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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
NOTE:
Vehicle must be at a stop and the gear selector must
be in PARK.
While lifting the hood, use both hands.
Before lifting the hood, check that the wiper arms are
not in motion and not in the lifted position.
T
O
C
LOSE
T
HE
H
OOD
In one continuous motion, pull down on the front edge of
the hood with moderate force until the angle is below the
crossover point (where the gas props are no longer
resisting) and let the hood continue to fall closed from its
own inertia.
TAILGATE
O
PENING
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).
Electronic Tailgate Release — 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.
NOTE:
The optional Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover
page 86 may
prevent electronic tailgate release. The Tonneau Cover
must be removed or folded up before releasing the
tailgate.
C
LOSING
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.
T
AILGATE
R
EMOVAL
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)
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 support
cables.
Locking Tang
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.
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.
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