Steering Wheel; Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column; Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped - Dodge RAM 1500 2020 Owner's Manual

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
The center head restraint is not adjustable or removable.
NOTE:
The head restraints should only be removed by qualified
technicians, for service purposes only. If any of the head
restraints require removal, see an authorized dealer.
For child restraint tethering, refer to "Occupant Restraint
Systems" in "Safety" for further information.

STEERING WHEEL

T
/T
S
ILT
ELESCOPING
TEERING
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward
or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the
steering column. The tilt/telescoping lever is located on
the steering column, below the multifunction lever.
Tilt/Telescoping Lever
To unlock the steering column, push the lever downward.
To tilt the steering column, move the steering wheel
upward or downward as desired. To lengthen or shorten
the steering column, pull the steering wheel outward or
push it inward as desired. To lock the steering column into
position, push the lever upward until fully engaged.
Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Adjusting the steering column while driving or driving
with the steering column unlocked, could cause the
C
OLUMN
driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this
warning may result in serious injury or death.
H
S
EATED
TEERING
I
E
F
QUIPPED
The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps
warm your hands in cold weather. The heated steering
wheel has only one temperature setting. Once the heated
steering wheel has been turned on, it will stay on until the
operator turns it off. The heated steering wheel may not
turn on when it is already warm.
The heated steering wheel control button is located on the
center instrument panel below the touchscreen, and are
also located within the climate or controls screen of the
touchscreen.
WARNING!
W
HEEL
 Press the heated steering wheel button
turn the heating element on.
 Press the heated steering wheel button
time to turn the heating element off.
NOTE:
The engine must be running for the heated steering wheel
to operate.
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote start, the
heated steering wheel can be programmed to come on
during a remote start.
This feature can be programmed through the Uconnect
system. Refer to "Uconnect Settings" in "Multimedia" for
further information.
WARNING!
 Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-
tion, or other physical conditions must exercise care
when using the steering wheel heater. It may cause
burns even at low temperatures, especially if used
for long periods.
 Do not place anything on the steering wheel that
insulates against heat, such as a blanket or steering
wheel covers of any type and material. This may
cause the steering wheel heater to overheat.
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