beautypg.com

Tailgate step (if equipped), Driver controls – FORD 2011 F-550 v.2 User Manual

Page 123

background image

Tailgate step (if equipped)

Your vehicle may be equipped with a feature that allows easier entry into
the truck bed. To open the tailgate step:

1. Flip down the tailgate.

2. Pull the yellow latch lever to the
unlock position (

) to release the

grab handle from its stowed position
and raise the handle upright until
you feel it latch and see the latch
lever in the lock position (

). The

yellow lever only needs to be used
when releasing the grab handle.

3. Rotate the center molding to
unlatch the tailgate step and pull it
towards you to extend it.

4. Flip open the step panel to widen
the step.

Note: To reduce risk of falling:
• Operate step only when the

vehicle is on level surface.

• Operate step only in areas with

sufficient lighting

• Always open flip panel to widen step.
• Always use grab handle when stepping up and down.
• Step not intended for bare-footed use.
• Keep step clean from contamination before use (e.g. snow, mud)
• Keep the step load (you + load) below 350 lb (159 kg).
• Never drive with step deployed.
To close the tailgate step:

1. Close the step panel, then lift and fully close the tailgate step into the
tailgate.

2. Slide the latch at the bottom of the handle, then lower the handle.

Driver Controls

123

2011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA
(fus)

This manual is related to the following products: