child restraint RAM CHASSIS CAB 2017 Owner's Guide

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.
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 be-
hind 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 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 in pet harnesses or
pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.Left Outboard And Center Seating Position Shown 2THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89

Fluid Type ......................... .478, 503
Shifting .............................. .327
Special Additives ........................ .478
Axle Fluid ........................ .476, 477, 503
Axle Lubrication ....................... .476, 477
Back-Up Camera .......................... .156
Battery .............................. .200, 458
Charging System Light ................... .200
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................26
Belts, Seat .................................92
Body Builders Guide ..........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication ................. .466
B-Pillar Location .......................... .371
Brake Assist System ........................ .355
Brake Control System, Electronic ............... .353
Brake Fluid .......................... .475, 503
Brake System ......................... .352, 475
Fluid Check ........................... .475
Master Cylinder ........................ .475
Parking .............................. .350
Warning Light .......................... .198
Brake/Transmission Interlock ................. .327
Bulb Replacement ......................... .495 Bulbs, Light ........................... .94, 494
Cab Top Clearance Lights .................... .498
Camera, Rear ............................ .156
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .......... .500
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .500
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine) ........................... .453
Power Steering ......................... .350
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................ .473
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................ .91, 400
Cargo Light ............................. .131
Car Washes .............................. .481
Center High Mounted Stop Light .............. .497
Center Seat Storage Compartment .............. .178
Certification Label ......................... .401
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .367
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .449
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ................91
Checks, Safety .............................91
Child Restraint .............................66
Child Restraints
Booster Seats ............................71
Child Restraints ..........................66 10 INDEX 519

Child Seat Installation .................. .80, 81
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .........78
Infants And Child Restraints .................68
Locating The LATCH Anchorages ..............76
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ........73
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........70
Seating Positions ..........................72
Cigar Lighter ............................ .173
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .397
Cleaning
Wheels ............................... .482
Climate Control ........................... .277
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .323
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............... .275
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .381
Console, Overhead ........................ .159
Contract, Service .......................... .514
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ............ .473
Cooling System ........................... .471
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ................ .472
Coolant Capacity ........................ .500
Coolant Level ....................... .471, 474
Disposal Of Used Coolant ................. .474
Drain, Flush, And Refill ................... .472
Inspection ............................. .474 Points To Remember ..................... .474
Pressure Cap ........................... .473
Radiator Cap .......................... .473
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......... .472, 501
Corrosion Protection ....................... .480
Cruise Light ....................... .216, 217, 218
Cupholders .............................. .174
Customer Assistance ....................... .512
Customer Programmable Features .............. .255
Daytime Running Lights .................... .126
Dealer Service ............................ .450
Defroster, Rear Window ..................... .182
Defr oster , Windshield ........................93
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers .................. .134
Differential, Limited-Slip .................... .346
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission ................... .479
Power Steering ......................... .350
Disabled Vehicle Towing .................... .442
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................ .474
Do Not Disturb ........................... .314
Door Ajar ............................... .203
Door Ajar Light ........................... .203520 INDEX

Restraints, Child ............................66
Rotation, Tires ............................ .387
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ...................92
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ..................94
Safety Defects, Reporting .................... .515
Safety, Exhaust Gas ..........................91
Safety Information, Tire ..................... .365
Safety Tips ................................91
Schedule, Maintenance ...................... .506
Seat Belt
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage .......48
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ............53
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation .................46
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ................47
Pregnant Women .........................52
Seat Belt Extender .........................51
Seat Belt Pretensioner ......................52
Seat Belt Reminder ........................42
Seat Belt Maintenance ...................... .485
Seat Belt Reminder ..........................42
Seat Belts ............................. .42, 92
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ....................48
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ..........48
Child Restraint ...........................66 Extender ...............................51
Front Seat ........................... .42, 46
Inspection ..............................92
Operating Instructions ......................46
Pregnant Women .........................52
Pretensioners ............................52
Reminder ............................. .197
Untwisting Procedure ......................47
Seats .............................110,111,116
Adjustment ..........................110,111
Easy Entry ............................ .122
Folding Floor .......................... .183
Memory ...............................119
Power ................................110
Reclining Rear ...........................116
Security Alarm ......................... .20, 199
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. .501
Sentry Key
Key Programming .........................19
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................18
Sentry Key Replacement ......................19
Service Assistance ......................... .512
Service Contract .......................... .514
Service Manuals .......................... .516
Settings, Personal ......................... .226528 INDEX