2008 DODGE RAM 2500 GAS seats

Reclining Seats (1500 Regular and Quad CabT
Models)
The recliner handle is on the outside of the seat cushion.
Pull up on the handle, as shown, to release the seatback
and adjust for comfort.
WARNING!
You can be seriously, even fatally, injured riding in a
seat with the seatback reclined. Do not ride with the
seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no
longer resting against your chest. If you ride in this
position, the shoulder harness will no longer be
restraining you. In a collision you could slide under
the seat belt and receive serious or fatal injuries.
Recline in a seat only when the vehicle is parked.
Seat Recliner Handle
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Reclining Seats (2500/3500/Mega Cab Models)
The recliner handle is on the outside of the seat cushion.
Pull up on the handle, as shown, to release the seatback
and adjust for comfort.WARNING!
You can be seriously, even fatally, injured riding in a
seat with the seatback reclined. Do not ride with the
seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no
longer resting against your chest. If you ride in this
position, the shoulder harness will no longer be
restraining you. In a collision you could slide under
the seat belt and receive serious or fatal injuries.
Recline in a seat only when the vehicle is parked.
Seat Recliner Handle
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Manual Rotary Lumbar Support Adjustment Ð If
Equipped
Rotating the lumbar control knob on the left side of the
driver's seatback, and on the right side of the passenger's
seatback, increases or decreases the lumbar (lower back)
support.
Power Seats (1500 Regular and Quad CabT
Models) Ð If Equipped
CAUTION!
Don't put anything under a power seat. It may cause
damage to the seat controls.
Manual Lumbar Adjustment
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Power Seats (2500/3500/Mega Cab Models) Ð If
Equipped
CAUTION!
Don't put anything under a power seat. It may cause
damage to the seat controls or the Occupant Classi-
fication System.
Power Seat Switch
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Rear Seat Features Ð Mega Cab Models
Reclining Rear Seats Ð Mega Cab Models
The recliner handle is on the outside of the seat cushion.
Pull up on the handle, as shown, to release the seatback
and adjust for comfort.
Folding Rear Seat (Table Mode) Ð Mega Cab
Models
Both the left and right rear seatbacks can be folded down
and used as a table.
To fold either rear seatback down (Table Mode), lift the
handle and fold the seatback 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) Ð 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
seatbacks provide two2 D-rings and each of the rear
storage bin lids provide two slotted cutouts. Use a cargo
tie-down to secure cargo in the cargo carrying area.
Securing Cargo
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WARNING!
²It 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 seri-
ously injured or killed.
²Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts.
²Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied down before driving
your vehicle. Improperly secured cargo can fly
around in a sudden stop and strike someone in the
vehicle, causing serious injury or possible death.
Secure cargo with a cargo tie-down using the
D-Rings provided on the back of the seats and the
slotted cutouts in the rear storage bin lid.
NOTE:The rear seat will drop and move forward in
Kneel Mode.
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WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback in not securely locked into
position the seat will not provide the proper stability
for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly
latched seat could cause serious injury.
Heated Seats Ð If Equipped
The heated seat switches are located in the instrument
panel under the climate controls.
Heated Seat Switches
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