2011 Ram 2500 seats

each behind the front center and right seats. Quad Cab,
Mega Caband Crew Cab models have three anchor-
ages, 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 instruc-
tions below. See your authorized dealer for help if
necessary.
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.
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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/Crew Cab/Mega Cab- Rear Seats)
Quad Cab/Mega Cab
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.
Regular Cab Tether Strap Mounting
1 — Tether Strap Hook
2 — Tether Strap to Child Restraint
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While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the
limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in.
Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri-
mental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil
changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For
the recommended viscosity and quality grades refer to
“Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle”. NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL
OILS MUST NEVER BE USED.
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few
thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be
considered a normal part of the break-in and not inter-
preted as an indication of difficulty.SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
AREA.
WARNING!
•Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
•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 seri-
ously 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.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
Mirrors.............................. 93
▫Inside Day/Night Mirror................ 93
▫Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . 94
▫Outside Mirrors...................... 94
▫Outside Mirrors Folding Feature.......... 95
▫Power Mirrors — If Equipped............ 96
▫Heated Mirrors — If Equipped............ 97
▫Driver’s Automatic Dimming Mirror
— If Equipped....................... 97▫Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped.... 98
▫“Slide-On-Rod” Features Of Sun Visor
— If Equipped....................... 98
▫Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped...... 99
Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped.......... 100
Voice Command — If Equipped........... 100
Seats.............................. 100
▫Power Seats — If Equipped............. 101
▫Power Lumbar — If Equipped........... 103
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▫Heated Seats — If Equipped............ 103
▫Ventilated Seats — If Equipped.......... 106
▫Manual Seat Adjuster — If Equipped...... 107
▫Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped..... 108
▫40-20-40 Front Bench Seat — If Equipped . . . 109
▫Mega CabRear Seat Features........... 110
▫Head Restraints..................... 113
Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped........ 116
▫Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE
Transmitter To Memory................ 117
▫Memory Position Recall................ 118
▫To Disable a RKE Transmitter Linked To
Memory........................... 118
▫Self-Limiting Control.................. 119▫Driver Easy Exit And Easy Entry Control . . . 119
To Open And Close The Hood............ 120
Lights............................. 122
▫Headlights......................... 123
▫Automatic Headlights — If Equipped...... 123
▫Headlight Delay..................... 124
▫Parking Lights And Panel Lights......... 124
▫Fog Lights — If Equipped.............. 124
▫Interior Lights...................... 125
▫Cargo Light........................ 126
▫Lights-On Reminder.................. 127
▫Battery Saver....................... 127
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▫Sunroof Maintenance................. 160
▫Sunroof Fully Closed.................. 160
Electrical Power Outlets................. 160
Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver —
If Equipped.......................... 163
Power Inverter — If Equipped............ 164
Cupholders.......................... 166
▫Front Instrument Panel Cupholders —
(40–20–40 Seats)..................... 166
▫Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — Floor
Mounted Shifter..................... 166
▫Rear Cupholder — Quad Cab.......... 167
▫Rear Cupholder — Crew Cab........... 167Storage............................. 168
▫Glove Box Storage................... 168
▫Door Storage....................... 170
▫Center Storage Compartment —
If Equipped........................ 171
▫Second Row In-Floor Storage Bin —
If Equipped........................ 173
▫Seatback Storage..................... 174
▫Storage (Regular Cab)................. 174
▫Storage And Seats (Crew Cab)........... 174
▫Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Regular Cab
Models)........................... 175
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A small blindspot mirror is located next to main mirror
and can be adjusted separately.
Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED
Uconnect™ Phone is a hands-free system that allows you
to use voice commands to dial a phone number stored in
your mobile phone. Press the Uconnect™ Phone button
on the radio or steering wheel controls (if equipped)
and follow the instructions to pair the mobile phone.
Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in the Uconnect™ User
Manual located on the DVD for further details.
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED
Voice Commands can be initiated by pressing the VR
button
located on the radio or steering wheel
controls (if equipped).
Refer to “Voice Command” in the Uconnect™ User
Manual located on the DVD for further details.
SEATS
Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the
vehicle.Blindspot Mirror
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WARNING!
•It is 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.
Power Seats — If Equipped
Some models may be equipped with driver and passen-
ger eight-way power seats. The power seat switches are
located on the outboard side of the front seat cushions.
There are two power seat switches that are used to
control the movement of the seat cushion and the seat-
back.
Adjusting the sear forward or rearward
The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward.
Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will
Power Seat Switches
1 — Power Seat Switch
2 — Power Seatback Switch
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