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An auxiliary power outlet can be found in the
tray on top of the center stack. This power outlet
works when the ignition is in the ON/RUN, ACC,
or OFF position.
Power Outlet — Top Of Center Stack
Power Outlet Fuse Locations:
F104 Fuse 20 A Yellow UCI Port/ USB Rear
Center Console
F90 Fuse 20 A Yellow Instrument Panel
Power Outlet Battery Fed (If Equipped)
F91 Fuse 20 A Yellow Instrument Panel
Power Outlet Ignition Fed (If Equipped)
F93 Fuse 20 A Yellow Cigar Lighter/ Instru
-
ment Panel Power Outlet (If Equipped)
When the vehicle is turned off, be sure to
unplug any equipment 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.
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.

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 accesso -
ries, or long periods of the vehicle not being
started (with accessories still plugged in),
the vehicle must be driven a sufficient
length of time to allow the generator to
recharge the vehicle's battery.
WARNING! (Continued)
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POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED
If equipped, a 115 Volt (400 Watts maximum)
inverter may be located inside the center
console toward 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

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 your vehicle is equipped with a Ram Box, a
115 Volt (400 Watts Maximum) inverter will be
located inside the Ram Box. The inverter can be
turned on by the Instrument Panel Power Inverter switch located to the left of the steering
wheel. 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.

Ram Box Power Inverter
Instrument Panel Power Inverter Switch

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If equipped, there may be a 115 Volt (400 Watts
maximum) inverter located to the right of the
center stack, just below the climate controls.
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 Stack Power Inverter

To turn on the power outlet, simply plug in the
device. The outlet turns off when the device is
unplugged.
NOTE:
The Power Inverter only turns on if the igni -
tion is in the ACC or ON/RUN mode.
Due to built-in overload protection, the power
inverter shuts down if the power rating is
exceeded.
WIRELESS CHARGING PAD — IF
E
QUIPPED

Wireless Charging Pad Your vehicle may be equipped with a 15W 3A Qi
wireless charging pad located inside of the center
console. This charging pad is designed to
wirelessly charge your Qi enabled mobile phone.
Qi is a standard that uses magnetic induction to
transfer power to your mobile device.

Your mobile phone must be designed for Qi
wireless charging. If the phone is not equipped
with Qi wireless charging functionality, an
aftermarket sleeve or a specialized back plate
can be purchased from your mobile phone
provider or a local electronics retailer. Please
see your phone’s owner’s manual for further
information.

The wireless charging pad is equipped with an
anti-slip mat, an adjustable cradle to hold your
mobile phone in place and an LED indicator light.

WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:

Do not insert any objects into the receptacles.

Do not touch with wet hands.
Close the lid when not in use.
If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an
electric shock and failure.
CAUTION!
The key fob should not be placed on the
charging pad or within 15 cm (150 mm) of it.
Doing so can cause excessive heat buildup
and damage to the fob. Placing the fob in
close proximity of the charging pad blocks the
fob from being detected by the vehicle and
prevents the vehicle from starting.
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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

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 authorized
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.
1 — Cleats
2 — Upper Load Floor Indents
3 — Bulk Head Dividers
4 — Anchors
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 oper -
ating 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 material suspended 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 accident causing serious or fatal
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There are stampings in the sheet metal on the
inner side bulkheads of the box in front of and
behind both wheel housings. 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.
CARGO CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with the Cargo
Camera that allows you to see an image of the
inside of the pickup box. The image will be
displayed in the Uconnect screen.
The Cargo Camera is located in the bottom
center area of the Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL).
A touchscreen button to indicate the current
active camera image being displayed is made
available whenever the Cargo Camera image is
displayed.
A touchscreen button to switch the display to
rear view camera image is made available
whenever the Cargo Camera image is displayed. A touchscreen button "X" to disable display of
the camera image is made available when the
vehicle is not in REVERSE gear.
A display timer is initiated when the Cargo
Camera image is displayed. The image will
continue to be displayed until the display timer
exceeds 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is
above 8 mph (13 km/h) or the touchscreen
button "X" to disable display of the Cargo
Camera image is pressed.
Cargo Camera With Dynamic Centerline
(Available With Surround View Camera Only) — If
Equipped
The Dynamic Centerline feature provides an
overlay on the Cargo Camera display screen
that aligns to the center of the pickup box to aid
in hooking up a fifth wheel camper or
gooseneck trailer. The centerline auto aligns to
the center of the pickup box, and can also be
manually adjusted. The centerline will adjust in
response to steering angle inputs, and will not
obstruct the gooseneck receiver or an
approaching trailer gooseneck in the camera
feed.
Activation
The Dynamic Centerline feature can be
activated through the Uconnect settings by
pressing the Cargo Camera soft button,
followed by the “Adjust Centerline” soft button
on the touchscreen.
If the Dynamic Centerline feature is turned on,
the overlay will display anytime the Cargo
Camera image is displayed.
Adjusting Centerline
Follow the steps below to manually adjust the
centerline:

1. Press the “Adjust Centerline” soft button
located in the bottom right corner of the
Cargo Camera display.

2. Use the arrows on the bottom left corner of the Cargo Camera display to adjust the
centerline horizontally or vertically.
3. Once the desired position is achieved, press the “Accept” button to set the centerline to
the newly specified position.
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Deactivation

The Dynamic Centerline feature will automatically
be deactivated whenever the Cargo Camera
display is deactivated. It can also be manually
deactivated through the Uconnect settings.

For further information, refer to “Surround View
Camera System” in “Starting And Operating.”
NOTE:
If the vehicle speed remains below 8 mph
(13 km/h), the Cargo Camera image will be
displayed continuously until the touchscreen
button "X" to disable display of the Cargo
Camera image is pressed.
The touchscreen button “X” to disable the
display of the camera image is made avail -
able ONLY when the vehicle is not in reverse.
If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substance
builds up on the camera lens, clean the lens,
rinse with water, and dry with a soft cloth. Do
not cover the lens.
Turning Cargo Camera On Or Off — With
Uconnect 4C/4C NAV

1. Press the “Controls” button located on the
bottom of the Uconnect display.

2. Press the “Cargo Camera” button to turn the Cargo Camera system on.
NOTE:

Once initiated by the "Cargo Camera" button, the
Cargo Camera image will be displayed until the
vehicle speed remains below 8 mph (13 km/h)
and the 10 second timer runs out. The image may
be deactivated by pressing the "X" soft button,
placing the ignition in the OFF position, placing
the gear selector in PARK, or pressing the image
defeat “X” button. On deactivation, the previous
selected screen will appear.

RAMBOX — IF EQUIPPED
The RamBox system is an integrated pickup box
storage and cargo management system
consisting of up to three features:
Integrated box side storage bins
Cargo divider (if equipped)
Bed rail tie-down system (if equipped) There will also be a 115 Volt (400 Watt) power
inverter located in the RamBox. Refer to
“Internal Equipment” in this chapter for further
information.
RAMBOX INTEGRATED BOX SIDE
S
TORAGE 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

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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 button 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 illumination, 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.

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 the
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 this chapter 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!

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.

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.
CAUTION!
Ensure cargo bin lids are closed and
latched before moving or driving vehicle.
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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 mechanism.
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
Loads applied to the top of the bin lid
should be minimized 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 mini -
mize potential for damage, secure all cargo
to prevent movement and protect inside
surfaces of bin from heavy/sharp objects
with appropriate 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.
CAUTION! (Continued)
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.
WARNING! (Continued)

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