Dodge 2010 Dakota - Manual (Page 36)

REAR CRATE 'N GO ®
STORAGE
• The rear Crate 'n Go ® storage, located
under the rear seat lower cushion,
consists of two removable,
collapsible storage crates.
• To open the crates, lift upward on the
crate handles and engage the crate
end flaps.
• To remove the crate, press on the
release lever, located on the ends of
the base, and lift up on the crate.
• To install the crate into the base,
insert the crate into the inboard slot
and push down on the outboard side
of the crate, then snap into place.
• To collapse the crate, push the crate
end flaps inward to disengage. Push
the sides inward and snap into place.
REAR CARGO AREA UTILITY
RAILS
• There are four adjustable cleats in the
pick-up bed that can be used to assist
in securing cargo. Each cleat must be
located and tightened down in one of
the detents along either rail, in order
to keep cargo properly secure.
TAILGATE
Tailgate Removal
• To simplify mounting a camper unit
with an overhang, the tailgate can be
removed quickly. Follow these steps:
• Open the tailgate to a 45-degree
angle.
• Unclip and remove the cables from
the box while maintaining a
45-degree angle.
• Lift the tailgate off of the pivot on
the passenger side by pulling
upward and rearward at the same
time.
• Slide the tailgate to the passenger
side while making sure clearance
from the box and taillight is
maintained.
• To reinstall the tailgate, do the
following:
• Slide the tailgate onto the driver's
side pivot.
• Hold the tailgate at a 45 degree
angle and insert it into the
passenger side pivot.
• Clip the cables to the box.
UTILITY
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