Ram 1500/2500/3500: Pickup Box
The pickup box has many features designed for utility
and convenience.
![Pickup Box](images/books/1963/index.80.png)
Pick Up Box Features
- Upper Load Floor Indents
- Bulk Head Dividers
- Cleats
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 your 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.
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 lbs (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.
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 1000 lbs
(450 kg) total.
Cargo Camera - If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with the Cargo Camera
that allows you to see a image of the inside of the pickup
box. The image will be displayed in the Uconnect
screen.
A display timer is initiated when the cargo camera image
is displayed. The image will continue to be displayed
until the display timer exceeds 10 seconds and the vehicle
speed is above 8 mph (13 km/h) or the image is deactivated
by touching the Uconnect display.
NOTE: If the vehicle speed remains below 8 mph
(13 km/h), the cargo camera image will be displayed
continuously until deactivated by touching the
Uconnect display.
The Cargo Camera is located in the bottom center area of
the center high-mounted stoplamp (CHMSL).
NOTE: If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substance builds
up on the camera lens, clean the lens, rinse with water,
and dry with a soft cloth. Do not cover the lens.
Turning Cargo Camera On Or Off - With
Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN
1. Press the "Controls" soft-key located on the bottom of
the Uconnect display.
2. Press the "Cargo Camera" soft-key to turn the Cargo
Camera system ON.
![Pickup Box](images/books/1963/index.81.png)
Cargo Camera Soft-Key
NOTE: The Cargo Camera image may be deactivated by
touching the Uconnect display. The previous selected
screen will appear.
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The RamBox system is an integrated pickup box storage
and cargo management system consisting of three
features:
Integrated box side storage bins
Cargo extender/divider
Bed rail tie-down system
Cargo storage bins are located on both sides of the pickup
box. The cargo storage bins provide watertight, lockable,
illuminated storage for up to 150 lbs (68 kg) for 1500
series vehicles or 300 lbs (
Press and release the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the
RKE transmitter to lock and unlock all doors, the tailgate
and the RamBox (if equipped). Refer to "Remote Keyless
Entry" for further details. The Ram
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This is an electronic shift transfer case and is operated by
the 4WD Control Switch (Transfer Case Switch), which is
located on the instrument panel.
Transfer Case Switch (Four-Position)
This electronically shifted transfer case provides four
mode positions:
Two-wheel drive high range (2WD)
Four
To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following
precautions:
1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the
surface.
2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth,
wiping from center to edge.
3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid scratching
the disc.
4. Do no