2018 Ram 1500 Lift

Rearming Of The System
The vehicle security alarm will rearm itself after the 15
additional minutes of headlights and vehicle security light
flashing, if the system has not been disabled. If the condi-
tion which initiated the alarm is still present, the system
will ignore that condition and monitor the remaining doors
and ignition.
Security System Manual Override
The vehicle security alarm will not arm if you lock the
doors using the manual door lock plunger.
DOORS
Manual Door Locks
Front and rear doors may be locked by moving the lock
knob down or unlocked by moving the lock knob up.Front doors may be opened with the inside door handle
without lifting the lock knob.Doors locked before closing will remain locked when closed.
The emergency key will unlock the driver door lock on
your vehicle.
WARNING!
•
Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
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Door Lock Knob
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WARNING!
•Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous.
Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of
control which could cause a collision and serious
injury or death.
•
Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat
belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious injury or
death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt.
Manual Front Seat Recline Adjustment
The recline lever is located on the outboard side of the seat.
To recline the seat, lean forward slightly, lift the lever, lean
back to the desired position and release the lever. To return
the seatback to its normal upright position, lean forward
and lift the lever. Release the lever once the seat back is in
the upright position
Dump Feature (Manual Recline Seat Only) — Standard Cab
Actuating the recliner handle will allow the seat back to swing
(dump) forward on manual recliner seats. This “dump” fea-
ture allows access to the storage bin behind the seat.
WARNING!
• Do not stand or lean in front of the seat while
actuating the handle. The seatback may swing for-
ward and hit you causing injury.
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Manual Recline Lever
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WARNING!(Continued)
•To avoid injury, place your hand on the seatback and
actuate the handle, then position the seatback in the
desired position.
40-20-40 Front Bench Seat — If Equipped
The seat is divided into three segments. The outboard seat
portions are each 40% of the total width of the seat. On
some models, the back of the center portion (20%) easily
folds down to provide an armrest/center storage compart-
ment.
Manual Rear Seat Adjustment
Reclining Rear Seats — If Equipped
The recliner handle is located on the outside of the seat
cushion. To adjust the seatback, lift upward on the handle,
lean back on the seatback and when you reach the desired
position, release the handle.
WARNING!
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In
a collision you could slide under the seat belt, which
could result in serious injury or death.
Power Driver Seat Adjustment — If Equipped
Some models may be equipped with an eight-way power
driver’s seat. The power seat switches are located on the
Rear Seat Recliner Handle
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Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote start, the venti-
lated seats can be programmed to come on during a remote
start.
If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen, this feature
can be programmed through the Uconnect system. Refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further informa-
tion.
If your vehicle is not equipped with a touchscreen, this
feature can be programmed through the instrument cluster
display. Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting
To Know Your Instrument Panel” for further information.Manual Folding Rear Seats (Mega Cab Models)
Folding Rear Seat — Table Mode
Both the left and right rear seat backs can be folded down
and used as a table.
To fold down either rear seat back:
1. Lift the handle, located next to the head restraint.
Table Mode Handle
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2. Fold the seat back forward.
NOTE:You may experience deformation in the seat cush-
ion from the seat belt buckles if the seats are left folded for
an extended period of time. This is normal and by simply
opening the seats to the open position, over time the seat
cushion will return to its normal shape.
3. Lift the seat back, to return the seat to the upright position. Be sure the seat back is locked in place.Manual Folding Rear Seat — Fold Flat
Both the outboard rear seats will drop and move forward
when the seat back is folded flat.
WARNING!
•It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or
outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in
these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or
killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
• Cargo must be securely tied down before driving
your vehicle. Improperly secured cargo can fly
around in a sudden stop or collision and strike
someone in the vehicle, causing serious injury or
death.
Table Mode
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To fold either rear seat flat:
1. Lift the handle, located on the outboard side of either ofthe rear seats.
2. Fold the seatback down and push the seat forward. 3. Lift the seat back, to return the seat to the upright
position. Be sure the seat is locked in place.
NOTE: You may experience deformation in the seat cush-
ion from the seat belt buckles if the seats are left folded for
an extended period of time. This is normal and by simply
opening the seats to the open position, over time the seat
cushion will return to its normal shape.
Folding Rear Seat Handle
Rear Passenger Fold-Flat Seats
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first detent, release, and the window will go down auto-
matically. To cancel the Auto-Down movement, operate the
switch in either the up or down direction and release the
switch.
To stop the window from going all the way down during
the Auto-Down operation, pull up on the switch briefly.
To open the window part way, push to the switch to the
first detent and release it when you want the window to
stop.
Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection (4-Door
Models Driver And Front Passenger Door Only) —
If Equipped
Pull the window switch fully upward to the second detent,
release, and the window will go up automatically.
To stop the window from going all the way up during the
Auto-Up operation, push down on the switch briefly.
To close the window part way, lift the window switch to
the first detent and release when you want the window to
stop.NOTE:
If the window runs into any obstacle during the
Auto-Closure, it will reverse direction and then go back
down. Remove the obstacle and use the window switch
again to close the window. Any impact due to rough road
conditions may trigger the auto reverse function unexpect-
edly during auto closure. If this happens, pull the switch
lightly to the first detent and hold to close the window
manually.
WARNING!
There is no anti-pinch protection when the window is
almost closed. Be sure to clear all objects from the
window before closing.
Reset Auto-Up
Should the Auto-Up feature stop working, the window
may need to be reset. To reset Auto-Up:
1. Make sure the door is fully closed.
2. Pull the window switch up to close the window com- pletely and continue to hold the switch up for an
additional two seconds after the window is closed.
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2. Reach into the opening beneath the center of the hoodand push the safety latch lever to the left to release it,
before raising the hood.
To Close The Hood
Lower the hood to approximately 12 inches (30 cm) from
the engine compartment and drop it. Make sure that the
hood is completely closed.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Use a firm downward push at the front center
of the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
TAILGATE
Opening
To open the tailgate, lift up on the handle and pull the
tailgate down.
Closing
To close the tailgate, push it upward until both sides are
latched.
NOTE: Pull back on the tailgate firmly after closing to
ensure it is securely latched.
Safety Latch Location (1500 Series Shown)
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