Dodge Ram 1500 (2011 year). Manual — part 6

䡵 Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

▫ Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
▫ Power Sliding Rear Window —

If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

▫ Manual Sliding Rear Window —

If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

䡵 Fold Flat Load Floor — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 177
䡵 Rambox威 — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

▫ Rambox威 Integrated Box Side Storage Bins . . 180
▫ Rambox威 Safety Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

▫ Bed Extender — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
▫ Bed Rail Tie-Down System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

䡵 Slide-In Campers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

▫ Camper Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

䡵 Easy-Off Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

▫ Disconnecting The Rear Camera

— If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

▫ Removing The Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
▫ Locking Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

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MIRRORS

Inside Day/Night Mirror
Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small
control lever under the mirror to the night position (lever
flipped toward the rear of vehicle).

The mirror should be adjusted with the lever set in the
day position (lever flipped toward the windshield). The
mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through
the rear window.

Adjusting Rearview Mirror

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Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare
from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or
off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light
next to the button will illuminate to indicate when the
dimming feature is activated.

CAUTION!

To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never
spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the
mirror clean.

Outside Mirrors
To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s)
to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight
overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.

Automatic Dimming Mirror

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WARNING!

Vehicles and other objects seen in a passenger side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your
passenger side convex mirror could cause you to
collide with another vehicle or other object. Use your
inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a
vehicle seen in the passenger side convex mirror.
Some vehicles will not have a convex right side
mirror.

Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
All outside mirrors are hinged and may be moved either
forward or rearward to resist damage.

CAUTION!

It is recommended to fold the mirrors into the full
rearward position to resist damage when entering a
car wash or a narrow location.

Folding Mirror

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Power Mirrors — If Equipped
The controls for the power mirrors are located on the
driver’s door trim panel.

The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but-
tons and a four-way mirror control switch.

Power Mirror Controls

Power Mirror Controls

1 — Mirror Select Buttons
2 — Mirror Control

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To adjust a mirror, press the mirror select button for the
mirror that you want to adjust. Using the mirror control
switch, press on any of the four arrows for the direction
that you want the mirror to move.

Heated Mirrors — If Equipped

These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This
feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear

window defroster. Refer to “Rear Window Features” in
“Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle” for further
information.

Driver’s Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
The driver’s outside mirror will automatically adjust for
glare from vehicles behind you. This feature is controlled
by the inside automatic dimming mirror and can be
turned on or off by pressing the button at the base of the
inside mirror. The mirror will automatically adjust for
headlight glare when the inside mirror adjusts.

Power Mirror Movement

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Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped
Illuminated vanity mirrors are located on each sun visor.
To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing
the mirror cover upward. The lights will turn on auto-
matically. Closing the mirror cover turns off the light.

“Slide-On-Rod” Features of Sun Visor — If
Equipped
The sun visor “Slide-On-Rod” feature allows for additional
flexibility in positioning the visor to block out the sun.

To use the “Slide-On-Rod” feature, rotate the sun visor
downward and unclip it. Pull the sun visor along the
“Slide-On-Rod” until the sun visor is in the desired
position.

Illuminated Vanity Mirror

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Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped
These mirrors are designed with an adjustable mirror
head to provide a greater vision range when towing
extra-wide loads. To change position inboard or out-
board, the mirror head should be rotated (flipped in or
out).

NOTE:

Fold the trailer towing mirrors rearward prior to

entering an automated car wash.

Slide-On-Rod Extender

Trailer Towing Position

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A small blindspot mirror is located next to main mirror
and can be adjusted separately.

Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED
Uconnect™ Phone is a hands-free system that allows you
to use voice commands to dial a phone number stored in
your mobile phone. Press the Uconnect™ Phone button

on the radio or steering wheel controls (if equipped)

and follow the instructions to pair the mobile phone.

Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in the Uconnect™ User
Manual located on the DVD for further details.

VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED
Voice Commands can be initiated by pressing the VR
button

located on the radio or steering wheel

controls (if equipped).

Refer to “Voice Command” in the Uconnect™ User
Manual located on the DVD for further details.

SEATS
Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the
vehicle.

Blindspot Mirror

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WARNING!

• It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or

outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in
these areas are more likely to be seriously injured
or killed.

• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your

vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts.

• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and

using a seat belt properly.

Power Seats — If Equipped
Some models may be equipped with driver and passen-
ger eight-way power seats. The power seat switches are
located on the outboard side of the front seat cushions.
There are two power seat switches that are used to
control the movement of the seat cushion and the seat-
back.

Adjusting the sear forward or rearward
The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward.
Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will

Power Seat Switches

1 — Power Seat Switch
2 — Power Seatback Switch

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move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch
when you have reached the desired position.

Adjusting the seat up or down
The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull
upward or push downward on the seat switch, the seat
will move in the direction of the switch. Release the
switch when you have reached the desired position.

Tilting the seat up or down
The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in four
directions. Pull upward or push downward 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 you have reached the desired position.

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 you have reached the desired position.

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

seatbelts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious
injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted
seatbelt.

• 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.

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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.

Power Lumbar — If Equipped
Vehicles equipped with power driver or passenger seats
may be also be equipped with power lumbar. The power
lumbar switch is located on the outboard side of the
power seat. Push the switch forward to increase the
lumbar support. Push the switch rearward to decrease
the lumbar support.

Heated Seats — If Equipped
On some models, the front and rear seats may be
equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions and
seatbacks.

Lumbar Control Switch

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WARNING!

• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin

because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex-
haustion or other physical condition must exercise
care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if used for
long periods of time.

• Do not place anything on the seat that insulates

against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This
may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a
seat that has been overheated could cause serious
burns due to the increased surface temperature of
the seat.

CAUTION!

Repeated overheating of the seat could damage the
heating element and/or degrade the material of the
seat.

Front Heated Seats
There are two heated seat switches that allow the driver
and passenger to operate the seats independently. The
controls for each seat are located near the bottom center
of the instrument panel (below the climate controls).

You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings.
Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of
heat in use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for
HIGH, one for LOW and none for OFF.

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Press the switch once to select HIGH-
level heating. Press the switch a sec-
ond time to select LOW-level heating.
Press the switch a third time to shut
the heating elements OFF.

NOTE:

• Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within

two to five minutes.

• The engine must be running for the heated seats to

operate.

The heated seats switch from HIGH to LOW and from
LOW to OFF automatically, based on time and tempera-
ture of the seat. The heated seats can operate on HIGH
heat for as little as 4 minutes and up to 30 minutes before
switching to LOW heat. Once a seat has switched to the
LOW heat setting it may operate for an additional

60 minutes before automatically shutting OFF. The
heated seats can shut OFF early or may not turn on when
the seat is already warm.

Vehicle Equipped with Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote start, the
driver’s heated seat can be programmed to come on
during a remote start. Refer to “Remote Starting System
— If Equipped” in “Things to Know Before Starting Your
Vehicle” for further information.

Rear Heated Seats
On some models, the two outboard seats are equipped
with heated seats. The heated seat switches for these
seats are located on the rear of the center console.

There are two heated seat switches that allow the rear
passengers to operate the seats independently. You can
choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings. Amber

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indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in
use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for HIGH, one
for LOW and none for OFF.

Press the switch once to select HIGH-
level heating. Press the switch a sec-
ond time to select LOW-level heating.
Press the switch a third time to shut
the heating elements OFF.

NOTE:

• Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within

two to five minutes.

• The engine must be running for the heated seats to

operate.

When the HIGH-level setting is selected, the heater will
provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes
of operation. Then, the heat output will drop to the

normal HIGH-level. If the HIGH-level setting is selected,
the system will automatically switch to LOW-level after
approximately 30 minutes of continuous operation. At
that time, the number of illuminated LEDs changes from
two to one, indicating the change. The LOW-level setting
will turn OFF automatically after approximately
30 minutes.

Ventilated Seats — If Equipped
On some models, both the driver and passenger seats are
ventilated. Located in the seat cushion and seatback are
small fans that draw the air from the passenger compart-
ment and blow air through fine perforations in the seat
cover to help keep the driver and front passenger cooler
in higher ambient temperatures.

The ventilated seat switches are located in the switch
bank in the center stack of the instrument panel, just
below the climate controls. The fans operate at two
speeds, HIGH and LOW.

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Press the switch once to choose HIGH,
press it a second time to choose LOW.
Pressing the switch a third time will
turn the ventilated seat OFF. When
HIGH speed is selected both lights on
the switch will be illuminated. When
LOW speed is selected one light will

be illuminated.

NOTE:

The engine must be running for the ventilated

seats to operate.

Vehicles Equipped with Remote Start
On models equipped with remote start, the drivers
ventilated seat can be programmed to come on during a
remote start. Refer to “Remote Starting System — If
Equipped” in “Things to Know Before Starting Your
Vehicle” for further information.

Manual Seat Adjuster — If Equipped
Both front seats are adjustable forward or rearward. The
manual seat adjustment handle is located under the seat
cushion at the front edge of each seat.

Manual Seat Adjuster

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