2016 RAM CHASSIS CAB Owners Manual

AUXILIARY SWITCHES — IF EQUIPPED
There can be up to five auxiliary switches located in the
lower switch bank of the instrument panel which can be
used to power various electronic devices and PTO
(Power Take Off) – If Equipped. If Power Take Off is
equipped, it will take the place of the fifth Auxiliary
switch. Connections to the switches are found under the
hood in the connectors attached to the auxiliary Power
Distribution Center.
You have the ability to configure the functionality of the
auxiliary switches via the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) or Driver Information Display (DID). All
switches can now be configured for setting the switch
type operation to latching or momentary, power source of
either battery or ignition, and ability to hold last state
across key cycles. NOTE: Holding last state conditions are met when
switch type is set to latching and power source is set to
ignition.
For further information on using the auxiliary switches,
please refer to the Ram Body Builders Guide by accessing
www.rambodybuilder.com and choosing the appropriate
links.
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.
For vehicles equipped with a floor console, the cuphold-
ers may be used. 3UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215

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 game consoles 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 Outlet216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

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
Storage Bin
For vehicles equipped with bucket seats two cupholders
are located next to the center console storage bin.
Front Cupholders For Bucket Seats 3UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217

Rear Cupholders — If Equipped
Some vehicles are equipped with rear cupholders located
in the center armrest. Some vehicles may be equipped with a rear cupholder
that consists of two cup wells for rear passenger conve-
nience.
Rear Armrest Cupholder Rear Cup Wells218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

STORAGE
Glove Compartment
The glove compartment is located on the passenger side
of the instrument panel and features both an upper and
lower storage area.
Glove Compartment1 — Upper Glove Compartment
2 — Lower Glove Compartment 3UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219

To open the upper glove compartment push upward on
the handle release. The glove compartment door will
automatically open. To open the lower glove compartment, pull on the handle
to release the latch and lower the glove compartment
door.
Upper Glove Compartment Lower Glove Compartment220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Door Storage
Front Door Storage — If Equipped
Storage areas and bottle holders (drivers side only) are
located in the door trim panels. Rear Door Storage — If Equipped
Storage compartments are located in both the driver and
passenger rear door trim panels.
Front Door Storage Rear Door Storage 3UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221

Center Storage Compartment — If Equipped
The center storage compartment is located between the
driver and passenger seats. The storage compartment
provides an armrest and contains both and upper and
lower storage area. WARNING!• This armrest is not a seat. Anyone seated on the
armrest could be seriously injured during vehicle
operation, or a collision. Only use the center seat-
ing position when the armrest is fully upright.
• In a collision, the latch may open if the total weight
of the items stored exceeds about 10 lbs (4.5 kg).
These items could be thrown about endangering
occupants of the vehicle. Items stored should not
exceed a total of 10 lbs (4.5 kg).
Pull on the upper handle on the front of the armrest to
raise the cover. The upper storage area contains a USB
power outlet that can be used to power small electrical
devices, refer to “Electrical Power Outlets” for further
information.Center Storage Compartment222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE