Ram 2500 2011 Owner's Manual

3. Fit the end of the side gate ends onto the pin and
handle.4. Rotate the handles to the horizontal position to secure
into place.
Extender InstallationLocking Tab
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WARNING!
To reduce the risk of potential injury or property
damage:
•Cargo must be secured.
•Do not exceed cargo load rating of your vehicle.
•Secure all loads to truck utilizing cargo tie downs.
•Extender should not be used as cargo tie down.
•When vehicle is in motion do not exceed 150 lbs
(68 kg) load on the tailgate.
•The bed extender is not intended for off road use.
•When not in use, the extender/divider should be in
stowed or divider position with the tailgate closed.
•When in use all handles are to be in the locked
position.
Bed Rail Tie-Down System
CAUTION!
The maximum load per cleat should not exceed
250 lbs (113 kg) and the angle of the load on each cleat
should not exceed 60 degrees above horizontal, or
damage to the cleat or cleat rail may occur.
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There are two adjustable cleats on each side of the bed
that can be used to assist in securing cargo.
Each cleat must be located and tightened down in one of
the detents, along either rail, in order to keep cargo
properly secure.To move the cleat to any position on the rail, turn the nut
counterclockwise, approximately three turns. Then pull
out on the cleat and slide it to the detent nearest the
desired location. Make sure the cleat is seated in the
detent and tighten the nut.
Adjustable Cleats
1 — Utility Rail Detent 3 — Utility Rail Cleat
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To remove the cleats from the utility rail, remove the end
cap by pushing up on the locking tab, located on the
bottom of the end cap. Slide the cleat off the end of the
rail.SLIDE-IN CAMPERS
Camper Applications
Certain truck models are not recommended for slide-in
campers. To determine if your vehicle is excluded, please
refer to the “Consumer Information Truck-Camper Load-
ing” document available from your authorized dealer.
For safety reasons, follow all instructions in this impor-
tant document.
NOTE:When a cap or pickup camper is installed on a
vehicle, an alternate Center High-Mounted Stop Light
(CHMSL) must be provided.
EASY-OFF TAILGATE
To simplify mounting of a camper unit with an overhang,
the tailgate can be removed.
NOTE:If your vehicle is equipped with a rear camera
the electrical connector must be disconnected prior to
removing the tailgate.
Utility Rail End Cap
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Disconnecting the Rear Camera — If Equipped
1. Open the tailgate to access the rear camera connector
bracket located on the rear sill.
2. Remove the connector bracket from the sill by press-
ing inward in the locking tab.3. Disconnect the chassis wiring harness, ensuring the
connector bracket does not fall into the sill.
4. Connect the chassis plug and bracket (provided in the
glove box) to the chassis wiring harness and insert the
bracket back into the sill.
Connector Bracket
Locking Tab
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5. Connect the tailgate plug (provided in the glove box)
to the tailgate wiring harness to ensure that the terminals
do not corrode.
6. Tape the tailgate harness and bracket against the
forward-facing surface of the tailgate. This will prevent
damaging the connector and bracket when storing or
reinstalling the tailgate.
Removing the Tailgate
1. Disconnect the wiring harness for the rear camera (if
equipped), refer to “Disconnecting the Rear Camera — If
Equipped” in this section.
2. Unlatch the tailgate and remove the support cables by
releasing the lock tang from the pivot.3. Raise the tailgate to a 45 degree angle.
4. Raise the right side of the tailgate until the right side
pivot clears the hanger bracket.
5. Slide the entire tailgate to the right to free the left side
pivot.
Locking Tang
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6. Remove the tailgate from the vehicle.
NOTE:Do not carry the tailgate loose in the truck
pickup box.
WARNING!
To avoid inhaling carbon monoxide, which is deadly,
the exhaust system on vehicles equipped with “Cap
or Slide-In Campers” should extend beyond the
overhanging camper compartment and be free of
leaks.
Locking Tailgate
The lock is located next to the tailgate handle. The
tailgate can be locked using the vehicle key.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel Features............... 201
Switch Bank Button Description........... 202
▫Upper Switch Bank................... 202
▫Lower Switch Bank................... 203
Instrument Cluster — Base............... 204
Instrument Cluster — Premium........... 205
Instrument Cluster Descriptions........... 206
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —
If Equipped.......................... 223▫EVIC Displays...................... 225
▫Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver Mode / Distance
To Empty (DTE) — If Equipped.......... 231
▫Trip Functions...................... 233
▫Vehicle Info
(Customer Information Features)......... 234
▫TirePsi ........................... 234
▫Units............................. 235
▫Compass / Temperature Display......... 236
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▫Customer-Programmable Features
(System Setup)...................... 238
Media Center 730N/430/430N (RER/RBZ/
RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — If Equipped . . . 244
▫Operating Instructions (Voice Command
System) — If Equipped................ 244
▫Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone)
— If Equipped...................... 245
Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES)......... 245
▫Operating Instructions — Radio Mode..... 245
▫Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play................. 248
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files............ 251
▫Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode.... 253Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio (Sales
Code RES+RSC)....................... 254
▫Operating Instructions — Radio Mode..... 254
▫Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play................. 260
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files............ 262
▫List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play)...... 265
▫Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play)...... 265
▫Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) —
If Equipped........................ 266
▫Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone)
— If Equipped...................... 270
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Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) 0.5 —
If Equipped.......................... 270
▫Connecting The iPod................. 271
▫Using This Feature................... 272
▫Controlling The iPodUsing
Radio Buttons....................... 272
▫Play Mode......................... 272
▫List Or Browse Mode................. 274
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) 1.0 —
If Equipped.......................... 276
▫Connecting The iPodOr External USB
Device............................ 276
▫Using This Feature................... 277▫Controlling The iPodOr External USB
Device Using Radio Buttons............. 277
▫Play Mode......................... 277
▫List Or Browse Mode................. 279
▫Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)........ 281
Video Entertainment System (VES)™ —
If Equipped.......................... 282
Steering Wheel Audio Controls —
If Equipped.......................... 283
▫Radio Operation..................... 284
▫CD Player......................... 284
CD/DVD Disc Maintenance.............. 285
Radio Operation And Mobile Phones....... 285
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