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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 Button And Keyhole Lock
The interior of the RamBox will automatically
illuminate when the lid is opened. The timing can
be adjusted within Uconnect Settings
Úpage 234.
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 plug downward
into drain hole.

RamBox Drain Plug Removal

NOTE:Provisions are provided in the bins for cargo
dividers. These accessories (in addition to other
RamBox accessories) are available from Mopar®.
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 150 lb
(68 kg) per bin.
1 — Keyhole Lock
2 — Button
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.
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If equipped, a 115 Volt (400 Watts Maximum)
inverter may be located inside the RamBox 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 video game consoles exceed
this power limit, as will most power tools.

RamBox Power Inverter

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.
Instrument Panel Power Inverter Switch

RAMBOX SAFETY WARNING
Carefully follow these warnings to help prevent
personal injury or damage to your vehicle:
RamBox Emergency Release Lever
As a security measure, an Emergency Release
Lever is built into the storage bin cover latching
mechanism.
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.

Emergency Release Lever

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 suffo -
cation or heat stroke.
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!

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BED DIVIDER — IF EQUIPPED
The bed divider has two functional positions:
Divider Position
Storage Position
Divider Position
The divider position is intended for managing your
cargo and assisting in keeping cargo from moving
around the bed. There are 11 divider slots along
the bed inner panels which allow for various
positions to assist in managing your cargo.
To install the bed divider into a divider position,
perform the following:

1. Make sure the center handle is unlocked
using the vehicle key and rotate the center
handle vertically to release the divider side
gates.
Center Handle And Lock

2. With the side gates open, position the divider so the outboard ends align with the intended
slots in the sides of the bed.
Aligning Gate To Slots

3. Rotate the side gates closed so that the outboard ends are secured into the intended
slots of the bed.
4. Rotate the center handle horizontally to secure the side gates in the closed position.

Side Gates Closed

1 — Center Handle Lock
2 — Handle
3 — Unlocked Position
4 — Locked Position
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5. Lock the center handle to secure the panel into place.
Storage Position
The storage position for the bed divider is at the
front of the truck bed which maximizes the bed
cargo area when not in use.
To install the bed divider into the storage position,
perform the same steps as you would for the
divider position, except position the divider fully
forward in the bed against the front panel.

Storage Position

The outboard ends should be positioned in front of
the cargo tie-down loops.
Cargo Tie-Down Loop

TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER — IF EQUIPPED
The Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover can be installed on the
truck bed to protect your gear and cargo.
TONNEAU COVER COMPONENTS

Folded Tonneau Components

1 – Stowage Strap
2 – Tonneau Bumper Folded

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Tonneau Cover Latch Components Position One
(Front Latches Latched And Stowage Straps Secured)
Position Two (Front And Rear Latches Latched)

TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER FOLDING
F
OR DRIVING OR REMOVAL
To remove the Tonneau Cover use the following
steps:

1. Open the tailgate to access the rear pair of
Tonneau Cover latches located on the
underside of the Cover.

Location Of Rear Latches

1 — Handle
2 — Slide Locking Lever
3 — Locating Bumper
4 — Truck Flange Bead
5 — Latch Bumper
6 — J Hook
1 — Panel 1
2 — Panel 2
3 — Panel 3
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Slide Locking Lever Inward

2. Slide the locking lever toward the inside of the truck bed to release the J Hook and pull the
handle downward into the released position.

Unlatching Latch Released Position
Hold The Bumper And Push The Handle Up
3. Holding the bumper, push the fully released
latch to the center and push up. Push the
handle firmly, locking it into the stowed
position. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for the
opposite side latch.

Stowed Position
Lift Panel 3 And Fold Onto Panel 2

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4. Lift up on Panel 3 and fold it onto Panel 2.

Correct Folding — Hold Panels Together

NOTE:When folding the second and third panels, the
sections MUST be held together to avoid damage
to the cover material. Fold the panel gently. Do not
allow the panels to drop under their own weight.

Incorrect Folding — Will Cause Damage
5. Lift up on the second and third panel and fold
them onto the first panel.

Stowage Strap Clipped

6. Unsnap the stowage strap and clip. Repeat for both straps to prevent the tonneau cover
panels from unfolding.

Position One
(Front Latches Latched And Stowage Straps Secured)

NOTE:Be sure the Tonneau Cover has been folded
completely, and the stowage straps are engaged,
before removing.

Fully Folded Tonneau Cover

CAUTION!
The folded Tonneau Cover must be latched by
both front latches and both front stowage straps
or damage to the Tonneau Cover or vehicle may
occur while driving.
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NOTE:The vehicle can be driven with the Tonneau in the
folded position or can be completely removed.

Slide Locking Lever Inward

7. Slide the locking lever toward the inside of the truck bed to release the J Hook and pull the
handle downward into the released position.

Unlatching Latch Released Position
Hold The Bumper And Push The Handle Up

8. Holding the bumper, push the fully released latch to the center and push up. Push the
handle firmly, locking it into the stowed
position. Repeat Steps 2 & 3 for the opposite
side latch.
9. With two people, remove the cover.TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER
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NSTALLATION
To install the Tonneau Cover follow these steps:

1. Position the Tonneau Cover on the truck bed
and center using the locating bumpers.

2. Locate the front pair of Tonneau Cover latches on the underside of the Cover. Slide the
locking lever toward the inside of the truck bed
and release the latch from the stowed
position, and pull the handle downward into
the released position. Do this for both the
left and right side.

Location of Front Latches

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