Press the foot tab rearward on a standard-tailgate truck, or push down and pull rearward on the center step with Multifunction Tailgate; push it forward by foot to stow.
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Verified for 2024 Ram 1500 trucks equipped with the extendable bed step; location differs by tailgate type.
- Required equipment / service
- Ram 1500 equipped with extendable bed step
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Verified for 2024 Ram 1500 trucks equipped with the extendable bed step; location differs by tailgate type.
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Step by step.
- 01
Park on a stable surface and stand clear of the step's outward path.
- 02
For a standard tailgate, press the protruding left foot tab rearward; for Multifunction Tailgate, push the center step down while pulling rearward.
- 03
Let the spring-loaded step extend fully before placing weight on it.
- 04
When finished, use a foot to push the step forward toward its stowed position.
- 05
Confirm the spring has pulled the step completely under the bumper before driving.
Important limits
- The step can extend quickly once spring force is overcome.
- Do not stow the step by hand because of the finger-pinch area.
- Do not drive with the step partially deployed.
Quick checks.
- ✓Remove mud or ice before applying normal foot pressure.
- ✓If it will not latch stowed, do not force the mechanism with hands.
- ✓Have a damaged or binding step inspected before use.
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2024 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual — Bed Step
Relevant section or page: Getting to Know Your Vehicle — Bed Step. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.
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