2024 RAM 2500 Seats

Even though putting seats in a 2024 RAM 2500 seems simple, there are a lot of things to think about, such as whether the seats are compatible with each other and if they meet safety standards, as well as which tools to use and whether you might need help from a professional. Whether you want to replace the seats you already have, make them more comfortable with heated or ventilated choices, or make more specialized changes, it’s important to start this project with a full understanding of how complicated it will be. In this guide, we’ll get into the details of seat installation, answering questions about aftermarket seats, safety precautions, weight limits, compliance with regulations, and the different adjustments and accessories that can make your vehicle’s seating arrangements more comfortable and useful, giving you a safe and personalized driving experience.

SEATS

Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint system of the vehicle.

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. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.

MANUAL ADJUSTMENT FRONT SEATS — IF EQUIPPED
Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment
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.

While sitting in the seat, pull up on the handle and slide the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once you have reached the desired position. Then, using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched.

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 seat belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt.

Manual Front Seat Recline Adjustment
The recline lever is located on the outboard side of the seat. To recline the seat, lean forward slightly, lift the lever, lean back to the desired position and release the lever. To return the seatback to its normal upright position, lean forward and lift the lever. Release the lever once the seatback is in the upright position.WARNING!

• Do not stand or lean in front of the seat while actuating the handle. The seatback may swing forward and hit you causing injury.
• To avoid injury, place your hand on the seatback and actuate the handle, then position the seatback in the desired position.

40-20-40 Front Bench Seat — If Equipped
The seat is divided into three segments. The outboard seat portions are each 40% of the total width of the seat. If equipped, the back of the center portion (20%) easily folds down to provide an armrest/center storage compartment.
MANUAL ADJUSTMENT REAR SEATS

WARNING!
Do not place luggage or cargo higher than the top of the seatback. This could impair visibility or become a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision.

Second Row Bench Fold Flat Seat
To provide additional storage area, each rear seat can be folded flat. This allows for extended cargo space and still maintains some rear seating room.
NOTE:
Prior to folding the rear seat, it may be necessary to position the front seat to its mid-track position. Also, be sure that the front seats are fully upright and positioned forward. This will allow the rear seat to fold down easily. To lower the seatback, pull upward on the recline lever located on the outboard side of the seat, and let the seatback fold forward automatically.

To raise the seatback, fold the seatback up into its original position and lock it into place.
WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.

POWER ADJUSTMENT FRONT SEATS — IF EQUIPPED
Some models may be equipped with eight-way power driver and passenger seats. The power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the driver and passenger seat cushions. There are two power seat switches that are used to control the movement of the seat cushion and the seatback.

1. Power Seat Switch
2. Power Seatback Switch

Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward by using the power seat switch. The seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired position has been reached.

Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down by using the power seat switch. The seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired position has been reached.

Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted up or down using the power seat switch. The front of the seat cushion will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired position has been reached.

Reclining The Seatback
The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or rearward by using the power seat switch. The seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired position is reached.

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 seat belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt.
• 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.

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 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.

Easy Entry/Exit Seat
This feature provides automatic driver’s seat positioning to enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the vehicle. The distance the driver’s seat moves depends on where you have the driver’s seat positioned when you place the ignition in the OFF position.

• When you place the vehicle’s ignition in the OFF position, the driver’s seat will move about 2.4 inches (6 cm) rearward if the driver’s seat position is greater than or equal to 2.7 inches (6.77 cm) forward of the rear stop. The seat will return to its previously set position when you place the ignition into the ACC or ON/RUN position.
• When you remove the key fob from the ignition, the driver’s seat will move to a position 0.3 inches (0.77 cm) forward of the rear stop if the driver’s seat position is between 0.9 inches and 2.7 inches (2.27 cm and 6.77 cm) forward of the rear stop. The seat will return to its previously set position when you place the ignition to the ACC or ON/RUN position.
• The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature is disabled when the driver’s seat position is less than 0.9 inches (2.27 cm) forward of the rear stop. At this position, there is no benefit to the driver by moving the seat for Easy Exit or Easy Entry. When enabled in Uconnect Settings, Easy Entry and Easy Exit positions are stored in each memory setting profile.

NOTE:
The Easy Entry/Exit feature is enabled or disabled through the programmable features in the Uconnect system.

HEATED SEATS — IF EQUIPPED
On some models, the front and rear seats may be equipped with heaters located in the seat cushions and seatbacks.

WARNING!

• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion 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.

WARNING!

• Do not place anything on the seat or seatback 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.

Front Heated Seats

The heated seat control buttons are located on the center instrument panel below the touch screen, or located within the Climate or Comfort screen of the touch screen.

NOTE:
If the vehicle is equipped with a 12-inch radio, there will only be control buttons through the touchscreen.

• Press the heated seat button once to turn the HI setting on.
• Press the heated seat button a second time to turn the MED setting on.
• Press the heated seat button a third time to turn the LO setting on.
• Press the heated seat button a fourth time to turn the heating elements off.

NOTE:

• The engine must be running for the heated seats to operate.
• The level of heat selected will stay on until the operator changes it.

For information on use with the Remote Start system, see.

Rear Heated Seats
On some models, the two outboard rear 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 HI, MED, LO, or OFF heat settings. Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in use.

• Push the heated seat button once to turn the HI setting on.
• Push the heated seat button a second time to turn the MED setting on.
• Push the heated seat button a third time to turn the LO setting on.
• Push the heated seat button a fourth time to turn the heating elements off.

NOTE:

• The level of heat selected will stay on until the operator changes it.
• 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.

VENTILATED SEATS — IF EQUIPPED

Front Ventilated Seats
Located in the seat cushion are small fans that draw the air from the passenger compartment and move air through fine perforations in the seat cover to help keep the driver and front passenger cooler in higher ambient temperatures. The fans operate at three speeds: HI, MED, and LO. The front ventilated seat control buttons are located on the center instrument panel below the touch screen, and are also located within the Climate or Comfort screen of the touchscreen.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is equipped with a 12-inch radio, there will only be control buttons through the touchscreen.

• Press the ventilated seat button once to choose HI.
• Press the ventilated seat button a second time to choose MED.
• Press the ventilated seat button a third time to choose LO.
• Press the ventilated seat button a fourth time to turn the ventilation off.

NOTE:

• The engine must be running for the ventilated seats to operate.
• For information on use with the Remote Start system,.

HEAD RESTRAINTS
Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in the event of a rear impact. Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top of the head restraint is located above the top of your ear.

WARNING!

• All occupants, including the driver, should not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash.
• Head restraints should never be adjusted while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with head restraints improperly adjusted or removed could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision.

NOTE:
Do not reverse the head restraints (making the rear of the head restraint face forward) in an attempt to gain additional clearance to the back of your head.

Front Head Restraints

Four-Way Head Restraints — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with front four-way driver and passenger head restraints. To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint, push the adjustment button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push downward on the head restraint. To adjust the head restraint forward, pull the top of the head restraint toward the front of the vehicle as desired and release. To adjust the head restraint rearward, pull the top of the head restraint to the forwardmost position and release. The head restraint will return to the rearmost position.

NOTE:
Four-way head restraints have seven tilt/locking positions. When pulling fully forward, the head restraint will spring back to the untilted, rearward most position when released.
Two-Way Head Restraints — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with front two-way driver and passenger head restraints. To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint, push the adjustment  button, located at the base of head restraint, andpush downward on the head restraint.

NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with a front bench seat, the center head restraint is not adjustable or removable.

WARNING!

• All occupants, including the driver, should not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash.
• Head restraints should never be adjusted while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with the head restraints improperly adjusted or removed could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision.

Front Head Restraint Removal

Two-Way Head Restraints — If Equipped
To remove the head restraint, push the adjustment button and the release button while pulling upward on thewhole assembly. To reinstall the head restraint, put the head restraint posts into the holes and adjust it to the appropriate height.
Four-Way Head Restraints — If Equipped
The head restraints should only be removed by qualified technicians, for service purposes only. If either of the head restraints require removal, see an authorized dealer.

WARNING!

• A loose head restraint thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could cause serious injury or death to occupants of the vehicle. Always securely stow removed head restraints in a location outside the occupant compartment.
• ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in the vehicle to properly protect the occupants. Follow the reinstallation instructions prior to operating the vehicle or occupying a seat.

Rear Head Restraint Adjustment
The rear seats are equipped with adjustable and removable head restraints. To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint, push the adjustment button located on the base of the head restraint and push downward on the head restraint.

1. Release Button
2. Adjustment Button

NOTE:

• The rear center head restraint (Crew Cab) has only one adjustment position that is used to aid in the routing of a tether.
• Do not reposition the head restraint 180 degrees to the incorrect position in an attempt to gain additional clearance to the back of the head.

Rear Head Restraint Removal
To remove the head restraint, push the adjustment button and the release button while pulling upward on the whole assembly. To reinstall the head restraint, put the head restraint posts into the holes and adjust it to the appropriate height.
NOTE:
To remove outboard restraints, the rear seat bottom must be folded up.

WARNING!

• A loose head restraint thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could cause serious injury or death to occupants of the vehicle. Always securely stow removed head restraints in a location outside the occupant compartment.
• ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in the vehicle to properly protect the occupants. Follow the reinstallation instructions prior to operating the vehicle or occupying a seat.

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