2020 Ram 1500 power outlet

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Climate Control Functions ........................................... 90
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped......................................................................... 91
Operating Tips .............................................................. 92
 WINDOWS .......................................................................... 94
Power Windows ........................................................... 94
Wind Buffeting .............................................................. 97
 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ............................. 98
Single Pane Power Sunroof — If Equipped ............... 98
Dual Pane Power Sunroof — If Equipped ............... 101
 HOOD ................................................................................ 105
To Open The Hood ..................................................... 105
To Close The Hood...................................................... 106
 TAILGATE ......................................................................... 106
Opening ........................................................................ 106
Closing .......................................................................... 107
Multifunction Tailgate — If Equipped ..................... 107
 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED............... 109
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® ........ 110
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming ................. 113
Using HomeLink® ...................................................... 114
Security ......................................................................... 114
Troubleshooting Tips .................................................. 115
General Information .................................................... 115 
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT ...............................................116
Storage ...........................................................................116
Cupholders ..................................................................126
Electrical Power Outlets..............................................128
Power Inverter — If Equipped ................................. 131
Wireless Charging Pad — If Equipped ...................134
Overhead Sunglass Storage........................................135
 PICKUP BOX .....................................................................135
 RAMBOX — IF EQUIPPED ............................................136
RamBox Integrated Box Side Storage Bins............... 137
RamBox Safety Warning .............................................139
Bed Divider — If Equipped........................................140
Bed Rail Tie-Down System .........................................144
 SLIDE-IN CAMPERS .......................................................146
Camper Applications ..................................................146
 EASY-OFF TAILGATE ....................................................147
Disconnecting The Rear Camera And Remote
Keyless Entry ................................................................147
Removing The Tailgate ...............................................148
Locking Tailgate........................................................... 150
 TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER — IF EQUIPPED ....... 150
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Removal.............................150
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Installation ........................ 155
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Cleaning ............................160
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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.Center Storage Compartment 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” in
this section for further information.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).
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With the upper lid closed, pull on the lower handle to open
the lower storage bin. The lower bin contains a power
inverter outlet located in the forward portion of the lower
bin. There is also a “fill line” located long the rear inside wall
of the lower bin. Contents above the “fill line” may interfere
with cupholder placement if equipped with a premium
center console.
Forward Portion Of Lower Storage Bin Premium Center Console — If Equipped
The premium center console is equipped with two front
storage bins located in front of the center storage compart
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ment. These storage bins may be equipped with tandem
doors. Push the front bin to access the cupholders. Or push
the rear bin to access the coinholder/small storage bin.
Center Console Tandem Doors— If Equipped
WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a console compartment
lid in the open position. Driving with the console
compartment lid open may result in injury in a collision.
1 — Push Front Bin Access
2 — Push Rear Bin Access
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If your vehicle is equipped with “Smart Fold”, the entire
center section of the 40/20/40 seat folds forward for access
of cupholders and console storage.Rear Armrest Cupholder With Smart FoldElectrical Power Outlets
The auxiliary 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlet can provide
power for in-cab accessories designed for use with the
standard “cigar lighter” plug. The 12 Volt power outlets
and 5 Volt (2.5 Amp) USB Port (Charge Only) have a cap
attached to the outlet indicating “12V DC,” together with
either a key symbol, battery symbol, or USB symbol.
A key symbol indicates that the ignition must be in the ON/
RUN or ACC positions for the outlet to provide power. The
battery symbol indicates that the outlet is connected to the
battery, and can provide power at all times.
CAUTION!

• Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watts (13 Amps) power rating is
exceeded, the fuse protecting the system will need to be
replaced.

• Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any other object in the power outlets as this
will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Improper use
of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by
your New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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An auxiliary power outlet can be found in the tray on top of
the center stack. This power outlet only works when the igni-
tion is in the ON/RUN or ACC position.
Power Outlet — Top Of Center Stack Power Outlet Fuse Locations
1 — F54 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Battery Fed Position
2 — F54 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Ignition Fed Position
3 — F48 Fuse 10 A Red Port Power or Rear USB (Charge Only)
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When the vehicle is turned off, be sure to unplug any equip-
ment as to not drain the battery of the vehicle. All accessories
connected to the outlet(s) should be removed or turned off
when the vehicle is not in use to protect the battery against
discharge.
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
• Do not touch with wet hands.
• Close the lid when not in use and while driving the vehicle.
• If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric shock and failure.
CAUTION!
• Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle's battery, even when not in use (i.e.,
cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long
enough, the vehicle's battery will discharge sufficiently
to degrade battery life and/or prevent the engine from
starting.
• Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will discharge the battery
even more quickly. Only use these intermittently and
with greater caution.
• After the use of high power draw accessories, or long periods of the vehicle not being started (with accesso -
ries still plugged in), the vehicle must be driven a suffi -
cient length of time to allow the generator to recharge
the vehicle's battery.
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Power Inverter — If Equipped
If equipped, a 115 Volt (400 Watts Maximum) inverter may
be located inside the center console towards the right hand
side, just under the Wireless Charging Pad (if equipped).
This inverter can power cellular phones, electronics and
other low power devices requiring power up to 400 Watts.
Certain high-end video game consoles exceed this power
limit, as will most power tools.Center Console Power Inverter Outlet There is also a second 115 Volt (400 Watts Maximum) power
inverter located on the rear of the center console. This
inverter can power cellular phones, electronics and other low
power devices requiring power up to 400 Watts. Certain
high-end video game consoles exceed this power limit, as
will most power tools.
All power inverters are designed with built-in overload
protection. If the power rating of 400 Watts is exceeded, the
power inverter shuts down. Once the electrical device has
been removed from the outlet the inverter should reset.
Rear Center Console Power Inverter Outlet
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NOTE:
400 Watts is the maximum for the inverter, not each outlet. If
three outlets are in use, 400 Watts is shared amongst the
devices plugged in.
If equipped, a 115 Volt (400 Watts Maximum) inverter may
be located inside the ram box of your vehicle. The inverter
can be turned on by the Instrument Panel Power Inverter
switch located to the left of the steering wheel. The RamBox
inverter can power cellular phones, electronics and other low
power devices requiring power up to 400 Watts. Certain
high-end video game consoles exceed this power limit, as
will most power tools.
The Instrument Panel Power Inverter switch is only found on
vehicles equipped with a RamBox. The switch only controls
on/off operation of the power outlet in the RamBox; it does
not control on/off operation of the power outlets located
inside the cabin of the vehicle.Ram Box Power Inverter
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