WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Use a firm downward push at the front center
of the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
TAILGATE
OPENING
The power tailgate may be opened by pushing the tail-
gate release pad located on the tailgate door.
The tailgate damper strut will lower the tailgate to the
open position (if equipped).
Electronic Tailgate Release —
If Equipped
The key fob may be equipped with an elec-
tronic release feature for the tailgate, allow-
ing hands-free tailgate opening. To activate,
push and release the Tailgate Release but-
ton on the key fob twice within five seconds. The tail-
gate 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.
NOTE:
The optional Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover page 75 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. After closing the tailgate, pull it back to be sure
it is latched securely.
The tailgate can be locked using the key fob lock
button.
TAILGATE REMOVAL
NOTE:
Removing the tailgate will disable the rearview camera
function.
To remove the tailgate, refer to the following
instructions:
1. Disconnect the wiring harness for the rear camera
and or power locks (if equipped)
page 67.
2. Unlatch the tailgate and remove the support cables
by releasing the lock tang from the pivot.
NOTE:
Make sure tailgate is supported when removing sup-
port cables.
3. Position the tailgate on a 45 degree angle.
4. Raise the right side of the tailgate until the right side
pivot clears the hanger bracket.
5. Slide the entire tailgate to the right to free the left
side pivot.
6. Remove the tailgate from the vehicle.
NOTE:
Do not carry the tailgate loose in the truck pickup box.
WARNING!
To avoid inhaling carbon monoxide, which is deadly,
the exhaust system on vehicles equipped with “Cap
or Slide-In Campers” should extend beyond the over-
hanging camper compartment and be free of leaks.
Locking Tang
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