2006 Ford Ranger Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 55

Driver Controls CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo area shade (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with notches in the side trim panels that are used for a cargo area shade. See your authorized dealer for more information. BEDRAILS (IF EQUIPPED) • This bedrail is for appearance use only. To help prevent injury, do not use bedrail to retain cargo. • Retain cargo with the pickup tie down hooks. BED EXTENDER (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a bed extender designed to extend the pickup box for longer loads. To extend the bed extender: 1. Lower tailgate. 2. Pull the round knobs on each side of the extender to release it from the pickup box. 3. Pivot extender on to the tailgate. 4. Evenly push down on the extender and push the round knobs in on each side locking it in place. Green markings on the shaft indicate the locked position. The locking clip screws below the middle bar can be tightened counterclockwise for extra security. Note: If the red marking on the shaft is visible, the bed extender is not locked or properly secured. To stow the bed extender, follow Steps 1 through 4 in reverse order. 55 2006 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)