DODGE RAM 3500 GAS 2008 3.G Owners Manual

Reclining Seats (1500 Regular and Quad CabT
Models)
The recliner handle is on the outside of the seat cushion.
Pull up on the handle, as shown, to release the seatback
and adjust for comfort.
WARNING!
You can be seriously, even fatally, injured riding in a
seat with the seatback reclined. Do not ride with the
seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no
longer resting against your chest. If you ride in this
position, the shoulder harness will no longer be
restraining you. In a collision you could slide under
the seat belt and receive serious or fatal injuries.
Recline in a seat only when the vehicle is parked.
Seat Recliner Handle
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Reclining Seats (2500/3500/Mega Cab Models)
The recliner handle is on the outside of the seat cushion.
Pull up on the handle, as shown, to release the seatback
and adjust for comfort.WARNING!
You can be seriously, even fatally, injured riding in a
seat with the seatback reclined. Do not ride with the
seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no
longer resting against your chest. If you ride in this
position, the shoulder harness will no longer be
restraining you. In a collision you could slide under
the seat belt and receive serious or fatal injuries.
Recline in a seat only when the vehicle is parked.
Seat Recliner Handle
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Adjustable Head Restraints
Head restraints can reduce the risk of neck injury in the
event of impact from the rear. Pull up or push down on
the restraints so that the upper edge is as high as
practical, at least to the level of the ears.
To lower the head restraint, push in the button and then
push down on the head restraint.
Head Restraints
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Manual Rotary Lumbar Support Adjustment Ð If
Equipped
Rotating the lumbar control knob on the left side of the
driver's seatback, and on the right side of the passenger's
seatback, increases or decreases the lumbar (lower back)
support.
Power Seats (1500 Regular and Quad CabT
Models) Ð If Equipped
CAUTION!
Don't put anything under a power seat. It may cause
damage to the seat controls.
Manual Lumbar Adjustment
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The power seat controls are on the outboard side of the
front seat cushions. One switch controls the seat move-
ment. The six-way switch can be moved forward or
backward to get the most comfortable position. The sameswitch can be moved up and down to control seat height,
or to change the seat angle by tilting it up or down.
Power Seat Switch
Power Seat Switch Position
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Power Seats (2500/3500/Mega Cab Models) Ð If
Equipped
CAUTION!
Don't put anything under a power seat. It may cause
damage to the seat controls or the Occupant Classi-
fication System.
Power Seat Switch
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The power seat controls are on the outboard side of the
front seat cushions. Three switches control the seat move-
ment. The four-way switch in the center can be moved
forward or backward to get the most comfortable posi-
tion. The same switch can be moved up and down tocontrol seat height. Change the seat angle by using the
two toggle switches, tilting it up or down.
Up, Down, Forward, and Rearward
Tilt Adjustment
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Rear Seat Features Ð Mega Cab Models
Reclining Rear Seats Ð Mega Cab Models
The recliner handle is on the outside of the seat cushion.
Pull up on the handle, as shown, to release the seatback
and adjust for comfort.
Folding Rear Seat (Table Mode) Ð Mega Cab
Models
Both the left and right rear seatbacks can be folded down
and used as a table.
To fold either rear seatback down (Table Mode), lift the
handle and fold the seatback forward. Simply lift the seat
back to return the seat to the upright position. Verify that
it is locked in place.
Rear Seat Recliner Handle
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Table Mode HandleTable Mode
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Folding Rear Seat (Kneel Mode) Ð Mega Cab
Models
Both the left and right rear seats can be folded flat (Kneel
Mode) and used for carrying cargo. Each of the rear
seatbacks provide two2 D-rings and each of the rear
storage bin lids provide two slotted cutouts. Use a cargo
tie-down to secure cargo in the cargo carrying area.
Securing Cargo
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