2014 Ram 3500 lock

CAUTION!
Failure to follow the following items could cause
damage to the vehicle:
•Assure that all cargo inside the storage bins is
properly secured.
• Do not exceed cargo weight rating of 150 lb (68 kg)
1500 series vehicles or 300 lbs (136 kg) for 2500 and
3500 series vehicles per bin.
To open a storage bin with the RamBox® unlocked, press
and release the button located on the lid. The RamBox®
lid will open upward to allow hand access. Lift the lid to
fully open.
NOTE: RamBox® will not open when the pushbutton is
pressed if the RamBox® is locked.
RamBox® Cargo Storage Bins
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The interior of the RamBox® will automatically illumi-
nate when the lid is opened. In addition to the automatic
illumination switch, there is a manual on/off switch
located at the rear of each storage bin. Pushing the switch
once will turn off the bin lights, pushing the switch again
will turn the lights back on.
RamBox® Pushbutton And LockRamBox® Light Switch
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CAUTION!
Leaving the lid open for extended periods of time could
cause the vehicle battery to discharge. If the lid is
required to stay open for extended periods of time, it is
recommended that the bin lights be turned off manu-
ally using the on/off switch.
Cargo bins feature two removable drain plugs (to allow
water to drain from bins). To remove plug, pull up on the
edge. To install push plug downward into drain hole.
NOTE:Provisions are provided in the bins for cargo
dividers and shelf supports. These accessories (in addi-
tion to other RamBox® accessories) are available from
MOPAR®.
Locking And Unlocking RamBox®
Press and release the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the
RKE transmitter to lock and unlock all doors, the tailgate and the RamBox® (if equipped). Refer to “Remote Key-
less Entry” for further details.The RamBox® storage bins
can be locked using the vehicle key. To lock and unlock
the storage bin, insert the key into the keyhole on the
pushbutton and turn clockwise to lock or counterclock-
wise to unlock. Always return the key to the upright
(vertical) position before removing the key from the
pushbutton.
CAUTION!
•
Ensure cargo bin lids are closed and latched before
moving or driving vehicle.
• Loads applied to the top of the bin lid should be
minimized to prevent damage to the lid and
latching/hinging mechanisms.
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NOTE:In the event of an individual being locked inside
the storage bin, the storage bin cover can be opened from
inside of the bin by pulling on the glow-in-the-dark lever
attached to the storage bin cover latching mechanism.
Bed Extender — If Equipped
The bed extender has three functional positions:
• Storage Position
• Divider Position
• Extender Position
Storage Position
The storage position for the bed extender is at the front of
the truck bed which maximizes the bed cargo area when
not in use.
To install the bed extender into the storage position,
perform the following:
1. Make sure the center handle is unlocked using the
vehicle key and rotate the center handle vertically to
release the extender side gates.
Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Lever
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2. With the side gates open, position the extender fullyforward in the bed against the front panel. 3. Rotate the side gates closed allowing the outboard
ends to be positioned in front of the cargo tie down
loops.
Center Handle And Lock
1 — Center Handle Lock
2 — Handle
Storage Position
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4. Rotate the center handle horizontally to secure the sidegates in the closed position. 5. Lock the center handle using the vehicle key to secure
the panel into place.
Cargo Tie Down LoopSide Gates Closed
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Divider Position
The divider position is intended for managing your cargo
and assisting in keeping cargo from moving around the
bed. There are 11 divider slots along the bed inner panels
which allow for various positions to assist in managing
your cargo.
To install the bed extender into a divider position per-
form the following:
1. Make sure the center handle is unlocked using thevehicle key and rotate the center handle vertically to
release the extender side gates.
2. With the side gates open, position the extender so theoutboard ends align with the intended slots in the
sides of the bed.
Center Handle And Lock
1 — Center Handle Lock
2 — Handle
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3. Rotate the side gates closed so that the outboard endsare secured into the intended slots of the bed.
4. Rotate the center handle horizontally to secure the side gates in the closed position. 5. Lock the center handle to secure the panel into place.
Extender Position
The extender position allows you to load the bed of the
truck beyond the tail gate. The bed extender will add an
additional 15 in (38 cm) in the back of the truck when
Aligning Gate To SlotsSide Gates Closed
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