2020 Ram 1500 seats

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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION .............................................................. 13
 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ....................................... 14
Essential Information .................................................... 14
Symbols ........................................................................... 14
 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ....................................... 14
 VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS .................................. 14
 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS............. 15
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
VEHICLE USER GUIDE — IF EQUIPPED...................... 16
 KEYS ..................................................................................... 18
Key Fob ........................................................................... 18
 IGNITION SWITCH ........................................................... 25
Keyless Push Button Ignition....................................... 25
 REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED .................................. 28
How To Use Remote Start ............................................ 28
Remote Start Abort Message........................................ 28
To Enter Remote Start Mode........................................ 29
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The
Vehicle ............................................................................. 29
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The
Vehicle ............................................................................. 29
Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped .........29
General Information ......................................................30
 SENTRY KEY .......................................................................31
Key Programming ........................................................31
Replacement Keys..........................................................32
General Information ......................................................32
 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM .........................................33
To Arm The System .......................................................33
To Disarm The System ..................................................34
Rearming Of The System ..............................................34
Security System Manual Override ..............................34
 DOORS .................................................................................35
Manual Door Locks .......................................................35
Power Door Locks — If Equipped .............................36
Power Side Steps — If Equipped.................................37
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry ........................37
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped .......................41
Child-Protection Door Lock ........................................42
 SEATS ...................................................................................42
Manual Front Seat Adjustment....................................43
Manual Rear Seat Adjustment .....................................45
Power Front Seat Adjustment — If Equipped ..........46
Driver Memory Seats — If Equipped .........................47
Heated Seats — If Equipped ........................................51
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Ventilated Seats — If Equipped .................................. 52
Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers ..................................... 54
 HEAD RESTRAINTS ......................................................... 54
Front Head Restraints ................................................... 54
Rear Head Restraints .................................................... 55
 STEERING WHEEL ............................................................ 56
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ............................. 56
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped ..................... 57
 DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED ...... 58
 MIRRORS ............................................................................ 59
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped ................. 59
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped ............ 60
Outside Mirrors ............................................................ 61
Driver's Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If
Equipped......................................................................... 61
Power Mirrors — If Equipped .................................... 61
Power Folding Outside Mirrors For Standard And
Trailer Tow — If Equipped .......................................... 62
Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped ..................... 64
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ................................... 65
Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped .............. 65
Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped ................ 65
 EXTERIOR LIGHTS ............................................................ 66
Headlight Switch ........................................................... 66
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) — If Equipped ..... 67
Multifunction Lever .....................................................68
High/Low Beam Switch ...............................................68
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If
Equipped ........................................................................68
Flash-To-Pass..................................................................69
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped........................70
Parking Lights And Panel Lights ................................70
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only)........................................70
Headlight Delay .............................................................70
Lights-On Reminder......................................................71
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped .................................71
Turn Signals ...................................................................71
Lane Change Assist — If Equipped ............................71
Cargo Light With Bed Lights — If Equipped ............72
Battery Saver...................................................................73
 INTERIOR LIGHTS ............................................................73
Courtesy Lights ..............................................................73
Illuminated Entry ..........................................................75
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ......................75
Windshield Wipers........................................................75
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ..........................77
 CLIMATE CONTROLS .....................................................78
Manual Climate Control Overview ............................78
Automatic Climate Control Overview .......................82
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Brake System ............................................................... 512
Automatic Transmission ........................................... 513
Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle Fluid
Level ............................................................................. 515
Transfer Case ............................................................... 515
 HOISTING ......................................................................... 516
 TIRES................................................................................... 516
Tire Safety Information............................................... 516
Tires — General Information .................................... 525
Tire Types ..................................................................... 531
Spare Tires — If Equipped ......................................... 532
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care .................................... 535
Tire Chains (Traction Devices) .................................. 536
Tire Rotation Recommendations .............................. 537
 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES ............................................... 538
Treadwear..................................................................... 538
Traction Grades ........................................................... 538
Temperature Grades ................................................... 538
 STORING THE VEHICLE................................................ 539
 BODYWORK...................................................................... 539
Protection From Atmospheric Agents ...................... 539
Body And Underbody Maintenance......................... 540
Preserving The Bodywork.......................................... 540 
INTERIORS .......................................................................543
Seats And Fabric Parts ................................................543
Plastic And Coated Parts ............................................544
Leather Parts.................................................................545
Glass Surfaces ..............................................................545
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
IDENTIFICATION DATA ...............................................546
Vehicle Identification Number ................................. 546
 BRAKE SYSTEM ...............................................................546
 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ....... 546
Torque Specifications ..................................................547
 FUEL REQUIREMENTS ..................................................548
3.6L Engine ..................................................................548
5.7L Engine ...................................................................549
Reformulated Gasoline ...............................................549
Materials Added To Fuel ............................................550
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ......................................550
Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles ............551
CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications ................ 551
MMT In Gasoline .........................................................551
Fuel System Cautions ..................................................551
Carbon Monoxide Warnings......................................552
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Child-Protection Door Lock
To provide a safer environment for children riding in the rear
seat, the rear doors (if equipped) of your vehicle have the
Child-Protection Door Lock system.
To use the system, open each rear door, use a flat blade
screwdriver (or emergency key) and rotate the dial to engage
and disengage the Child-Protection locks. When the system
on a door is engaged, that door can only be opened by using
the outside door handle even if the inside door lock is in the
unlocked position.Child Lock Control NOTE:
• After setting the Child-Protection Door Lock system,
always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in
the desired position.
• For emergency exit with the system engaged, push the front door lock switch to the unlock position, roll down the
window, and open the door with the outside door handle.
SEATS
Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the
vehicle.
WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the rear doors cannot be opened from the
inside door handle when the Child Protection Door
Locks are engaged.
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.
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Manual Front Seat Adjustment
Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment
Both front seats are adjustable forward or rearward. The
manual seat adjustment handle is located under the seat
cushion at the front edge of each seat.Manual Seat Adjustment Bar
While sitting in the seat, pull up on the handle and slide the
seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once you have
reached the desired position. Then, using body pressure,
move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure that the
seat adjusters have latched.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle
that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. In a colli -
sion, people riding in these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
WARNING! (Continued)
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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.Manual Recline Lever
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.
WARNING!
• Do not stand or lean in front of the seat while actuating the handle. The seatback may swing forward and hit
you causing injury.
• To avoid injury, place your hand on the seatback and actuate the handle, then position the seatback in the
desired position.
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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 compartment.
Manual Rear Seat Adjustment
Reclining Rear Seats — If Equipped
The recliner handle is located on the front of the rear
outboard seat cushions. To adjust the seat back, lift upward
on the handle, and slide the seat bottom forward. The lower
portion of the seat back will tilt rearward. When you reach
the desired position, release the handle.Rear Seat Recliner Handle Locations
NOTE:
This feature is not available if vehicle is equipped with rear
bench seat.
WARNING!
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the
seatback. This could impair visibility or become a
dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision.
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.
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Power Front Seat Adjustment — If Equipped
Some models may be equipped with eight-way power driver
and passenger seats. The power seat switches are located on
the outboard side of the driver and passenger seat cushions.
There are two power seat switches that are used to control
the movement of the seat cushion and the seatback.Power Seat Switches Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. Push
the seat switch forward or rearward. The seat will move in
the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the
desired position has been reached.
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull
upward or push downward on the rear of seat switch, the
seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the
switch when the desired position has been reached.
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in four direc
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tions. Pull upward or push downward on the front or rear of
the seat switch, the front or rear of the seat cushion will move
in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the
desired position is reached.
Reclining The Seatback
The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or rear -
ward. Push the seatback switch forward or rearward, the
seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the
switch when the desired position is reached.
1 — Power Seat Switch
2 — Power Seatback Switch
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