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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.
To unlatch the storage bin manually, insert the emergency
key into the keyhole and turn clockwise. Always return the
key to the upright (vertical) position before removing it from
the keyhole.RamBox Safety Warning
Carefully follow these warnings to help prevent personal
injury or damage to your vehicle:
CAUTION!
• Ensure cargo bin lids are closed and latched before moving or driving vehicle.
• Loads applied to the top of the bin lid should be mini -
mized 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 minimize potential for damage,
secure all cargo to prevent movement and protect inside
surfaces of bin from heavy/sharp objects with appro -
priate 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.
• 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.2
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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.
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
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.
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To install the bed divider into the storage position, perform
the following:
1. Make sure the center handle is unlocked using the vehiclekey 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 fully
forward in the bed against the front panel.
Storage Position
1 — Center Handle Lock
2 — Handle
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3. Rotate the side gates closed allowing the outboard ends tobe positioned in front of the cargo tie down loops.
Cargo Tie Down Loop 4. Rotate the center handle horizontally to secure the side
gates in the closed position.
Side Gates Closed
5. Lock the center handle using the vehicle key to secure the panel into place.
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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 vehiclekey and rotate the center handle vertically to release the
divider side gates.
Center Handle And Lock
1 — Center Handle Lock
2 — Handle
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2. With the side gates open, position the divider so theoutboard 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
5. Lock the center handle to secure the panel into place.
Bed Rail Tie-Down System
CAUTION!
The maximum load per cleat should not exceed 250 lbs
(113 kg), or 500 lbs (227 kg) total per rail, 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.
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NOTE:
This feature is available for vehicles both equipped, or not
equipped, with a RamBox.
There are two adjustable cleats on each side of the bed that
can be used to assist in securing cargo.Adjustable Cleats
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 loca
-
tion. Make sure the cleat is seated in the detent and tighten
the nut.
Adjustable Cleat Assembly
1 — Utility Rail Detent
2 — Cleat Retainer Nut
3 — Utility Rail Cleat
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Cleat Removal (Standard Box Rail)
To remove the cleats from the utility rail, slide the cleat
forward to access the cut out at the end of the box rail, then
remove the cleat.
Cleat Removal (With Tonneau Cover)
To remove the cleats from the utility rail, remove the end cap
screw located in the center of the end cap, using a #T30 Torx
head driver. Remove the end cap and slide the cleat off the
end of the rail.
Cleat Removal (Without Tonneau Cover)
To remove the cleats from the utility rail, depress the clip at
the bottom of the rear end cap and slide the cap off of the rail.
Once the cap is removed, slide the cleat out.Utility Rail End Cap
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
Loading” document available online at
ramtrucks.com. For
safety reasons, follow all instructions in this important docu-
ment.
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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:
The electric connector at the bottom of the tailgate must be
disconnected prior to removing the tailgate.
Disconnecting The Rear Camera And Remote Keyless
Entry
1. Open the tailgate to access the rear camera or RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) connector bracket located on the rear
sill.
Connector Bracket
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.
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2. Remove the connector bracket from the sill by pushinginward in the locking tab.
Locking Tab
3. Disconnect the chassis wiring harness, ensuring the connector bracket does not fall into the sill. 4. Connect the chassis plug and bracket (provided in the
glove compartment) to the chassis wiring harness and
insert the bracket back into the sill.
5. Connect the tailgate plug (provided in the glove compart -
ment) to the tailgate wiring harness to ensure that the
terminals do not corrode.
6. Tape the tailgate harness and bracket against the forward-facing surface of the tailgate. This will prevent
damaging the connector and bracket when storing or
reinstalling the tailgate.
Removing The Tailgate
1. Disconnect the wiring harness for the rear camera and orpower locks (if equipped).
NOTE:
Refer to “Disconnecting The Rear Camera And Remote
Keyless Entry” in this section.
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