Ram 2500 2017 Owner's Manual

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 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
Adjustable Cleat Assembly
1 — Utility Rail Detent
2 — Cleat Retainer Nut
3 — Utility Rail Cleat
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To remove the cleats from the utility rail, remove the end
cap screw located in the center of the end cap, using a #T30
Torx head driver. Remove the end cap and 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 important
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
Remote Keyless Entry, the electrical connector must be
disconnected prior to removing the tailgate.
Utility Rail End Cap
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Disconnecting The Rear Camera Or Remote
Keyless Entry — If Equipped
1. Open the tailgate to access the rear camera or RemoteKeyless Entry connector bracket located on the rear sill. 2. Remove the connector bracket from the sill by pushing
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 compartment) to the chassis wiring harness and
insert the bracket back into the sill.
5. Connect the tailgate plug (provided in the glove com- partment) to the tailgate wiring harness to ensure that
the terminals do not corrode.
Connector Bracket
Locking Tab
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6. Tape the tailgate harness and bracket against theforward-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 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. Position the tailgate on 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.
6. Remove the tailgate from the vehicle.
NOTE: Do not carry the tailgate loose in the truck pickup
box.
Locking Tang
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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 over-
hanging 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
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.
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Removal
To remove the Tonneau Cover follow the following steps:
1. Lower the tailgate to gain access to the first set of two Tonneau Cover clamps located on the driver and pas-
senger underside of the Tonneau Cover.
Clamped Position
NOTE: If clamp wire is damaged replace immediately.
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2. Pull down on the first set of clamps on both driver andpassenger sides to the semi clamped position. 3. Pull down on the clamp wire and push the clamp up
into the proper released position.
Semi Clamped PositionProper Released Position
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NOTE:Be sure the clamp and clamp wire is in the proper
released position.
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.
Improper Clamp Wire Released Position
Semi Clamped Position
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7. Pull down on the clamp wire and push the clamp upinto the proper released position. 8. Be sure to clip both stowage straps together to insure the
cover stays together.
9. With two people, remove the cover.
NOTE: Be sure the tonneau cover has been folded com-
pletely before removing.
Proper Released PositionStowage Strap
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Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Installation
To install the Tonneau Cover follow the following steps:
1. Position the folded Tonneau Cover on the truck bed andpush 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 position toproperly engage the clamps. NOTE:
Once clamped, be sure the clamps are not partially
clamped to the truck bed flange.
5. Disengage the stowage straps.
6. Unfold Tonneau Cover to the intermediate position.
Clamped Position
Improper Clamp Position
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