2024 RAM 4500 Chassis Cab Seats Adjustment Guidelines
Here it is the long-awaited 2024 RAM 4500 Chassis Cab, the pinnacle of innovation and flexibility in the world of cars. The Chassis Cab was carefully designed down to the smallest details to make sure that drivers have a smooth experience as they enter a new age of power and performance. One thing that makes it stand out is that it has advanced seat adjustment rules that are made to fit the needs of all drivers. The 2024 RAM 4500 Chassis Cab has an easy-to-use and comfortable sitting system that can be adjusted to fit your driving position or your comfort level on long trips. This improvement shows that the company is dedicated to providing not only a car but also a personalized driving experience that puts both usefulness and comfort for both drivers and passengers first.
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.
Manual Seat Adjustment Bar
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 seat back to its normal upright position, lean forward and lift the lever. Release the lever once the seatback is in the upright position.
Manual Recline Lever
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 seat-back 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. On some models, the back of the center portion (20%) easily folds down to provide an armrest/center storage compartment.
MANUAL ADJUSTMENT REAR SEAT — IF EQUIPPED
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 — If Equipped
To provide an 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.
Second Row Bench Seat Folded Flat
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 drivers 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.
Power Seat Switches
- Power Seat Switch
- 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 seat adjustments may also be equipped with power lumbar adjustment. 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.
Lumbar Control Switch
Easy Entry/Exit Seat — If Equipped
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 vehicle’s 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 in 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
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 in the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physical conditions must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.
- 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 touchscreen 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 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 page 20.
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, see page 20.
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.
Forward Adjustment
NOTE:
Four-way head restraints have seven tilt/locking positions. When pulling fully forward, the head restraint will spring back to the tilted, 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 the head restraint, and push downward on the head restraint.
Head Restraint Adjustment Button Location
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 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 the whole 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 requires 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 Restraints
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.
Release/Adjustment Buttons
- Release Button
- 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 page 237.
- 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.
DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED
The adjustable pedal system is designed to allow a greater range of driver comfort for steering wheel tilt and seat position. This feature allows the brake and accelerator pedals to move toward or away from the driver to provide an improved position with the steering wheel.
The adjustable pedal switch is located on the left side of the steering column.
Adjustable Pedals Switch
The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition in the OFF position.
The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in REVERSE or when the Cruise Control system is on. If there is an attempt to adjust the pedals when the system is locked out, one of the following messages will appear (on vehicles equipped with an instrument cluster display):
- Adjustable Pedal Disabled — Cruise Control Engaged
- Adjustable Pedal Disabled — Vehicle In Reverse
NOTE:
- Always adjust the pedals to a position that allows full movement of the pedal.
- Further small adjustments may be necessary to find the best possible seat/pedal position.
- For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory Settings, you can use your remote keyless entry key fob or the memory switch on the driver’s door trim panel to return the adjustable pedals to saved positions
WARNING!
Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving. You could lose control and have an accident. Always adjust the pedals while the vehicle is parked.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move, as it may cause damage to the pedal controls. Pedal travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal’s path.
FAQs
The 2024 RAM 4500 Chassis Cab typically comes with a standard seating configuration for the driver and passengers.
The seats in the 2024 RAM 4500 Chassis Cab are usually adjustable for factors like height, tilt, and lumbar support to enhance driver and passenger comfort.
Depending on the trim level and options selected, the seats may have power-adjustable features for added convenience.
Some higher-end trims may offer memory settings for seat adjustments, allowing multiple drivers to save their preferred settings.
Some models may come equipped with adjustable armrests for added comfort during long drives.
Yes, the seats are likely to have a reclining feature for personalized comfort.
Safety features might include airbags integrated into the seats and seatbelt pre-tensioners.
The lumbar support is usually adjustable through a manual or power-controlled mechanism, allowing drivers to customize lower back support.
Higher trim levels may offer heated and ventilated seat options for added comfort in various weather conditions.
Generally, keeping the adjustment mechanisms clean and well-lubricated can contribute to longevity.
The rear seats in the Crew Cab model are generally fixed in terms of adjustment, with the focus on providing ample space for passengers.
The seats are likely upholstered in durable materials such as cloth, vinyl, or leather, depending on the trim level.
While the primary function of the seats is for seating comfort, some trims may offer entertainment features integrated into the front seats, such as screens or USB ports.
Seatbelt height adjustments are typically available, ensuring proper positioning for different-sized occupants.
The vehicle may offer features or modifications to assist individuals with disabilities in accessing and comfortably using the seats, but specific details would depend on the available options and accessories.
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