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Power Lumbar — If Equipped
Vehicles equipped with power driver or
passenger seats may also be equipped with
power lumbar. The power lumbar switch is
located on the outboard side of the power seat.
Push the switch forward to increase the lumbar
support. Push the switch rearward to decrease
the lumbar support.

Lumbar Control Switch

Driver Memory Seats — If Equipped
This feature allows the driver to store up to two
different memory profiles for easy recall
through memory buttons. Each memory profile
contains desired position settings for the
driver’s seat, side mirrors, adjustable pedals (if
equipped), and a set of desired radio station
presets. pushed.
NOTE:
If equipped with power convex mirrors, these
mirror positions will not set as part of a memory
profile. Refer to “Mirrors” in this chapter for
further information.
Your remote keyless entry key fob can also be
programmed to recall the same positions when
the unlock button is
NOTE:
Your vehicle is equipped with two key fobs, one
key fob can be linked to memory position 1 and
the other key fob can be linked to memory posi -
tion 2.
The driver memory seat buttons are located on
the driver door, next to the door handle.
Driver Memory Seat Buttons

Programming The Memory Feature
To create a new memory profile, perform the
following:

1. Place the vehicle’s ignition in the ON/RUN
position (do not start the engine).

2. Adjust all memory profile settings to desired preferences (i.e., driver’s seat, outside
mirrors, adjustable pedals (if equipped),
and radio station presets).
3. Push and release the set (S) button on the memory switch.
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4. Within five seconds, push and release
either of the memory buttons (1) or (2). The
instrument cluster display will show which
memory position has been set.
NOTE:
Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle
in PARK.
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless
Entry Key Fob To Memory
Your key fob can be programmed to recall one
of two pre-programmed memory profiles by
pushing the unlock button on the key fob.
NOTE:
Before programming your key fob you must
select the “Personal Settings Linked to Key
Fob” feature through the Uconnect Settings.
Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia”
for further information.
To program your key fob, perform the following:

1. Place the vehicle’s ignition in the OFF posi -
tion.

2. Select a desired memory profile 1 or 2. NOTE:
If a memory profile has not already been set,
refer to "Programming The Memory Feature" in
this section for instructions on how to set a
memory profile.
3. Once the profile has been recalled, push
and release the set (S) button on the
memory switch.
4. Push and release button (1) or (2) accord -
ingly. “Memory Profile Set” (1 or 2) will
display in the instrument cluster.
5. Push and release the lock button on the key fob within 10 seconds.
NOTE:
Your key fob can be unlinked to your memory
settings by pushing the set (S) button, and
within 10 seconds, followed by pushing the
unlock button on the key fob.
Memory Position Recall
NOTE:
The vehicle speed must be lower than 5 mph
(8 km/h) to recall memory positions. If a recall
is attempted when the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), a message will be
displayed in the instrument cluster display.
Driver One Memory Position Recall
To recall the memory settings for driver one
using the memory buttons on the door panel,
push memory button (1).
To recall the memory settings for driver one
using the key fob, push the unlock button on
the key fob linked to memory position 1.
Driver Two Memory Position Recall
To recall the memory setting for driver two
using the memory buttons on the door panel,
push memory button (2).
To recall the memory settings for driver two
using the key fob, push the unlock button on
the key fob linked to memory position 2.
A recall can be cancelled by pushing any of the
memory buttons during a recall (S, 1, or 2).
When a recall is canceled, the driver's seat and
the adjustable pedals (if equipped) stop
moving. A delay of one second will occur before
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DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF
EQUIPPED
The adjustable pedals system is designed to
allow a greater range of driver comfort for
steering wheel tilt and seat position. This
feature allows the brake and accelerator pedals
to move toward or away from the driver to
provide improved position with the steering
wheel.
The adjustable pedal switch is located to the left
side of the steering column.

Adjustable Pedals Switch
The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition
OFF.
The pedals
cannot be adjusted when the
vehicle is in REVERSE or when the Speed
Control System is on. The following messages
will appear on vehicles equipped with an instru -
ment cluster display if the pedals are attempted
to be adjusted when the system is locked out:
“Adjustable Pedal Disabled — Cruise Control
Engaged” or “Adjustable Pedal Disabled —
Vehicle In Reverse”.
NOTE:
Always adjust the pedals to a position that
allows full pedal travel.
Further small adjustments may be necessary
to find the best possible seat/pedal position.
For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory
Seat, you can use your remote keyless entry
key fob or the memory switch on the driver’s
door trim panel to return the adjustable
pedals to pre-programmed positions. Refer
to “Driver Memory Seat” in “Seats” in this
chapter for further information.
MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped
The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left,
and right for various drivers. The mirror should
be adjusted to center on the view through the
rear window.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is
moving. You could lose control and have an
accident. Always adjust the pedals while the
vehicle is parked.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under the adjustable
pedals or impede its ability to move, as it may
cause damage to the pedal controls. Pedal
travel may become limited if movement is
stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable
pedal's path.
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Bed Light Switch Without RamBox
Bed Light Switch With RamBox

The cargo light and bed lights (if equipped) will
turn on for approximately 30 seconds when a
key fob unlock button is pushed, as part of the
Illuminated Entry feature.
When these lights are activated using the
button on the headlight switch, the trailer spotter lights will remain illuminated when the
vehicle transmission is in PARK, NEUTRAL, or
REVERSE. The trailer spotter lights will turn off
when the vehicle transmission is placed in
DRIVE.
NOTE:
For vehicles shipped to or sold in the states of
California or Mississippi, the cargo, bed, and
mirror spotter lights will not work while the
vehicle is in motion. In every other state, the
cargo and mirror spotter lights will turn off when
the vehicle is in motion, but the bed light will
remain on. In all states, including California and
Mississippi, if a bed camera is deactivated, the
bed lights will turn back on.
Battery Saver
To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, load
shedding is provided for both the interior and
exterior lights.
If the ignition is OFF, the interior lights will auto
-
matically turn off when:
Any door is left ajar for 10 minutes.
The Dome Defeat button is pushed.
The Cargo, Bed, and Spotter lights are manu -
ally activated by either the headlight switch
or the truck bed switch.
NOTE:
Battery saver mode is canceled if the ignition is
ON.
If the headlights remain on while the ignition is
placed in the OFF position, the exterior lights will
automatically turn off after eight minutes. If the
headlights are turned on and left on for eight
minutes while the ignition is OFF, the exterior
lights will automatically turn off.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
Courtesy Lights
The courtesy, dome, cargo, and bed lights are
turned on when any door is opened. The cour -
tesy and dome lights are turned on when the
Dome On button is pushed on the overhead
console. Also, if your vehicle is equipped with
Remote Keyless Entry, and the unlock button is
pushed on the key fob, the courtesy, dome,
cargo, and bed lights will turn on.
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SLIDE-IN CAMPERS
Camper Applications
Certain truck models are not recommended for
slide-in campers. To determine if your vehicle is
excluded, please refer to the “Consumer Infor -
mation Truck-Camper Loading” document at
www.ramtrucks.com . For safety reasons, follow
all instructions in this important document.
NOTE:
When a cap or pickup camper is installed on a
vehicle, an alternate Center High-Mounted Stop
Light (CHMSL) must be provided.
EASY-OFF TAILGATE
To simplify mounting of a camper unit with an
overhang, the tailgate can be removed.
NOTE:
The electric connector at the bottom of the tail -
gate must be disconnected prior to removing
the tailgate.
Disconnecting The Rear Camera And
Remote Keyless Entry

1. Open the tailgate to access the rear camera or Remote Keyless Entry
connector bracket located on the rear sill.

Connector Bracket

2. Remove the connector bracket from the sill by pushing inward in the locking tab.
Locking Tab

3. Disconnect the chassis wiring harness, ensuring the connector bracket does not
fall into the sill.
4. Connect the chassis plug and bracket (provided in the glove compartment) to the
chassis wiring harness and insert the
bracket back into the sill.
5. Connect the tailgate plug (provided in the glove compartment) to the tailgate wiring
harness to ensure that the terminals do not
corrode.
6. Tape the tailgate harness and bracket against the forward-facing surface of the
tailgate. This will prevent damaging the
connector and bracket when storing or rein -
stalling the tailgate.
WARNING!
To avoid inhaling carbon monoxide, which is
deadly, the exhaust system on vehicles
equipped with “Cap or Slide-In Campers”
should extend beyond the overhanging
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Removing The Tailgate

1. Disconnect the wiring harness for the rear
camera and or power locks (if equipped).

NOTE:
Refer to “Disconnecting The Rear Camera And
Remote Keyless Entry” in this section.
2. Unlatch the tailgate and remove the support cables by releasing the lock tang from the
pivot.
NOTE:
Make sure tailgate is supported when removing
support cables.

Locking Tang
3. Position the tailgate on a 45 degree angle.
4. Raise the right side of the tailgate until the
right side pivot clears the hanger bracket.
5. Slide the entire tailgate to the right to free the left side pivot.
6. Remove the tailgate from the vehicle.
NOTE:
Do not carry the tailgate loose in the truck
pickup box.
Locking Tailgate
The tailgate can be locked using the key fob
lock button.
TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Tri-Fold
Tonneau Cover which consists of different
features:
Easy Tri-Fold cover
Tonneau fore aft locator
Crossbar inside bed locator
Front and rear clamps
Stowage strap
Locking capability
NOTE:
The Tonneau Cover can be folded up and
secured at the front of the box without removing
it completely.
WARNING!
To avoid inhaling carbon monoxide, which is
deadly, the exhaust system on vehicles
equipped with “Cap or Slide-In Campers”
should extend beyond the overhanging
camper compartment and be free of leaks.
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J
Jack Location
................................................. 342
Jump Starting................................................ 362
K
Key Fob Panic Alarm
................................................. 15
Programming Additional Key Fobs....... 17, 24
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless
Entry)
............................................................... 15Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless
Entry)
............................................................... 17
Keyless Enter-N-Go........................28, 211, 216
Lock The Vehicle’s Doors....... 466, 483, 502
Passive Entry............................................... 28
Passive Entry Programming............. 483, 502
Keys................................................................. 14
Replacement............................................... 24
L
Lane Change And Turn Signals
........................ 52
Lane Change Assist......................................... 52
LaneSense.................................................... 299
Latches.......................................................... 210
Hood........................................................... 74
Lead Free Gasoline........................................ 446
Leaks, Fluid................................................... 210
Life Of Tires................................................... 431
Light Bulbs........................................... 210, 372
Lights............................................................ 210
Air Bag.................................... 130, 181, 209
Automatic High Beam.................................. 50
Brake Assist Warning............................... 148
Brake Warning.......................................... 130
Bulb Replacement.................................... 372
Cab Top Clearance................................... 378Cargo........................................................... 52
Center Mounted Stop............................... 377
Courtesy/Reading....................................... 54Cruise....................................................... 141
Daytime Running......................................... 49
Electronic Stability Program(ESP) Indicator
............................................... 131
Exterior...............................................49, 210Fog........................................................... 376
Four Wheel Drive Indicator....................... 250
Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 338
Headlights............................................ 49, 51High Beam................................................... 50
Hill Descent Control Indicator................... 149
Illuminated Entry......................................... 55
Interior.................................................. 53, 54
Lights On Reminder..................................... 52
Low Fuel................................................... 135
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)....... 133
Park.......................................................... 140
Passing........................................................ 51
Seat Belt Reminder.................................. 130
Security Alarm.......................................... 131
Service...................................................... 372
Side Marker.............................................. 379
Traction Control........................................ 148
Transfer Case........................................... 250
Turn Signals............52, 140, 210, 374, 376
Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions
................................ 131, 140Limited-Slip Differential....................... 264, 418
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode..................... 128
Load Shed Battery Saver On......................... 128Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction........... 128
Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor............ 128
Loading Vehicle............................................. 317
Tires.......................................................... 426
LocksAutomatic Door............................................31
Child Protection...........................................31
Power Door..................................................27
Low Tire Pressure System............................. 163Lubrication, Body.......................................... 408
Lug Nuts/Bolts.............................................. 444
M
Maintenance
....................................................74Maintenance Free Battery............................ 395
Maintenance Plan......................................... 386
Maintenance Schedule............... 380, 384, 386
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check
Engine)
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Power Seats Down
........................................................... 34
Forward....................................................... 34
Rearward..................................................... 34
Recline........................................................ 34
Tilt............................................................... 34
Up................................................................ 34Power Steering Fluid...................................... 454
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts...................179
PretensionersSeat Belts.................................................. 179
R
Radial Ply Tires
.............................................. 429
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).. 412, 413
Radio Operation............................................ 527
Rain Sensitive Wiper System........................... 56
Ramp Travel Index......................................... 255
Rear Axle (Differential)................................... 418
Rear Camera................................................. 305
Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails............................ 98
Rear Cross Path............................................. 156
Rear ParkSense System...................... 289, 294
Rear Window, Sliding....................................... 72Reclining Rear Seats....................................... 33
Recreational Towing...................................... 331
Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 333
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N).. 334
Reformulated Gasoline.................................. 446
Refrigerant.................................................... 400
Release, Hood................................................. 74
Release, Tailgate............................................. 75
Reminder, Seat Belt...................................... 173
Remote Keyless Entry...................................... 14
Panic Alarm................................................. 15
Programming Additional Key Fobs........ 17, 24
Remote Start (Diesel)...................................... 22Remote Start (Gasoline).................................. 20
Remote StartingExit Remote Start Mode
.............................. 21Uconnect Customer ProgrammableFeatures
............................. 467, 485, 504
Uconnect Settings.................. 467, 485, 504
Replacement Bulbs...................................... 372
Replacement Keys........................................... 24Replacement Tires........................................ 431
Reporting Safety Defects.............................. 538
Resetting Perform Service Indicator............. 385
Restraints, Child........................................... 190Restraints, Head.............................................. 39
Rotation, Tires.............................................. 436
S
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle
........................ 209Safety Checks Outside Vehicle..................... 210
Safety Defects, Reporting............................. 538
Safety Information, Tire................................ 422
Safety Tips.................................................... 208
Safety, Exhaust Gas...................................... 208
Schedule, Maintenance................................ 380
Seat Belt Reminder....................................... 130
Seat Belts............................................ 172, 209
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.......................... 176
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage..... 176
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
............................................ 176
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)........... 180Child Restraints........................................ 190
Energy Management Feature................... 179
Extender................................................... 178Front Seat........................................ 172, 175
Inspection................................................. 209
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation.................... 175
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting................... 176
Operating Instructions.............................. 175Pregnant Women...................................... 179
Pretensioners........................................... 179
Reminder.................................................. 173
Seat Belt Extender.................................... 178Seat Belt Pretensioner.............................. 179
Seat Belt Reminder.................................. 173
Untwisting Procedure................................ 176
Seat Belts Maintenance................................ 442

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