RAM 2500 2023, Руководство пользователя

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 79
NOTE:
Once the spring load is overcome, the bed step will extend
out quickly, so be sure to stand in a position that will avoid
coming into contact with the step as it extends.
Bed Step (Extended)
To stow the bed step back under the tailgate, push the bed
step forward with your foot until the bed step is retracted
by the spring load.
PICKUP BOX
The pickup box has many features designed for utility and
convenience.
Pickup Box Features
NOTE:
If you are installing a toolbox, ladder rack or headache
rack at the front of the pickup box, you must use Mopar®
Box Reinforcement Brackets that are available from an
authorized dealer.
You can carry wide building materials (sheets of plywood,
etc.) by building a raised load floor. Place lumber across
the box in the indentations provided above the wheel
housings and in the bulkhead dividers to form the floor.
There are stampings in the sheet metal on the inner side
bulkheads of the box in front of and behind both wheel
housings. Place wooden boards across the box from side
to side to create separate load compartments in the
pickup box.
There are four tie-down cleats bolted to the lower sides of
the pickup box that can sustain loads up to 1,000 lb
(450 kg) total.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to stow the bed step with your hands.
The low clearance space between the bed step and the
rear bumper as the bed step returns to the stowed
position could result in injury to your hands or fingers.
1 — Cleats
2 — Upper Load Floor Indents
3 — Bulk Head Dividers
4 — Anchors
WARNING!

The pickup box is intended for load carrying purposes
only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats and
use seat belts.

Care should always be exercised when operating a
vehicle with unrestrained cargo. Vehicle speeds may
need to be reduced. Severe turns or rough roads may
cause shifting or bouncing of the cargo that may
result in vehicle damage. If wide building materials
are to be frequently carried, the installation of a
support is recommended. This will restrain the cargo
and transfer the load to the pickup box floor.

If you wish to carry more than 600 lb (272 kg) of
material suspended above the wheelhouse,
supports must be installed to transfer the weight of
the load to the pickup box floor or vehicle damage
may result. The use of proper supports will permit
loading up to the rated payload.

Unrestrained cargo may be thrown forward in an
accident causing serious or fatal injury.
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