child seat Ram 1500 2019 Owner's Manual

▫Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped ........41
▫ Child-Protection Door Lock ................42
 SEATS ................................43
▫ Manual Front Seat Adjustment ..............44
▫ Manual Rear Seat Adjustment ...............45
▫ Power Front Seat Adjustment — If Equipped . . .46
▫ Driver Memory Seats — If Equipped ..........49
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ................52
▫ Ventilated Seats — If Equipped ..............54
▫ Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers ...............55
 HEAD RESTRAINTS ......................55
▫ Front Head Restraints ....................56
▫ Rear Head Restraints .....................57
 STEERING WHEEL .......................58
▫ Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ............58
▫ Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped .........59
 DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED .60 
MIRRORS ..............................61
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped ......61
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped .....61
▫ Outside Mirrors ........................62
▫ Driver’s Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If
Equipped .............................62
▫ Power Mirrors — If Equipped ..............63
▫ Power Folding Outside Mirrors For Standard And
Trailer Tow — If Equipped .................64
▫ Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped ........66
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped .............66
▫ Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped .....67
▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped ......67
 EXTERIOR LIGHTS .......................68
▫ Headlight Switch .......................68
▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped . .69
▫ Multifunction Lever .....................69
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ..................69
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NOTE:Use the Auto Unlock Doors feature in accordance
with local laws.
Child-Protection Door Lock
To provide a safer environment for children riding in the
rear seat, the rear doors (if equipped) of your vehicle have
the Child-Protection Door Lock system. To use the system, open each rear door, use a flat blade
screwdriver (or emergency key) and rotate the dial to
engage and disengage the Child-Protection locks. When
the system on a door is engaged, that door can only be
opened by using the outside door handle even if the inside
door lock is in the unlocked position.
Child-Protection Door Lock Location
Child Lock Control
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WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the sliding doors cannot be opened
from the inside door handle when the Child Protection
Door Locks are engaged.
NOTE:
• After setting the Child-Protection Door Lock system,
always test the door from the inside to make certain it is
in the desired position.
• For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the
door lock switch to the unlock position, roll down the
window, and open the door with the outside door
handle.
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.
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WARNING!(Continued)
ON/RUN mode. Occupants, particularly unattended
children, can become entrapped by the power sun-
roof while operating the power sunroof switch. Such
entrapment may result in serious injury or death.
• In a collision, there is a greater risk of being thrown
from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could also
be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten your
seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are
also properly secured.
• Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof.
Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any
object, to project through the sunroof opening. In-
jury may result.
Opening Sunroof
Express
Push the switch rearward and release it within one-half
second. The sunroof and sunshade will open automatically
and stop when the full open position is reached. This is
called “Express Open.” During Express Open operation,
any other actuation of the sunroof switch will stop the
sunroof. Manual Mode
To open the sunroof, push and hold the switch rearward.
The sunroof will move rearward and automatically stop at
full open position. Any release of the switch will stop the
movement. The sunroof and sunshade will remain in a
partially opened condition until the sunroof switch is
pushed again.
Closing Sunroof
Express
Push the switch forward and release it within one-half
second and the sunroof will close automatically from any
position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automati-
cally. This is called “Express Close.” During Express Close
operation, any other actuation of the switch will stop the
sunroof.
Manual Mode
To close the sunroof, push and hold the switch forward.
The sunroof will move forward and automatically stop at
full closed position. Any release of the switch will stop the
movement and the sunroof will remain in a partially closed
condition until the sunroof switch is pushed again.
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WARNING!
•Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the key
fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible
to children. Do not leave the ignition of a vehicle
equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or
ON/RUN mode. Occupants, particularly unattended
children, can become entrapped by the power sun-
roof while operating the power sunroof switch. Such
entrapment may result in serious injury or death.
• In a collision, there is a greater risk of being thrown
from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could also
be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten your
seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are
also properly secured.
• Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof.
Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any
object, to project through the sunroof opening. In-
jury may result.
Opening Sunroof
The sunroof has two programmed open positions, comfort
stop position and full open position. The comfort stop
position has been optimized to minimize wind buffeting when driving with side windows closed and sunroof open.
If the sunshade is in the closed position when initiating a
sunroof open command the sunshade will automatically
open to the half open position prior to the sunroof opening.
Express
Push the switch rearward and release it within one-half
second, the sunroof will open to the comfort stop position
and automatically stop. Push the switch rearward and
release it again, the sunroof will open to the full open
position and automatically stop. This is called “Express
Open”. During Express Open operation, any movement of
the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof.
Manual
Push and hold the switch rearward, the sunroof will open
to the comfort stop position and automatically stop. Push
the switch rearward and hold it again, the sunroof will
open to the full open position and automatically stop. Any
release of the switch will stop the sunroof movement. The
sunroof will remain in a partially opened condition until
the switch is pushed and held again.Venting Sunroof — Express
Push and release the Vent button within one half second
and the sunroof will open to the vent position. This is
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SAFETY
CONTENTS
SAFETY FEATURES ..................... .198
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............198
▫ Electronic Brake Control System ............199
 AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS .............210
▫ Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) — If Equipped . . .210
▫ Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With
Mitigation — If Equipped ................221
▫ Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ......225
 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ..........231
▫ Occupant Restraint Systems Features ........231
▫ Important Safety Precautions ..............231▫
Seat Belt Systems ..................... .233
▫ Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) ........243
▫ Child Restraints ...................... .263
▫ Transporting Pets ..................... .284
 SAFETY TIPS .......................... .284
▫ Transporting Passengers ..................284
▫ Exhaust Gas ......................... .285
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle ............................. .285
▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle .......................... .287
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•The horn will chirp once again when enough air is let
out to reach proper inflation level.
• The horn will also chirp three times if the tire is then
under-inflated and will continue to chirp every five
seconds if the user continues to deflate the tire.
General Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS
210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the follow-
ing conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, in- cluding interference that may cause undesired opera-
tion.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle
are the restraint systems:
Occupant Restraint Systems Features
• Seat Belt Systems
• Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Air Bags
• Child Restraints
Some of the safety features described in this section may be
standard equipment on some models, or may be optional
equipment on others. If you are not sure, ask an authorized
dealer.
Important Safety Precautions
Please pay close attention to the information in this section.
It tells you how to use your restraint system properly, to
keep you and your passengers as safe as possible.
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Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the
risk of harm from a deploying air bag:
1. Children 12 years old and under should always ridebuckled up in the rear seat of a vehicle with a rear seat.
2. A child who is not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly (Refer to “Child Restraints” in this section
for further information) must be secured in the appro-
priate child restraint or belt-positioning booster seat in a
rear seating position.
3. If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear-facing child restraint) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the
seat as far back as possible and use the proper child
restraint (Refer to “Child Restraints” in this section for
further information).
4. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm.
5. You should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure that you are using it
properly.
6. All occupants should always wear their lap and shoul- der belts properly. 7. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved
back as far as practical to allow the front air bags room
to inflate.
8. Do not lean against the door or window. If your vehicle has side air bags, and deployment occurs, the side air
bags will inflate forcefully into the space between occu-
pants and the door and occupants could be injured.
9. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled person, refer to the “Cus-
tomer Assistance” section for customer service contact
information.
WARNING!
•Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an
air bag. A deploying passenger front air bag can
cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or
younger, including a child in a rear-facing child
restraint.
• Never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front
seat of a vehicle. Only use a rear-facing child re-
straint in the rear seat. If the vehicle does not have a
rear seat, do not transport a rear-facing child restraint
in that vehicle.
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Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
Seat belts must be worn by all occupants including preg-
nant women: the risk of injury in the event of an accident
is reduced for the mother and the unborn child if they are
wearing a seat belt.
Position the lap belt snug and low below the abdomen and
across the strong bones of the hips. Place the shoulder belt
across the chest and away from the neck. Never place the
shoulder belt behind the back or under the arm.
Seat Belt Pretensioner
The front outboard seat belt system is equipped with
pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack
from the seat belt in the event of a collision. These devices
may improve the performance of the seat belt by removing
slack from the seat belt early in a collision. Pretensioners
work for all size occupants, including those in child
restraints.
NOTE:These devices are not a substitute for proper seat
belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be
worn snugly and positioned properly.
The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC). Like the air bags, the pretensioners are
single use items. A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air
bag must be replaced immediately.
Energy Management Feature
The front outboard seat belt system is equipped with an
Energy Management feature that may help further reduce
the risk of injury in the event of a collision. The seat belt
system has a retractor assembly that is designed to release
webbing in a controlled manner.
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts
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Switchable Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR)
The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are
equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) which is used to secure a child restraint system. For
additional information, refer to “Installing Child Restraints
Using The Vehicle Seat Belt” under the “Child Restraints”
section of this manual. The figure below illustrates the
locking feature for each seating position.
If the passenger seating position is equipped with an ALR and
is being used for normal usage, only pull the seat belt webbing
out far enough to comfortably wrap around the occupant’s
mid-section so as to not activate the ALR. If the ALR is
activated, you will hear a clicking sound as the seat belt
retracts. Allow the webbing to retract completely in this case
and then carefully pull out only the amount of webbing
necessary to comfortably wrap around the occupant’s mid-
section. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a
click.
In Automatic Locking Mode, the shoulder belt is automati-
cally pre-locked. The seat belt will still retract to remove
any slack in the shoulder belt. Use the Automatic Locking
Mode anytime a child restraint is installed in a seating
position that has a seat belt with this feature. Children 12
years old and under should always be properly restrained
in the rear seat of a vehicle with a rear seat.
WARNING!
•Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an
air bag. A deploying passenger front air bag can cause
death or serious injury to a child 12 years or younger,
including a child in a rear-facing child restraint.
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Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Locations
ALR = Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor
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