driver seat adjustment Ram 4500 Chassis Cab 2020 Owner's Manual

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INTRODUCTION
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ...............................11
Essential Information .................................. 11
Symbols ........................................................ 11
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ...............................11
VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS .........................11
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .......11
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
VEHICLE USER GUIDE — IF EQUIPPED ...............12
KEYS ......................................................................13
Key Fob......................................................... 13
IGNITION SWITCH ...............................................17
Keyless Push Button Ignition ...................... 17
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED (GASOLINE) ...18
How To Use Remote Start ........................... 18
Remote Start Abort Message ...................... 19
To Enter Remote Start Mode ...................... 19
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without
Driving
The Vehicle .................................................. 19 To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The
Vehicle .......................................................... 20 Remote Start Comfort Systems —
If Equipped ................................................... 20 General Information .................................... 20 REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED (DIESEL)......... 20
How To Use Remote Start ........................... 21
Remote Start Abort Message...................... 21
To Enter Remote Start Mode ...................... 21
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without
Driving The Vehicle ...................................... 22 To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The
Vehicle .......................................................... 22 Remote Start Comfort Systems —
If Equipped ................................................... 22
SENTRY KEY.......................................................... 22
Key Programming ....................................... 23
Replacement Keys ..................................... 23
General Information .................................... 23
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM .............................. 24
To Arm The System ...................................... 24
To Disarm The System ................................ 24
Rearming Of The System............................. 25
Security System Manual Override .............. 25
DOORS .................................................................. 25
Manual Door Locks...................................... 25
Power Door Locks — If Equipped ............... 26
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry .......... 26
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped ....... 29
Child-Protection Door Lock ........................ 29
SEATS ................................................................ 30
Manual Front Seat Adjustment................... 30
Power Driver Seat Adjustment —
If Equipped ................................................... 31 Driver Memory Seats — If Equipped .......... 32
Heated Seats — If Equipped ....................... 34
Ventilated Seats — If Equipped................... 35 HEAD RESTRAINTS ..........................................36
Front Head Restraints ................................. 36
Rear Head Restraint Adjustment ............... 37
Rear Head Restraint Removal .................... 37
STEERING WHEEL .............................................38
Tilt Steering Column .................................. 38
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped ...... 38
DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS —
IF EQUIPPED .........................................................39
MIRRORS ..............................................................40
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped ...... 40
Automatic Dimming Mirror —
If Equipped .................................................. 40 Automatic Dimming Mirror With Rear View
Camera Display — If Equipped ................... 40 Outside Mirrors ........................................... 41
Driver's Outside Automatic Dimming
Mirror — If Equipped .................................... 41 Power Mirrors — If Equipped ...................... 41
Power Convex Mirror Switch —
If Equipped ................................................... 42 Trailer Towing Mirrors.................................. 42
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped .................... 43
Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse —
If Equipped ................................................... 43 Outside Mirrors Folding Feature ................. 43
Illuminated Vanity Mirror —
If Equipped ................................................... 44

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40-20-40 Front Bench Seat — If Equipped
The seat is divided into three segments. The
outboard seat portions are each 40% of the
total width of the seat. On some models, the
back of the center portion (20%) easily folds
down to provide an armrest/center storage
compartment.
Power Driver Seat Adjustment — If Equipped
Some models may be equipped with an
eight-way power driver's seat. The power seat
switches are located on the outboard side of the
driver's seat cushion. There are two power seat
switches that are used to control the movement
of the seat cushion and the seatback.

Power Seat Switches

Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
The seat can be adjusted both forward and rear -
ward. Push the seat switch forward or rearward.
The seat will move in the direction of the switch.
Release the switch when the desired position
has been reached.
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
The height of the seats can be adjusted up or
down. Pull upward or push downward on the
rear of seat switch, the seat will move in the
direction of the switch. Release the switch when
the desired position has been reached.
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted
in four directions. Pull upward or push down -
ward on the front or rear of the seat switch, the
front or rear of the seat cushion will move in the
direction of the switch. Release the switch when
the desired position is reached.
Reclining The Seatback
The angle of the seatback can be adjusted
forward or rearward. Push the seatback switch
forward or rearward, the seat will move in the
direction of the switch. Release the switch when
the desired position is reached.
1 — Power Seat Switch
2 — Power Seatback Switch
WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while driving may be
dangerous. Moving a seat while driving
could result in loss of control which could
cause a collision and serious injury or
death.
Seats should be adjusted before fastening
the seat belts and while the vehicle is
parked. Serious injury or death could result
from a poorly adjusted seat belt.
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so
that the shoulder belt is no longer resting
against your chest. In a collision you could
slide under the seat belt, which could result
in serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under a power seat
or impede its ability to move as it may cause
damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may
become limited if movement is stopped by an
obstruction in the seat’s path.
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36GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
HEAD RESTRAINTS
Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk
of injury by restricting head movement in the
event of a rear impact. Head restraints should
be adjusted so that the top of the head restraint
is located above the top of your ear.
NOTE:
Do not reverse the head restraints (making the
rear of the head restraint face forward) in an
attempt to gain additional clearance to the back
of your head.
Front Head Restraints
Four-Way Head Restraints — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with front
four-way driver and passenger head restraints.
To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the
head restraint. To lower the head restraint,
push the adjustment button, located at the
base of the head restraint, and push downward
on the head restraint.
To adjust the head restraint forward, pull the
top of the head restraint toward the front of the
vehicle as desired and release. To adjust the
head restraint rearward, pull the top of the head
restraint to the forward most position and
release. The head restraint will return to the
rear most position.
NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with a front bench
seat, the center head restraint is not adjustable
or removable.
Two-Way Head Restraints — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with front
two-way driver and passenger head restraints. To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the
head restraint. To lower the head restraint,
push the adjustment button, located at the
base of head restraint, and push downward on
the head restraint.

Head Restraint Adjustment Button

NOTE:
The head restraints should only be removed by
qualified technicians, for service purposes only.
If either of the head restraints require removal,
see an authorized dealer.
WARNING!
All occupants, including the driver, should
not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s
seat until the head restraints are placed in
their proper positions in order to minimize
the risk of neck injury in the event of a
crash.
Head restraints should never be adjusted
while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a
vehicle with the head restraints improperly
adjusted or removed could cause serious
injury or death in the event of a collision.

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Rear Head Restraint Adjustment
The rear seats are equipped with adjustable
and removable head restraints. To raise the
head restraint, pull upward on the head
restraint. To lower the head restraint, push the
adjustment button located on the base of the
head restraint and push downward on the head
restraint.
Release/Adjustment Buttons

NOTE:The rear center head restraint (Crew Cab)
has only one adjustment position that is used
to aid in the routing of a tether. Refer to
“Occupant Restraint Systems” in “Safety” for
further information.
Do not reposition the head restraint 180
degrees to the incorrect position in an
attempt to gain additional clearance to the
back of the head.
Rear Head Restraint Removal
To remove the head restraint, push the adjust -
ment button and the release button while
pulling upward on the whole assembly. To rein -
stall the head restraint, put the head restraint
posts into the holes and adjust it to the appro -
priate height.
NOTE:
To remove outboard restraints, the rear seat
bottom must be folded up.WARNING!
All occupants, including the driver, should
not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s
seat until the head restraints are placed in
their proper positions in order to minimize
the risk of neck injury in the event of a
crash.
Head restraints should never be adjusted
while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a
vehicle with the head restraints improperly
adjusted or removed could cause serious
injury or death in the event of a collision.
1 — Release Button
2 — Adjustment Button
WARNING!
A loose head restraint thrown forward in a
collision or hard stop could cause serious
injury or death to occupants of the vehicle.
Always securely stow removed head
restraints in a location outside the occu -
pant compartment.
ALL the head restraints MUST be rein -
stalled in the vehicle to properly protect the
occupants. Follow the re-installation
instructions above prior to operating the
vehicle or occupying a seat.
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DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF
EQUIPPED
The adjustable pedals system is designed to
allow a greater range of driver comfort for
steering wheel tilt and seat position. This
feature allows the brake and accelerator pedals
to move toward or away from the driver to
provide improved position with the steering
wheel.
The adjustable pedal switch is located to the left
side of the steering column.

Adjustable Pedals Switch
NOTE:
The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition
OFF.
The pedals cannot be adjusted when the
vehicle is in REVERSE or when the Speed
Control System is on. The following messages
will appear on vehicles equipped with an
instrument cluster display if the pedals are
attempted to be adjusted when the system is
locked out: “Adjustable Pedal Disabled —
Cruise Control Engaged” or “Adjustable Pedal
Disabled — Vehicle In Reverse”.
NOTE:
Always adjust the pedals to a position that
allows full pedal travel.
Further small adjustments may be necessary
to find the best possible seat/pedal position.
For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory
Seat, you can use your remote keyless entry
key fob or the memory switch on the driver’s
door trim panel to return the adjustable
pedals to pre-programmed positions. Refer
to “Driver Memory Seat” in “Seats” in this
chapter for further information.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is
moving. You could lose control and have an
accident. Always adjust the pedals while the
vehicle is parked.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under the adjustable
pedals or impede its ability to move, as it may
cause damage to the pedal controls. Pedal
travel may become limited if movement is
stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable
pedal's path.
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146SAFETY
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted
lap/shoulder belt.

1. Position the latch plate as close as
possible to the anchor point.

2. At about 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the seat belt
webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that
begins immediately above the latch plate.
3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. The folded webbing must enter
the slot at the top of the latch plate.
4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing and the seat belt
is no longer twisted.
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
In the driver and outboard front passenger
seats, the top of the shoulder belt can be
adjusted upward or downward to position the
seat belt away from your neck. Push or squeeze
the anchorage button to release the anchorage,
and move it up or down to the position that
serves you best.
Adjustable Anchorage

As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you
will prefer the shoulder belt anchorage in a
lower position, and if you are taller than
average, you will prefer the shoulder belt
anchorage in a higher position. After you
release the anchorage button, try to move it up
or down to make sure that it is locked in posi -
tion.
NOTE:
The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage
is equipped with an Easy Up feature. This
feature allows the shoulder belt anchorage to
be adjusted in the upward position without
pushing or squeezing the release button. To
verify the shoulder belt anchorage is latched,
pull downward on the shoulder belt anchorage
until it is locked into position.
WARNING!
Wearing your seat belt incorrectly could
make your injuries in a collision much
worse. You might suffer internal injuries, or
you could even slide out of the seat belt.
Follow these instructions to wear your seat
belt safely and to keep your passengers
safe, too.
Position the shoulder belt across the
shoulder and chest with minimal, if any
slack so that it is comfortable and not
resting on your neck. The retractor will with -
draw any slack in the shoulder belt.
Misadjustment of the seat belt could
reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt
in a crash.
Always make all seat belt height adjust -
ments when the vehicle is stationary.

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