2007 Ram 2500 (Diesel) child lock

bags to inflate, it signals the inflators on the crash side of
the vehicle. A quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to
inflate the window bag. The inflating window bag
pushes the side pillar molding out of the way and covers
the window. The airbag inflates in about 30 milliseconds
(about one-quarter of the time it takes to blink your eyes)
with enough force to injure you if you are not belted and
seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area
where the window bag inflates. This especially applies to
children. The window bag is only about 3
12inches (8.9
cm) thick when it is inflated.
NOTE:At no time should any supplemental restraint
system (SRS) component or SRS related component or
fastener be modified or replaced with any part except
those which are approved by DaimlerChrysler/Mopar.
Knee Impact Bolsters
The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the
driver and the front passenger, and position everyone for
the best interaction with the front airbag.
Enhanced Accident Response System
If the airbags deploy after an impact and the electrical
system remains functional, vehicles equipped with
power door locks will unlock automatically. In addition,
approximately 10 seconds after the vehicle has stopped
moving, the interior lights will light until the ignition
switch is turned off.
56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Here are some tips for getting the most out of your child
restraint:
•Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it
has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety
Standards. We also recommend that you make sure
that you can install the child restraint in the vehicle
where you will use it before you buy it.
•The restraint must be appropriate for your child’s
weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for
weight and height limits.
•Carefully follow the instructions that come with the
restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may
not work when you need it.
•The passenger seat belts are equipped with Automatic
Locking Retractors (ALR), which are designed to keep
the lap portion tight around the child restraint so that
it is not necessary to use a locking clip.Pull the belt from the retractor until there is enough to
allow you to pass through the child restraint and slide
the latch plate into the buckle. Then pull on the belt
until it is all removed from the retractor. Allow the belt
to return to the retractor, pulling on the excess web-
bing to tighten the lap portion about the child re-
straint. Refer to theAutomatic Locking Retractors
(ALR) Modeearlier in this section.
•In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the
lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the
buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path
opening on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate
from the buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt
several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into
the buckle with the release button facing out.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63
2

WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback in not securely locked into
position the seat will not provide the proper stability
for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly
latched seat could cause serious injury.
Heated Seats — If Equipped
The heated seat switches are located in the instrument
panel under the climate controls.
Each heated seat switch has two settings (HI and LOW).
Press the switch once to obtain High heat level, then
press the switch again to obtain Low heat level. Pressing
the switch a third time will turn the heated seats OFF. If
you do not purposefully turn the switch OFF, the seat
heating level will automatically change to the next lower
Heated Seat Switches
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125
3

STARTING PROCEDURES – DIESEL ENGINES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
The starter should not be operated for more than 15-
second intervals. Waiting a few minutes between such
intervals will protect the starter from overheating.
WARNING!
Be sure to turn off the engine and remove the key
from the ignition switch if you want to rest or sleep
in your car. Accidents can be caused by inadvertently
moving the gear selection lever or by pressing the
accelerator pedal. This may cause excessive heat in
the exhaust system, resulting in overheating and
vehicle fire which may cause serious or fatal injuries.
WARNING!
Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build up may
cause serious injury or death.
Manual Transmission – If Equipped
Apply the parking brake, place the gearshift control lever
in NEUTRAL and depress the clutch pedal to the floor
before starting the vehicle. This vehicle is equipped with
a clutch interlocking ignition system. It will not start
unless the clutch is fully depressed.
STARTING AND OPERATING 275
5

Car Washes............................ 463
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 76,190
CargoLight ............................ 132
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 255
Catalyst Full Message..................... 434
CD (Compact Disc) Player............209,217,231
Cellular Phone.......................... 89
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 481
Center Lap Belts......................... 43
Center Seat Storage Compartment.........176,177
Certification Label....................... 355
Charge Air Cooler....................... 450
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 327
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............... 202
Child Restraint........................ 60,61
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 65,69
Child Seat............................ 61,68
Cigar Lighter........................... 171Cleaning
Wheels............................. 465
Climate Control......................... 257
Clock .....................207,211,219,232,245
Clutch Linkage Maintenance................ 453
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 256
Compact Spare Tire...................... 338
Compass...........................146,147
Compass Calibration..................147,158
Compass Variance....................148,158
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 143
Console, Overhead....................142,150
Contract, Service........................ 526
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 447
Cooling System......................... 444
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 447
Coolant Capacity...................... 487
Coolant Level...................444,445,448
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 448
536 INDEX

Instrument Cluster....................196,198
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 195
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 467
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 468
Interior Appearance Care.................. 466
Interior Lights.......................... 129
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 135
Intervention Regeneration Strategy........... 434
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 387
Jack Operation.......................... 389
Jump Starting.......................... 399
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Keyless Entry System...................... 20
Keys................................. 12Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 133
LapBelts .............................. 43
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 34
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . 65
LifeofTires ............................ 340
Lights .............................. 78,128
Airbag............................ 57,199
Anti-Lock Warning..................204,324
Brake Warning........................ 203
Bulb Replacement...................473,474
Cap Top Clearance..................... 482
Cargo .............................. 132
Center Mounted Stop................... 481
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator)........ 202
Courtesy/Reading..................... 142
Cruise .............................. 206
Daytime Running...................... 131
Dome.............................. 150
Dual Wheel Assembly Rear............... 484
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Fog ..........................132,202,477
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator............... 309
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 386
Headlights........................... 130
High Beam........................134,199
High Beam Indicator.................... 199
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 134
Illuminated Entry....................... 19
Instrument Cluster..................... 198
Intensity Control....................... 129
Interior..........................129,142
Lights On Reminder.................... 132
Passing............................. 134
Reading............................. 150
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 199
Service...........................473,474
Side Marker.......................... 486
Transfer Case......................... 309
Transmission Warning................... 205Turn Signal..................133,199,474,478
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 198
Limited-Slip Differential................317,454
Loading Vehicle......................... 355
Tires ............................... 330
Locks................................. 25
Child Protection........................ 29
Door................................ 25
Keys................................ 12
Power Door........................... 26
Steering Wheel......................... 15
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . 65
Lubrication, Body....................... 441
LugNuts ............................. 394
Lumbar Support........................ 118
Maintenance........................... 411
Maintenance Procedures................... 414
Maintenance Schedule..................494,511
542 INDEX

Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 77
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 77
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 527
Safety Information, Tire................... 325
Safety Tips............................. 75
Satellite Radio.......................245,249
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 252
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 467
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 44
Seat Belts.......................... 33,34,77
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 42
And Pregnant Women................... 45
Child Restraint....................... 60,74
Extender............................. 46
Front Seat............................ 34
Pretensioners.......................... 44
Reminder............................ 199
Seats................................. 115
Adjustment.......................... 115Child ............................... 74
Cleaning............................ 465
FoldingFloor ......................... 183
Heated............................. 125
Lumbar Support....................... 118
Power.............................. 118
Rear Folding.......................120,122
Reclining ............................ 116
Reclining Rear........................ 120
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............. 18,201
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........446,488
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 15
Service Assistance....................... 524
Service Contract......................... 526
Service Information...................... 411
Service Manuals........................ 528
Setting the Clock.............207,211,219,232,245
Settings, Personal........................ 153
Shifting ............................... 291
546 INDEX