bed Ram 1500 2018 User Guide

A touchscreen buttonXto disable display of the camera
image is made available when the vehicle is not in RE-
VERSE 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 Xto
disable display of the Cargo Camera image is pressed.
NOTE:
• If the vehicle speed remains below 8 mph (13 km/h), the
Cargo Camera image will be displayed continuously
until the touchscreen button Xto disable display of the
Cargo Camera image is pressed.
• 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 Camerabutton, the
Cargo Camera image may be deactivated by pressing the
X soft 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 three features:
• Integrated box side storage bins
• Cargo extender/divider
• Bed rail tie-down system
RamBox Integrated Box Side Storage 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 150 lbs (68 kg) for 1500 series
vehicles or 300 lbs (136 kg) for 2500 and 3500 series vehicles
of evenly distributed cargo.
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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 mecha-
nism.
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 Extender — If Equipped
The bed extender has three functional positions:
• Storage Position
• Divider Position
• Extender Position
Storage Position
The storage position for the bed extender is at the front of
the truck bed which maximizes the bed cargo area when
not in use.
Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Lever
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To install the bed extender into the storage position,
perform the following:
1. Make sure the center handle is unlocked using thevehicle key and rotate the center handle vertically to
release the extender side gates. 2. With the side gates open, position the extender fully
forward in the bed against the front panel.
Center Handle And Lock
1 — Center Handle Lock
2 — Handle
Storage Position
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3. Rotate the side gates closed allowing the outboard endsto be positioned in front of the cargo tie down loops.
4. Rotate the center handle horizontally to secure the side gates in the closed position. 5. Lock the center handle using the vehicle key to secure
the panel into place.
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.
Cargo Tie Down Loop
Side Gates Closed
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To install the bed extender into a divider position, perform
the following:
1. Make sure the center handle is unlocked using thevehicle key and rotate the center handle vertically to
release the extender side gates.
2. With the side gates open, position the extender so the outboard ends align with the intended slots in the sides
of the bed. 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.
Center Handle And Lock
1 — Center Handle Lock
2 — Handle
Aligning Gate To Slots
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5. Lock the center handle to secure the panel into place.
Extender Position
The extender position allows you to load the bed of the
truck beyond the tail gate. The bed extender will add an
additional 15 inches (38 cm) in the back of the truck when
additional cargo room is needed. The extender position
utilizes a locating pin and rotating handle located on both
sides of the truck bed near the tailgate.To install the bed extender into the extender position,
perform the following:
1. Lower the tailgate.
2. Make sure the center handle is unlocked and rotate the
center handle vertically in order to release the extender
side gates.
Side Gates ClosedExtender Position
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WARNING!(Continued)
•When vehicle is in motion do not exceed 150 lbs
(68 kg) load on the tailgate.
• The bed extender is not intended for off road use.
• When not in use, the extender/divider should be in
stowed or divider position with the tailgate closed.
• When in use all handles are to be in the locked
position.
Bed Rail Tie-Down System
CAUTION!
The maximum load per cleat should not exceed 250 lbs
(113 kg) and the angle of the load on each cleat should
not exceed 45 degrees above horizontal, or damage to
the cleat or cleat rail may occur.
There are two adjustable cleats on each side of the bed that
can be used to assist in securing cargo. Each cleat must be located and tightened down in one of
the detents, along either rail, in order to keep cargo
properly secure.
To move the cleat to any position on the rail, turn the nut
counterclockwise, approximately three turns. Then pull 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.
Adjustable Cleats
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3. Position the tailgate on 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 over-
hanging 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.
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
• Crosscar inside bed locator
• Front and rear clamps
• Stowage strap
• Locking Capability
Locking Tang
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8. Be sure to clip both stowage straps together to ensurethe cover stays together. 9. With two people, remove the cover.
NOTE:
Be sure the Tonneau Cover has been folded com-
pletely before removing.
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Installation
To install the Tonneau Cover follow the following steps:
1. Position the folded Tonneau Cover on the truck bed and push the cover forward against the front of the truck
bed. The Tonneau Cover centers itself when placed on
the vehicle.
Proper Released PositionStowage Strap
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4. Push clamp handles upward to the clamped position toproperly engage the clamps.
NOTE: Once clamped, be sure the clamps are not partially
clamped to the truck bed flange. 5. Disengage the stowage straps.
Clamped Position
Improper Clamp Position
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