TAILGATE
Opening
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.
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 “Getting To Know Your Vehicle” 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.
Your vehicle may be equipped with an extendable bed step on the driver’s side of the tailgate to provide easier entry and exit into the truck bed.
1 — Bed Step 2 — Foot Tab
Bed Step Components
Bed Step Location
To extend the bed step, place your foot on the protruding foot tab located on the left edge of the bed step, and push rearward. A small amount of force will release the spring load, and extend the bed step out and away from the tailgate.
NOTE:
Once the spring load is overcome, the bed step will extend out quickly, so be sure to stand in a position that will avoid coming into contact with the step as it extends.
Bed Step (Extended)
To stow the bed step back under the tailgate, push the bed step forward with your foot until the bed step is retracted by the spring load.
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