DODGE RAM 3500 GAS 2008 3.G Owners Manual

CUPHOLDERS
Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (40±20±40
Seats) Ð Automatic Transmission
Your new vehicle is equipped with two adjustable cup-
holders. The cupholder is opened by pulling on the cup
holder door handle located on the front surface. Each
opening in the cupholder is adjustable and will hold cups
and mugs of various sizes.
To secure the cup, place the cup to be held into one of the
cup wells and then push the cupholder arm toward the
cup until it is held stable.
Ash Tray Manual Transmission
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Cupholder Door HandleCupholders Automatic Transmission
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Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (Bucket
Seats) Ð Automatic Transmission
If your new vehicle is equipped with bucket seats there
are three cupholders located on the front of the center
console.
Front Instrument Panel Cupholders Ð Manual
Transmission
Cupholders Bucket Seat
Cupholders Manual Transmission
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Rear Cupholder (Quad CabT) Ð If Equipped
Quad Cabtvehicles may be equipped with a rear cup-
holder that consists of two cup wells for rear passenger
convenience.
Rear Cupholder (Mega CabT)
Mega Cabtvehicles are equipped with rear cupholders
located in the center armrest.
Mega CabtRear Armrest Cupholder
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STORAGE
Center Storage Compartment (40±20±40 Seat) ± If
Equipped
The center portion of the seat folds down to provide an
armrest with unique storage compartments under the lid.
Push the button on the front of the armrest to raise thecover. Inside there is a power outlet (if equipped),
removable coin holder (if equipped), and two dividers to
configure the storage area into compartments. For ex-
ample, compartments can be configured to hold a lap-top
computer, a cellular telephone, CDs and miscellaneous
items. The top of the cover provides a generous firm
surface to serve as a desktop for your ªmobile office.º
WARNING!
²This armrest is not a seat. Anyone seated on the
armrest could be seriously injured during vehicle
operation, or an accident. Only use the center
seating position when the armrest is fully upright.
²In an accident, the latch may open if the total
weight of the items stored exceeds about 10 lbs (4.5
kg). These items could be thrown about endanger-
ing occupants of the vehicle. Items stored should
not exceed a total of 10 lbs (4.5 kg).
Center Storage Compartment
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CAUTION!
²Many accessories that can be plugged in draw
power from the vehicle's battery, even when not in
use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle's battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent engine starting.
²Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will degrade the
battery even more quickly. Only use these inter-
mittently and with greater caution.
²After the use of high power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
generator to recharge the vehicle's battery.
Center Storage Compartment (Bucket Seats) ± If
Equipped
Push the upper button on the front of the armrest to raise
the upper cover. Inside is a power outlet (if equipped), a
cutout for a cell phone charger cord, removable coin
holder (if equipped), and a divider to configure the
Center Storage Compartment
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storage area into separate compartments. Lift the lower
handle on the front of the armrest, and raise the armrest
for access to the lower storage bin. On Quad Cabtand
Mega Cabtmodels the rear of the floor console offers a
power outlet, and a tip out bin.
WARNING!
²This armrest is not a seat. Anyone seated on the
armrest could be seriously injured during vehicle
operation, or an accident. Only use the center
seating position when the armrest is fully upright.
²In an accident, the latch may open if the total
weight of the items stored exceeds about 10 lbs (4.5
kg). These items could be thrown about endanger-
ing occupants of the vehicle. Items stored should
not exceed a total of 10 lbs (4.5 kg).
CAUTION!
²Many accessories that can be plugged in draw
power from the vehicle's battery, even when not in
use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle's battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent engine starting.
²Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will degrade the
battery even more quickly. Only use these inter-
mittently and with greater caution.
²After the use of high power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
generator to recharge the vehicle's battery.
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Storage and Seats (Quad CabTModels)
Located in the center of the front 40±20±40 seat cushion
there is a storage compartment.
Regular Cab models also have storage behind the seat.
The Quad Cabtmodels provide additional storage under
the rear seat. Lift the seat to access the storage compart-
ment.
Quad CabtStorage
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Storage and Seats (Mega Cab Models)
The Mega Cab models provide additional storage behind
the rear seat.
To gain access to the Mega Cab rear storage, fold the rear
seats to the ªkneel positionº. (See page 128 for more
information.)
Push down on the front of the storage compartment
handle and lift the storage compartment cover.
Mega Cab Rear Storage Compartment Handle
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The rear storage compartment can be divided into three
separate compartments by using the divider doors inside
the storage compartment.Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Mega Cab Models)
Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag
handles are built into the back panel of the cab, behind
the rear seat.
Mega Cab Rear Storage Dividers
Grocery Bag Hooks
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