Dodge 2012 Ram Truck Gas 1500 Owner's Manual page 233

Aligning Gate To Slots
3. Rotate the side gates closed so that the outboard ends
are secured into the intended slots of the bed.
4. Rotate the center handle horizontally to secure the side
gates in the closed position.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231
Side Gates Closed
5. Lock the center handle to secure the panel into place
and assist against theft.
Extender Position
The extender position allows you to load the bed of the
truck beyond the tail gate. The bed extender will add an
additional 15 in (38 cm) in the back of the truck when
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