2019 Ram 3500 lock

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RAMBOX — IF EQUIPPED
The RamBox system is an integrated pickup box storage and
cargo management system consisting of three features:
• Integrated box side storage bins
• Cargo divider
• Bed rail tie-down system
RamBox Integrated Box Side Storage Bins
Cargo storage bins are located on both sides of the pickup
box. The cargo storage bins provide watertight, lockable,
illuminated storage for up to 300 lbs (136 kg) of evenly
distributed cargo.RamBox Cargo Storage Bins
CAUTION!
Failure to follow the following items could cause
damage to the vehicle:
• Assure that all cargo inside the storage bins is properly secured.
• Do not exceed cargo weight rating of 300 lbs (136 kg) for 2500 and 3500 series vehicles per bin.

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To open a storage bin with the RamBox unlocked, push and
release the button located on the lid. The RamBox lid will
open upward to allow hand access. Lift the lid to fully open.
NOTE:
RamBox will not open when the pushbutton is pushed if the
RamBox is locked.RamBox Pushbutton And Lock The interior of the RamBox will automatically illuminate
when the lid is opened. In addition to the automatic illumi
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nation switch, there is a manual on/off switch located at the
rear of each storage bin. Pushing the switch once will turn off
the bin lights, pushing the switch again will turn the lights
back on.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.
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RamBox Light 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 addition to other
RamBox accessories) are available from Mopar. Locking And Unlocking RamBox
Push and release the lock or unlock button on the key fob to
lock and unlock all doors, the tailgate and the RamBox (if
equipped). Refer to “Keys” in “Getting To Know Your
Vehicle” 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 push button and
turn clockwise to lock or counterclockwise to unlock.
Always return the key to the upright (vertical) position
before removing the key from the push button.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 mini -
mized 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 vehicle
motion. In order to minimize potential for damage,
secure all cargo to prevent movement and protect inside
surfaces of bin from heavy/sharp objects with appro -
priate padding.

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RamBox Safety Warning
Carefully follow these warnings to help prevent personal
injury or damage to your vehicle:RamBox Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Lever —
If Equipped
As a security measure, a Storage Bin Cover Emergency
Release is built into the storage bin cover latching mecha
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nism.
Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Lever
NOTE:
In the event of an individual being locked inside the storage
bin, the storage bin cover can be opened from inside of the
bin by pulling on the glow-in-the-dark lever attached to the
storage bin cover latching mechanism.
WARNING!
• Always close the storage bin covers when your vehicle is unattended.
• Do not allow children to have access to the storage bins. Once in the storage bin, young children may not be able
to escape. If trapped in the storage bin, children can die
from suffocation or heat stroke.
• In an accident, serious injury could result if the storage bin covers are not properly latched.
• Do not drive the vehicle with the storage bin covers open.
• Keep the storage bin covers closed and latched while the vehicle is in motion.
• Do not use a storage bin latch as a tie down.2

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Bed Divider — If Equipped
The bed divider has two functional positions:
• Storage Position
• Divider Position
Storage Position
The storage position for the bed divider is at the front of the
truck bed which maximizes the bed cargo area when not in
use.
To install the bed divider into the storage position, perform
the following:
1. Make sure the center handle is unlocked using the vehiclekey and rotate the center handle vertically to release the
divider side gates. Center Handle And Lock
1 — Center Handle Lock
2 — Handle

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4. Rotate the center handle horizontally to secure the sidegates in the closed position.
Side Gates Closed
5. Lock the center handle using the vehicle key to secure the panel into place.
Divider Position
The divider position is intended for managing your cargo
and assisting in keeping cargo from moving around the bed.
There are 11 divider slots along the bed inner panels which
allow for various positions to assist in managing your cargo. To install the bed divider into a divider position, perform the
following:
1. Make sure the center handle is unlocked using the vehicle
key and rotate the center handle vertically to release the
divider side gates.
Center Handle And Lock
1 — Center Handle Lock
2 — Handle

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2. With the side gates open, position the divider so theoutboard ends align with the intended slots in the sides of
the bed.
Aligning Gate To Slots
3. Rotate the side gates closed so that the outboard ends are secured into the intended slots of the bed. 4. Rotate the center handle horizontally to secure the side
gates in the closed position.
Side Gates Closed
5. Lock the center handle to secure the panel into place.
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To move the cleat to any position on the rail, turn the nut
counterclockwise, approximately three turns. Then pull out
on the cleat and slide it to the detent nearest the desired loca-
tion. Make sure the cleat is seated in the detent and tighten
the nut.
Adjustable Cleat Assembly 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.
Utility Rail End Cap
1 — Utility Rail Detent
2 — Cleat Retainer Nut
3 — Utility Rail Cleat
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