avoid coming into contact with the step as
it extends.
To stow the bed step back under the tailgate, push
the bed step forward with your foot until the bed
step is retracted by the spring load.
Bed Step For Multifunction Tailgate

Bed Step Location

To extend the bed step, place your foot on the top
center of the bed step, and push down while
pulling rearward. A small amount of force will release the spring load and extend the bed step
out and away from the tailgate.

Bed Step Extended

NOTE:Once the spring load is overcome, the bed step will
extend out quickly. Be sure to stand in a position
that will avoid coming into contact with the step as
it extends.
To stow the bed step back under the tailgate, push
the bed step forward with your foot until the bed
step is retracted by the spring load.
1 — Bed Step
2 — Foot Tab
WARNING!
Do not attempt to stow the bed step with your
hands. The low clearance space between the
bed step and the rear bumper as the bed step
returns to the stowed position could result in
injury to your hands or fingers.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to stow the bed step with your
hands. The low clearance space between the
bed step and the rear bumper as the bed step
returns to the stowed position could result in
injury to your hands or fingers.
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5. Lock the center handle to secure the panel into place.
Storage Position
The storage position for the bed divider is at the
front of the truck bed which maximizes the bed
cargo area when not in use.
To install the bed divider into the storage position,
perform the same steps as you would for the
divider position, except position the divider fully
forward in the bed against the front panel.

Storage Position

The outboard ends should be positioned in front of
the cargo tie-down loops.
Cargo Tie-Down Loop

TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER — IF EQUIPPED
The Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover can be installed on the
truck bed to protect your gear and cargo.
TONNEAU COVER COMPONENTS

Folded Tonneau Components

1 – Stowage Strap
2 – Tonneau Bumper Folded

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Tonneau Cover Latch Components Position One
(Front Latches Latched And Stowage Straps Secured)
Position Two (Front And Rear Latches Latched)

TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER FOLDING
F
OR DRIVING OR REMOVAL
To remove the Tonneau Cover use the following
steps:

1. Open the tailgate to access the rear pair of
Tonneau Cover latches located on the
underside of the Cover.

Location Of Rear Latches

1 — Handle
2 — Slide Locking Lever
3 — Locating Bumper
4 — Truck Flange Bead
5 — Latch Bumper
6 — J Hook
1 — Panel 1
2 — Panel 2
3 — Panel 3
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Slide Locking Lever Inward

2. Slide the locking lever toward the inside of the truck bed to release the J Hook and pull the
handle downward into the released position.

Unlatching Latch Released Position
Hold The Bumper And Push The Handle Up
3. Holding the bumper, push the fully released
latch to the center and push up. Push the
handle firmly, locking it into the stowed
position. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for the
opposite side latch.

Stowed Position
Lift Panel 3 And Fold Onto Panel 2

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4. Lift up on Panel 3 and fold it onto Panel 2.

Correct Folding — Hold Panels Together

NOTE:When folding the second and third panels, the
sections MUST be held together to avoid damage
to the cover material. Fold the panel gently. Do not
allow the panels to drop under their own weight.

Incorrect Folding — Will Cause Damage
5. Lift up on the second and third panel and fold
them onto the first panel.

Stowage Strap Clipped

6. Unsnap the stowage strap and clip. Repeat for both straps to prevent the tonneau cover
panels from unfolding.

Position One
(Front Latches Latched And Stowage Straps Secured)

NOTE:Be sure the Tonneau Cover has been folded
completely, and the stowage straps are engaged,
before removing.

Fully Folded Tonneau Cover

CAUTION!
The folded Tonneau Cover must be latched by
both front latches and both front stowage straps
or damage to the Tonneau Cover or vehicle may
occur while driving.
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NOTE:The vehicle can be driven with the Tonneau in the
folded position or can be completely removed.

Slide Locking Lever Inward

7. Slide the locking lever toward the inside of the truck bed to release the J Hook and pull the
handle downward into the released position.

Unlatching Latch Released Position
Hold The Bumper And Push The Handle Up

8. Holding the bumper, push the fully released latch to the center and push up. Push the
handle firmly, locking it into the stowed
position. Repeat Steps 2 & 3 for the opposite
side latch.
9. With two people, remove the cover.TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER
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NSTALLATION
To install the Tonneau Cover follow these steps:

1. Position the Tonneau Cover on the truck bed
and center using the locating bumpers.

2. Locate the front pair of Tonneau Cover latches on the underside of the Cover. Slide the
locking lever toward the inside of the truck bed
and release the latch from the stowed
position, and pull the handle downward into
the released position. Do this for both the
left and right side.

Location of Front Latches

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Slide Locking Lever Towards Inside Of Truck Unlatching Latch Released Position

3. Swing the J Hook from the handle and push the handle to the center and up, ensuring that
the J Hook is under the truck flange. Push up
on the handle firmly, locking it into the latched
position.
J Hook Under Truck Flange

NOTE:Make sure the bumper is in front of the truck
flange bead.
1 — Front Of Truck
2 — J Hook
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