Hood; To Open The Hood; To Close The Hood; Tailgate - RAM 1500 CLASSIC 2021 Owner's Manual

76 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

HOOD

T O T H
O PEN HE OOD
To open the hood, two latches must be
released.
1. Pull the hood release lever located below
the steering wheel at the base of the
instrument panel.
Hood Release
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
T C T H
O LOSE HE OOD
Hoods equipped with gas props are closed from
the point where the props no longer hold the
hood open.
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
To open the tailgate, lift up on the handle and
pull the tailgate down.
C
LOSING
To close the tailgate, push it upward until both
sides are latched.
The tailgate can be locked using the key fob
lock button.