2014 Ram Cargo Van Owner's Manual

▫Turning ParkView® On Or Off — Without
Navigation/Multimedia Radio ............234
 OVERHEAD CONSOLES .................234
▫ Front Overhead Console .................234
▫ Courtesy/Interior Lighting ..............235
▫ Sunglass Storage (Non-Sunroof Only) .......236
▫ Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights —
If Equipped ......................... .237
▫ Rear Overhead Consoles — If Equipped .....238
 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . .239
▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® . .241
▫ Programming A Rolling Code .............242
▫ Programming A Non-Rolling Code .........244
▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming ......245▫
Using HomeLink® ....................247
▫ Security ........................... .247
▫ Troubleshooting Tips ...................247
▫ General Information ....................249
 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ........249
▫ Opening Sunroof — Express ..............250
▫ Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode .........250
▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ...............250
▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ..........250
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ...................250
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ..............251
▫ Sunshade Operation ....................251
▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... .251
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▫Sunroof Maintenance ...................251
▫ Ignition Off Operation ..................251
 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .252
 POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED .........256
 CUPHOLDERS ....................... .258
▫ Instrument Panel Cupholders .............258
▫ Super Console — If Equipped .............259
▫ Premium Console Cupholders —
If Equipped ......................... .260
▫ Interior Bottle Holders ..................260
▫ Smoker’s Package Kit — If Equipped .......261
 STORAGE ........................... .262
▫ Glove Compartments ..................262 ▫
Door Trim Panel Storage ................263
▫ Driver Seatback Storage — If Equipped ......264
▫ Umbrella Holder .....................264
▫ Second Row Seat Storage Bins —
If Equipped ......................... .265
▫ Storage Bin Safety Warning ...............266
▫ Coat Hooks ........................ .268
▫ Cargo Area Storage ....................268
 CONSOLE FEATURES ...................269
▫ Basic Console ....................... .269
▫ Premium Console — If Equipped ..........270
▫ Super Console — If Equipped .............273
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RAM CARGO VAN FEATURES ............275
▫ Ram Cargo Van Load Floor ..............275
 REAR WINDOW FEATURES ..............278
▫ Rear Window Defroster .................278
 LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . .279 
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED . . . .279
▫ Deploying the Crossbars .................280
 SUN SCREENS — IF EQUIPPED ............285
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped
A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and
vertical adjustment of the mirror. Adjust the mirror to
center on the view through the rear window.
Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small
control under the mirror to the night position (toward the
rear of the vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while
set in the day position (toward the windshield).
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare
from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or
off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light
Manual Rearview Mirror
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to the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when
the dimming feature is activated. The sensor to the right
of the button does not illuminate.
NOTE:This feature is disabled when the vehicle is
moving in reverse.CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never
spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the
mirror clean.
Outside Mirrors
To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s)
to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight
overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
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WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in an outside convex
mirror will look smaller and farther away than they
really are. Relying too much on side convex mirrors
could cause you to collide with another vehicle or
other object. Use your inside mirror when judging
the size or distance of a vehicle seen in a side convex
mirror.
Driver’s Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If
Equipped
The driver ’s outside mirror will automatically adjust for
glare from vehicles behind you. This feature is controlled
by the inside automatic dimming mirror and will auto-
matically adjust for headlight glare when the inside
mirror adjusts.
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
All outside mirrors are hinged and may be moved either
forward or rearward to resist damage. The hinges have
three detent positions:
•Full forward position
• Full rearward position
• Normal position
Power Mirrors — If Equipped
The power mirror controls are located on the driver-side
door trim panel.
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The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but-
tons and a four-way mirror control switch. To adjust a
mirror, press either the L (left) or R (right) to select the
mirror that you want to adjust.
NOTE:A light in the selected button will illuminate
indicating the mirror is activated and can be adjusted. Using the mirror control switch, press on any of the four
arrows for the direction that you want the mirror to
move.
Left and Right side power mirror preselected positions
can be controlled by the optional Driver Memory Seat
Feature. Refer to “Driver Memory Seat” in “Understand-
ing The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further informa-
tion.
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This
feature can be activated whenever you turn on the
rear window defroster (if equipped). Refer to “Rear
Window Features” in “Understanding The Features Of
Your Vehicle” for further information.Power Mirror Controls
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Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory
Seat Only) — If Equipped
Tilt Mirrors in Reverse provides automatic outside mirror
positioning which will aid the drivers view of the ground
rearward of the front doors. The driver’s outside mirror
will move slightly downward from the present position
when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE. The driver’s
outside mirror will then return to the original position
when the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE position.
Each stored memory setting will have an associated Tilt
Mirrors in Reverse position.
NOTE:The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature is not enabled
when delivered from the factory. The Tilt Mirrors in
Reverse feature can be enabled or disabled in the Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-
Programmable Features” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped
The switch for the power folding mirrors is located
between the power mirror switches L (left) and R (right).
Press the switch once and the mirrors will fold in,
pressing the switch a second time will return the mirrors
to the normal driving position.
NOTE: If the vehicle speed is greater than 10 mph
(16 km/h) the folding feature will be disabled.
If the mirrors are in the folded position, and vehicle
speed is equal or greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), they
will automatically unfold.
Resetting the Power Folding Outside Mirrors
You may need to reset the power folding mirrors if the
following occurs:
• The mirrors are accidentally blocked while folding.
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