2007 DODGE RAM 1500 GAS seats

Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (Bucket
Seats) — Automatic Transmission
If your new Ram truck is equipped with bucket seats
there are three cup holders located on the front of the
center console.
Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — Manual
Transmission
Cup Holders Bucket Seat
Cup Holders Manual Transmission
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CAUTION!
•Many accessories that can be plugged in draw
power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not
in use (i.e. cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent engine starting.
•Accessories that draw higher power (i.e. coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will degrade the
battery even more quickly. Only use these inter-
mittently and with greater caution.
•After the use of high power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
generator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.
Center Storage Compartment (Bucket Seats)— If
Equipped
Push the upper button on the front of the armrest to raise
the upper cover. Inside is a power outlet (if equipped), a
cut out for a cell phone charger cord, removable coin
holder (if equipped), and a divider to configure the
Center Storage Compartment
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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.
Quad Cab Storage
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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 158 for more
information.)
Push down on the front of the storage compartment
handle and lift the storage compartment cover.
Mega Cab Rear Storage Compartment Handle
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You can carry wide building materials (sheets of ply-
wood, etc.) by building a raised load floor. Place lumber
across the box in the indentations provided above the
wheel housings and in the bulkhead dividers to form the
floor.
WARNING!
The pickup box is intended for load carrying pur-
poses only, not for passengers, who should sit in
seats and use seat belts.
WARNING!
•Care should always be exercised when operating a
vehicle with unrestrained cargo. Vehicle speeds may
need to be reduced. Severe turns or rough roads may
cause shifting or bouncing of the cargo that may
result in vehicle damage. If wide building materials
are to be frequently carried, the installation of a
support is recommended. This will restrain the
cargo and transfer the load to the pickup box floor.
•If you wish to carry more than 600 lbs (272 kg) of
material suspended above the wheelhouse, sup-
ports must be installed to transfer the weight of
the load to the pickup box floor or vehicle damage
may result. The use of proper supports will permit
loading up to the rated payload.
•Unrestrained cargo may be thrown forward in an
accident causing serious or fatal injury.
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WARNING!
To avoid inhaling carbon monoxide, which is deadly,
the exhaust system on vehicles equipped with “Cap
or Slide-In Campers” should extend beyond the
overhanging camper compartment and be free of
leaks.
SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers
This vehicle is designed to carry passengers in the cab
only. For safety reasons, NEVER TRANSPORT PASSEN-
GERS IN THE CARGO AREA.
WARNING!
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
Lock Your Vehicle
Always remove the keys from the ignition and lock all
doors when leaving the vehicle unattended, even in your
own driveway or garage. Try to park your vehicle in a
well-lighted area and never invite theft by leaving ar-
ticles of value exposed.
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Cavity Cartridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
23 10 Amp
RedEngine Control Mod-
ule (ECM)/Wireless
Control Module
(WCM)/HVC
24 20 Amp
BlueSubwoofer Amplifier
(SRT-10 Only)
25 10 Amp
RedPower Mirror
26 20 Amp
YellowBrake Switch/Center
High Mount Stop
Lamp (CHMSL)
27 40 Amp
GreenPower Seats
28 10 Amp
RedPower Run/Start-
NCC/Wireless Con-
trol Module (WCM)/
ABS/RWALCavity Cartridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
29 10 Amp
RedSwitches/EC Mirror/
Smart Bar
30 15 Amp
BlueSpare
31 10 Amp
RedPCM/Transfer Case
Brake
32 10 Amp
RedHVAC/Ajustable
Pedals/Heated Seats
Switch LED/Exhaust
Brake
33 10 Amp
RedPower-IGN Run Misc
34 10 Amp
RedSpare
35 15 Amp
BlueCabin Compartment
Node (CCN) Illumi-
nation
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Voltmeter............................ 227
Gear Ranges........................307,314
General Information...................... 18
Glass Cleaning.......................... 491
Grocery Bag Retainer..................... 208
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 393
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 392
GVWR............................... 389
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™)............. 126
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 420
Head Restraints......................... 151
Headlights............................ 499
Cleaning............................ 490
High Beam........................... 170
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 170
Lights On Reminder.................... 168
Passing............................. 170
Switch.............................. 166Heated Mirrors......................124,209
Heated Seats........................... 161
Heater............................... 286
Heater, Engine Block..................... 306
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 170
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 396
Hoisting.............................. 438
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 186
Hood Release.......................... 163
Hoses................................ 474
Hub Caps............................. 433
Ignition............................... 12
Cables (Spark Plug Wires)................ 458
Key ................................. 12
Wiring System (Spark Plug Wires).......... 458
Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
Illuminated Entry........................ 19
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