2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 111

Driver Controls Exterior tiedown hooks Exterior tiedown hooks mounted on the side of the pickup box: • can be used to secure loads within the pickup box. • can be used to secure half the tonneau cover in an open position. CARGO CAGE (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a cargo cage designed to extend the pickup box for larger loads. To extend the cargo cage: 1. Lower tailgate. 2. Pull the lever on each side of the cargo cage to release it from the pickup box. 3. Lift the cargo cage over onto the tailgate. 4. Evenly push down on the cargo cage and push the lever 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 100 lb (45 kg) on the tailgate. The cargo cage should always be kept in the stowed position with the tailgate closed when not in use. 111 2009 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)