Press the fob tailgate button twice to open; to close, press twice and hold the second press, or follow the overhead-switch confirmation sequence.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Verified for 2025 Ram 1500 gasoline and eTorque catalog variants equipped with the power tailgate; electronic-release-only trucks do not power-close.
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Verified for 2025 Ram 1500 gasoline and eTorque catalog variants equipped with the power tailgate; electronic-release-only trucks do not power-close.
- 2025 Ram 1500 gasoline and eTorque models equipped with the power tailgate
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Step by step.
- 01
Park on level ground, select Park and clear people, cargo and the tonneau cover from the tailgate path.
- 02
Press the key-fob tailgate button twice to open the power tailgate.
- 03
To close with the fob, press the button twice and hold the second press until closing is accepted.
- 04
Alternatively, use the overhead switch; for closing, acknowledge the cluster clear-area prompt and press the switch a second time.
- 05
After closing, pull back on the tailgate to verify both sides are securely latched.
Important limits
- The truck must be stationary and in Park or Neutral for electronic lowering.
- A tri-fold tonneau cover can block release unless removed or folded as directed.
- Keep hands away from the hinges and never rely on power operation to secure an overloaded or obstructed tailgate.
Quick checks.
- ✓Inspect the latch and path for damage or obstructions.
- ✓Press the exterior electronic release to home/reset the latch, manually raise the tailgate until both sides latch, then retry.
- ✓If the reset fails, stop power operation and have the system serviced.
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2025 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual — Power Tailgate
Relevant section or page: Getting To Know Your Vehicle — Electronic Tailgate Release and Power Tailgate. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.
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