2006 DODGE RAM 3500 DIESEL fold seats

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS

Mirrors...............................78
▫Inside Mirror.........................78
▫Automatic Dimming Mirror— If Equipped....79
▫Outside Mirrors.......................79
▫Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature...........80
▫Electronic Power Mirrors — If Equipped......80
▫Electric Rear Window Defroster And Heated
Sideview Mirrors — If Equipped...........81
▫Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped.......81
Hands–Free Communication (UConnect™) —
If Equipped............................83
▫Operations...........................85
▫Phone Call Features....................92
▫UConnect™ System Features..............94
▫Advanced Phone Connectivity.............99
▫Things You Should Know About Your
UConnect™ System....................101

Seats................................106
▫40-20-40 Front Seat....................107
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▫Rear Cupholder — Quad Cab —
If Equipped.........................156
▫Rear Cupholder — Mega Cab............156

Storage..............................157
▫Center Storage Compartment
(40–20–40 Seat) — If Equipped............157
▫Center Storage Compartment
(Bucket Seats)— If Equipped.............158
▫Storage And Seats (Quad Cab Models)......160
▫Storage And Seats (Mega Cab Models)......160▫Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers
(Mega Cab Models)....................162

Fold Flat Load Floor — If Equipped.........162
▫Fold Flat Load Floor — If Equipped........162

Pickup Box...........................165

Slide-In Campers.......................167
▫Camper Applications...................167

Easy-Off Tailgate.......................167
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Rear Seat Features — Mega Cab Models
Reclining Rear Seats — Mega Cab Models
The recliner handle is on the outside of the seat cushion.
Pull up on the handle, as shown, to release the seat back
and adjust for comfort.
Folding Rear Seat (Table Mode) — Mega Cab
Models
Both the left and right rear seat backs can be folded down
and used as a table.
To fold either rear seat back down (Table Mode), lift the
handle and fold the seat back forward. Simply lift the seat
back to return the seat to the upright position. Verify that
it is locked in place.
Rear Seat Recliner Handle
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Folding Rear Seat (Kneel Mode) — Mega Cab
Models
Both the left and right rear seats can be folded flat (Kneel
Mode) and used for carrying cargo. Each of the rear seat
backs provide 2 D-rings and each of the rear storage bin
lids provide 2 slotted cutouts. Use a cargo tie down to
secure cargo in the cargo carrying area.
Securing Cargo
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Storage and Seats (Quad Cab Models)
Located in the center of the front 40/20/40 seat cushion
there is a storage compartment.
Standard cab models also have storage behind the seat.
The Quad Cab models provide additional storage under
the rear seat. Lift the seat to access the storage compart-
ment.
Storage and Seats (Mega Cab Models)
The Mega Cab models provide additional storage behind
the rear seat.
To gain access to the Mega Cab rear storage, fold the rear
seats to the “kneel position”. (See page 114 for more
information.)
Quad Cab Storage
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Radio (Sound Systems)..............186,194,208
Rear Axle (Differential).................405,406
Rear Seat, Folding..................... 112,114
Rear Wheel Bearings..................... 410
Reclining Front Seats..................... 108
Reclining Rear Seats...................... 112
Recorder, Event Data...................... 54
Recreational Towing...................... 339
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....340,342
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . . 341,344
Refrigerant............................ 392
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 41
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 22
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 228
Replacement Tires....................... 307
Reporting Safety Defects................... 473
Restraint, Head......................... 108
Restraints, Child.......................55,63
Rotation, Tires.......................... 311Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 72
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 72
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 473
Safety Information, Tire................... 291
Safety Tips............................. 70
Satellite Radio.......................... 223
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 227
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 419
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 41
Seat Belts..........................30,31,72
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 38
And Pregnant Women................... 42
Child Restraint.......................55,68
Extender............................. 42
Front Seat............................ 31
Pretensioners.......................... 40
Reminder............................ 178
Seats..............................106,107
Adjustment.......................... 106
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