2007 DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL seats

WARNING!
Improper installation of a child restraint to the
LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or
child restraint. The child could be badly injured or
killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly
when installing an infant or child restraint.
Child Restraint Tether Anchor
Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for con-
nection to tether anchors have been available for some
time. In fact, many child restraint manufacturers will
provide add-on tether strap kits for their older products.
Regular Cab models of Ram Pickups have two tether
anchorages, one each behind the front center and right
seats. Quad Cab and Mega Cab models have three
anchorages, one behind each of the rear seats.
WARNING!
An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
seat failure and injury to the child. In a collision, the
seat could come loose and allow the child to crash
into the inside of the vehicle or other passengers, or
even be thrown from the vehicle. Use only the
anchor positions directly behind the child seat to
secure a child restraint top tether strap. Follow the
instructions below. See your dealer for help if nec-
essary.
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.
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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.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.
Regular Cab Tether Strap Mounting
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Tether Anchorage Points at All Three Seating
Positions (Mega Cab)
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, 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.
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.
Mega Cab Tether Strap Mounting
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CAUTION!
•During the first 500 miles (805 km) your new
vehicle is driven, do not tow a trailer. Doing so
may damage your vehicle.
•Limit your speed to 50 mph (80 km/h) during the
first 500 miles (805 km) of towing.
SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers
This vehicle is designed to carry passengers in the cab
only. For safety reasons, NEVER TRANSPORT PASSEN-
GERS IN THE CARGO AREA.
WARNING!
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 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.
Lock Your Vehicle
Always remove the keys from the ignition and lock all
doors when leaving the vehicle unattended, even in your
own driveway or garage. Try to park your vehicle in a
well-lighted area and never invite theft by leaving ar-
ticles of value exposed.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS

Mirrors ...............................82
▫ Inside Mirror .........................82
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror— If Equipped ....83
▫ Outside Mirrors .......................83
▫ Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature ...........84
▫ Electronic Power Mirrors — If Equipped ......84
▫ Electric Rear Window Defroster And Heated
Sideview Mirrors — If Equipped ...........85
▫ Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped .......85

Hands–Free Communication (UConnect™) — If
Equipped .............................87
▫ Operations ...........................88
▫ Phone Call Features ....................95
▫ UConnect™ System Features ..............97
▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity ............102
▫ Things You Should Know About Your UConnect™
System .............................103

Seats ................................109
▫ 40-20-40 Front Seat ....................110
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▫Reclining Seats .......................111
▫ Adjustable Head Restraints ..............111
▫ Manual Rotary Lumbar Support Adjustment —
If Equipped .........................112
▫ Power Seats — If Equipped ..............113
▫ Rear Seat Features — Mega Cab Models .....114
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped .............119

To Open And Close The Hood .............121

Lights ...............................122
▫ Interior Lights .......................123
▫ Battery Saver ........................124
▫ Headlamp Delay ......................124
▫ Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights .....124 ▫
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only And
Fleet Vehicles) ........................125
▫ Lights-On Reminder ...................126
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ...............126
▫ Cargo Light — If Equipped ..............126
▫ Multifunction Control Lever ..............127

Windshield Wipers And Washers ............129
▫ Windshield Wipers ....................129
▫ Windshield Washers ...................130

Tilt Steering Column ....................130

Driver Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped ......132
▫ Adjustment .........................132
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▫Canadian Programming/Gate Programming . . 147
▫ Using HomeLink .....................148
▫ Erasing HomeLink Buttons ..............148
▫ Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button . . . 148
▫ Security ............................149

Power Sunroof — If Equipped .............149
▫ Open Sunroof - Express Mode ............150
▫ Comfort Stop ........................150
▫ Closing Sunroof - Express ...............151
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ...................151
▫ Pinch Protect Override .................151
▫ Venting Sunroof - Express ...............151
▫ Sunshade Operation ...................151
▫ Wind Buffeting .......................152 ▫
Sunroof Maintenance ...................152
▫ Sunroof Fully Closed ...................152

Electrical Power Outlets ..................152

Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver ............154

Cupholders ...........................155
▫ Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (40–20–40
Seats) — Automatic Transmission ..........155
▫ Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (Bucket Seats)
— Automatic Transmission ..............157
▫ Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — Manual
Transmission ........................157
▫ Rear Cupholder — Quad Cab —
If Equipped .........................158
▫ Rear Cupholder — Mega Cab ............158
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Storage ..............................159
▫ Center Storage Compartment (40–20–40 Seat) —
If Equipped .........................159
▫ Center Storage Compartment (Bucket Seats)—
If Equipped .........................160
▫ Storage And Seats (Quad Cab Models) ......162
▫ Storage And Seats (Mega Cab Models) ......162
▫ Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers
(Mega Cab Models) ....................164

Rear Window Features ...................164 ▫
Electric Rear Window Defroster And Heated Side
View Mirrors — If Equipped .............164
▫ Power Sliding Rear Window—If Equipped . . . 165
▫ Sliding Rear Window—If Equipped ........165

Fold Flat Load Floor — If Equipped .........166

Pickup Box ...........................169

Slide-In Campers .......................170
▫ Camper Applications ...................170

Easy-Off Tailgate .......................171
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