2019 Ram 1500 seats

•The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature is disabled when the
driver ’s seat position is less than 0.9 inches (22.7 mm)
forward of the rear stop. At this position, there is no
benefit to the driver by moving the seat for Easy Exit or
Easy Entry.
Each stored memory setting will have an associated Easy
Entry and Easy Exit position.
NOTE: The Easy Entry/Exit feature is not enabled when
the vehicle is delivered from the factory. The Easy Entry/
Exit feature is enabled (or later disabled) through the
programmable features in the Uconnect system. Refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further informa-
tion.
Heated Seats — If Equipped
On some models, the front and rear seats may be equipped
with heaters located in the seat cushions and seat backs.
WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
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spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-
tion or other physical condition must exercise care
when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even
at low temperatures, especially if used for long
periods of time.
• Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that
insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in
a seat that has been overheated could cause serious
burns due to the increased surface temperature of the
seat.
Front Heated Seats
The heated seats control buttons are located on the center
instrument panel below the touchscreen, and are also
located within the climate or controls screen of the touch-
screen.
• Push the heated seat button
once to turn the HI
setting on.
• Push the heated seat buttona second time to turn
the MED setting on.
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•Push the heated seat buttona third time to turn the
LO setting on.
• Push the heated seat buttona fourth time to turn the
heating elements off.
NOTE:
• The engine must be running for the heated seats to
operate.
• The level of heat selected will stay on until the operator
changes it.
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote start, the driv-
er ’s seat can be programmed to come on during a remote
start.
This feature can be programmed through the Uconnect
system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for
further information.
Rear Heated Seats
On some models, the two outboard rear seats are equipped
with heated seats. The heated seat switches for these seats
are located on the rear of the center console. There are two heated seat switches that allow the rear
passengers to operate the seats independently. You can
choose from HI, MED, LO, or OFF heat settings. Amber
indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in
use.
•
Push the heated seat button
once to turn the HI
setting on.
• Push the heated seat buttona second time to turn
the MED setting on.
• Push the heated seat buttona third time to turn the
LO setting on.
Rear Heated Seat Switches
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•Push the heated seat buttona fourth time to turn the
heating elements off.
NOTE:
• The level of heat selected will stay on until the operator
changes it.
• Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within
two to five minutes.
• The engine must be running for the heated seats to
operate.
Ventilated Seats — If Equipped
Front Ventilated Seats
Located in the seat cushion are small fans that draw the air
from the passenger compartment and move air through
fine perforations in the seat cover to help keep the driver
and front passenger cooler in higher ambient temperatures.
The fans operate at three speeds, HI, MED and LO. The front ventilated seats control buttons are located on the
center instrument panel below the touchscreen, and are
also located within the climate or controls screen of the
touchscreen.
•
Press the ventilated seat button
once to choose HI.
•Press the ventilated seat buttona second time to
choose MED.
• Press the ventilated seat buttona third time to
choose LO.
• Press the ventilated seat buttona fourth time to turn
the ventilation off.
NOTE: The engine must be running for the ventilated seats
to operate.
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.
This feature can be programmed through the Uconnect
system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for
further information.
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Rear Ventilated Seats
On some models, the two outboard rear seats are equipped
with ventilated seats. The rear ventilated seat control
switches are located on the rear of the center console.
There are two ventilated seat switches that allow the rear
passengers to operate the seats independently. The fans
operate at three speeds: HI, MED, and LO.
•Push the ventilated seat button
once to choose HI.
•Push the ventilated seat buttona second time to
choose MED.
• Push the ventilated seat buttona third time to
choose LO.
• Push the ventilated seat buttona fourth time to turn
the ventilated seat off.
NOTE: The engine must be running for the ventilated seats
to operate.
Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers
Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag handles
are attached to the underside of the rear seat. To access
these hooks, flip the rear seat bottom upward.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by
restricting head movement in the event of a rear impact.
Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top of the
head restraint is located above the top of your ear.
WARNING!
• All occupants, including the driver, should not oper-
ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head
restraints are placed in their proper positions in
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Rear Ventilated Seat Switches
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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 seating
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 located at the rear of the area that can be used to
power small electrical devices, refer to “Electrical Power
Outlets” for further information.
Center Storage Compartment
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Rear Console Storage — If Equipped
If vehicle is equipped with “Smart Fold”, the center portion
of the 40/20/40 rear seat will fold forward for rear seat
cupholders and a storage compartment. Lift up on the
console latch to access.
Seatback Storage
Located in the back of both the driver and passenger front
seats are pockets that can be used for storage.
Rear Console Latch Location
Driver ’s Side Seatback Storage
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Second Row In-Floor Storage Bin — If Equipped
In-floor storage bins are located in front of the second row
seats and can be used for extra storage. The storage bins
have removable liners that can be easily removed for
cleaning.
To open the in-floor storage bin, lift upward on the handle
of the latch and open the lid.NOTE:
The front seat may have to be moved forward to
fully open the lid.
In-Floor Storage Bin Latch
Opened Storage Bin
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Each storage bin also contains two hooks for securing
cargo. These hooks should be used to secure loads safely
when the vehicle is moving.
NOTE:The maximum load limit for each hook is 250 lbs
(113 kg).Below Rear Seat Storage — If Equipped
1. For additional storage below the rear seats, unlatch the lock mechanism in the center of the seat base by rotating
it to either side, and fold the front of the base forward.
In-Floor Storage Bin Hooks
Rotate Lock Mechanism
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