2020 Ram 3500 fold seats

SAFETY185
Front Air Bag Operation
Front Air Bags are designed to provide
additional protection by supplementing the seat
belts. Front air bags are not expected to reduce
the risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover
collisions. The front air bags will not deploy in all
frontal collisions, including some that may
produce substantial vehicle damage — for
example, some pole collisions, truck
underrides, and angle offset collisions.
On the other hand, depending on the type and
location of impact, front air bags may deploy in
crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but
that produce a severe initial deceleration. Because air bag sensors measure vehicle
deceleration over time, vehicle speed and
damage by themselves are not good indicators
of whether or not an air bag should have
deployed.
Seat belts are necessary for your protection in
all collisions, and also are needed to help keep
you in position, away from an inflating air bag.
When the ORC detects a collision requiring the
front air bags, it signals the inflator units. A large
quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate
the front air bags.
The steering wheel hub trim cover and the
upper passenger side of the instrument panel
separate and fold out of the way as the air bags
inflate to their full size. The front air bags fully
inflate in less time than it takes to blink your
eyes. The front air bags then quickly deflate
while helping to restrain the driver and front
passenger.
Knee Impact Bolsters
The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the
knees of the driver and front passenger, and
position the front occupants for improved
interaction with the front air bags.
Supplemental Side Air Bags
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags
(SABs)
This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental
Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs).
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags
(SABs) are located in the outboard side of the
front seats. The SABs are marked with “SRS
AIRBAG” or “AIRBAG” on a label or on the seat
trim on the outboard side of the seats.
Relying on the air bags alone could lead to
more severe injuries in a collision. The air
bags work with your seat belt to restrain you
properly. In some collisions, air bags won’t
deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts
even though you have air bags.
WARNING!
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WARNING!
Do not drill, cut, or tamper with the knee
impact bolsters in any way.
Do not mount any accessories to the knee
impact bolsters such as alarm lights,
stereos, citizen band radios, etc.4

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554 Diesel Fuel System, Re-Priming
..................... 412Differential, Limited Slip................................ 270Disabled Vehicle Towing................................ 381Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)....................... 420Do Not Disturb............................................... 545Door Ajar........................................................ 133Door Ajar Light............................................... 133Door LocksAutomatic.................................................... 30Doors............................................................... 26Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter............ 409Driver’s Seat Back Tilt..................................... 33DrivingOff-Pavement............................................ 261Off-Road.................................................... 261Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water..................................... 343Dual Rear Wheels................................ 445, 452
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Electric Brake Control System....................... 145Anti-Lock Brake System............................. 144Electronic Roll Mitigation................. 149, 153Electrical Power Outlets................................... 86Electronic Range Select (ERS)............. 238, 243Electronic Stability Control (ESC)...................146Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 132Electronically Shifted Transfer Case.... 246, 250Emergency Braking........................................ 231
Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck..................... 380Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 346Jump Starting........................................... 375Emission Control System Maintenance........ 143Engine......................................... 396, 397, 398Air Cleaner................................................ 403Block Heater.................................... 220, 229Break-In Recommendations..................... 230Compartment.................................. 397, 398Compartment Identification...................... 396Coolant (Antifreeze)......................... 461, 464Exhaust Gas Caution....................... 209, 456Fails To Start............................................ 216Flooded, Starting...................................... 216Fuel Requirements.......................... 454, 459Identifcation.................................... 397, 398Idling........................................................ 226Jump Starting........................................... 375Oil..................................401, 459, 461, 464Oil Filler Cap.................................... 396, 402Oil Filter.................................................... 403Oil Reset................................................... 115Oil Selection.................................... 401, 459Oil Synthetic............................................. 403Overheating.............................................. 379Runaway................................................... 319Starting..................................................... 214Engine Oil Viscosity....................................... 402
Enhanced Accident Response Feature...189, 384

Entry System, Illuminated................................54Ethanol.......................................................... 454Exhaust Brake............................................... 232Exhaust Gas Cautions.......................... 209, 456Exhaust System..........................209, 416, 425Exterior Lighting...............................................48Exterior Lights........................................ 48, 212
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FiltersAir Cleaner
................................................ 403Air Conditioning................................. 69, 406Engine Fuel............................................... 409Engine Oil............................... 403, 461, 464Engine Oil Disposal................................... 403FlashersTurn Signals.............................. 51, 141, 212Flash-To-Pass...................................................50Flat Tire Stowage.......................................... 372Fluid Capacities................................... 459, 460Fluid Leaks.................................................... 212Fluid Level ChecksBrake........................................................ 421Fluid, Brake................................................... 463Fluids And Lubricants........................... 461, 464Fog Lights.............................................. 51, 355Fold Flat Load Floor.........................................84Fold-Flat Seats.................................................33Forward Collision Warning............................ 160Four Wheel Drive........................................... 246

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558 Power Seats Down
........................................................... 35Forward....................................................... 35Rearward..................................................... 35Recline........................................................ 35Tilt............................................................... 35Up................................................................ 35Power Steering Fluid...................................... 463Pregnant Women And Seat Belts...................180PretensionersSeat Belts.................................................. 180
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Radial Ply Tires.............................................. 437Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).. 418, 419Radio Operation............................................ 540Rain Sensitive Wiper System........................... 56Ramp Travel Index......................................... 261Rear Axle (Differential)................................... 424Rear Camera................................................. 312Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails............................ 96Rear Cross Path............................................. 156Rear ParkSense System...................... 296, 301Rear Window, Sliding....................................... 71Reclining Rear Seats....................................... 34Recreational Towing...................................... 339Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 341Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N).. 342Reformulated Gasoline.................................. 454Refrigerant.................................................... 406
Release, Hood................................................. 74Release, Tailgate............................................. 74Reminder, Seat Belt...................................... 173Remote Keyless Entry...................................... 14Panic Alarm................................................. 15Programming Additional Key Fobs........ 16, 24Remote Start (Diesel)...................................... 21Remote Start (Gasoline).................................. 19Remote StartingExit Remote Start Mode.............................. 20Uconnect Customer Programmable Features............................. 478, 497, 516Uconnect Settings.................. 478, 497, 516Replacement Bulbs...................................... 351Replacement Keys........................................... 24Replacement Tires........................................ 439Reporting Safety Defects.............................. 550Resetting Perform Service Indicator............. 390Restraints, Child........................................... 191Restraints, Head.............................................. 38Rotation, Tires.............................................. 444
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Safety Checks Inside Vehicle........................ 210Safety Checks Outside Vehicle..................... 212Safety Defects, Reporting............................. 550Safety Information, Tire................................ 429Safety Tips.................................................... 209Safety, Exhaust Gas...................................... 209Schedule, Maintenance................................ 385
Seat Belt Reminder....................................... 130Seat Belts............................................ 173, 210Adjustable Shoulder Belt.......................... 177Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage..... 177Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage............................................ 177Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)........... 180Child Restraints........................................ 191Energy Management Feature................... 180Extender................................................... 179Front Seat........................................ 173, 176Inspection................................................. 210Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation.................... 176Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting................... 177Operating Instructions.............................. 176Pregnant Women...................................... 180Pretensioners........................................... 180Reminder.................................................. 173Seat Belt Extender.................................... 179Seat Belt Pretensioner.............................. 180Seat Belt Reminder.................................. 173Untwisting Procedure................................ 177Seat Belts Maintenance................................ 450Seats.................................................. 33, 34, 35Adjustment...........................................33, 35Easy Entry....................................................36Folding Floor................................................84Head Restraints...........................................38

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