RAM 1500 2019, User Manual, Page: 55 / 340

HOOD
To Open The Hood
To open the hood, two latches must be re-
leased.
1. Pull the hood release lever located below
the steering wheel at the base of the
instrument panel.
2. Reach into the opening beneath the cen-
ter of the hood and push the safety latch
lever to the left to release it, before raising
the hood.
To Close The Hood
Lower the hood to approximately 12 inches
(30 cm) from the engine compartment and
drop it. Make sure that the hood is completely
closed.
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 tailgate release pad located on the tail-
gate door.
The tailgate damper strut will lower the tail-
gate to the open position (if equipped).
Hood Release Lever Location
Safety Latch Location
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