2023 RAM 1500 Seats Installation Guide

Introduction

The RAM 1500, which offers a combination of power, performance, and luxury that sets it apart from the competition, is prepared to change the world of pickup trucks in 2023. The 2023 RAM 1500’s seats are a key component in delivering unrivaled comfort and convenience to the driver and passengers thanks to its outstanding array of features and enhancements. We’ll go through the cutting-edge seating options and design features that set the 2023 RAM 1500 apart from other trucks in this introduction.

The seats of the 2023 RAM 1500 are designed to take your driving experience to new heights, whether you’re taking on challenging tasks or setting out on long journeys. Join us as we explore this extraordinary vehicle’s unique features. where each journey offers the chance to travel in luxury and flair while maintaining the toughness for which RAM is renowned.

SEATS

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

WARNING

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.

MANUAL ADJUSTMENT FRONT SEATS — IF EQUIPPED

WARNING

1. Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be adjusted properly and you could be injured. Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked.
2. 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 and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.

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

1. 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.
2. 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

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

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 pile 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.

Reclining Rear Seats — If Equipped
The recliner handle is located on the front of the rear outboard seat cushions. To adjust the seatback, lift upward on the handle, and slide the seat bottom forward. The lower portion of the seatback will tilt rearward. When you reach the desired position, release the handle.

Rear Seat Recliner Handle Locations

NOTE:
This feature is not available if vehicle is equipped with rear bench seat.

WARNING
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.

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.

Power Seat Switches

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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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 a 2-way or a 4-way 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. If equipped with a 4-way adjustment, pushing upward or downward on the switch will raise and lower the position of the support.

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.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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

WARNING

1. 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.
2. 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 — If Equipped
The heated seat control buttons are located on the center stack below the radio screen, or within the Uconnect system.

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

NOTE

1. Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within two to five minutes.
2. The engine must be running for the heated seats to operate.
3. The level of heat selected will stay on until the operator changes it.

For information on use with the Remote Start system,

Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped
On some models, the two rear outboard seats may be equipped with heated seats. There are two heated seat switches that allow the rear passengers to operate the seats independently. The heated seat switches for each heater are located on the rear of the center console. You can choose from HI, MED, LO, or OFF heat settings. Indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in use.

1. Push the heated seat button once to turn the HI setting on.
2. Push the heated seat button a second time to turn the MED setting on.
3. Push the heated seat button a third time to turn the LO setting on.
4. 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.

VENTILATED SEATS — IF EQUIPPED

Front Ventilated Seats
The ventilated seat control buttons are located on the center stack below the radio screen, or within the Uconnect system. The fans operate at three speeds: HI, MED and LO.

1. Press the ventilated seat button once to choose HI.
2. Press the ventilated seat button a second time to choose MED.
3. Press the ventilated seat button a third time to choose LO.
4. 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,

Rear Ventilated Seats — If Equipped
If equipped, the two outboard rear seats will have ventilated seats. The rear ventilated seat control switches are located on the rear of the center console. The fans operate at three speeds: HI, MED, and LO. Push the ventilated seat buttons to toggle through the speeds, or to turn the feature off.

NOTE:
The engine must be running for the ventilated seats to operate.

PLASTIC GROCERY BAG RETAINERS —IF EQUIPPED

Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag handles are attached to the underside of the rear seat cushion. To access these hooks, lift the rear seat cushion upward.

FAQs

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