fold seats Ram 3500 2014 Owner's Manual

2. At about 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate,grasp and twist the belt webbing 180 degrees to create
a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate.
3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of
the latch plate.
4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing.
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
In the front row outboard seats, the shoulder belt can be
adjusted upward or downward to help position the belt
away from your neck. Press the button located on the
upper belt guide, and then move it up or down to the
position that fits you best. As a guide, if you are shorter than average you will
prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average
you will prefer a higher position. When you release the
anchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure that
it is locked in position.
Adjusting Upper Shoulder Belt
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CONTENTS
MIRRORS ........................... .128
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................128
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . .128
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror With Rear View
Camera Display — If Equipped ...........134
▫ Outside Mirrors ..................... .135
▫ Outside Mirrors Folding Feature ...........135
▫ Power Folding Outside Mirrors — If
Equipped .......................... .136
▫ Power Mirrors — If Equipped ............137▫
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ...........139
▫ Driver’s Outside Automatic Dimming
Mirror — If Equipped ..................139
▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped . . . .139
▫ “Slide-On-Rod” Features Of Sun Visor —
If Equipped ......................... .140
▫ Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped ......141
 SEATS ............................. .142
▫ Driver’s Power Seat — If Equipped ........142
▫ Passenger ’s Power Seat — If Equipped ......1443

▫Rear Cupholder — Quad Cab® ............227
▫ Rear Cupholder — Crew Cab .............227
 STORAGE ........................... .228
▫ Glove Compartment ...................228
▫ Door Storage ........................ .230
▫ Center Storage Compartment — If Equipped . .231
▫ Second Row In-Floor Storage Bin — If
Equipped .......................... .233
▫ Seatback Storage ..................... .234
▫ Storage (Regular Cab) ..................234
▫ Storage and Seats (Crew Cab) .............235
▫ Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Regular Cab
Models) ........................... .236
 REAR WINDOW FEATURES ..............236▫
Rear Window Defroster .................236
▫ Power Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped . .237
▫
Manual Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped . . .238
 FOLD FLAT LOAD FLOOR — IF EQUIPPED . .238
 PICKUP BOX ........................ .240
▫ Cargo Camera — If Equipped .............242
▫ Turning Cargo Camera On Or Off — With
Uconnect® 8.4A/8.4AN .................242
 RAMBOX® — IF EQUIPPED ..............243
▫ RamBox® Integrated Box Side Storage Bins . . .243
▫ Locking And Unlocking RamBox® .........246
▫ RamBox® Safety Warning ................247
▫ Bed Extender — If Equipped .............248
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Dump Feature (Manual Recline Seat Only) —
Standard Cab
Actuating the recliner handle will allow the seatback to
swing (dump) forward on manual recliner seats. This
“dump” feature allows access to the storage bin behind
the seat.
WARNING!
•Do not stand or lean in front of the seat while
actuating the handle. The seatback may swing
forward and hit you causing injury.
• To avoid injury, place your hand on the seatback
and actuate the handle, then position the seatback
in the desired position.
40-20-40 Front Bench Seat — If Equipped
The seat is divided into three segments. The outboard
seat portions are each 40% of the total width of the seat.
On some models the back of the center portion (20%)
easily folds down to provide an armrest/center storage
compartment.
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.
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2. Fold the seatback forward.
3. Lift the seatback, to return the seat to the uprightposition. Be sure the seatback is locked in place.Folding Rear Seat — If Equipped
Both the outboard rear seats will drop and move forward
when the seatback is folded flat.
WARNING!
•It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or
outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in
these areas are more likely to be seriously injured
or killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
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Table Mode
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Cargo must be securely tied down before driving
your vehicle. Improperly secured cargo can fly
around in a sudden stop or collision and strike
someone in the vehicle, causing serious injury or
death.
To fold either rear seat flat:
1. Lift the handle, located on the outboard side of either of the rear seats.
Folding Rear Seat Handle
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2. Fold the seatback down and push the seat forward.
3. Lift the seatback, to return the seat to the uprightposition. Be sure the seat is locked in place.WARNING!
An improperly latched seat could cause serious in-
jury or death. Make sure that the seatback is securely
locked into position. If the seatback in not securely
locked into position the seat will not provide the
proper stability for child seats and/or passengers.
Head Restraints
Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury
by restricting head movement in the event of a rear
impact. Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top
of the head restraint is located above the top of your ear.
Rear Passenger Fold-Flat Seats
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WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•Do not insert any objects into the receptacles.
• Do not touch with wet hands.
• Close the lid when not in use.
• If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric
shock and failure.
CUPHOLDERS
Front Seat Cupholders (40–20–40 Seats)
The cupholders are located on the backside of the center
portion of the front seat (20). Fold down the center
section of the front seat to gain access to the cupholders.
Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — Floor
Mounted Shifter
For vehicles equipped with bucket seats there are two
cupholders located in the floor console.
Cupholders
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Radio Operation......................... .356
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .................176
Ramp Travel Index ....................... .466
Rear Axle (Differential) .....................706
Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails .................255
Rear ParkSense System .....................185
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .151
Rear Window Features .....................236
Rear Window, Sliding ..................... .238
Reclining Rear Seats ...................... .150
Recorder, Event Data .......................81
Recreational Towing ...................... .606
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ........609
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ......611
Reformulated Gasoline .....................569
Refrigerant ............................. .691
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................65
Remote Control Starting System .........................33 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
..................23
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........353
Remote Starting System ......................33
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .730
Replacement Keys .........................19
Replacement Parts ........................ .683
Replacement Tires ........................ .550
Reporting Safety Defects ....................765
Restraint, Head .......................... .154
Restraints, Child ...........................82
Restraints, Occupant ........................49
Rotation, Tires .......................... .554
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................117
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................119
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................765
Safety, Exhaust Gas ........................116
Safety Information, Tire .....................529
Safety Tips ..............................115
Schedule, Maintenance .....................750
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INDEX 781

Seat Belt Maintenance..................... .718
Seat Belt Reminder .........................65
Seat Belts ................................49
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........61
And Pregnant Women .....................66
Child Restraint ..........................82
Extender ..............................66
Front Seat .............................53
Inspection ............................117
Pretensioners ...........................64
Reminder ............................ .282
Untwisting Procedure .....................60
Seats ................................. .142
Adjustment .......................... .142
Folding Floor ......................... .238
Memory ............................. .156
Power .............................. .142
Rear Folding ......................... .151
Reclining Rear ........................ .150Security Alarm
............................21
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............744
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................18
Sentry Key Programming ....................20
Sentry Key Replacement .....................19
Service Assistance ........................ .761
Service Contract ......................... .763
Service Manuals ......................... .766
Settings, Personal ........................ .323
Shifting ............................... .394
Automatic Transmission ..................397
Transfer Case ......................... .431
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) .......................... .609
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ...........................611
Shift Lever Override ...................... .666
Shoulder Belts ............................53
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage ................61
782 INDEX