2011 Ram 2500 child seat

NOTE:The Power Accessory Delay feature will allow
the power sunroof to operate for approximately ten
minutes after the ignition is turned OFF or until a front
door is opened.
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
seriously or fatally injured. do not leave the key in
the ignition. A child could operate power win-
dows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
•In a collision, there is a greater risk of being
thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You
could also be seriously injured or killed. Always
fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all
passengers are properly secured too.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not allow small children to operate the sun-
roof. Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or
any object to project through the sunroof opening.
Injury may result.
Open Sunroof — Express Mode
Momentarily pressing the switch rearward will activate
the Express Open Feature, causing the sunroof to open
automatically. During the Express Open operation, any
movement of the switch will stop the sunroof and it will
remain in a partial open position. Again, momentarily
pressing the switch rearward will activate the Express
Open Feature.
Closing Sunroof — Express
Press the switch forward and release, and the sunroof
will close automatically from any position. The sunroof
will close fully and stop automatically. This is called
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belt.
The starter should not be operated for more than 15-
second intervals. Waiting a few seconds between such
intervals will protect the starter from overheating.
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. Do not leave the key fob in
the ignition. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
Normal Starting
Normal starting of either a warm or cold engine is
obtained without pumping or pressing the acceleratorpedal. Turn the key fob to the START position and release
when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within
10 seconds, turn the key fob to the OFF position, wait five
seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure.
Automatic Transmission
Start the engine with the shift lever in the NEUTRAL or
PARK position. Apply the brake before shifting into any
driving range.
NOTE: This vehicle is equipped with a transmission
shift interlocking system. The brake pedal must be
pressed to shift out of PARK.
Tip Start Feature
Do notpress the accelerator. Turn the ignition switch
briefly to the START position and release it. The starter
motor will continue to run but will automatically disen-
gage when the engine is running.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 305

Power Steering........................ 386
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 536
Car Washes............................ 547
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............83,440
Cargo Light............................ 126
Cellular Phone.......................100,285
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 564
Center Lap Belts......................... 48
Center Seat Storage Compartment............ 171
Certification Label....................... 446
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 403
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light).............219,520
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............. 82
Checks, Safety........................... 82
Child Restraint........................68,69
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............73,76
Child Seat............................69,75
Cigar Lighter........................... 163Cleaning
Wheels............................. 548
Climate Control......................... 285
Clock.............................246,256
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 285
Compass.............................. 236
Compass Calibration..................... 237
Compass Variance....................... 237
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 233
Connector
UCI .............................270,276
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)......270,276
Conserving Fuel......................231,233
Console, Overhead....................... 149
Contract, Service........................ 595
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 536
Cooling System......................... 534
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 535
Coolant Capacity...................... 569
604 INDEX

Center Mounted Stop................... 564
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator)........ 219
Courtesy/Reading..................... 149
Daytime Running...................... 127
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 399
Exterior.............................. 86
Fog ..........................124,221,562
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator............... 327
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 482
Headlights........................... 123
High Beam........................129,215
High Beam Indicator.................... 215
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 129
Illuminated Entry....................... 19
Instrument Cluster..................202,206
Interior..........................125,149
Lights On Reminder.................... 127
Low Fuel............................ 214
Oil Pressure.......................... 217Passing............................. 128
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 222
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 210
Service............................. 559
Side Marker.......................... 568
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 210
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........217,424
Traction Control....................... 399
Transfer Case......................... 327
Turn Signal...................86,128,559,562
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . 202,206
Limited-Slip Differential................360,542
Loading Vehicle......................... 446
Tires ............................... 407
Locks................................. 29
Child Protection........................ 33
Door................................ 29
Power Door........................... 30
Low Tire Pressure System.................. 424
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INDEX 611

Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 73
Lubrication, Body....................... 529
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 526
Maintenance Procedures................... 522
Maintenance Schedule.................... 574
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine)..... 520
Manual, Service......................... 597
Manual Transmission
Fluid Level Check..................... 543
Lubricant Selection..................... 572
Memory Seat........................... 116
Methanol............................. 437
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 233
Mirrors................................ 93
Automatic Dimming..................... 94
Electric Powered....................... 96
Heated.............................. 97Memory............................. 116
Outside.............................. 94
Rearview............................. 93
Trailer Towing......................... 99
Mode
Fuel Saver........................231,233
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 424
Mopar Parts.........................521,596
MTBE/ETBE........................... 437
Multi-Displacement Engine System........... 387
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 127
Navigation System (Uconnect™ gps).......... 147
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 81
Occupant Restraints...................38,61,64
Occupant Restraints (Sedan).............57,61,63
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 435
612 INDEX

Reformulated Gasoline.................... 436
Refrigerant............................ 529
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 51
Remote Control
Starting System........................ 25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 283
Remote Starting System.................... 25
Replacement Keys........................ 17
Replacement Parts....................... 521
Replacement Tires....................... 417
Reporting Safety Defects................... 596
Resetting Oil Change Indicator...........213,231
Restraint, Head......................... 113
Restraints, Child.......................68,75
Restraints, Occupant...................... 38
Rotation, Tires.......................... 421
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 84Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 86
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 596
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 83
Safety Information, Tire................... 401
Safety Tips............................. 82
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 267
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 574
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 551
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 51
Seat Belts..........................38,40,84
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 48
And Pregnant Women................... 53
Child Restraint.......................68,71
Extender............................. 53
Front Seat............................ 40
Inspection............................ 84
Pretensioners.......................... 51
Reminder............................ 222
Untwisting Procedure.................... 47
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INDEX 615

Seats..............................100,109
Adjustment.......................... 100
Child............................... 71
Folding Floor......................... 177
Heated............................. 103
Memory............................. 116
Power.............................. 101
Rear Folding....................... 110,111
Reclining............................ 108
Reclining Rear........................ 110
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........535,571
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 16
Sentry Key Programming................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement................... 17
Service Assistance....................... 593
Service Contract......................... 595
Service Manuals........................ 597
Setting the Clock.....................246,256Settings, Personal........................ 238
Shifting............................... 308
Automatic Transmission............... 311,316
Transfer Case......................... 326
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer
Case Neutral (N)....................474,476
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer
Case Neutral (N)....................475,479
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 48
Shoulder Belts........................... 40
Signals, Turn......................86,128,206
Sliding Rear Window
Power.............................. 177
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 418
Snow Plow............................ 466
Snow Tires............................ 420
Spare Tire............................. 414
Spark Plugs............................ 571
Speed Control (Cruise Control).............. 135
616 INDEX

Speedometer........................... 207
Starting.............................25,305
Automatic Transmission................. 305
Engine Fails to Start.................... 306
Remote.............................. 25
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines)............ 305
Steering
Power...........................385,386
Wheel, Heated........................ 132
Wheel, Tilt........................... 131
Steering Wheel Audio Controls.............. 283
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . 283
Storage Compartment, Center Seat........... 171
Storage, Vehicle......................296,558
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 558
Sun Roof.............................. 157
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information........ 418
Sway Control, Trailer..................... 400
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 525System, Remote Starting.................... 25
Tachometer............................ 206
Tailgate............................... 193
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 290
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......... 206
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint.............73,76
Tilt Steering Column..................... 131
Tip Start.............................. 305
Tire and Loading Information Placard......407,418
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 405
Tire Markings.......................... 401
Tire Safety Information.................... 401
Tires ............................86,411,598
Aging (Life of Tires).................... 416
Air Pressure.......................... 411
Chains.............................. 418
Dual............................423,498
General Information.................... 411
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INDEX 617