slide Ram 1500 2013 User Guide

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
MIRRORS ........................... .131
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................131
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . .131
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror With Rear View
Camera Display — If Equipped ...........132
▫ Outside Mirrors ..................... .133
▫ Outside Mirrors Folding Feature ...........134
▫ Power Folding Outside Mirrors — If
Equipped .......................... .135
▫ Power Mirrors — If Equipped ............135▫
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ...........137
▫ Driver’s Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror —
If Equipped ......................... .137
▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped . . . .137
▫ “Slide-On-Rod” Features Of Sun Visor — If
Equipped .......................... .138
▫ Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped ......139
 SEATS ............................. .140
▫ Driver’s Power Seat — If Equipped ........140
▫ Passenger ’s Power Seat — If Equipped ......1423

▫Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Regular Cab
Models) ........................... .223
 REAR WINDOW FEATURES ..............224
▫ Rear Window Defroster .................224
▫
Power Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped . . .224
▫ Manual Sliding Rear Window —
If Equipped ........................ .225

FOLD FLAT LOAD FLOOR — IF EQUIPPED . . .225
 PICKUP BOX ........................ .227
 RAMBOX® — IF EQUIPPED ..............229
▫ RamBox® Integrated Box Side Storage Bins . . .230
▫ Locking And Unlocking RamBox® .........232
▫ RamBox® Safety Warning ................233
▫ Bed Extender — If Equipped .............234▫
Bed Rail Tie-Down System ..............241
 SLIDE-IN CAMPERS ....................243
▫ Camper Applications ...................243
 EASY-OFF TAILGATE ...................244
▫ Disconnecting the Rear Camera or Remote
Keyless Entry — If Equipped .............244
▫ Removing The Tailgate ..................245
▫ Locking Tailgate ..................... .246
 TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER-IF EQUIPPED . . .247
▫ Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover — If Equipped ......247
▫ Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Removal ..........247
▫ Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Installation And
Cleaning ........................... .249
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Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped
Illuminated vanity mirrors are located on each sun visor.
To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing
the mirror cover upward. The lights will turn on auto-
matically. Closing the mirror cover turns off the light.
“Slide-On-Rod” Features Of Sun Visor — If
Equipped
The sun visor “Slide-On-Rod” feature allows for addi-
tional flexibility in positioning the visor to block out the
sun.
To use the “Slide-On-Rod” feature, rotate the sun visor
downward and unclip it. Pull the sun visor along the
“Slide-On-Rod” until the sun visor is in the desired
position.
Illuminated Vanity Mirror
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Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped
These mirrors are designed with an adjustable mirror
head to provide a greater vision range when towing
extra-wide loads. To change position inboard or out-
board, the mirror head should be rotated (flipped in or
out).
“Slide-On-Rod” Extender
Trailer Towing Position
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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 seat switch, the seat
will move in the direction of the switch. Release the
switch when the desired position is reached.
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in four
directions. 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
rearward. 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.
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.
•
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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remote start. Refer to “Remote Starting System — If
Equipped” in “Things to Know Before Starting Your
Vehicle” for further information.
Manual Seat Adjuster — If Equipped
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.While sitting in the seat, pull up on the handle and slide
the seat forward or backward. 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.
Manual Seat Adjuster
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Mega Cab® Rear Seat Features
Reclining Rear Seats — If Equipped
The recliner handle is located on the outside of the seat
cushion. To adjust the seatback, lift upward on the
handle, lean back on the seatback and when you reach
the desired position, release the handle.
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.
Rear Seat Recliner Handle
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out on the cleat and slide it to the detent nearest the
desired location. Make sure the cleat is seated in the
detent and tighten the nut.To remove the cleats from the utility rail, remove the end
cap by pushing up on the locking tab, located on the
bottom of the end cap. Slide the cleat off the end of the
rail.
1 — Utility Rail Detent
2 — Cleat Retainer Nut
3 — Utility Rail CleatUtility Rail End Cap
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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 Information Truck-Camper Load-
ing” document available from your authorized dealer.
For safety reasons, follow all instructions in this impor-
tant 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: If your vehicle is equipped with a rear camera or
RKE the electrical connector must be disconnected prior
to removing the tailgate.
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3. Raise the tailgate to a 45 degree angle.
4. Raise the right side of the tailgate until the right sidepivot 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.
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.
Locking Tailgate
The lock is located next to the tailgate handle. The
tailgate can be locked using the vehicle key or by locking
the truck with the key-fob if equipped with remote
keyless entry.
Locking Tang
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