Ram 1500 2019 Owner's Manual

Push the release button at the front of the cupholder bin to
slide tray rearward for access of front lower storage bin, or
forward to access the rear lower storage bin with the center
console lid in the open position.
Tandem Doors Open Position
1 — Front Bin Open
2 — Rear Bin Open
Push Release Button To Slide Tray
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Front Bench Seat Storage — If Equipped
If your vehicle is equipped with a front bench seat, storage
can be found by folding down the center seat back. A
console storage area and cupholders are available. With the
seatback in the upright position, lifting the seat bottom also
reveals a storage location.There is a storage drawer located in the lower center of the
instrument panel. It can be released by pushing the access
button above it. The drawer is actuator assisted once the
access button is pushed. Pull drawer outward to the fully
open position.
Front Bench Seat Storage
1 — Console Storage Latch
2 — Storage Below Seat Bottom
Storage Drawer
1 — Access Button
2 — Storage Drawer
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Rear Console Storage — If Equipped
If vehicle is equipped with “Smart Fold”, the center portion
of the 40/20/40 rear seat will fold forward for rear seat
cupholders and a storage compartment. Lift up on the
console latch to access.
Seatback Storage
Located in the back of both the driver and passenger front
seats are pockets that can be used for storage.
Rear Console Latch Location
Driver ’s Side Seatback Storage
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Second Row In-Floor Storage Bin — If Equipped
In-floor storage bins are located in front of the second row
seats and can be used for extra storage. The storage bins
have removable liners that can be easily removed for
cleaning.
To open the in-floor storage bin, lift upward on the handle
of the latch and open the lid.NOTE:
The front seat may have to be moved forward to
fully open the lid.
In-Floor Storage Bin Latch
Opened Storage Bin
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Each storage bin also contains two hooks for securing
cargo. These hooks should be used to secure loads safely
when the vehicle is moving.
NOTE:The maximum load limit for each hook is 250 lbs
(113 kg).Below Rear Seat Storage — If Equipped
1. For additional storage below the rear seats, unlatch the lock mechanism in the center of the seat base by rotating
it to either side, and fold the front of the base forward.
In-Floor Storage Bin Hooks
Rotate Lock Mechanism
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2. Then, flip the inside of the base upward into the uprightposition, locking into place, creating and extended stor-
age area.
Fold Seat Base Forward
Flip Inside Of Base Upward
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NOTE:The rear seats do not need to be folded up to access
this feature.
Cupholders
Front Seat Cupholders
For vehicles equipped with a center console, two cuphold-
ers are located in front of the console storage bin.
NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with a premium center
console with double (tandem) doors, push the front bin
door to access the cupholders.
Fully Extended Storage Area
Front Cupholders
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Vehicles Equipped With 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.Rear Cupholders — If Equipped
Rear seat cupholders can be found on the rear of the center
console near the floor.
Some vehicles may also be equipped with rear cupholders
located in the center armrest.
Front Cupholders With Bench Seat
Rear Armrest Cupholder
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If your vehicle is equipped with “Smart Fold”, the entire
center section of the 40/20/40 seat folds forward for access
of cupholders and console storage.
Electrical Power Outlets
The auxiliary 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlet can provide
power for in-cab accessories designed for use with the
standard “cigar lighter” plug. The 12 Volt power outlets
and 5 Volt (2.5 Amp) USB Port (Charge Only) have a cap
attached to the outlet indicating “12V DC,” together with
either a key symbol, battery symbol, or USB symbol.A key symbol indicates that the key must be in the
ON/RUN or ACC positions for the outlet to provide
power. The battery symbol indicates that the outlet is
connected to the battery, and can provide power at all
times.
CAUTION!
•
Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13
Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watts (13 Amps) power
rating is exceeded, the fuse protecting the system
will need to be replaced.
• Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only.
Do not insert any other object in the power outlets as
this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse.
Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage
not covered by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Rear Armrest Cupholder With Smart Fold
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An auxiliary power outlet can be found in the tray on top
of the center stack. This power outlet only works when the
vehicle is in the ON/RUN or ACC position.When the vehicle is turned off, be sure to unplug any
equipment as to not drain the battery of the vehicle. All
accessories connected to the outlet(s) should be removed or
turned off when the vehicle is not in use to protect the
battery against discharge.
Power Outlet — Top Of Center Stack
Power Outlet Fuse Locations
1 — F54 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Battery Fed Position
2 — F54 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Ignition Fed Position
3 — F48 Fuse 10 A Red Port Power or Rear USB (Charge Only)
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