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. An indicator light may also signal when the tailgate is open.
For the tailgate to lower, the vehicle must be stationary and in PARK or NEUTRAL.
The optional Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover page 95 may prevent electronic tailgate release. The Tonneau Cover must be removed or folded up before releasing the tailgate.
CLOSING
To close the tailgate, push it upward until both sides are latched.
The tailgate can be locked using the key fob lock button.
TAILGATE REMOVAL
Removing the tailgate will disable the rearview camera function.
To remove the tailgate, follow the instructions below:
Make sure tailgate is supported when removing support cables.
Do not carry the tailgate loose in the truck pickup box.
Chassis Plug
BED STEP — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with an
1 — Bed Step 2 — Foot Tab
Wire Harness Bracket
1 — Tailgate Plug Release 2 — Tailgate Plug
3 — Tailgate Harness
extendable bed step on the driver’s side of the tailgate to provide easier entry and exit into the truck bed.
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.
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.
provided above the wheel housings and in the bulkhead dividers to form the floor.
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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