RAM Trucks 1500, User Manual

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Extender Position
• The bed extender will add an
additional 15 in (38 cm) in the back
of the truck when additional cargo
room is needed.
• To install the bed extender into the
extender position, perform the
following:
• Lower the tailgate.
• Make sure the center handle is
unlocked and rotate the center
handle vertically in order to
release the extender side gates.
• Fit the end of the side gate ends
onto the pin and handle.
• Rotate the handles to the
horizontal position to secure into
place.
Bed Rail Tie-Down System
• There are two adjustable cleats on
each side of the bed that can be
used to assist in securing cargo.
• Each cleat must be located and
tightened down in one of the
detents, along either rail, in order
to keep cargo properly secure.
• To move the cleat to any position
on the rail, turn the nut
counterclockwise, approximately
three turns. Then, pull out on the
cleat and slide it to the detent
nearest the desired location. Make
sure the cleat is seated in the
detent and tighten the nut.
• To remove the cleats from the
utility rail, remove the end cap by
pushing up on the locking tab,
located on the bottom of the end
cap. Slide the cleat off the end of
the rail.
CAUTION!
• Failure to follow the following
items could cause damage to the
vehicle:
• Assure that all cargo inside the
storage bins is properly
secured.
• Do not exceed cargo weight
rating of 150 lb (68 kg) per bin.
• Leaving the lid open for extended
periods of time could cause the
vehicle battery to discharge. If the
lid is required to stay open for
extended periods of time, it is
recommended that the bin lights
be turned off manually using the
on/off switch.
• Ensure cargo bin lids are closed
and latched before moving or
driving vehicle.
• Loads applied to the top of the bin
lid should be minimized to prevent
damage to the lid and
latching/hinging mechanisms.
• Damage to the RamBox ® bin may
occur due to heavy/sharp objects
placed in bin that shift due to
vehicle motion. In order to
minimize potential for damage,
secure all cargo to prevent
movement and protect inside
surfaces of bin from heavy/sharp
objects with appropriate padding.
• The maximum load per cleat
should not exceed 250 lbs (113 kg)
and the angle of the load on each
cleat should not exceed 60
degrees above horizontal, or
damage to the cleat or cleat rail
may occur.
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