child seat RAM CHASSIS CAB 2012 Owner's Manual

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. Exhaust Gas
WARNING!Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can
eventually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO),
follow these safety tips:
• Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in
confined areas any longer than needed to move
your vehicle in or out of the area.
• If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate
open, make sure that all windows are closed and
the climate control BLOWER switch is set at high
speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode.
(Continued)78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belt.
The starter should not be operated for more than 15-
second intervals. Waiting a few seconds between such
intervals will protect the starter from overheating.
WARNING!Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously or fatally injured. Children should be warned
not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the
shift lever. Do not leave the key fob in the vehicle. A
child could operate power windows, other controls,
or move the vehicle. Normal Starting
Normal starting of either a warm or cold engine is
obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator
pedal. Turn the key fob to the START position and release
when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within
10 seconds, turn the key fob to the OFF position, wait five
seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure.
Automatic Transmission
Start the engine with the shift lever in the NEUTRAL or
PARK position. Apply the brake before shifting into any
driving range.
NOTE: This vehicle is equipped with a transmission
shift interlocking system. The brake pedal must be
pressed to shift out of PARK.
5 STARTING AND OPERATING 273

Carbon Monoxide Warning ............... 78,339
Cargo Light ............................ 152
Cellular Phone ........................ 93,255
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 445
Center Lap Belts ......................... 48
Center Seat Storage Compartment ............ 176
Certification Label ....................... 342
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 310
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ............. 199,403
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 77
Checks, Safety ........................... 77
Child Restraint ........................ 64,65
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ............. 68,73
Child Seat .............................. 70
Cigar Lighter ........................... 169
Cleaning
Wheels ............................ 432
Climate Control ......................... 256 Clock ............................. 223,232
Cold Weather Operation ................... 274
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 255
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 325
Compass .............................. 214
Compass Calibration ..................... 215
Compass Variance ....................... 215
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 212
Connector
UCI .............................. 246
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 246
Console, Overhead ....................... 163
Contract, Service ........................ 475
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 419
Cooling System ......................... 417
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 418
Coolant Capacity ..................... 449
Coolant Level .................... 417,420
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 420484 INDEX

Automatic Headlights ................. 148
Brake Warning ...................... 197
Bulb Replacement ................. 442,443
Cap Top Clearance ................... 447
Cargo ............................. 152
Center Mounted Stop .................. 445
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) ...... 199
Courtesy/Reading .................... 164
Daytime Running .................... 153
Exterior ............................ 81
Fog ......................... 150,200,445
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ............. 291
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 376
Headlights ......................... 148
High Beam ...................... 154,196
High Beam Indicator .................. 196
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............ 154
Illuminated Entry ..................... 20
Instrument Cluster ................... 189 Interior ......................... 150,164
Lights On Reminder .................. 152
Low Fuel .......................... 196
Oil Pressure ........................ 198
Passing ............................ 154
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 202
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 192
Service ......................... 442,443
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 192
Transfer Case ....................... 291
Turn Signal .................... 81,153,443
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 189
Limited-Slip Differential ................ 298,426
Loading Vehicle ......................... 342
Tires .............................. 314
Locks ................................. 30
Automatic Door ...................... 32
Child Protection ...................... 32
Door .............................. 30490 INDEX

Power Door ......................... 31
Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH) ....................... 68
Lubrication, Body ....................... 412
Lug Nuts ........................... 382,384
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 409
Maintenance Procedures ................... 405
Maintenance Schedule .................... 454
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ..... 403
Manual Transmission
Fluid Level Check .................... 427
Lubricant Selection ................... 451
Manual, Service ......................... 477
Memory Seat ........................... 140
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 212
Mirrors ................................ 87
Automatic Dimming ................... 87
Electric Powered ...................... 90 Heated ............................. 91
Memory ........................... 140
Outside ............................ 88
Rearview ........................... 87
Trailer Towing ....................... 92
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Mopar Parts ......................... 404,476
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 153
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 77
Occupant Restraints ................... 38,57,60
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ................. 57
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 335
Odometer ............................. 192
Trip .............................. 192
Oil Change Indicator .................. 194,210
Oil Change Indicator, Reset .............. 194,210
10 INDEX 491

Sliding Rear Window .................. 181
Steering ........................ 302,303
Windows ........................... 34
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 451
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 52
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 216
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 21
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 324
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ....... 417,419
Radio Operation ........................ 255
Rear Axle (Differential) ................. 425,426
Rear Window Features .................... 180
Rear Window, Sliding ..................... 181
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 137
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 63
Recreational Towing ...................... 365
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . 368,370 Shifting out of Transfer
Case Neutral (N) .................. 369,373
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 336
Refrigerant ............................ 412
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 51
Remote Control
Starting System ....................... 26
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 253
Remote Starting System .................... 26
Replacement Keys ........................ 17
Replacement Parts ....................... 404
Replacement Tires ....................... 328
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 476
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ........... 194,210
Restraint, Head ......................... 138
Restraints, Child ....................... 64,70
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 38
Rotation, Tires .......................... 333
10 INDEX 493

Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 79
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 81
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 476
Safety Information, Tire ................... 309
Safety Tips ............................. 77
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 78
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 243
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 454
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 435
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 51
Seat Belts .......................... 38,39,79
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ...... 48
And Pregnant Women .................. 52
Child Restraint ..................... 64,68
Extender ........................... 52
Front Seat .......................... 39
Inspection .......................... 79
Reminder .......................... 202 Seats .............................. 128,140
Adjustment ......................... 128
Child .............................. 68
Heated ............................ 132
Memory ........................... 140
Power ............................ 128
Reclining .......................... 137
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 19
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 418,450
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 16
Sentry Key Programming ................... 18
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 17
Service Assistance ....................... 473
Service Contract ......................... 475
Service Manuals ........................ 477
Setting the Clock ..................... 223,232
Settings, Personal ........................ 216
Shift Lever Override ...................... 394494 INDEX