Ram 3500 2020 Owner's Manual

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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 and or power locks (if equipped).

NOTE:
Refer to “Disconnecting The Rear Camera And
Remote Keyless Entry” 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.
Locking Tang

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 TAILGATE
The tailgate can be locked using the key fob
lock button.
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.2

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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
Crossbar 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
it completely.
TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER REMOVAL
To remove the Tonneau Cover, follow the next
steps:

1. Open the tailgate to gain access to the rear pair of Tonneau Cover clamps located on
the underside of the cover (left and right
side).
Clamped Position

NOTE:
If clamp wire is damaged replace immediately.
2. Pull both clamp handles down to release the Tonneau Cover’s rear panel.

Released Position
3. From the released position, send the
clamps to the Stowed Position by pushing
from the yellow bumper up. Listen for a
“clicking” sound to confirm the clamp has
been properly stowed.

Stowed Position

CAUTION!
Make sure the Tonneau Cover clamp and
clamp wire are in the proper stowed position.
If the clamp and clamp wire are not properly
stowed, damage to the Tonneau Cover
material will result.

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4. Fold the rear panel up onto the center panel
(intermediate position).

Folded Rear Panel (Intermediate Position)

NOTE:
The vehicle cannot be driven when the Tonneau
Cover is in this position.
5. Fold the rear and center panels up onto the front panel (Tri-Folded position).
Tri-Folded Position

NOTE:
When folding the center and rear panels, the
sections MUST be held together to avoid
damage to the cover material.

Incorrect Folding — Will Cause Damage Correct Folding — Hold Panels Together

NOTE:
Fold the panels gently. It is not recommended to
allow the panels to drop under their own weight.
6. Clip both stowage straps to prevent the Tonneau Cover panels from unfolding.

Stowage Strap

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7. Once in the Tri-Folded position, pull both
front clamp handles down to the Released
Position.

Released Position

8. From the Released Position, send the clamps to the Stowed Position by pushing
from the yellow bumper up. Listen for a
“clicking” sound to confirm the clamp has
been properly stowed.
Stowed Position

9. With two people, remove the Tonneau Cover.
NOTE:
Be sure the Tonneau Cover has been folded
completely before removing.TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER
I
NSTALLATION
To install the Tonneau Cover follow the following
steps:

1. 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.

NOTE:
Make sure to always push the Tonneau Cover
all the way forward on the truck bed. Failure to
do so might prevent proper clamp engagement,
or interfere with the tailgate auto drop function
(if equipped).
2. Pull down on the first set of clamp handles to release the clamps from the stowed
position.

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Stowed Position

3. Push clamp wires up and under the flange of the box (or flange of the Ram Box rail, if
equipped) to the semi clamped position.
4. Push clamp handles upward to the clamped position to properly engage the clamps.

Clamped Position
NOTE:
Once clamped, be sure the clamps are not
improperly attached to the truck bed flange.

Improper Clamp Position

5. Disengage the stowage straps.
6. Unfold the center and rear panels to the intermediate position.
Intermediate Position (Vehicle Cannot Be Driven)

NOTE:
When folding the center and rear panels, the
sections MUST be held together to avoid
damage to the cover material.

Incorrect Folding — Will Cause Damage

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Correct Folding — Hold Panels Together

7. Completely unfold the Tonneau Cover.

Fully Unfolded Position
8. Pull the rear clamp handles down into the
released position.

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.
10. Push clamp handles upward to the clamped position to properly engage the clamps.
Clamped Position
Improper Clamp Position

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NOTE:
Once clamped, be sure the clamps are not
partially clamped to the truck bed flange. The Tonneau Cover clamps can be locked when
in the clamped position by placing a lock
through the locking hole.

Locking Hole
TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER CLEANING
For proper cleaning of the Tonneau Cover, use
Mopar Whitewall & Vinyl Top Cleaner and Mopar
Leather & Vinyl Conditioner/Protectant.
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.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
BASE / MIDLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — GAS ENGINE
Base / Midline Instrument Cluster — Gas Engine
BASE / MIDLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
D
ESCRIPTIONS — GAS ENGINE

1. Tachometer

Indicates the engine speed in revolutions
per minute (RPM x 1000). 2. Voltmeter
When the vehicle is in the RUN state, the
gauge indicates the electrical system
voltage. The pointer should stay within
the normal range if the battery is
charged. If the pointer moves to either
extreme left or right and remains there
during normal driving, the electrical
system should be serviced.

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3. Instrument Cluster Display
When the appropriate conditions exist,
this display shows the instrument cluster
display messages. Refer to “Instrument
Cluster Display” in “Getting To Know Your
Instrument Panel” for further informa-
tion.
4. Oil Pressure Gauge
The pointer should always indicate the oil
pressure when the engine is running. A
continuous high or low reading under
normal driving conditions may indicate a
lubrication system malfunction. Imme -
diate service should be obtained from an
authorized dealer.
5. Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
6. Fuel Gauge
The pointer shows the level of fuel in the
fuel tank when the ignition is in the ON/
RUN position.
 The fuel pump symbol points
to the side of the vehicle where
the fuel door is located.
Refer to “Refueling The Vehicle — Gas
Engine” in “Starting And Operating” for
further information.
7. Temperature Gauge
The gauge pointer shows engine coolant
temperature. The pointer positioned
within the normal range indicates that
the engine cooling system is operating
satisfactorily.
The gauge pointer will likely indicate a
higher temperature when driving in hot
weather, up mountain grades, or when
towing a trailer. It should not be allowed
to exceed the upper limits of the normal
operating range.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous.
You or others could be badly burned by steam
or boiling coolant. You may want to call an
authorized dealer for service if your vehicle
overheats. If you decide to look under the
hood yourself, refer to the warnings under
“Cooling System Pressure Cap” in see
“Servicing And Maintenance” for further
information.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system
could damage your vehicle. If the
temperature gauge reads “H,” pull over and
stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer drops
back into the normal range. If the pointer
remains on the “H,” turn the engine off
immediately and call an authorized dealer for
service.
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108GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — GAS ENGINE
Premium Instrument Cluster — Gas Engine
PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
D
ESCRIPTIONS — GAS ENGINE

1. Tachometer

Indicates the engine speed in revolutions
per minute (RPM x 1000). 2. Instrument Cluster Display

When the appropriate conditions exist,
this display shows the instrument cluster
display messages. Refer to “Instrument
Cluster Display” in “Getting To Know Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
3. SpeedometerIndicates vehicle speed.
4. Fuel Gauge
The pointer shows the level of fuel in the
fuel tank when the ignition is in the ON/
RUN position.

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