Tailgate Levers - Honda Pioneer 1000 2017 Owner's Manual

See page 93 for Loading Cargo when driving with cargo in the bed.
Before lowering the tailgate, select a firm level surface and shift the
shift select lever into the park (P) position.
To lower the tailgate, pull each tailgate lever out and unhook the
hook as shown below. Reverse the process to secure the tailgate in
the upright position.
LIFT THE HOOK.
hook
PULL THE LEVER.
tailgate lever
TILT GENTLY.
Do not drive the Honda SXS with the tailgate lowered.