GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
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ULTIFUNCTION
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AILGATE
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QUIPPED
The 60/40 multifunction tailgate has 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 60 split door.
60 Split Door Release Handle
Once the 60 split swing door is opened, pull the
release handle on the inboard side of the 40 split
door to open.
40 Split Door Release Handle
Closing
Always close the 40 split door first, then close the
60 split door. The swing doors must be securely
latched before the tailgate can be lowered.
NOTE:
When the swing doors are open, the maximum
load placed on a door cannot exceed 180 lb
(82 kg).
Pull back on the swing doors firmly after closing
to ensure they are securely latched. Similar to
the side door ajar light inside the cab, the bed
light above the rear window will remain on if the
tailgate doors are not fully closed.
WARNING!
To prevent serious injury or death:
Always keep hands away from the hinge sides
of the swing doors and where the doors meet
when opening and closing the doors. Your
hand or someone else’s hand could be
pinched.
Never operate the vehicle with the swing
doors open.
Never hang from or sit on the swing doors.
CAUTION!
Always check both swing doors are latched
before starting vehicle.
Vehicle damage may occur if doors are not
securely latched.
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