WARNING   WARNING:  It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a crash, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Make sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and properly using a safety belt. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious personal injury or death.

The electronic tailgate release will not operate when:
  • The battery voltage is below the minimum operating voltage.
  • The vehicle speed is at or above 3 mph (5 km/h).
With the Remote Control
Tailgate Release Button  Press the remote control button twice within three seconds.
With the Outside Control Button
  1. Unlock the vehicle with the remote control or power door unlock control. If an intelligent access transmitter is within 3 ft (1 m) of the tailgate, the tailgate will unlock when you press the tailgate release button.
Exterior Tailgate Release Button
  1. Press the button in the top of the tailgate handle.
  1. Push the tailgate up to close the tailgate.
Note:   The electronic tailgate is not a powered tailgate. The use of a tonneau cover or other aftermarket accessories, freezing conditions or being parked downhill may stop your tailgate from opening automatically after it is unlatched. You may need to pull the handle to open the tailgate if the tailgate does not automatically lower after being unlatched.