2005 DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL child seat

Multiple Child Restraint Installation Sequence -
(Quad 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.
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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.
NEW ENGINE BREAK-IN
Your Cummins 24 Valve Turbo Diesel engine does not
require a normal break-in period due to its construction.
Normal operation is allowed, provided the following
recommendations are followed:
NOTE:Light duty operation such as light trailer towing
or no load operation, will extend the time before the
engine is at full efficiency. Reduced fuel economy and
power may be seen at this time.
•Warm up the engine before placing it under load.
•Do not operate the engine at idle for prolonged
periods.
•Use the appropriate transmission gear to prevent
engine lugging.
•Observe vehicle oil pressure and temperature indica-
tors.
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WARNING!
•Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in
the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat-
tended children, can become entrapped by the
power sunroof while operating the power sunroof
switch. Such entrapment may result in serious
injury or death.
•In an accident, there is a greater risk of being
thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You
could also be seriously injured or killed. Always
fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all
passengers are properly secured too.
•Do not allow small children to operate the sun-
roof. Never allow fingers or other body parts, or
any object to project through the sunroof opening.
Injury may result.
Opening Sunroof - Express
Press the switch rearward and release, and the sunroof
will open automatically from any position. The sunroof
will open fully, then stop automatically. This is called
Express Open. During Express Open operation, any
movement of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof.
Closing Sunroof - Express
Press the switch forward and release, and the sunroof
will close automatically from any position. The sunroof
will close fully and stop automatically. This is called
Express Close. During Express Close operation, any
movement of the switch will stop the sunroof.
Pinch Protect Feature
This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of
the sunroof during Express Close operation. If an ob-
struction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141
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Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 358
B-Pillar Location........................ 264
Brake Fluid............................ 399
Brake System........................256,366
Anti-Lock........................... 257
Disc Brakes.......................... 366
Fluid Check.......................... 367
Hoses.............................. 368
Master Cylinder....................... 367
Parking............................. 255
Warning Light........................ 166
Bulb Replacement....................... 385
Bulbs, Light............................ 384
Cab Top Clearance Lights.................. 393
Calibration, Compass..................... 132
Camper............................... 153
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 397
Capacities, Fluid........................ 397Caps, Filler
Power Steering........................ 356
Car Washes............................ 379
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............69,155
Cargo Light............................ 118
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 202
Cassette Tape Player................170,173,177
CD Changer......................175,186,191
CD Player..................183,187,190,193,196
Cellular Phone.......................... 83
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 391
Center Lap Belts......................... 42
Center Seat Storage Compartment............ 147
Certification Label....................... 286
Charge Air Cooler....................... 365
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 261
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . 162
Child Restraint.......................... 56
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............60,63
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Child Seat............................56,62
Cigar Lighter........................... 144
Climate Control......................... 204
Clock................................ 170
Clutch Linkage Maintenance................ 368
Compact Disc Maintenance................. 203
Compact Disc Player..................177,183
Compact Spare Tire...................... 272
Compass...........................131,132
Compass Calibration..................... 132
Compass Variance....................... 133
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 128
Console, Overhead....................... 127
Contract, Service........................ 426
Cooling System......................... 361
Coolant Capacity...................... 397
Coolant Level......................... 361
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 364
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 362Inspection........................... 361
Radiator Cap......................... 364
Selection of Coolant..................363,398
Temperature Gauge..................... 165
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 124
Cup Holder............................ 145
Customer Assistance..................... 424
Daytime Running Lights................... 117
Dealer Service.......................... 340
Defroster, Rear Window..............81,210,214
Defroster, Windshield..................206,209
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 120
Differential, Limited-Slip.................. 254
Dipsticks.............................. 343
Power Steering........................ 356
Disc Brakes............................ 366
Disposal.............................. 348
Engine Oil........................... 348
434 INDEX

Low Washer Fluid..................... 168
Passing............................. 119
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 163
Service...........................384,385
Side Marker.......................... 396
Transfer Case......................... 247
Transmission Warning................169,298
Turn Signal.................. 118,163,385,389
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 162
Limited-Slip Differential................254,369
Loading Vehicle......................... 286
Tires ............................... 264
Locks................................. 16
Child Protection........................ 21
Door................................ 16
Ignition.............................. 14
Keys................................ 11
Power Door........................... 17
Steering Wheel......................... 14Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . 60
Lubricants............................. 373
Lubrication, Body....................... 358
Lug Nuts............................. 322
Lumbar Support........................ 109
Maintenance........................... 340
Maintenance Procedures................... 343
Maintenance Schedule.................... 402
ScheduleA......................... 416
Manual, Service......................... 429
Manual Transmission..................241,370
Fluid Level Check...................... 370
Lubricant Selection..................... 399
Mirrors................................ 78
Automatic Dimming..................... 79
Electric Powered....................... 80
Outside.............................. 79
Rearview............................. 78
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Restraint, Head......................... 108
Restraints, Child.......................56,62
Rotation, Tires.......................... 279
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 70
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 70
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 428
Safety Information, Tire................... 260
Safety Tips............................. 68
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 383
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 43
Seat Belts..........................33,34,70
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 41
And Pregnant Women................... 45
Child Restraint.......................56,67
Extender............................. 45
Front Seat............................ 34
Pretensioners.......................... 43
Reminder............................ 163Seats..............................106,107
Adjustment.......................... 106
Child............................... 67
Folding Floor......................... 148
Heated.............................. 112
Lumbar Support....................... 109
Power.............................. 110
Reclining............................ 108
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............29,166
Selection of Coolant...................... 398
Sentry Key............................. 11
Service Assistance....................... 424
Service Contract......................... 426
Service Information...................... 340
Service Manuals........................ 429
Setting the Clock........................ 170
Shifting............................... 237
Automatic Transmission................. 237
Manual Transmission................... 241
442 INDEX

Transfer Case......................... 246
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer
Case Neutral (N)..................303,306
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer
Case Neutral (N)..................305,308
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 41
Shoulder Belts........................... 34
Side Airbag............................. 54
Signals, Turn........................... 118
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 276
Snow Plow............................ 298
Snow Tires............................ 278
Spare Tire..........................272,273
Speed Control.......................... 124
Speedometer........................... 164
Starting............................... 224
Engine Block Heater.................224,231
Steering
Column Controls...................... 118Column Lock.......................... 14
Linkage............................. 357
Power...........................259,356
Wheel, Tilt........................... 122
Storage, Behind the Seat................... 147
Storage Compartment, Center Seat........... 147
Storage, Vehicle......................... 384
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 384
Sun Roof.............................. 140
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information........ 276
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 233
Tachometer............................ 163
Tailgate............................... 153
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint.............60,63
Tilt Steering Column..................... 122
Tire and Loading Information Placard....264,265,276
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 263
Tire Markings.......................... 260
INDEX 443
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