To Close The Hood; Tailgate; Opening - RAM 1500 2025 Owner's Manual

78 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
2. Reach into the opening beneath the center of the
hood and push the safety latch lever to the left to
release it, before raising the hood.
Safety Latch Location
NOTE:
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Vehicle must be at a stop and the gear selector must
be in PARK.
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While lifting the hood, use both hands.
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Before lifting the hood, check that the wiper arms
are not in motion and not in the lifted position.
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Pressing down on the hood may need to occur before
pushing the safety latch. Use both hands while lifting
the hood.
T C T H
O LOSE HE 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.
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

O
PENING
The tailgate may be opened by pushing the tailgate
button on the key fob, pushing the tailgate button on
the overhead console, or by pushing the release pad
located on the tailgate door. These methods of opening
can also apply to vehicles equipped with either Power
Tailgate or the Multi-Function Tailgate.
The tailgate damper strut will lower the tailgate to the
open position (if equipped).
WARNING!
It is very dangerous to ride on the tailgate, even
when the vehicle is traveling at low speeds. Anyone
riding on the tailgate could easily fall in response to
the vehicle maneuvers or rough terrain. Passengers
should always sit in the vehicle seats and use their
seatbelt. Failure to follow this warning could result in
serious injury or death.
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
prevent electronic tailgate release. The Tonneau Cover
must be removed or folded up before releasing the
tailgate.
To avoid injury, make sure there is no one in the way
of the power tailgate as it is opening or closing, and
keep hands away from the tailgate hinges when in
use. You or others could be injured if caught in the
path of the power tailgate or tailgate hinges.
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