RAM 3500 Chassis Cab (2019 year). Manual — part 7

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Tandem Doors Open Position

Push the release button at the front of the cupholder bin to

slide tray rearward for access of front lower storage bin, or

forward to access the rear lower storage bin with the center

console lid in the open position.

Push Release Button To Slide Tray

1 — Front Bin Open

2 — Rear Bin Open

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Front Bench Seat Storage — If Equipped

If your vehicle is equipped with a front bench seat, storage

can be found by folding down the center seat back. A console

storage area and cupholders are available. With the seatback

in the upright position, lifting the seat bottom also reveals a

storage location.

Front Bench Seat Storage

There is a storage drawer located in the lower center of the

instrument panel. It can be released by pushing the access

button above it. The drawer is actuator assisted once the

access button is pushed. Pull drawer outward to the fully

open position.

Storage Drawer

1 — Access Button

2 — Storage Drawer

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Seatback Storage

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

Second Row In-Floor Storage Bin — If Equipped

In-floor storage bins are located in front of the second row

seats and can be used for extra storage. The storage bins have

removable liners that can be easily removed for cleaning.

To open the in-floor storage bin, lift upward on the handle of

the latch and open the lid.

In-Floor Storage Bin Latch

NOTE:

The front seat may have to be moved forward to fully open

the lid.

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Opened Storage Bin

Each storage bin also contains two hooks for securing cargo.

These hooks should be used to secure loads safely when the

vehicle is moving.

In-Floor Storage Bin Hooks

NOTE:

The maximum load limit for each hook is 250 lbs (113 kg).

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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.

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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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

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3. Lift the front panel until the load floor unfolds into posi-

tion.

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.

Crew Cab — If Equipped

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.

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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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 this section.

Cupholders

Front Seat Cupholders

For vehicles equipped with a center console, two cupholders

are located in front of the console storage bin.

Front Cupholders

NOTE:

If the vehicle is equipped with a premium center console

with double (tandem) doors, push the front bin door to

access the cupholders.

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Vehicles Equipped With 40/20/40 Seats
The cupholders are located on the backside of the center

portion of the front seat (20). Fold down the center section of

the front seat to gain access to the cupholders.

Front Cupholders With Bench Seat

Rear Cupholders — If Equipped

Some vehicles are equipped with rear cupholders located in

the center armrest.

Rear Armrest Cupholder

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Some vehicles may be equipped with a rear cupholder that

consists of two cup wells for rear passenger convenience.

Rear Cup Wells

Electrical Power Outlets

The auxiliary 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlet can provide

power for in-cab accessories designed for use with the stan-

dard “cigar lighter” plug. The 12 Volt power outlets and 5 Volt

(2.5 Amp) USB Port (Charge Only) have a cap attached to the

outlet indicating “12V DC,” together with either a key symbol,

battery symbol, or USB symbol.

A key symbol indicates that the key must be in the ON/RUN

or ACC positions for the outlet to provide power. The battery

symbol indicates that the outlet is connected to the battery,

and can provide power at all times.

CAUTION!

• Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps)

at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watts (13 Amps) power rating is

exceeded, the fuse protecting the system will need to be

replaced.

• Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do

not insert any other object in the power outlets as this

will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Improper use

of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by

your New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

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An auxiliary power outlet can be found in the tray on top of

the center stack. This power outlet only works when the

vehicle is in the ON/RUN or ACC position.

Power Outlet — Top Of Center Stack

Power Outlet Fuse Locations:
• F104 Fuse 20 A Yellow UCI Port/ USB Rear Center

Console

• F90Fuse 20 A Yellow Instrument Panel Power Outlet

Battery Fed (If Equipped)

• F91 Fuse 20 A Yellow Instrument Panel Power Outlet Igni-

tion Fed (If Equipped)

• F93 Fuse 20 A Yellow Cigar Lighter/ Instrument Panel

Power Outlet (If Equipped)

When the vehicle is turned off, be sure to unplug any equip-

ment 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.

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.

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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. Certain

high-end video game consoles exceed this power limit, as

will most power tools.

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 accessories, or long

periods of the vehicle not being started (with accesso-

ries still plugged in), the vehicle must be driven a suffi-

cient length of time to allow the generator to recharge

the vehicle's battery.

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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.

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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.

Wireless Charging Pad — If Equipped

Wireless Charging Pad

Your vehicle may be equipped with a 15W 3A Qi wireless

charging pad located inside of the center console just below

the CD player (if equipped). This charging pad is designed to

wirelessly charge your Qi enabled mobile phone. Qi is a stan-

dard that uses magnetic induction to transfer power to your

mobile device.

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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Your mobile phone must be designed for Qi wireless

charging. If the phone is not equipped with Qi wireless

charging functionality, an aftermarket sleeve or a specialized

back plate can be purchased from your mobile phone

provider or an local electronics retailer. Please see your

phone’s owner’s manual for further information.
The wireless charging pad is equipped with an anti-slip mat,

an adjustable cradle to hold your mobile phone in place and

an LED indicator light.

Overhead Sunglass Storage

At the front of the overhead console, a compartment is

provided for the storage of one pair of sunglasses.
From the closed position, push the door latch to open the

compartment.

Overhead Sunglass Door

The door will slowly rotate to the full open position.

CAUTION!

The key fob should not be placed on the charging pad or

within 15 cm (150 mm) of it. Doing so can cause excessive

heat buildup and damage to the fob. Placing the fob in

close proximity of the charging pad blocks the fob from

being detected by the vehicle and prevents the vehicle

from starting.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

BASE / MIDLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Base / Midline Instrument Cluster

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