2017 Ram 2500 Owner's Manual

WARNING!
To avoid inhaling carbon monoxide, which is deadly,
the exhaust system on vehicles equipped with “Cap or
Slide-In Campers” should extend beyond the over-
hanging camper compartment and be free of leaks.
Locking Tailgate
The lock is located next to the tailgate handle. The tailgate
can be locked using the vehicle key or by locking the truck
with the key fob if equipped with remote keyless entry.
TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Tri-Fold Tonneau
Cover which consists of different features:
•Easy Tri-Fold cover
• Tonneau fore aft locator
• Crosscar inside bed locator
• Front and rear clamps
• Stowage strap
• Locking Capability NOTE:
The Tonneau Cover can be folded up and secured
at the front of the box without removing completely.
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Removal
To remove the Tonneau Cover follow the following steps:
1. Lower the tailgate to gain access to the first set of two Tonneau Cover clamps located on the driver and pas-
senger underside of the Tonneau Cover.
Clamped Position
NOTE: If clamp wire is damaged replace immediately.
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2. Pull down on the first set of clamps on both driver andpassenger sides to the semi clamped position. 3. Pull down on the clamp wire and push the clamp up
into the proper released position.
Semi Clamped PositionProper Released Position
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NOTE:Be sure the clamp and clamp wire is in the proper
released position.
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.
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.
Improper Clamp Wire Released Position
Semi Clamped Position
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7. Pull down on the clamp wire and push the clamp upinto the proper released position. 8. Be sure to clip both stowage straps together to insure the
cover stays together.
9. With two people, remove the cover.
NOTE: Be sure the tonneau cover has been folded com-
pletely before removing.
Proper Released PositionStowage Strap
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Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Installation
To install the Tonneau Cover follow the following steps:
1. Position the folded Tonneau Cover on the truck bed andpush the cover forward against the front of the truck
bed. The Tonneau Cover centers itself when placed on
the vehicle.
2. Pull down on the first set of clamp handles to release the clamps from the stowed position. 3. 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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4. Push clamp handles upward to the clamped position toproperly engage the clamps. NOTE:
Once clamped, be sure the clamps are not partially
clamped to the truck bed flange.
5. Disengage the stowage straps.
6. Unfold Tonneau Cover to the intermediate position.
Clamped Position
Improper Clamp Position
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NOTE:The vehicle cannot be driven when the Tonneau
Cover is in this position. 7. Completely unfold the Tonneau Cover.
Intermediate Position (Vehicle Cannot Be Driven)
Fully Unfolded Position
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8. Pull down on the second set of clamp handles to releasethe 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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