RAM C/V (2013 year). Instruction — part 18

Instrument Panel Cupholders

The instrument panel cupholders are located in a pull-out
drawer just above the lower storage bin.

Pull the drawer out firmly until it stops, and place the
container to be held in either one of the cupholder wells.
The cupholders are designed to accommodate a wide

variety of container types and sizes. Press down on the
container to engage the cupholder retention features.

Super Console — If Equipped

On models equipped with the Super Console, there are
two cupholders located in the center of the console.

Front Cupholders

Super Console Cupholders

276

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

For rear passengers two cupholders are located in the
pull-out drawer, located in the back of the Super Console.
Pull the drawer out to the first position to use the
cupholders.

Premium Console Cupholders — If Equipped

On models equipped with premium center consoles,
there are four cupholders located on the top of the
console.

Rear Cupholders

Premium Console Cupholders

3

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

277

Interior Bottle Holders

There are four bottle holders located in the interior. One
bottle holder is molded into each front interior door trim
panels, and one bottle holder is molded into each side
sliding interior door trim panel. Each holder accommo-
dates up to a 20 oz (.6 L) plastic bottle.

WARNING!

If containers of hot liquid are placed in the bottle
holder, they can spill when the door is closed, burn-
ing the occupants. Be careful when closing the doors
to avoid injury.

Two outboard mesh pockets are on intermediate seating.
The mesh pockets are flexible enough to hold juice boxes,
toys, games or MP3 players, etc.

Interior Bottle Holder

278

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Smoker’s Package Kit — If Equipped

With the optional authorized dealer-installed Smoker’s
Package Kit, a removable ash receiver is inserted into one
of the two cupholders in the center front instrument
panel. To install the ash receiver, align the receiver so the
thumb grip on the lid is facing rearward. Press the ash
receiver into either of the cup wells to secure. Pull
upward on the ash receiver to remove for cleaning
and/or storage.

The left rear trim panel cupholder is designed to accom-
modate a second ash receiver, if desired.

STORAGE

Glove Compartments

Upper and lower glove compartments are located on the
passenger side of the instrument panel.

Upper and Lower Glove Compartments

3

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

279

Upper Glove Compartment

To open the upper compartment, press in on the button,
located on the left side of the upper door. The door will
automatically open.

To close the compartment door, push downward on the
door’s surface to latch the door closed.

Lower Glove Compartment

To open the lower compartment pull out on the release
handle.

NOTE:

The lower compartment is equipped with a lock

that is part of the compartment handle.

Upper Compartment

Lower Compartment

280

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Door Trim Panel Storage

Front Door Storage

Both interior front door panels have multiple pockets for
storage.

Driver Seatback Storage — If Equipped

The driver’s seatback has a primary storage pocket on all
models and an optional secondary mesh pocket.

Driver’s Seatback Storage

1 — Bag Holder
2 — Standard Pocket
3 — Mesh Pocket

3

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

281

Umbrella Holder

An umbrella holder has been conveniently molded into
the left front door entry scuff molding.

Second Row Seat Storage Bins — If Equipped

The seat storage bins are located on the floor in front of
the second row seats. The area below the covers can be
used for storage when the second row seat is in the
upright position.

Pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover. Slide
the storage bin locking mechanism to the

⬙Lock⬙ position

to allow greater access to the storage bin.

Umbrella Holder

282

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

CAUTION!

NOTE: The storage bin cover must be locked and flat
to avoid damage from contact with the front seat
tracks, which have minimal clearance to the cover.

WARNING!

In a collision, serious injury could result if the seat
storage bin covers are not properly latched.
• Do not drive the vehicle with the storage bin covers

open.

• Keep the storage bin covers closed and latched

while the vehicle is in motion.

• Do not use a storage bin latch as a tie down.

Storage Bin

3

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

283

Storage Bin Safety Warning

Carefully follow these warnings to help prevent personal
injury or damage to your vehicle:

WARNING!

• Always close the storage bin covers when your

vehicle is unattended.

• Do not allow children to have access to the second

row seat storage bins. Once in the storage bin,
young children may not be able to escape. If
trapped in the storage bin, children can die from
suffocation or heat stroke.

• In a collision, serious injury could result if the seat

storage bin covers are not properly latched.

• Do not drive the vehicle with the storage bin covers

open. Keep the storage bin covers closed and
latched while the vehicle is in motion.

(Continued)

WARNING! (Continued)

• Do not operate the storage bin covers while the

vehicle is in motion.

• Do not use a storage bin latch as a tie down.

CAUTION!

The storage bin cover must be flat and locked to
avoid damage from contact with the front seat tracks,
which have minimal clearance to the cover.

Seat Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Lever

As a security measure, the Seat Storage Bin Cover has an
Emergency Release Lever built into the latching mecha-
nism.

284

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

NOTE:

In the event of an individual being locked inside

the storage bin, the storage bin cover can be opened from
inside of the bin by pushing on the glow-in-the-dark
lever attached to the storage bin cover latching mecha-
nism.

Coat Hooks

Coat hooks are located along the headliner for the second
and third row seating positions. The coat hook load limit
is 10 lbs (4.5 kg). Exceeding the recommended load limit
can cause the coat hooks to break or disengage from the
vehicle.

Cargo Area Storage

The liftgate sill plate has a raised line with the statement
“Load To This Line”. This line indicates how far rearward
cargo can be placed without interfering with liftgate
closing.

Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Lever

3

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

285

NOTE:

With all rear seats stowed or removed, 4 x 8 foot

sheets of building material will fit on the vehicle floor
with the liftgate closed. The front seats must be moved
slightly forward of the rearmost position.

CONSOLE FEATURES

There are three consoles available: Basic, Premium and
Super.

WARNING!

Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart-
ment lid in the open position. Cellular phones, music
players, and other handheld electronic devices
should be stowed while driving. Use of these devices
while driving can cause an accident due to distrac-
tion, resulting in death or injury.

Rear Cargo Area Loading Limit

286

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Basic Console

Basic Console features consist of the following:

• The basic console profile allows vehicle occupants to

easily pass through the first row to the second.

• Four cupholders accept up to extra large size beverage

cups or 20 oz (.6 L) plastic bottles. Cupholders are
dishwasher safe for cleaning.

• The cupholders are removable to access a large storage

bin.

• The basic console is removable from the vehicle for

additional floor space by removing the cap and clip at
the console base.

To Remove The Basic Floor Console

1. Remove the front anchor cup plug and clip.

2. Slide the console base forward while lifting slightly to

clear the rear load floor hook.

3. Remove the console.

To Reinstall The Basic Floor Console

1. Position the console at a slight angle (front slightly

higher than the rear).

2. Slide the console rearward into the floor bracket/

hook.

3. Align the console until the front anchor cup plug hole

is centered on the winch hole.

3

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

287

4. Reinstall the clip first and then while pushing down-

ward on the console with slight pressure, reinstall the
cover plug.

5. Pull up on the console to be sure it is firmly latched.

WARNING!

In an accident, serious injury could result if the
removable floor console is not properly installed.
Always be sure the removable floor console is fully
latched.

Premium Console — If Equipped

The three-compartment console with sliding storage bin,
sliding upper tray with storage and large console storage
bin offers multiple configurations.

• Four cupholders with dishwasher safe liners for clean-

ing. The cupholders can accept plastic bottles, large
cups or mugs with handles.

• Top tray storage
• Upper storage bin can hold nine regular or 18 thin CDs

or other items

• Large console center storage will store headphones for

the available rear DVD entertainment system or other
items

• 12 Volt DC power outlet provides continuous power

inside the console for cell phones or other electronics.

• Rear occupant accessible
• Multiple adjustments
• Removable from vehicle for additional floor space.

288

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

The top and center console sections slide forward and
rearward to provide added user comfort. A one-piece cup
holder insert for both cavities can easily be removed for
cleaning. The cupholders will also accommodate large
size cups and 20 oz (.6 L) bottles.

Position 1 shows the console closed with four cupholders
and a convenient storage tray.

Position 2 shows the raised storage tray revealing a large
storage area below.

Console Position 1

3

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

289

Dual Storage Bins

Position 3 shows the top portion of the console in a
rearward position. This is accomplished by lifting the
upper most latch at the front of the console. This provides
easy access to the storage area below and provides two of
the four cupholders for the second row passengers.

Position 4 shows the complete console in its rearmost
position. Again, lifting second latch handle at the front of
the console, allows complete access to a lower storage bin
and provides additional cupholders for rear passengers.

Console Position 2

Console Position 3

290

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

To Remove The Premium Floor Console

1. Pull up on the bottom release handle in the front of the

console.

2. Lift the rear of the console up several inches/

centimeters.

3. Pull rearward to disengage from floor and remove

console.

To Reinstall The Premium Floor Console:

1. Position the console at a slight angle (rear slightly

higher than the front).

2. Slide the console forward into the floor bracket.

3. Rotate the rear of the console down until it is resting

on the floor bracket.

Console Position 4

3

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

291