2000 Ford F150 Owner's Manual - Page 86

Controls and features HARD TONNEAU COVER (IF EQUIPPED) The tonneau cover has been designed to maximize fuel economy. • To avoid damage to the cover, do not operate the vehicle unless the cover is fully secured. To open the cover: • Unlock the cover (with the key) and lift the cover up for access to the pickup box. To close the cover: • Close the cover on pickup box. Interior tonneau cover release Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior tonneau cover release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside the pickup box. Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and location of the release handle. To open the tonneau cover from the inside, pull the "T" shaped handle and push up on the tonneau cover panel. The material that the handle is made of will glow for hours in the darkness of the pickup box following brief exposure to ambient light. The "T" shaped handle is located on the tonneau cover panel. 86