M
ULTIFUNCTION
T
AILGATE
— I
F
E
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:
●
Make sure there is no one in the way of the swing
doors or tailgate that is being opened or closed,
and keep away from their hinges when in use. You
(Continued)
WARNING!
or others could be injured if caught in the path of
the swing doors, tailgate, or their hinges.
●
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.
L
OCKING
T
AILGATE
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. Open tailgate 90° to full open position.
80 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
