seats RAM CHASSIS CAB 2011 User Guide

Tether Anchorage Points at the Right and Center
Front Seat (Regular Cab - All Seats)
1. Place the child restraint on the seat and adjust the
tether strap so that it will reach over the seat back under
the head restraint to the tether anchor directly behind the
seat.
2. Lift the cover (if so equipped), and attach the hook to
the square opening in the sheet metal.
3. Install the child restraint and remove the slack in the
tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Regular Cab Tether Strap Mounting1 — Tether Strap Hook
2 — Tether Strap to Child Restraint
3 — Tether Anchor68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Multiple Child Restraint Installation Sequence
(Crew Cab — Rear Seats)
1. Obtain tether straps by raising the head restraints and
reaching between the rear glass and rear seat. The tether
strap may be retained with an elastic band. Accessibility to
the tether strap is greatly improved by raising the seat
cushion to the “up” position. Remove the elastic before use. 2. Place a child restraint on each outboard rear seat and
adjust the tether strap so that it will reach under the head
restraint to the tether anchor directly behind the seat and
then to the anchor directly behind the center rear seat.
3. Pass each tether strap hook under the head restraint
and through the loop of webbing behind the child seat.
4. Route each tether strap to the anchor behind the center
seat, and attach the hooks to the metal ring.
5. Place a child restraint on the center rear seat and
adjust the tether strap so that it will reach under the head
restraint to the tether anchor directly behind the seat and
to the anchor directly behind the right seat.
6. Install each child restraint and remove the slack in the
tether strap according to the child restraint manufactur-
er’s instructions. 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69

Children Too Large for Booster Seats
Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt
comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend
over the front of the seat when their back is against the
seat back should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat.
• Make sure that the child is upright in the seat.
• The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug
as possible.
• Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or
slouching can move the belt out of position.
If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the
child closer to the center of the vehicle. Never allow a
child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind
their back. Transporting Pets
Airbags 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
an accident. Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in
pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine and
drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or
55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the
limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in.
Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri-
mental and should be avoided. 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71

The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil
changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For
the recommended viscosity and quality grades refer to
“Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle”. NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL
OILS MUST NEVER BE USED.
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few
thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be
considered a normal part of the break-in and not inter-
preted as an indication of difficulty. SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
AREA.
WARNING!• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up 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 seri-
ously 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.72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

▫ General Information .................. 118
 Voice Command — If Equipped ........... 118
▫ Voice Command System Operation ........ 118
▫ Commands ........................ 119
▫ Voice Training ...................... 122
 Seats .............................. 123
▫ Manual Seat Adjuster — If Equipped ...... 123
▫ Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped ..... 124
▫ Head Restraints ..................... 126
▫ Power Seats — If Equipped ............. 127
▫ Power Lumbar — If Equipped ........... 130
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ............ 130
▫ Ventilated Seats — If Equipped .......... 133 ▫ 40-20-40 Front Bench Seat — If Equipped . . . 134
 Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped ........ 134
▫ Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE
Transmitter To Memory ................ 135
▫ Memory Position Recall ................ 136
▫ To Disable a RKE Transmitter Linked To
Memory ........................... 137
▫ Self-Limiting Control .................. 137
▫ Driver Easy Exit And Easy Entry Control . . . 138
 To Open And Close The Hood ............ 138
 Lights ............................. 140
▫ Headlights ......................... 141
▫ Automatic Headlights ................. 141
▫ Headlight Delay ..................... 14278 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

 Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver —
If Equipped .......................... 160
 Power Inverter — If Equipped ............ 160
 Cupholders .......................... 162
▫ Front Instrument Panel Cupholders —
(40–20–40 Seats) ..................... 162
▫ Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — Floor
Storage Bin ......................... 163
▫ Rear Cupholder — Crew Cab ........... 163
 Storage ............................. 164
▫ Glove Box Storage ................... 164
▫ Door Storage ....................... 165 ▫ Center Storage Compartment —
If Equipped ........................ 166
▫ Seatback Storage ..................... 168
▫ Storage (Regular Cab) ................. 169
▫ Storage And Seats (Crew Cab) ........... 169
▫ Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers
(Regular Cab Models) ................. 170
 Rear Window Features .................. 171
▫ Rear Window Defroster ................ 171
▫ Power Sliding Rear Window —
If Equipped ........................ 172
▫ Manual Sliding Rear Window —
If Equipped ........................ 17280 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

1. Press the Voice Command button, say “System
Setup” and once you are in that menu then say “Voice
Training.” This will train your own voice to the system
and will improve recognition.
2. Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by
Uconnect™ Voice. For best results, the “Voice Training”
session should be completed when the vehicle is parked,
engine running, all windows closed, and the blower fan
switched off. This procedure may be repeated with a new
user. The system will adapt to the last trained voice only.
SEATS
Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the
vehicle. WARNING!• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In an accident,
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.
Manual Seat Adjuster — If Equipped
Both front seats are independently adjustable forward or
rearward and are equipped with a seatback recliner. The
manual forward or rearward seat adjustment handle is
found under the seat cushion at the front edge of each
seat. Pull up on the handle and slide the seat forward or
backward to move the seat into the most comfortable 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123

position, then release the handle to lock the seat into
position. Using body pressure, move forward and rear-
ward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have
latched.
WARNING!Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could
cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be
properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust
any seat only while the vehicle is parked.
Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped
The recliner handle is located on the outside of the seat
cushion and is used to adjust the seatback position. To
adjust the seatback, lift upward on the handle, lean back
on the seatback and release the handle at the desired
position. To return the seatback, lift upward on the
handle, lean forward and release the handle at the
desired position.Manual Seat Adjuster124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING!• Actuating the recliner handle will allow the seat-
back to swing (dump) forward on manual recliner
seats. Do not stand or lean in front of the seat
while actuating the handle. The seatback may
swing forward and hit you causing injury. This
dump feature allows access to the storage bin
behind the seat. To avoid injury, place your hand
on the seatback and actuate the handle then posi-
tion the seatback in the desired position.
(Continued)Recline Handle
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Rear Head Restraints
The outboard head restraints can be adjusted. To raise the
head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To
lower the head restraint, press the large button, located
on the base of the head restraint, and push downward on
the head restraint. NOTE: The rear center head restraint (Crew Cab only) is
fixed and cannot be adjusted.
Power Seats — If Equipped
Some models may be equipped with driver and passen-
ger eight-way power seats. The power seat switches are
located on the outboard side of the front seat cushions.Adjusting Head Restraint Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
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