2007 RAM CHASSIS CAB child seat

rearward-facing infant restraints will also be equipped
with a tether strap, a hook and means for adjusting the
tension in the strap.
In general, you will first loosen the adjusters on the lower
straps and tether straps so that you can more easily attach
the hook or connector to the lower anchorages and tether
anchorages. Then tighten all three straps as you push the
child restraint rearward and downward into the seat.
Not all child restraint systems will be installed as we
have described here. Again, carefully follow the instruc-
tions that come with the child restraint system. 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. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67
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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. 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.
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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. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69
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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 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71
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Catalyst Full Message ..................... 415
Catalytic Converter ...................... 413
CD (Compact Disc) Player ............ 182,190,204
Cellular Phone .......................... 87
Center Lap Belts ......................... 45
Center Seat Storage Compartment ......... 155,157
Certification Label ....................... 338
Charge Air Cooler ....................... 432
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 306
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . 176
Child Restraint ........................ 59,60
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ............. 64,67
Child Seat ............................ 60,66
Cigar Lighter ........................... 151
Cleaning
Wheels ............................. 454
Climate Control ......................... 230
Clock ..................... 180,185,192,205,219
Clutch Linkage Maintenance ................ 436 Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 229
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 318
Compass .............................. 138
Compass Calibration .................. 138,148
Compass Variance .................... 140,148
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 134
Console, Overhead ....................... 141
Contract, Service ........................ 506
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 429
Cooling System ......................... 426
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 429
Coolant Capacity ...................... 468
Coolant Level ................... 426,427,430
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 430
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 427
Inspection ........................... 430
Points to Remember .................... 431
Pressure Cap ......................... 429
Radiator Cap ......................... 429516 INDEX

Brake Warning ........................ 177
Bulb Replacement ................... 461,462
Cap Top Clearance ..................... 466
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) ........ 176
Cruise .............................. 180
Daytime Running ...................... 124
Dome .............................. 141
Fog .......................... 125,178,465
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ............... 287
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 370
Headlights ........................... 124
High Beam ........................ 127,173
High Beam Indicator .................... 173
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............. 127
Illuminated Entry ....................... 19
Instrument Cluster ..................... 172
Intensity Control ....................... 122
Interior ............................. 122
Lights On Reminder .................... 125 Passing ............................. 126
Reading ............................. 141
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 173
Service ........................... 461,462
Transfer Case ......................... 287
Transmission Warning ................... 179
Turn Signal ..................... 125,173,462
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 172
Limited-Slip Differential ................ 295,437
Loading Vehicle ......................... 338
Tires ............................... 310
Locks ................................. 26
Child Protection ........................ 30
Door ................................ 26
Keys ................................ 12
Power Door ........................... 27
Steering Wheel ......................... 15
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . 64
Lubrication, Body ....................... 423522 INDEX

Restraint, Head ......................... 115
Restraints, Child ....................... 59,66
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 34
Rotation, Tires .......................... 325
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 76
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 76
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 507
Safety Information, Tire ................... 305
Safety Tips ............................. 74
Satellite Radio ....................... 219,222
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 226
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 484
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 456
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 46
Seat Belts .......................... 34,35,76
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 43
And Pregnant Women ................... 47
Child Restraint ....................... 59,71 Extender ............................. 47
Front Seat ............................ 35
Pretensioners .......................... 45
Reminder ............................ 173
Seats ................................. 113
Adjustment .......................... 113
Child ............................... 71
Cleaning ............................ 454
FoldingFloor ......................... 161
Heated .............................. 118
Lumbar Support ....................... 116
Power .............................. 116
Reclining ............................ 114
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............. 18,175
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 428,469
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Service Assistance ....................... 504
Service Contract ......................... 506
Service Information ...................... 396526 INDEX

Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . 226
Storage, Behind the Seat ................... 155
Storage Compartment, Center Seat ......... 155,157
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 461
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 461
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information ........ 323
Synthetic Engine Oil ................... 260,403
System, Navigation ...................... 218
System, Remote Starting .................... 25
Tachometer ............................ 173
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............. 64,67
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 129
Tip Start .............................. 249
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...... 310,323
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 308
Tire Markings .......................... 305
Tire Safety Information .................... 305
Tires ............................ 76, 314,509 Aging(LifeofTires) .................... 321
Air Pressure .......................... 314
Alignment ........................... 322
Chains .............................. 323
Changing ............................ 372
Compact Spare ........................ 318
Dual ............................ 326,378
General Information .................... 314
High Speed .......................... 317
Inflation Pressures ..................... 315
Jacking ............................. 372
LifeofTires .......................... 321
Load Capacity ...................... 310,311
Quality Grading ....................... 509
Radial .............................. 317
Replacement ......................... 321
Rotation ............................. 325
Safety ........................... 305,314
Sizes ............................... 306528 INDEX