Dodge 2008 Dakota Owner's Manual page 148

148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
2. Secure the tailgate in the partially open position:
• Open the tailgate slightly.
• Snap the tailgate support cable between the cable
guide and the tailgate bumper. Do this on both sides
of the tailgate.
To return the tailgate to the full open position:
• Lift up on the tailgate.
• Remove both cables from between the cable guides
and the tailgate bumpers and lower the tailgate.