2016 Ram 1500 eco

housings. Place wooden boards across the box from side
to side to create separate load compartments in the
pickup box.
There are four tie-down cleats bolted to the lower sides of
the pickup box that can sustain loads up to 1000 lbs
(450 kg) total.
Cargo Camera — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with the Cargo Camera
that allows you to see an image of the inside of the
pickup box. The image will be displayed in the Uconnect
screen.
A display timer is initiated when the cargo camera image
is displayed. The image will continue to be displayed
until the display timer exceeds 10 seconds and the vehicle
speed is above 8 mph (13 km/h) or the touchscreen
buttonXto disable display of the Cargo Camera image
is pressed.NOTE:If the vehicle speed remains below 8 mph
(13 km/h), the cargo camera image will be displayed
continuously until the touchscreen buttonXto disable
display of the Cargo Camera image is pressed.
The Cargo Camera is located in the bottom center area of
the center high-mounted stoplamp (CHMSL).
A touchscreen button
to indicate the current active
Camera image being displayed is made available
whenever the Cargo camera image is displayed.
A touchscreen buttonto switch the display to Rear
View camera image is made available whenever the
Cargo camera image is displayed.
A touchscreen buttonXto disable display of the camera
image is made available when the vehicle is not in
REVERSE gear.
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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
manually 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
Push and release the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the
RKE transmitter to lock and unlock all doors, the tailgateand the RamBox (if equipped). Refer to “Remote Keyless
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.
•Damage to the RamBox bin may occur due to
heavy/sharp objects placed in bin that shift due to
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To remove the cleats from the utility rail, remove the end
cap screw located in the center of the end cap, using a
#T30 Torx head driver. Remove the end cap and slide the
cleat off the end of the rail.SLIDE-IN CAMPERS
Camper Applications
Certain truck models are not recommended for slide-in
campers. To determine if your vehicle is excluded, please
refer to the “Consumer Information Truck-Camper Load-
ing” document available from your authorized dealer.
For safety reasons, follow all instructions in this impor-
tant document.
NOTE:When a cap or pickup camper is installed on a
vehicle, an alternate Center High-Mounted Stop Light
(CHMSL) must be provided.
Utility Rail End Cap
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CAUTION!
Make sure the tonneau cover clamp and clamp wire
is in the proper released position. If the clamp and
clamp wire is not properly released, damage to the
tonneau cover material will result.
4. Pick up on the tonneau cover and fold it back onto the
second panel.
5. Pick up on the cover and fold it back onto the third
panel.
Improper Clamp Wire Released Position
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6. Once in the third panel position pull down on the
second set of clamps on both driver and passenger
sides to the semi clamped position.7. Pull down on the clamp wire and push the clamp up
into the proper released position.
Semi Clamped Position
Proper Released Position
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8. Pull down on the second set of clamp handles to
release the clamps from the stowed position.9. Push clamp wires up and under the flange of box (or
flange of Ram Box rail, if equipped) to the semi
clamped position.
Stowed Position
Semi Clamped Position
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UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION........445
▫Introducing Uconnect...................445
▫Get Started..........................447
▫Basic Voice Commands..................449
▫Radio..............................451
▫Media..............................452
▫Phone..............................454
▫Voice Text Reply......................455
▫Climate (8.4A/8.4AN)..................457
▫Navigation (8.4A/8.4AN)................458▫Uconnect Access (8.4A/8.4AN)............459
▫Register (8.4A/8.4AN)..................460
▫Mobile App (8.4A/8.4AN)...............461
▫Voice Texting (8.4A/8.4AN)..............462
▫Yelp (8.4A/8.4AN).....................464
▫SiriusXM Travel Link (8.4A/8.4AN).........465
▫Siri Eyes Free — If Equipped.............466
▫Do Not Disturb......................466
▫General Information...................467
▫Additional Information.................467
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Red Telltale Indicator Lights
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
Red Telltale
LightWhat It Means
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
When the ignition switch is first turned to ON/RUN, this light will turn on for four to eight
seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, a
chime will sound. After the bulb check or when driving, if the driver seat belt remains un-
buckled, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will flash or remain on continuously and a chime will
sound. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for
further information.
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