center console Ram 1500 2019 Owner's Manual

•Push the heated seat buttona third time to turn the
LO setting on.
• Push the heated seat buttona fourth time to turn the
heating elements off.
NOTE:
• The engine must be running for the heated seats to
operate.
• The level of heat selected will stay on until the operator
changes it.
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote start, the driv-
er ’s seat can be programmed to come on during a remote
start.
This feature can be programmed through the Uconnect
system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for
further information.
Rear Heated Seats
On some models, the two outboard rear seats are equipped
with heated seats. The heated seat switches for these seats
are located on the rear of the center console. There are two heated seat switches that allow the rear
passengers to operate the seats independently. You can
choose from HI, MED, LO, or OFF heat settings. Amber
indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in
use.
•
Push the heated seat button
once to turn the HI
setting on.
• Push the heated seat buttona second time to turn
the MED setting on.
• Push the heated seat buttona third time to turn the
LO setting on.
Rear Heated Seat Switches
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Rear Ventilated Seats
On some models, the two outboard rear seats are equipped
with ventilated seats. The rear ventilated seat control
switches are located on the rear of the center console.
There are two ventilated seat switches that allow the rear
passengers to operate the seats independently. The fans
operate at three speeds: HI, MED, and LO.
•Push the ventilated seat button
once to choose HI.
•Push the ventilated seat buttona second time to
choose MED.
• Push the ventilated seat buttona third time to
choose LO.
• Push the ventilated seat buttona fourth time to turn
the ventilated seat off.
NOTE: The engine must be running for the ventilated seats
to operate.
Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers
Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag handles
are attached to the underside of the rear seat. To access
these hooks, flip the rear seat bottom upward.
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.
WARNING!
• All occupants, including the driver, should not oper-
ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head
restraints are placed in their proper positions in
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Window Lockout Switch
The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allows
you to disable the window control on the rear passenger
doors. To disable the window controls on the rear passen-
ger doors, push the window lock switch into the latched or
down position. To enable the window controls, push the
window lock switch again and return the switch to the
released or up position.
Power Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped
The switch for the power sliding rear window is located on
the overhead console.
Push the switch rearward to open the glass. Pull the switch
forward to close the glass.
Manual Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped
A locking device in the center of the window helps to
prevent entry from the rear of the vehicle. Squeeze the lock
to release the window.Window Lockout Switch
Rear Window Switch
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TAILGATE
Opening
The power tailgate may be opened by pushing the tailgate
release pad located on the tailgate door.
The tailgate damper strut will lower the tailgate to the open
position (if equipped).
Electronic Tailgate Release — If Equipped
The key fob may be equipped with an electronic
release feature for the tailgate, allowing hands-
free tailgate opening. To activate, push and re-
lease the Tailgate Release button on the key fob
twice within five seconds. The tailgate door will unlatch,
and slowly lower into the open position. If equipped, a button on the center overhead console inside
the vehicle can be used to release the tailgate. An indicator
light may also signal when the tailgate is open (if
equipped).
NOTE:
The Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover (if equipped) may
prevent Electronic Tailgate Release if installed. The Ton-
neau Cover must be removed or folded up before releasing
the tailgate. Refer to “Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover — If
Equipped” in “Getting To Know Your Vehicle” for further
information.Closing
To close the tailgate, push it upward until both sides are
latched.
NOTE: Pull back on the tailgate firmly after closing to
ensure it is securely latched.
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With the upper lid closed, pull on the lower handle to open the
lower storage bin. The lower bin contains a power inverter
outlet located in the forward portion of the lower bin. There is
also a “fill line” located long therearinside wall of the lower
bin. Contents above the “fill line” may interfere with cup-
holder placement if equipped with a premium center console.
WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a console compartment
lid in the open position. Driving with the console
compartment lid open may result in injury in a collision.
Premium Center Console — If Equipped
The premium center console is equipped with two front
storage bins located in front of the center storage compart-
ment. These storage bins may be equipped with tandem
doors. Push the front bin to access the cupholders. Or push
the rear bin to access the coinholder/small storage bin.
Forward Portion Of Lower Storage BinCenter Console Tandem Doors— If Equipped
1 — Push Front Bin Access
2 — Push Rear Bin Access
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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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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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