2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 103

Driver Controls Failure to secure the rear panel could damage the tonneau cover or vehicle. To remove the tonneau cover: The tonneau cover weighs 70 lb. (29 kg) and needs to be supported during removal since the panels will automatically lock when set down on the pickup box. This is a two person operation. • Unlock and support the front and rear panels. • Fold the rear panel on top of the front panel. • Pull the release levers on the underside of the tonneau cover from the pickup box and remove the cover. For installation of the tonneau cover, reverse the removal procedure. 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 handle is composed of a material that will glow for hours in darkness following brief exposure to ambient light. The "T" shaped handle is located on the tonneau cover panel. WARNING: Keep vehicle doors and tonneau cover locked and keep keys and remote transmitters out of a child's reach. Unsupervised children could lock themselves in the box and risk injury. Children should be taught not to play in vehicles. 103 2010 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (own2002), 1st Printing USA (fus)