2008 Dodge Dakota Owner Manual - Page 149

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 CAUTION! • Care should always be exercised when operating a vehicle with cargo. Vehicle speeds may need to be reduced. Severe turns or rough roads may cause shifting or bouncing of the cargo that may result in vehicle damage. • Insure the load is securely tied down and is properly identified according to local laws if it extends beyond the taillamps. • LOADING should not exceed 400 lbs (181 kg) of material suspended above the wheelhouse and partially open tailgate or vehicle damage may result. REAR CARGO AREA UTILITY RAILS CAUTION! The maximum load per cleat should not exceed 320 lbs (145 kg) and the angle of the load on each cleat should not exceed 60 degrees above horizontal, or damage to the cleat or cleat rail may occur. There are four adjustable cleats that can be used to assist in securing cargo. Each cleat must be located and tightened down in one of the detentes, located on either rail, in order to keep cargo properly secure. To move the cleat to any position on the rail, turn the nut counterclockwise approximately three turns. Then pull out on the cleat and slide it to the detent nearest the desired location. Make sure the cleat is seated in the detent and tighten the nut. 3