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GENERAL INFORMATION 53 NOTICE Do not carry more than the maximum load stated here in the convertible cargo bed. Short bed mode: 158 kg (350 lb) Long bed mode (Except for California Model): 453 kg (1 000 lb) (California Model): 272 kg (600 lb) WARNING Overloading, failure to properly secure cargo, or improper use of the cargo bed can cause changes in handling which can lead to an accident. Follow guidelines provided in the "LOADING INFORMATION" chapter. Passengers riding in the cargo bed can be tossed about or even thrown out causing serious injury or death. Do not install seating or carry passengers in the cargo bed. Driving with the cargo bed tilted may be hazardous. Failure to lower and lock the bed into place may cause severe injury or death. Always lower and latch the bed after tilting. Lifting and lowering the bed could be dangerous. Be careful not to catch any part of your body, such as hands or arms, between the bed and ROPS or vehicle frame when lifting and lowering the bed. Lifting & Lowering the Cargo Bed The cargo bed can be tilted by releasing the latches on each side, and then lifting the bed with the handgrips. Before tilting the cargo bed, park on a firm level surface and set the parking brake. Empty the cargo bed prior to raising the cargo bed. Support the bed in the tilted position with the supporting damper provided on the bottom of the cargo bed. Do not drive the vehicle with the front end of the cargo bed raised or unlatched. To lower the bed, check to be sure the area under the front of the cargo bed is clear, then carefully lower the bed into position. Check that both latches have locked the bed into place. Do not leave the cargo bed unlatched. j Lifting the Cargo Configuration 1. Bed while in Short Open the rear doors and release the cargo bed latch on both sides.

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GENERAL INFORMATION
53
j
NOTICE
Do not carry more than the maximum load
stated here in the convertible cargo bed.
•
Short bed mode: 158 kg (350 lb)
•
Long
bed
mode
(Except
for
California
Model): 453 kg (1 000 lb)
(California Model): 272 kg (600 lb)
WARNING
•
Overloading,
failure to properly secure
cargo, or improper use of the cargo bed
can cause changes in handling which can
lead to an accident. Follow guidelines pro-
vided in the “LOADING INFORMATION”
chapter.
•
Passengers riding in the cargo bed can be
tossed about or even thrown out causing
serious injury or death. Do not install seat-
ing or carry passengers in the cargo bed.
•
Driving with the cargo bed tilted may be
hazardous.
Failure to lower and lock the
bed into place may cause severe injury or
death. Always lower and latch the bed after
tilting.
•
Lifting and lowering the bed could be dan-
gerous.
Be careful not to catch any part
of your body, such as hands or arms, be-
tween the bed and ROPS or vehicle frame
when lifting and lowering the bed.
Lifting & Lowering the Cargo Bed
The cargo bed can be tilted by releasing the
latches on each side, and then lifting the bed with
the handgrips. Before tilting the cargo bed, park on
a firm level surface and set the parking brake.
Empty the cargo bed prior to raising the cargo bed.
Support the bed in the tilted position with the sup-
porting damper provided on the bottom of the cargo
bed. Do not drive the vehicle with the front end of
the cargo bed raised or unlatched.
To lower the bed, check to be sure the area un-
der the front of the cargo bed is clear, then carefully
lower the bed into position.
Check that both latches have locked the bed into
place. Do not leave the cargo bed unlatched.
Lifting
the
Cargo
Bed
while
in
Short
Configuration
1.
Open the rear doors and release the cargo bed
latch on both sides.