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Overhead Sunglass Storage
At the front of the overhead console, a compartment is
provided for the storage of one pair of sunglasses.
From the closed position, push the door latch to open the
compartment.Overhead Sunglass Door
The door will slowly rotate to the full open position.
PICKUP BOX
The pickup box has many features designed for utility and
convenience.
Pick Up Box Features
1 — Upper Load Floor Indents
2 — Bulk Head Dividers
3 — Cleats
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NOTE:
If you are installing a Toolbox, Ladder Rack or Headache
Rack at the front of the Pickup Box, you must use Mopar Box
Reinforcement Brackets that are available from an autho-
rized dealer.
You can carry wide building materials (sheets of plywood,
etc.) by building a raised load floor. Place lumber across the
box in the indentations provided above the wheel housings
and in the bulkhead dividers to form the floor.
There are stampings in the sheet metal on the inner side
bulkheads of the box in front of and behind both wheel hous-
ings. Place wooden boards across the box from side to side to
create separate load compartments in the pickup box.

There are four tie-down cleats bolted to the lower sides of the
pickup box that can sustain loads up to 1000 lbs (450 kg) total.

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
WARNING!
• The pickup box is intended for load carrying purposes only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats and
use seat belts.
• Care should always be exercised when operating a vehicle with unrestrained cargo. Vehicle speeds may
need to be reduced. Severe turns or rough roads may
cause shifting or bouncing of the cargo that may result
in vehicle damage. If wide building materials are to be
frequently carried, the installation of a support is
recommended. This will restrain the cargo and transfer
the load to the pickup box floor.

• If you wish to carry more than 600 lbs (272 kg) of materialsuspended above the wheelhouse, supports must be
installed to transfer the weight of the load to the pickup
box floor or vehicle damage may result. The use of proper
supports will permit loading up to the rated payload.

• Unrestrained cargo may be thrown forward in an acci -
dent causing serious or fatal injury.
WARNING! (Continued)
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NOTE:
Bed rail tie-down system is also available for vehicles not
equipped with a RamBox.
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 150 lbs (68 kg) of evenly distrib-
uted cargo.
RamBox Cargo Storage Bins 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.
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 150 lb (68 kg) per bin.
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RamBox Push Button And Keyhole LockThe interior of the RamBox will automatically illuminate
when the lid is opened. The timing can be adjusted through
your touchscreen.
Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further
information.
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.
If equipped, a power inverter can be found inside the
RamBox.
Refer to “Electrical Power Outlets” in this chapter for further
information.
NOTE:
Provisions are provided in the bins for cargo dividers. These
accessories (in addition to other RamBox accessories) are
available from Mopar.
1 — Keyhole Lock
2 — Push Button
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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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 this chapter for further details.
To unlatch the storage bin manually, insert the emergency
key into the keyhole and turn clockwise. Always return the
key to the upright (vertical) position before removing it from
the keyhole.RamBox Safety Warning
Carefully follow these warnings to help prevent personal
injury or damage to your vehicle:
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.
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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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-
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.
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.
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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 2. With the side gates open, position the divider fully
forward in the bed against the front panel.
Storage Position
1 — Center Handle Lock
2 — Handle
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3. Rotate the side gates closed allowing the outboard ends tobe positioned in front of the cargo tie down loops.
Cargo Tie Down Loop 4. Rotate the center handle horizontally to secure the side
gates in the closed position.
Side Gates Closed
5. Lock the center handle using the vehicle key to secure the panel into place.
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