2009 DODGE RAM 3500 DIESEL child restraint

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 seatback 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.
Regular Cab with Any Bench Seat
1 — Tether Strap Hook
2 — Tether Strap to Child Restraint
3 — Tether AnchorTHINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69
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Multiple Child Restraint Installation Sequence -
(Quad CabRear 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-
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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 seatback 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.
Multiple Child Restraints
1 — Inner Anchor Strap Ring(s)
2 — Snap Hook
3 — Tether Strap
4 — Passenger’s Side Rear Child Seat
5 — Rear Center Child Seat
6 — Driver’s Side Rear Child SeatTHINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71
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3. Install the child restraint and remove the slack in the
tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Children Too Large for Booster SeatsChildren 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
seatback, 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.
Mega Cab Tether Anchor
1 — Tether Strap Hook
2 — Tether Strap to Child Restraint
3 — Tether Anchor
72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 347
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............194,429
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 74
Checks, Safety ........................... 74
Child Restraint ........................ 60,61
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............64,68
Child Seat ............................ 61,67
Cigar Lighter ........................... 164
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 454
Climate Control ......................... 234
Clock ........................ 201,204,218,224
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 232
Compass ........................... 150,151
Compass Calibration ..................... 151
Compass Variance ....................... 152
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 146
Console, Overhead ....................... 145 Contract, Service
........................ 503
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 444
Cooling System ......................... 441
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 443
Coolant Capacity ...................... 478
Coolant Level ...................... 441,445
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 445
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 442
Inspection ........................... 445
Points to Remember .................... 446
Pressure Cap ......................... 444
Radiator Cap ......................... 444
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......442,478,479
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 142
Cupholders ............................ 165
Customer Assistance ..................... 501
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 58
Daytime Running Lights ................... 134512 INDEX

Power Door........................... 28
Steering Wheel ......................... 14
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) .............................. 64
Lubrication, Body ....................... 437
Lug Nuts ............................. 414
Lumbar Support ........................ 123
Maintenance ........................... 431
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 434
Maintenance Procedures ................... 431
Maintenance Schedule .................... 483
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 194,429
Manual, Service ......................... 505
Manual Transmission Fluid Level Check ..................... 449
Lubricant Selection ..................... 480
Mirrors ................................ 82
Automatic Dimming ..................... 82 Electric Powered
....................... 84
Outside .............................. 83
Rearview ............................. 82
Trailer Towing ......................... 85
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 366
Mopar Parts ......................... 430,504
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 136
Navigation Radio (uconnect gps)............ 224
Navigation System (uconnect gps)........... 224
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 73
Occupant Restraints ....................... 34
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 375
Odometer .......................... 192,199
Trip ............................. 192,199
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ..........284,307
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ..........284,307
INDEX 519
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Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 231
Remote Starting System .................... 25
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 430
Replacement Tires ....................... 359
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 504
Resetting Oil Change Indicator .............. 193
Restraint, Head ......................... 123
Restraints, Child ....................... 60,67
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 34
Rotation, Tires .......................... 363
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 75
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 76
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 504
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 74
Safety Information, Tire ................... 346
Safety Tips ............................. 74
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 230 Satellite Radio (uconnect
studios)......... 224,227
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 483
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 457
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 45
Seat Belts .......................... 34,35,75
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 42
And Pregnant Women ................... 46
Child Restraint ....................... 60,72
Extender ............................. 46
Front Seat ............................ 35
Inspection ............................ 75
Pretensioners .......................... 44
Seats .............................. 1 19,120
Adjustment .......................... 119
Child ............................... 72
Folding Floor ......................... 174
Heated ............................. 129
Lumbar Support ....................... 123
Power .............................. 124522 INDEX

SteeringPower ........................... 327,328
Wheel Lock ........................... 14
Wheel, Tilt ........................... 140
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls .............................. 231
Storage, Behind the Seat ................... 167
Storage Compartment, Center Seat .........167,169
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 463
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 463
Sun Roof .............................. 159
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information ........ 360
Sway Control, Trailer ..................... 345
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 433
System, Navigation (uconnect gps).......... 224
System, Remote Starting .................... 25
Tachometer ............................ 189
Tailgate ............................... 178 Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant
.......... 190
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint .............64,68
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 140
Tip Start .............................. 252
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......350,360
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 349
Tire Markings .......................... 346
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) Placard
“HI” (MAX) Load Switch ...............184,185
Tire Safety Information .................... 346
Tires ............................ 76,354,506
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 359
Air Pressure .......................... 354
Chains .............................. 361
Dual ............................ 365,416
General Information .................... 354
High Speed .......................... 356
Inflation Pressures ..................... 355
Jacking ............................. 409524 INDEX