2014 Ram Cargo Van Owner's Manual

To reinstall the seat, align the seat into the detent posi-
tions on the floor. Squeeze the release handle and rotate
upward until the lock indicator button returns into the
handle.
WARNING!
If not properly latched, the bench seats could become
loose. Personal injuries could result. After reinstall-
ing these seats, be sure the red indicator button on
the release handles return into the handles.
Third Row Power Recline — If Equipped
The power recline feature, located on the side of the seat
cushion, adjusts the seatback angle forward/rearward
for occupant comfort.Third Row Power Folding Seat — If Equipped
A one-touch power folding seat switch is located in the
left rear trim panel as part of a switch bank.
Third Row Power Seat Switch
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NOTE:Lower the head restraint by pulling on the
release strap marked “1” located on the outboard side of
the head restraint.
The switch is only functional when the liftgate is open
and the vehicle is in PARK. The rear switch bank allows multiple power folding and
unfolding positions for the third row seats.
Head Restraint Release Strap “1”
One Touch Folding Seat Third Row
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Left and right third row seats can be folded individually
or together. The third row power folding seat adjusts to
the following positions using the switch bank located on
the left rear trim panel:NOTE:
•
Disconnect the center shoulder belt from the small
buckle and lower the head restraints before attempting
to fold/stow the power third row seats.
• To abort seat operation while seat is in motion, press a
different seat position selector switch to stop the seat.
Once the seat stops moving, then the desired position
can be selected.
• The third row power seat system includes obstacle
detection for safe operation. When the system detects
an obstacle, the motors will stop and reverse the
motion a short distance to move the seat away from
the obstacle. Should this occur, remove the obstacle
and press the button again, for the desired position.
Rear Panel Power Switch Bank
1 — Open To Normal 3 — Tailgate/Fold Flat
2 — Stow 4 — Right/Left Seats/Both Seats
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Manually Folding Third Row Seats — If Equipped
1. Lower the center head restraint down to the seatbackby pushing the button on the guide and pushing the
head restraint down.
2. Lower the outboard head restraints by pulling on the release strap marked “1” located on the outboard side
of the head restraint.
3. Pull release strap marked “2” located on the rear of theseat to lower the seatback.
Head Restraint Release Strap “1”
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4. Pull release strap marked “3” to release the anchors.
Release Strap “2”Release Strap “3”
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5. Pull release strap marked “4” and tumble the seatrearward into the storage bin.
To Unfold Third Row Seats
1. Pull up on the assist strap to lift the seat out of thestorage bin and push the seat forward until the
anchors latch.
2. Pull release strap marked “2” to unlock the recliner.Release Strap “4”
Stowed Third Row Seat
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3. Pulling strap “4” releases the seatback to return to itsfull upright position.
4. Raise the head restraint to its upright position.
WARNING!
• In a collision, you or others in your vehicle could
be injured if seats are not properly latched to their
floor attachments. Always be sure the seats are
fully latched.
• Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its
lowered position could result in serious injury or
death in a collision. Always make sure the head
restraints are in their upright positions when the
seat is to be occupied.
Tailgate Mode
1. Pull release strap “3”, then pull release strap “4” to rotate the entire seat rearward. 2. To restore the seat to its upright position, lift up on the
seatback and push forward until the anchors latch.
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death, never operate the
vehicle with occupants in the third row seat while in
the tailgate mode.
Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer Hooks
Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag
handles are built into the seatbacks of all rear seats and
some front seats. The floor supports the partial weight of
the bagged goods.
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED
The Memory Buttons 1 and 2 on the driver’s door panel
can be programmed to recall the driver’s seat, outside
mirrors, adjustable brake and accelerator pedals, and
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radio station preset settings. Your Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitters can also be programmed to recall the
same positions when the UNLOCK button is pressed.
Your vehicle may have been delivered with two RKE
transmitters. Only one RKE transmitter can be linked to
each of the memory positions.Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE
Transmitter To Memory
NOTE:Each time the SET (S) button and a numbered
button (1 or 2) is pressed, you erase the memory settings
for that button and store a new one.
1. Insert the ignition key and turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Adjust the driver’s seat, recliner, and driver’s side- view mirror to the desired positions.
3. Adjust the brake and accelerator pedals to the desired positions.
4. Turn on the radio and set the radio station presets (up to 10 AM and 10 FM stations can be set).
5. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and remove the key.
Driver Memory Switch
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