child restraint Ram Cargo Van 2014 Owner's Guide

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.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99

Carbon Monoxide Warning..................101
Cargo Area Features ...................... .275
Cargo Compartment ...................... .275
Luggage Carrier ....................... .279
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................268
Car Washes ............................ .603
Cellular Phone .......................... .129
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............623
Certification Label ........................ .520
Chains, Tire ............................ .498
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .544
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .478
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .300
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............101
Checks, Safety .......................... .101
Child Restraint ............................86
Child Safety Locks .........................48
Clean Air Gasoline ........................511
Climate Control ......................... .415Clock
................................. .333
Coat Hook ............................. .268
Coin Holder ............................ .269
Cold Weather Operation ....................442
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............414
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .493
Compass .............................. .322
Compass Calibration ...................... .323
Compass Variance ........................ .324
Computer, Trip/Travel ..................... .320
Connector UCI................................ .358
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........358
Conserving Fuel ......................... .319
Console ............................... .269
Console, Floor .......................... .269
Console, Overhead ....................... .234
Console, Removable ...................... .272
Contract,

Service ......................... .637
646 INDEX

Remote Starting System......................30
Removable Floor Console ...................272
Replacement Keys .........................16
Replacement Parts ........................ .579
Replacement Tires ........................ .497
Reporting Safety Defects ....................639
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ................297
Restraint, Head .......................... .174
Restraints, Child ...........................86
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck .................568
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ...................279
Rotation, Tires .......................... .500
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle .................102
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................104
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................639
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... .101
Safety Information, Tire .....................476
Safety Tips ............................. .101Satellite Radio Antenna
.....................355
Schedule, Maintenance .....................628
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .608
Seat Belt Reminder .........................70
Seat Belts ................................55
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...................63
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........63
And Pregnant Women .....................71
Child Restraint ..........................86
Extender ..............................72
Front Seat .............................58
Inspection ........................... .102
Pretensioners ...........................66
Rear Seat ..............................58
Seats ................................. .165
Adjustment .......................... .165
Fold in Floor (Stow nGo).................178
Memory ............................. .197
Power .............................. .166
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INDEX 657