child seat RAM 1500 2023 Owner's Guide

310SAFETY
3. Pass the tether strap hook over the headrest behind
the child seat, through the tether strap loop behind
the seat and over to the right or left outboard tether
strap loop.

Tether Strap Through Center Tether Strap Loop

4. Attach the hook to the outboard tether strap loop (see diagram). Tighten the tether strap according to the
child seat manufacturer’s instructions.

Tether Strap Through Center Tether Strap Loop And Attached
To Outboard Tether Strap Loop

Installing Three Child Restraints:

1. Place a child restraint on each outboard rear seat. Route the tether straps following the directions for
right and left seating positions, above.

2. Attach both hooks to the center tether strap loop, but do not tighten the straps yet.
3. Place a child restraint on the center rear seat. Route the tether strap following the directions for the center
seating position, above.
4. Attach the hook to the outboard tether strap loop.

Outboard And Center Seating Positions Shown

5. Tighten the tether straps according to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions, tightening the right and
left tether straps before the center tether strap.
WARNING!
An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
increased head motion and possible injury to the
child. Use only the anchorage position directly
behind the child seat to secure a child restraint
top tether strap.
 If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat,
make sure the tether strap does not slip into the
opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack
in the strap.

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SAFETY TIPS
TRANSPORTING PASSENGERS
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA.
TRANSPORTING PETS
Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a
collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat (if equipped)
in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by
seat belts.
CONNECTED VEHICLES
Privacy of any wireless and wired communications cannot
be assured. Third parties may unlawfully intercept
information and private communications without your
consent. For further information, refer to “Data Collection
& Privacy” in your Uconnect Radio Instruction Manual or
“Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity”
Úpage 116.
SAFETY CHECKS YOU SHOULD MAKE
I
NSIDE THE VEHICLE
Seat Belts
Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for
cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be
replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the
system. If your vehicle is involved in a collision, or if you have
questions regarding the seat belt or retractor conditions,
take your vehicle to an authorized FCA dealer or
authorized FCA Certified Collision Care Program facility for
inspection.
Air Bag Warning Light
The Air Bag Warning Light will turn on for four to
eight seconds as a bulb check when the
ignition switch is first placed in the ON/RUN
position. If the light is either not on during
starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the
system inspected at an authorized dealer as soon as
possible. After the bulb check, this light will illuminate with
a single chime when a fault with the Air Bag System has
been detected. It will stay on until the fault is removed.
If the light comes on intermittently or remains on while
driving, have an authorized dealer service the vehicle
immediately.
See
Úpage 282 for further information.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See an
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is
inoperable.
WARNING!
 Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehi -
cles in hot weather. Interior heat buildup may cause
serious injury or death.
 It is extremely 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.
 Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
WARNING!
It is not possible to know or to predict all of the possible
outcomes if your vehicle’s systems are breached. It may
be possible that vehicle systems, including safety
related systems, could be impaired or a loss of vehicle
control could occur that may result in an accident
involving serious injury or death.
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Brake Fluid .......................................................... 352, 397
Brake System ...................................................... 352, 392
Fluid Check.............................................................. 352
Master Cylinder ....................................................... 352
Parking .................................................................... 122
Warning Light .......................................................... 108
Brake/Transmission Interlock..................................... 125
Bulb Replacement ....................................................... 365
Bulbs, Light.......................................................... 313
, 365
CCamera ......................................................................... 163
Camera, AUX................................................................. 168
Camera, Rear ............................................................... 163
Camera, Surround View ............................................... 165
Camera, Trailer 360..................................................... 168
Capacities, Fuel............................................................ 395
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .............................................................. 337
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................................... 350
Car Washes .................................................................. 388
Carbon Monoxide Warning .......................................... 313
Care And Maintenance ................................................ 388
Cargo Light ...................................................................... 49
CD.................................................................................. 226
Cellular Phone .............................................................. 252
Center High Mounted Stop Light................................. 369
Center Seat Storage Compartment ...............................60
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................................................... 371
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ...... 117
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............................... 311
Checks, Safety.............................................................. 311
Child Restraint.............................................................. 298 Child Restraints
Booster Seats .......................................................... 301
Child Seat Installation ................................... 306
, 308
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt .................305 Infant And Child Restraints ..................................... 300
Locating The LATCH Anchorages............................ 304
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children............... 302
Older Children And Child Restraints....................... 300
Seating Positions ..................................................... 301
Clean Air Gasoline ........................................................ 393
Cleaning Wheels .....................................................................383
Climate Control ............................................................... 54 Automatic ................................................................... 54
Manual ....................................................................... 56
Compact Spare Tire ...................................................... 381
Connected Services ................ 236
, 237, 238, 239, 248
Contract, Service .......................................................... 400
Controls ......................................................................... 218
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ..........................350
Cooling System ............................................................. 349 Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ....................................350
Coolant Level ................................................. 349
, 351
Cooling Capacity ...................................................... 395
Disposal Of Used Coolant ....................................... 351 Drain, Flush, And Refill............................................349
Inspection ................................................................ 351
Points To Remember............................................... 352
Pressure Cap ...........................................................350
Radiator Cap ............................................................350Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ........ 350
, 395, 396
Corrosion Protection ..................................................... 388
Cruise Control Accel/Decel.............................................................. 144 Cancel ...................................................................... 145
Resume.................................................................... 144
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ........................... 143
, 145
Cruise Light ..........................................................115, 116
Customer Assistance ................................................... 398
Cybersecurity ................................................................ 191
DDaytime Running Lights ................................................. 47 Dealer Service .............................................................. 341
Defroster, Windshield .................................... 54
, 56, 311
Deleting A Phone .......................................................... 231
Diagnostic System, Onboard ....................................... 116
Differential, Limited Slip .............................................. 140
Dimmer Control Switch .................................................. 51
Disable Vehicle Towing ................................................ 330
Disc Drive ...................................................................... 226
Disconnecting ............................................................... 231
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................................... 351
Disturb........................................................................... 234
Door Ajar .............................................................. 108
, 110
Door Ajar Light ..................................................... 108, 110
Door Locks Automatic .................................................................. 27
Doors ............................................................................... 24
Driver Memory Presets ................................................ 224
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt .................................................... 30
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water .................................................. 189
Driving Tips ................................................................... 189
Dual Rear Wheels......................................................... 392

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Lights ............................................................................ 3134WD ......................................................................... 114
Air Bag ...................................................108
, 288, 311
Air Suspension Fault............................................... 110
Brake Assist Warning ............................................. 265
Brake Warning ........................................................ 108 Bulb Replacement .................................................. 365Cargo ................................................................ 49
, 113
Center Mounted Stop ............................................. 369
Courtesy/Reading...................................................... 50
Cruise.............................................................. 115
, 116
Daytime Running ....................................................... 47
ECO Mode................................................................ 114 Electric Power Steering .......................................... 109Electronic Stability Program(ESP) Indicator .......... 109
Exterior ............................................................. 46
, 313
Fog .................................................................. 114, 368
Hazard Warning Flasher ......................................... 314
Headlights ...........................................................46
, 48
High Beam........................................................ 47, 116
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...................................47
Hill Descent Control Indicator ................................ 115
Hood Open .............................................................. 109
Illuminated Entry........................................................52
Interior ........................................................................50
LaneSense .............................................................. 115
Lights On Reminder ...................................................48
NEUTRAL ................................................................. 114 Oil Temperature ....................................................... 110
Park .......................................................................... 115
Passing....................................................................... 48
Rear Axle Lock ............................................... 112
, 114
Rear Tail Lamps....................................................... 368
Seat Belt Reminder ................................................. 110
Security Alarm.......................................................... 110
Service .....................................................................365
Service Forward Collision........................................ 112
Service LaneSense..................................................111
Service Stop Start....................................................112 Stop Start Active ...................................................... 115
Traction Control ....................................................... 265
Trailer Brake Disconnected ....................................110
Transmission Temperature..................................... 110
Turn Signals ............................................................. 366
Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions.... 107
, 109
Limited-Slip Differential...................................... 140, 354
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode ...................................106
Load Shed Battery Saver On ........................................ 106
Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction ......................... 106
Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor..........................106
Loading Vehicle............................................................. 172 Tires.......................................................................... 374
Locks Automatic Door.......................................................... 27
Child Protection ......................................................... 27
Power Door ................................................................ 25
Low Tire Pressure System ............................................277
Lubrication, Body .......................................................... 347
Lug Nuts ........................................................................ 392
Lug Nuts/Bolts .............................................................. 392
MMaintenance................................................................... 73
Maintenance Free Battery ........................................... 340
Maintenance Schedule ................................................ 333
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ............... 111
Manage My Account..................................................... 248
Manual Service ..................................................................... 401
Media Hub ...................................................................... 65 Media Mode .................................................................. 226
Memory Seat .................................................................. 29
Memory Settings ............................................................ 29
Methanol ....................................................................... 394
Midline Instrument Cluster — Gasoline

b
.................. 93
Mirrors ............................................................................. 38 Automatic Dimming .................................................. 38
Digital ......................................................................... 39
Electric Powered ....................................................... 41
Heated ....................................................................... 42
Manual Dimming....................................................... 38
Memory ...................................................................... 29
Outside....................................................................... 40
Power Folding ............................................................ 41
Rearview ........................................................... 38
, 314
Trailer Towing ............................................................ 42
Vanity ......................................................................... 39
Mobile App .................................................................... 238
Modifications/Alterations Vehicle ....................................................................... 11
Monitor, Tire Pressure System .................................... 277
Mopar Parts .................................................................. 400
MP3 Control .................................................................... 65
Multi-Function Control Lever ......................................... 47 Multifunction Tailgate .................................................... 75
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Rear Cross Path ........................................................... 271
Rear ParkSense System .............................................. 152
Rear Seat Reminder Alert............................................ 263
Rear Window, Sliding ...................................................... 71
Reclining Rear Seats ...................................................... 32
Recreational Towing .................................................... 186Four-Wheel Drive Models ....................................... 187
Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ................. 187
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ............. 188Two-Wheel Drive Models ........................................ 186
Reformulated Gasoline................................................ 393
Refrigerant.................................................................... 344
Registering SiriusXM Guardian ................................... 238
Release, Hood .................................................................74 Release, Tailgate............................................................. 74
Reminder, Seat Belt..................................................... 283
Remote Features, Door Lock/Unlock ................ 242
, 249
Remote Features, Horn And Lights............................. 243
Remote Features, Starting ................................. 243
, 250
Remote Keyless Entry Panic Alarm ................................................................17
Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........................19
Remote Sound System (Radio) Control ...................... 218
Remote Start (Gasoline) .................................................21
Remote Starting Comfort Systems ....................................................... 22
Exit Remote Start Mode ............................................22
Remote Starting System.................................................21
Remove, Tailgate ............................................................76
Replacement Bulbs...................................................... 365
Replacement Tires ....................................................... 380
Reporting Safety Defects............................................. 401 Restraints, Child ...........................................................298
Restraints, Head ............................................................. 34
Roadside Assistance .......................................... 244
, 249
Rotation, Tires ............................................................... 386
SSafety.............................................................................217
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ....................................... 311
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ....................................312
Safety Defects, Reporting ............................................401
Safety Features............................................................. 217
Safety Information, Tire ................................................ 370
Safety Tips.....................................................................311
Safety, Exhaust Gas...................................................... 313
Satellite Radio............................................................... 220
Saved Radio Stations ...................................................224
Schedule, Maintenance ............................................... 333
Seat Belt Reminder ...................................................... 110
Seat Belts ............................................................ 282
, 311
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ........................................ 286
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ..................286 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ..........286Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ........................ 287Child Restraints ....................................................... 298
Energy Management Feature ................................. 287
Extender ...................................................................286Front Seat ............................................. 282
, 283, 285
Inspection ................................................................ 311
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................................. 285
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ................................ 285 Lap/Shoulder Belts ................................................. 283 Operating Instructions ............................................ 285
Pregnant Women .................................................... 287
Pretensioners .......................................................... 287
Rear Seat ................................................................. 283
Reminder ................................................................. 283
Seat Belt Extender .................................................. 286
Seat Belt Pretensioner............................................ 287
Seat Belt Reminder ................................................. 283
Untwisting Procedure.............................................. 285
Seat Belts Maintenance .............................................. 390
Seats ................................................................. 30
, 31, 32
Adjustment ......................................................... 30, 32
Easy Entry .................................................................. 33
Head Restraints ........................................................ 34
Memory ...................................................................... 29
Power ......................................................................... 32
Rear Folding .............................................................. 30
Reclining Rear ........................................................... 32
Tilting ......................................................................... 30
Second Row USB ............................................................ 65
Security System ..................................................... 23
, 110
Selec - Speed Control ................................................... 267
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ................................ 396
Send & Go ............................................................ 244
, 249
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................................................ 19 Service Assistance ....................................................... 398
Service Contract ........................................................... 400
Service Manuals ........................................................... 401
Settings, Audio.............................................................. 224
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