warning RAM CHASSIS CAB 2021 Owner's Guide

66GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT
STORAGE
Glove Compartment
The glove compartment is located on the
passenger side of the instrument panel and
features both an upper and lower storage area.
NOTE:
Not all vehicles are equipped with a door over
the upper storage area.

Glove Compartment
If equipped with a covered upper glove
compartment, push the release button to open.
To open the lower glove compartment, pull the
release handle.
Door Storage
Front Door Storage — If Equipped
Storage areas and bottle holders (driver’s side
only) are located in the door trim panels.
Rear Door Storage — If Equipped
Storage compartments are located in both the
driver and passenger rear door trim panels.
Cool & Humid
Conditions Set the mode control
to position and turn on to keep windows clear.
Cold Weather Set the mode control to
the position.
If windshield fogging
starts to occur, move the
control to the position.
WEATHER CONTROL SETTINGS
1 — Upper Glove Compartment Release Button
(If Equipped)
2 — Upper Glove Compartment
3 — Lower Glove Compartment
WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a glove
compartment in the open position. Driving
with the glove compartment open may result
in injury in a collision.

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Center Storage Compartment — If
Equipped

The center storage compartment is located between
the driver and passenger seats. The storage
compartment provides an armrest and contains
both an upper and lower storage area.
Center Storage Compartment
Pull the upper handle on the front of the
armrest to raise the cover. The upper storage
area contains a USB port that can be used to
power small electrical devices.

Center Storage Compartment Upper Storage USB Port

With the upper lid closed, pull the lower handle
to open the lower storage bin. The lower bin
contains a power inverter. There is also a “fill
line” located along the rear inside wall of the
lower bin. Contents above the “fill line” may
interfere with cupholder placement if equipped
with a premium center console.
WARNING!
This armrest is not a seat. Anyone seated
on the armrest could be seriously injured
during vehicle operation, or a collision.
In a collision, the latch may open if the total
weight of the items stored exceeds about
10 lbs (4.5 kg). These items could be
thrown about endangering occupants of
the vehicle. Items stored should not exceed
a total of 10 lbs (4.5 kg).
1 — Upper Console Handle
2 — Lower Console Handle
WARNING! (Continued)
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Forward Portion Of Lower Storage Bin
Premium Center Console — If Equipped
The premium center console is equipped with
two front storage bins located in front of the
center storage compartment. These storage
bins may be equipped with tandem doors. Push
the front bin to access the cupholders, or push
the rear bin to access the coin holder/small
storage bin.

Center Console Tandem Doors— If Equipped Tandem Doors Open Position

1 — Wireless Charging Pad
2 — Power Inverter
3 — Storage Area
WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a console
compartment lid in the open position. Driving
with the console compartment lid open may
result in injury in a collision.
1 — Push Front Bin Access
2 — Push Rear Bin Access
1 — Front Bin Open
2 — Rear Bin Open

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Seatback Storage — If Equipped
Located in the back of both the driver and
passenger front seats are pockets that can be
used for storage.

Driver’s Side Seatback Storage

Storage Bin (Regular Cab)
The storage bin is located behind the front
seats and runs the length of the cab.
Storage Bin

Fold Flat Load Floor — If Equipped
Crew Cab models with a 60/40 rear seat may
be equipped with a folding load floor.Unfolding The Load Floor/Crew Cab

1. Lift the 60/40 seat cushion(s) to the
upward position.

Load Floor Legs In Stowed Position

2. Unfold both the legs using the straps.

Load Floor Legs In Opened Position

WARNING!
Do not operate the vehicle with loose items
stored on the load floor. While driving or in an
accident you may experience abrupt stopping,
rapid acceleration, or sharp turns. Loose
objects stored on the load floor may move
around with force and strike occupants,
resulting in serious or fatal injury.

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3. Lift the front panel until the load floor
unfolds into position.

Load Floor In Open Position

4. Reverse the procedure to store the load floor.
Positioning The Load Floor For Storage Access
Under The Seat

1. Lift the 60/40 seat cushion(s) to the upward position.

2. Unsnap the securing snap located at either side of the load floor.
3. Lift the load floor up to access storage under the load floor.
Load Floor Securing Straps/Crew Cab

4. Reverse the procedure to put the load floor back in the secured down position before
you operate the vehicle.Below Rear Seat Storage (Crew Cab)
The Crew Cab models provide additional
storage under the rear seats. Lift the seats to
access the storage compartment.
To open the storage compartments, unsnap the
securing snap located at either side of the load
floor and lift upward on the fold flat lid.

Crew Cab Storage

NOTE:
For more information on storage and the fold
flat floor, refer to “Fold Flat Load Floor” in the
previous section.WARNING!
Do not drive with the load floor in the up
position. When stopping fast or in an
accident, the load floor could move to the
down position causing serious injury.
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Power Outlet Fuse Locations:
F104 Fuse 20 A Yellow UCI Port/ USB Rear
Center Console
F90 Fuse 20 A Yellow Instrument Panel
Power Outlet Battery Fed (If Equipped)
F91 Fuse 20 A Yellow Instrument Panel
Power Outlet Ignition Fed (If Equipped)
F93 Fuse 20 A Yellow Cigar Lighter/ Instru -
ment Panel Power Outlet (If Equipped)

When the vehicle is turned off, be sure to unplug any
equipment as to not drain the battery of the vehicle.
All accessories connected to the outlet(s) should be
removed or turned off when the vehicle is not in use
to protect the battery against discharge.

POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED

If equipped, a 115 Volt (400 Watts Maximum)
inverter may be located inside the center console
towards the right hand side, just under the
Wireless Charging Pad (if equipped). This inverter
can power cellular phones, electronics and
other low power devices requiring power up
to 400 Watts. Certain high-end video game
consoles exceed this power limit, as will most
power tools.
Center Console Power Inverter Outlet

There is also a second 115 Volt (400 Watts
Maximum) power inverter located on the rear of
the center console. This inverter can power
cellular phones, electronics and other low
power devices requiring power up to 400 Watts.
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:

Only devices designed for use in this type of
outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.

Do not touch with wet hands.
Close the lid when not in use and while
driving the vehicle.
If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an
electric shock and failure.
CAUTION!
Many accessories that can be plugged in
draw power from the vehicle's battery, even
when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the
vehicle's battery will discharge sufficiently
to degrade battery life and/or prevent the
engine from starting.
Accessories that draw higher power
(i.e., coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.),
will discharge the battery even more
quickly. Only use these intermittently and
with greater caution.
After the use of high power draw accesso -
ries, or long periods of the vehicle not being
started (with accessories still plugged in),
the vehicle must be driven a sufficient
length of time to allow the generator to
recharge the vehicle's battery.

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Certain high-end video game consoles exceed
this power limit, as will most power tools.

All power inverters are designed with built-in
overload protection. If the power rating of 400 Watts
is exceeded, the power inverter shuts down. Once
the electrical device has been removed from the
outlet the inverter should reset.

Rear Center Console Power Inverter Outlet

NOTE:

400 Watts is the maximum for the inverter, not each
outlet. If three outlets are in use, 400 Watts is
shared amongst the devices plugged in.
If equipped, there may be a 115 Volt (400 Watts
Maximum) inverter located to the right of the
center stack, just below the climate controls.
This inverter can power cellular phones,
electronics and other low power devices
requiring power up to 400 Watts. Certain
high-end video game consoles exceed this
power limit, as will most power tools.

Center Stack Power Inverter
To turn on the power outlet, simply plug in the
device. The outlet turns off when the device is
unplugged.
NOTE:
The power inverter only turns on if the ignition
is in the ACC or ON/RUN position.
Due to built-in overload protection, the power
inverter shuts down if the power rating is
exceeded.
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:

Do not insert any objects into the receptacles.

Do not touch with wet hands.
Close the lid when not in use.
If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an
electric shock and failure.
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NOTE:
The power window switches will remain active
for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is placed
in the OFF position. Opening either front door
will cancel this feature. The timing is program -
mable within Uconnect Settings Ú page 228.
AUTOMATIC WINDOW FEATURES — IF
E
QUIPPED
Auto-Down Feature
The driver and front passenger door power
window switches have an Auto-Down feature.
Push the window switch down for a short period of time, then release, and the window will go
down automatically.
To stop the window from going all the way down
during the Auto-Down operation, pull up or push
down on the switch briefly.
Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection
Lift the window switch up for a short period
of time and release; the window will go up
automatically.
To stop the window from going all the way up
during the Auto-Up operation, push down on the
switch briefly.
To close the window part way, lift the window
switch briefly and release it when you want the
window to stop.
If the window runs into any obstacle during
auto-closure, it will reverse direction and then
go back down. Remove the obstacle and use
the window switch again to close the window.
NOTE:
Any impact due to rough road conditions may
trigger the auto-reverse function unexpectedly
during auto-closure. If this happens, pull the
switch lightly and hold to close the window
manually.
RESET AUTO-UP
Should the Auto-Up feature stop working, the
window probably needs to be reset. To reset
Auto-Up:

1. Pull the window switch up to close the
window completely and continue to hold
the switch up for an additional two seconds
after the window is closed.

2. Push the window switch down firmly to open the window completely and continue to hold
the switch down for an additional two
seconds after the window is fully open.
WARNING!
Never leave children unattended in a vehicle.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle
or in a location accessible to children, and do
not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped
with Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or
ON/RUN mode. Occupants, particularly
unattended children, can become entrapped
by the windows while operating the power
window switches. Such entrapment may
result in serious injury or death.
WARNING!
There is no anti-pinch protection when the
window is almost closed. To avoid personal
injury be sure to clear your arms, hands,
fingers and all objects from the window path
before closing.
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HOOD
TO OPEN THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be
released.

1. Pull the hood release lever located below
the steering wheel at the base of the
instrument panel.

Hood Release
2. Reach into the opening beneath the center
of the hood and push the safety latch lever
to the left to release it, before raising the
hood.

Safety Latch Location

TO CLOSE THE HOOD
Hoods equipped with gas props are closed from
the point where the props no longer hold the
hood open.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before
driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is in
motion and block your vision. Failure to follow
this warning could result in serious injury or
death.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the
hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at
the front center of the hood to ensure that
both latches engage.
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82GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
6. 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. 7. 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.
WARNING!

A hot engine cooling system is dangerous.
You or others could be badly burned by steam
or boiling coolant. It is recommended to call an
authorized dealer for service if your vehicle
overheats. If you decide to look under the hood
yourself, Follow the warnings under the Cooling
System Pressure Cap paragraph
Ú
page 383.

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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