child restraint Ram C/V 2013 Owner's Guide

4. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the childrestraint manufacturer ’s instructions.
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.
Transporting Pets
Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
An unrestrained pet could 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 in pet harnesses
or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
LATCH Anchorages (Third Row 60/40 Anchorage
Shown)
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COMMERCIAL CARGO VEHICLES (NO FACTORY
INSTALLED REAR SEATS) — IF EQUIPPED
Commercial cargo vehicles are not designed for use as a
family vehicle and are not intended for carrying children
in the front passenger seat. However, if you must carry a
child in a vehicle without a rear seat, the passenger seat
should be moved to the full rearward position and the
child must be in a proper restraint system based on its
age, size and weight.
WARNING!
Rearward-facing infant restraints must never be se-
cured in the passenger seat of a vehicle with a
passenger Air Bag. In a collision, a passenger Air Bag
may deploy causing severe injury or death to infants
riding in rearward-facing infant restraints.This vehicle is equipped with a child restraint tether
anchor located on the lower rear of the front passenger
seat.
Use this tether anchor to secure only forward-
facing child restraints equipped with an upper tether
strap.Commercial Child Restraint Tether Anchor
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Restraining Infants And Small Children In
Commercial Cargo Vehicles
There are different sizes and types of restraints for
children from newborn size to the child almost large
enough for an adult safety belt. Use the restraint that is
correct for your child. Refer to “Child Restraints” in the
“Occupant Restraints” section.
Tether Installation For Commercial Cargo Vehicles
To secure the child restraint upper tether strap to the
vehicle, follow these steps:
1. Locate the child restraint tether anchor on the lowerrear of the front passenger seat.
2. Route the tether strap under the head rest.
NOTE: Ensure that the child restraint tether strap is
centered between the headrest supports underneath the
head rest. 3. Using the hook attached to the child restraint tether
strap, attach the child restraint tether strap to the
metal anchor on the lower rear of the front passenger
seat.
4. Following the child seat manufacturer’s instructions, tighten the child restraint tether strap.
WARNING!
The vehicle tether anchor is designed to be used with
a child restraint only. It should not be used for any
other purpose. Before use, inspect the tether anchor
strap for nicks, abrasions, discoloration, and loose
threads. If these or any other condition that might
affect the performance of the strap is observed, DO
NOT USE that strap. Personal injury may result.
Contact your authorized dealer for a replacement
part.
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Carbon Monoxide Warning..................118
Cargo Area Features ...................... .294
Cargo Compartment ...................... .294
Luggage Carrier ....................... .298
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................285
Car Washes ............................ .634
Cellular Phone .......................... .145
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............654
Certification Label ........................ .548
Chains, Tire ............................ .525
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .571
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .504
Check
Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . .321
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............118
Checks, Safety ............................118
Child Restraint ............................91
Child Safety Locks .........................49
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .538
Climate Control ......................... .437Clock
................................. .355
Coat Hook ............................. .285
Coin Holder ............................ .286
Cold Weather Operation ....................466
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............436
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .520
Compass .............................. .344
Compass Calibration ...................... .345
Compass Variance ........................ .345
Computer, Trip/Travel ..................... .342
Connector UCI................................ .380
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........380
Conserving Fuel ......................... .340
Console ............................... .286
Console, Floor .......................... .286
Console, Overhead ....................... .251
Console, Removable ...................... .291
Contract, Service ......................... .671
680 INDEX

Reclining Front Seats...................... .191
Recorder, Event Data .......................90
Recreational Towing ...................... .566
Reformulated Gasoline .....................538
Refrigerant ............................. .619
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................73
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........435
Remote Starting System ......................30
Removable Floor Console ...................291
Replacement Keys .........................16
Replacement Parts ........................ .609
Replacement Tires ........................ .523
Reporting Safety Defects ....................673
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ................317
Restraint, Head .......................... .192
Restraints, Child ...........................91
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck .................596
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ...................298 Rotation, Tires
.......................... .527
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................119
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................122
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................673
Safety, Exhaust Gas ........................118
Safety Information, Tire .....................502
Safety Tips ..............................118
Satellite Radio Antenna .....................377
Schedule, Maintenance .....................660
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .639
Seat Belt Reminder .........................73
Seat Belts ................................56
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...................65
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........65
And Pregnant Women .....................74
Child Restraint ..........................91
Extender ..............................74
Front Seat .............................60
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