Unlock the tailgate, use the appropriate release for the desired direction, then lower it conventionally or swing it like a door; the side-swing position also has a 30-degree stop for tight spaces.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Verified as standard on all 2025 Ridgeline trims.
- Retail trim / version
- Sport, RTL, TrailSport, Black Edition
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Published availability and qualifications
Verified as standard on all 2025 Ridgeline trims.
Know what kind of control to look for.
This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.
Step by step.
- 01
Unlock the doors and tailgate and clear people from both opening paths.
- 02
Choose the tailgate release that corresponds to drop-down or side-swing operation.
- 03
Guide the tailgate fully down, or swing it to the 30-degree stop or fully open position.
- 04
Close it firmly and verify the power lock secures with the doors.
Important limits
- Do not allow anyone to ride or hang on the tailgate.
- The dynamic-load capacity is 300 pounds, subject to the owner's loading guidance.
- Secure loose bed cargo before driving.
Quick checks.
- ✓Confirm the tailgate is unlocked with the doors.
- ✓Clear sand or gravel from the gutter and latch areas.
- ✓Use the other opening direction if parked too close to an obstacle.
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2025 Honda Ridgeline Info Center — Dual-Action Tailgate
Relevant section or page: Dual-Action Tailgate. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.
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