2009 DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL child lock

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) — If Equipped . . . 20
▫ To Unlock The Doors .................. 21
▫ To Lock The Doors .................... 21
▫ Using The Panic Alarm ................. 22
▫ Programming Additional RKE Transmitters . . . 23
▫ General Information ................... 23
▫ RKE Transmitter Battery Service ........... 24
 Remote Starting System — If Equipped ....... 25
▫ How To Use Remote Start ............... 25
 Door Locks ........................... 27
▫ Manual Door Locks ................... 27
▫ Power Door Locks — If Equipped ......... 28
▫ Child Protection Door Lock .............. 30
Windows ............................ 32
▫ Power Windows—If Equipped ............ 32
▫ Wind Buffeting ....................... 33
 Occupant Restraints ..................... 34
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts .................... 35
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Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
... 42
▫ Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode –
If Equipped ......................... 43
▫ Center Lap Belts ...................... 44
▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped ...... 44
▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert) ......................... 45
▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women .......... 46
▫ Seat Belt Extender ..................... 46
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NOTE:•
If you try to remove the key before you place the shift
lever in PARK, the key may become trapped tempo-
rarily in the ignition cylinder. If this occurs, rotate the
key to the right slightly, then remove the key as
described. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap
the key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that this
safety feature is inoperable. The engine can be started
and stopped but the key cannot be removed until you
obtain service.
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The power window switches, radio, power sunroof (if
equipped), and power outlets will remain active for
10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned OFF.
Opening either front door will cancel this feature.
WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the key in the
ignition. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always
remove key from the ignition and lock all doors
when leaving the vehicle unattended.THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13
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DOOR LOCKS
Manual Door LocksFront and rear doors may be locked by moving the lock
plunger up or down.
All doors may be opened with the inside door handle
without lifting the lock plunger. Doors locked before
closing will remain locked when closed.
The ignition key will unlock all the locks on your vehicle.
WARNING!
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For personal security and safety in the event of an
accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive as
well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
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Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the key in
the ignition. A child could operate power win-
dows, other controls, or move the vehicle.THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27
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4. Within 15 seconds, cycle the key from the LOCK
position to the ON/RUN position a minimum of four
times, ending in the ON/RUN position.(Do not start the
engine).
5. Within 30 seconds, press the driver’s door lock switch
in the UNLOCK direction.
6. A single chime will sound to indicate the feature has
been changed.
7. Repeat the above steps to alternate the availability of
this feature.
8. If a chime is not heard, the program mode was
canceled before the feature could be changed. If neces-
sary, repeat the above procedure.
Child Protection Door LockTo provide a safer environment for children riding in the
rear seat, the rear doors of your vehicle have the Child
Protection Door Lock system.
Child Protection Door Lock Location
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To use the system, open each rear door, slide the lever UP
to engage the locks and DOWN to disengage the child
protection door locks. When the system on a door is
engaged, that door can only be opened by using the
outside door handle even, if the inside door LOCK is in
the UNLOCKED position.
WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the rear doors can only be opened
from the outside when the child protection locks are
engaged.
NOTE: After setting the Child Protection Door Lock
system, always test the door from the inside to make
certain it is in the desired position.
For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the
door lock switch to the UNLOCK position, roll down the
window and open the door with the outside door handle.
Child Door Lock Control
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As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will
prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average,
you will prefer a higher position. When you release the
anchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure that
it is locked in position.Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode – If
EquippedIn this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-
locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in
the shoulder belt. The Automatic Locking Mode is avail-
able on all passenger seating positions with a combina-
tion lap/shoulder belt.When to Use the Automatic Locking ModeUse this mode anytime a child safety seat is installed in a
passenger seating position. Children 12 years old and
younger should be properly restrained in the rear seat
whenever possible.
How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode1. Buckle the combination lap/shoulder belt.
2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until
the entire belt is extracted.
3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will
hear a “clicking” sound. This indicates the safety belt is
now in the Automatic Locking Mode.How to Disengage the Automatic Locking ModeDisconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow
it to retract completely to disengage the Automatic
Locking Mode and activate the Vehicle Sensitive (Emer-
gency) Locking Mode.THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43
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The passenger front airbag is to be turned off only if the
passenger:•
is an infant (less than one year old) who must ride in
the front seat because there is no rear seat, because the
rear seat is too small for a rear-facing infant restraint or
because the infant has a medical condition which
makes it necessary for the driver to be able to see the
infant;
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is a child, age 1 to 12 who must ride in the front seat
because there is no rear seat, because there is no rear
seat position available, or because the child has a
medical condition which makes it necessary for the
driver to be able to see the child;
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has a medical condition which makes passenger airbag
inflation (deployment) a greater risk for the passenger
than the risk of hitting the dashboard (instrument
panel) or windshield in a crash.
WARNING!
Whenever an airbag is turned off, even a lap/
shoulder belted passenger may hit their head, neck,
or chest on the dashboard (instrument panel) or
windshield in a crash. This may result in serious
injury or death.
To Shut Off the Passenger Airbag (2500/3500 Regular
Cab Vehicles Only)
Place the ignition key in the Passenger Airbag ON/OFF
Switch, push the key in and turn clockwise, and remove
the key from the switch. This will shut off the passenger
side airbag. The OFF light near the switch will illuminate
when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55
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WARNING! (Continued)
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A rearward-facing child restraint should only be
used in a rear seat, or in the front seat if the
passenger’s front airbag is OFF. If the airbag is left
ON, a rearward-facing child restraint in the front
seat may be struck by a deploying passenger
airbag which may cause severe or fatal injury to
the infant.
Here are some tips for getting the most out of your child
restraint:
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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.
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The restraint must be appropriate for your child’s
weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for
weight and height limits.
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Carefully follow the instructions that come with the
restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may
not work when you need it.
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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 fully extended from the retractor. Allow the
belt to return to the retractor, pulling on the excess
webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child
restraint. Refer to Automatic Locking Retractors
(ALR) Mode, earlier in this section.
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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 pathTHINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63
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