2014 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab child seat

Quad Cab®/Crew Cab
What is the weight limit (child’s weight +
weight of the child restraint) for using the
LATCH anchorage system to attach the child
restraint?65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system until the
combined weight of the child and the child
restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt
and tether anchor instead of the LATCH sys- tem once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Can the LATCH anchorages and the seat belt be used together to attach a rear-facing or forward-facing child restraint? No Do not use the seat belt when you use the
LATCH anchorage system to attach a rear-facing or forward-facing child restraint.
Can a child seat be installed in the center
position using the inner LATCH lower an- chorages (Full Bench Only) ? No Use the seat belt and tether anchor to install
a child seat in the center seating position invehicles equipped with a Full Bench rear seat.
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Can two child restraints be attached using acommon lower LATCH anchorage? No Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two
or more child restraints. If the center posi-
tion does not have dedicated LATCH lower
anchorages, use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child
seat using the LATCH anchorages in an out- board position.
Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of the front passenger seat? Yes The child seat may touch the back of the
front passenger seat if the child restraint
manufacturer also allows contact. See your
child restraint owner ’s manual for more in- formation.
Can the head restraints be removed? No
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Mega Cab®/Standard Cab
What is the weight limit (child’s weight +
weight of the child restraint) for using the
LATCH anchorage system to attach the child
restraint?65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system until the
combined weight of the child and the child
restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt alone instead of the LATCH anchorage sys-
tem once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Can the LATCH anchorages and the seat belt be used together to attach a rear-facing or forward-facing child restraint? No Do not use the seat belt when you use the
LATCH anchorage system to attach a rear-facing or forward-facing child restraint.
Can two child restraints be attached using a common lower LATCH anchorage? No Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two
or more child restraints. If the center posi-
tion does not have dedicated LATCH lower
anchorages, use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child
seat using the LATCH anchorages in an out- board position.
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Can the rear-facing child restraint touch theback of the front passenger seat? Yes The child seat may touch the back of the
front passenger seat if the child restraint
manufacturer also allows contact. See your
child restraint owner ’s manual for more in- formation.
Can the head restraints be removed? No
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Locating The LATCH Anchorages — Quad
Cab®/Mega Cab®/Crew Cab
The lower anchorages are round bars that are
found at the rear of the seat cushion where it
meets the seatback. They are just visible when
you lean into the rear seat to install the child
restraint. You will easily feel them if you run your finger
along the gap between the seatback and seat cushion.
Quad Cab®/Mega Cab®/Crew Cab Rear Outboard Seats
Driver Side
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Locating The LATCH Anchorages
In addition, Regular Cab models have tether
strap anchorages behind the front center and
right seats. Quad Cab®, Mega Cab® and Crew
Cab models have tether strap anchorages lo-
cated behind each of the rear seats.
1 — Tether Strap Hook
2 — Tether Strap to Child Restraint
3 — Tether Anchor
Regular Cab Tether Strap Mounting
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LATCH-compatible child restraint systems will be
equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each side.
Each will have a hook or connector to attach to the lower
anchorage and a way to tighten the connection to the
anchorage. Forward-facing child restraints and some
rear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with atether strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end
to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten
the strap after it is attached to the anchorage.
Center Seat LATCH — Standard Cab/Quad
Cab®/Crew Cab Full Bench
Do not install a child restraint in the center position using
the LATCH system. Use the seat belt and tether anchor to
install a child seat in the center seating position.
WARNING!
Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more
than one child restraint. Please refer to “Installing
The LATCH Child Restraint System” for typical
installation instructions.
Always follow the directions of the child restraint manu-
facturer when installing your child restraint. Not all child
restraint systems will be installed as described here.Mega Cab® Tether Strap Mounting (Behind Covers)
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Center Seat LATCH — Quad Cab®/Mega
Cab®/Crew Cab Split Bench
If a child restraint installed in the center position blocks
the seat belt webbing or buckle for the outboard position,
do not use that outboard position. If a child seat in the
center position blocks the outboard LATCH anchors or
seat belt, do not install a child seat in that outboard
position.
WARNING!
Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more
than one child restraint. Please refer to “Installing
The LATCH Child Restraint System” for typical
installation instructions.
Always follow the directions of the child restraint manu-
facturer when installing your child restraint. Not all child
restraint systems will be installed as described here.
To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint
1. If the selected seating position has a Switchable Auto- matic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt, stow the seat
belt following the instructions below. See the section
“Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat
Belt” to check what type of seat belt each seating
position has.
2. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap of the child seat so that you can more
easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle
anchorages.
3. Place the child seat between the lower anchorages for that seating position. For some second row seats, you
may need to recline the seat and/or raise the head
restraint to get a better fit. If the rear seat can be moved
forward and rearward in the vehicle, you may wish to
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