TAILGATE
The power tailgate may be opened by pushing the tailgate release pad located on the tailgate door.
The tailgate damper strut will lower the tailgate to the open position (if equipped).
The key fob may be equipped with an electronic release feature for the tailgate, allowing hands-free tailgate opening. To activate, push and release the
Tailgate Release button on the key fob twice within five seconds. The tailgate door will unlatch, and slowly lower into the open position.
If equipped, a button on the center overhead console inside the vehicle can be used to release the tailgate. An indicator light may also signal when the tailgate is open (if equipped).
For the tailgate to lower, the vehicle must be:
NOTE:
The Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover (if equipped) may prevent Elec- tronic Tailgate Release if installed. The Tonneau Cover must be removed or folded up before releasing the tailgate. Refer to “Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover — If Equipped” in this chapter for further information.
To close the tailgate, push it upward until both sides are latched.
NOTE: 2
Pull back on the tailgate firmly after closing to ensure it is securely latched.
The multifunction tailgate (if equipped) is a 60/40 split tail- gate with two swing doors to allow for closer access to the pickup box with the doors open.
Opening
The tailgate must be latched closed to open the swing doors. Push the paddle down, then pull the release handle beneath the tailgate lowering handle. This opens the larger of the two doors.
Swing Door Release Handle
Once the wider swing door is opened, pull the release handle on the inboard side of the narrower door to open.
Swing Door Release Handle
Closing
Always close the narrower swing door first, then close the wider swing door. The swing doors must be latched closed before the tailgate can be lowered.
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