lamp Ram 2500 2016 User Guide

1. Lower the tailgate to gain access to the first set of twotonneau cover clamps located on the driver and pas-
sengers under side of the tonneau cover. 2. Pull down on the first set of clamps on both driver and
passenger sides to the semi clamped position.
Clamped Position
NOTE: If clamp wire is damaged replace immediately.
Semi Clamped Position
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3. Pull down on the clamp wire and push the clamp upinto the proper released position.
NOTE: Be sure the clamp and clamp wire is in the
proper released position.
Proper Released Position
Improper Clamp Wire Released Position
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CAUTION!
Make sure the tonneau cover clamp and clamp wire
is in the proper released position. If the clamp and
clamp wire is not properly released, damage to the
tonneau cover material will result.
4. Pick up on the tonneau cover and fold it back onto the second panel.
5. Pick up on the cover and fold it back onto the third panel.
6. Once in the third panel position pull down on the second set of clamps on both driver and passenger
sides to the semi clamped position. 7. Pull down on the clamp wire and push the clamp up
into the proper released position.
Semi Clamped Position
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1. Position the folded Tonneau Cover on the truck bedand push the Cover forward against the front of the
truck bed. The Tonneau Cover centers itself when
placed on the vehicle.
2. Pull down on the first set of clamp handles to release the clamps from the stowed position. 3. Push clamp wires up and under the flange of box (or
flange of Ram Box rail, if equipped) to the semi
clamped position.
Stowed Position
Semi Clamped Position
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4. Push clamp handles upward to the clamped positionto properly engage the clamps.
NOTE: Once clamped, be sure the clamps are not par-
tially clamped to the truck bed flange. 5. Disengage the stowage straps.
Clamped Position
Improper Clamp Position
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8. Pull down on the second set of clamp handles torelease the clamps from the stowed position. 9. Push clamp wires up and under the flange of box (or
flange of Ram Box rail, if equipped) to the semi
clamped position.
Stowed Position
Semi Clamped Position
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10. Push clamp handles upward to the clamped positionto properly engage the clamps. NOTE:
Once clamped, be sure the clamps are not par-
tially clamped to the truck bed flange.
Clamped PositionImproper Clamp Position
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The Tonneau Cover clamps can be locked when in the
clamped position by placing a lock through the locking
hole.CAUTION!
It is the driver ’s responsibility to ensure the Tonneau
Cover is properly installed on the vehicle. Failure to
follow this procedure can result in detachment of the
Tonneau Cover from the vehicle and/or damage to
the vehicle/Tonneau Cover.
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Cleaning
For proper cleaning of the Tonneau Cover use MOPAR
Whitewall & Vinyl Top Cleaner and MOPAR Leather &
Vinyl Conditioner/Protectant.
Locking Hole
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Turn Signal Indicator Lights
Green Tell-tale Light What It Means
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
The instrument cluster directional arrow will flash independently for the LEFT or RIGHT turn
signal as selected, as well as the exterior turn signal lamp(s) (front and rear) as selected when
the multifunction lever is moved down (LEFT) or up (RIGHT).
NOTE:
•A continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either
turn signal on.
•Check for an inoperative outside light bulb if either indicator flashes at a rapid rate.
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the EVIC’s compass/outside temp line. Examples of this
message type are “Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out”
and “Low Tire Pressure.”
•Unstored Messages
This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the
condition that activated the message is cleared. Examples
of this message type are “Turn Signal On” (if a turn signal
is left on) and “Lights On” (if driver leaves the vehicle).
• Unstored Messages Until RUN
These messages deal primarily with the Remote Start
feature. This message type is displayed until the ignition
is in the RUN state. Examples of this message type are
“Remote Start Aborted - Door Ajar” and “Press Brake
Pedal and Push Button to Start.”
• Five Second Unstored Messages
When the appropriate conditions occur, this type of
message takes control of the main display area for five seconds and then returns to the previous screen. An
example of this message type is “Automatic High Beams
On.”
Oil Life Reset
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The “Oil Change Required” message
will display in the EVIC after a single chime has sounded,
to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval. The
engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based,
which means the engine oil change interval may fluctu-
ate, dependent upon your personal driving style.
NOTE:
Use the steering wheel EVIC controls for the
following procedure(s).
Vehicles Equipped With Passive Entry
1. Without depressing the brake pedal, push the EN- GINE START/STOP button and place the ignition to
the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).4
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