Ram 2500 2013 Owner's Manual

4. Rotate the handles to the horizontal position to secureinto place.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.
Locking Tab
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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 45 degrees above horizontal, or
damage to the cleat or cleat rail may occur.
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
Adjustable Cleats
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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.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.
1 — Utility Rail Detent
2 — Cleat Retainer Nut
3 — Utility Rail CleatUtility Rail End Cap
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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 or
RKE the electrical connector must be disconnected prior
to removing the tailgate.
Disconnecting the Rear Camera or Remote
Keyless Entry — If Equipped
1. Open the tailgate to access the rear camera or RKE connector bracket located on the rear sill.
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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 BracketLocking 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 pre-
vent damaging the connector and bracket when stor-
ing or reinstalling the tailgate.
Removing The Tailgate
1. Disconnect the wiring harness for the rear camera andor power locks (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.
NOTE: Make sure tailgate is supported when removing
support cables. 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 or by locking
the truck with the key-fob if equipped with remote
keyless entry.
TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER-IF EQUIPPED
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Tri-Fold Tonneau
Cover which consists of different features:
• Easy Tri-Fold cover
• Tonneau fore aft locator
• Crosscar inside bed locator
• Front and rear clamps
• Stowage strap
• Locking Capability
NOTE: The Tonneau Cover can be folded up and secured
at the front of the box without removing completely.
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Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Removal
To remove the Tonneau Cover follow the following steps:
1. Lower the tailgate.
2. Pull down on the clamp on both driver and passengersides.
3. Pick up on the cover and fold it back into the second panel.
4. Be sure both clamps are pushed completely down.
5. Pick up on the cover and fold it back into the third panel.
6. Once in the third panel position pull down on the clamp on both sides.
7. Be sure to clip both straps together to insure the cover stays together.
8. With two people remove the cover.
Clamped Position
NOTE: If clamp wire is damaged replace immediately.
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Semi Clamped PositionReleased Position
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NOTE:Be sure the Tonneau Cover has been folded
completely before removing.
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Installation And Cleaning
Position the folded Tonneau Cover on the truck bed and
push the Cover forward against the front of the truck
bed. The Tonneau Cover centers itself when placed on the
vehicle. Disengage the stowage straps and unfold the
Tonneau Cover then attach the rear clamps to the truck
bed flange to secure the Tonneau Cover to the vehicle.
The Tonneau Cover clamps can be locked when in the
clamped position by placing a lock through the locking
hole.
Stowage Strap
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