2013 Ram 2500 Owner's Manual

•Rear of the center console storage compartment —
Quad Cab® or Crew Cab. The key symbol indicates that this outlet can supply
power when the key is in the ON/RUN or ACC posi-
tions.
Power Outlet — Upper LidPower Outlet — Rear Center Console
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All accessories connected to the outlet(s) should be
removed or turned off when the vehicle is not in use to
protect the battery against discharge.
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet
should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
• Do not touch with wet hands.
• Close the lid when not in use and while driving the
vehicle.
• If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric
shock and failure.
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 the engine from starting.
• Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will discharge the
battery even more quickly. Only use these intermit-
tently 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.
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CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF
EQUIPPED
A removable ash receiver and cigar lighter are available.
For vehicles with a bench seat the cupholder tray can be
used to hold the ash receiver.
Optional Floor Shifter
1 — Cigar Lighter
2 — Ash Receiver
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POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED
A 115 Volt (150 Watts Maximum) outlet is located on the
center stack of the instrument panel, to the right of the
radio. This outlet can power cellular phones, electronics
and other low power devices requiring power up to 150
Watts. Certain high-end video games, such as Playsta-
tion3 and XBox360 will exceed this power limit, as will
most power tools.
The power inverter is designed with built-in overload
protection. If the power rating of 150 Watts is exceeded,
the power inverter will automatically shut down. Once
the electrical device has been removed from the outlet the
inverter should automatically reset.To turn on the power outlet, simply plug in the device.
The outlet automatically turns off when the device is
unplugged.
NOTE:Due to built-in overload protection, the power
inverter will shut down if the power rating is exceeded.
Power Inverter Outlet
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WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•Do not insert any objects into the receptacles.
• Do not touch with wet hands.
• Close the lid when not in use.
• If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric
shock and failure.
CUPHOLDERS
Front Seat Cupholders — (40–20–40 Seats)
The cupholders are located on the backside of the center
portion of the front seat (20). Fold down the center
section of the front seat to gain access to the cupholders.
Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — Floor
Mounted Shifter
For vehicles equipped with bucket seats there are two
cupholders located in the floor console.
Cupholders
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Rear Cupholder — Quad Cab®
Quad Cab® vehicles may be equipped with a rear
cupholder that consists of two cup wells for rear passen-
ger convenience.
Rear Cupholder — Crew Cab
Crew Cab vehicles are equipped with rear cupholders
located in the center armrest.
Rear Cup Wells
Crew Cab Rear Armrest Cupholder
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STORAGE
Glove Box Storage
The glove box is located on the passenger side of the
instrument panel and features both an upper and lower
storage area.To open the upper glove box push upward on the handle
release. The glove box door will automatically open.
Glove Box
1 — Upper Glove Box
2 — Lower Glove Box
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To open the lower glove box, pull on the handle to release
the latch and lower the door.
Upper Glove BoxLower Glove Box
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