2019 RAM 2500 Owners Manual - RAMBOX — IF EQUIPPED

RAMBOX — IF EQUIPPED

The RamBox system is an integrated pickup box storage and cargo management system consisting of three features:

Integrated box side storage bins

Cargo 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 300 lbs (136 kg) of evenly distributed cargo.

RamBox Cargo Storage Bins

To open a storage bin with the RamBox unlocked, push and release the button located on the lid. The RamBox lid will open upward to allow hand access. Lift the lid to fully open.

NOTE: 2

RamBox will not open when the pushbutton is pushed if the RamBox is locked.

RamBox Pushbutton And Lock

The interior of the RamBox will automatically illuminate when the lid is opened. In addition to the automatic illumi- nation switch, there is a manual on/off switch located at the rear of each storage bin. Pushing the switch once will turn off the bin lights, pushing the switch again will turn the lights back on.

RamBox Light Switch

Cargo bins feature two removable drain plugs (to allow water to drain from bins). To remove plug, pull up on the edge. To install push plug downward into drain hole.

NOTE:

Provisions are provided in the bins for cargo dividers and shelf supports. These accessories (in addition to other RamBox accessories) are available from Mopar.

Push and release the lock or unlock button on the key fob to lock and unlock all doors, the tailgate and the RamBox (if equipped). Refer to “Keys” in “Getting To Know Your Vehicle” for further details. The RamBox storage bins can be locked using the vehicle key. To lock and unlock the storage bin, insert the key into the keyhole on the push button and turn clockwise to lock or counterclockwise to unlock. Always return the key to the upright (vertical) position before removing the key from the push button.

Carefully follow these warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle:

As a security measure, a Storage Bin Cover Emergency

Release is built into the storage bin cover latching mecha- nism.

Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Lever

NOTE:

In the event of an individual being locked inside the storage bin, the storage bin cover can be opened from inside of the bin by pulling on the glow-in-the-dark lever attached to the storage bin cover latching mechanism.

The bed divider has two functional positions:

Storage Position

Divider Position

The storage position for the bed divider is at the front of the truck bed which maximizes the bed cargo area when not in use.

To install the bed divider into the storage position, perform the following:

Make sure the center handle is unlocked using the vehicle key and rotate the center handle vertically to release the divider side gates.

Center Handle And Lock

1 — Center Handle Lock 2 — Handle

With the side gates open, position the divider fully forward in the bed against the front panel.

Storage Position

Rotate the side gates closed allowing the outboard ends to be positioned in front of the cargo tie down loops.

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Cargo Tie Down Loop

Rotate the center handle horizontally to secure the side gates in the closed position.

Side Gates Closed

Lock the center handle using the vehicle key to secure the panel into place.

The divider position is intended for managing your cargo and assisting in keeping cargo from moving around the bed. There are 11 divider slots along the bed inner panels which allow for various positions to assist in managing your cargo.

To install the bed divider into a divider position, perform the following:

Make sure the center handle is unlocked using the vehicle key and rotate the center handle vertically to release the divider side gates.

Center Handle And Lock

1 — Center Handle Lock 2 — Handle

With the side gates open, position the divider so the outboard ends align with the intended slots in the sides of the bed.

4. Rotate the center handle horizontally to secure the side gates in the closed position.

Aligning Gate To Slots

3. Rotate the side gates closed so that the outboard ends are secured into the intended slots of the bed.

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Side Gates Closed

5. Lock the center handle to secure the panel into place.

NOTE:

This feature is available for vehicles both equipped, or not equipped, with a RamBox.

There are two adjustable cleats on each side of the bed that can be used to assist in securing cargo.

Adjustable Cleats

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 loca- tion. Make sure the cleat is seated in the detent and tighten

To remove the cleats from the utility rail, remove the end cap screw located in the center of the end cap, using a #T30 Torx head driver. Remove the end cap and slide the cleat off the end of the rail.

the nut.

Adjustable Cleat Assembly

1 — Utility Rail Detent 2 — Cleat Retainer Nut 3 — Utility Rail Cleat

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Utility Rail End Cap