2016 Ram 1500 child lock

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•Your vehicle could move and injure you and others
if it is not in PARK. Check by trying to move the
shift lever out of PARK with the brake pedal
released. Make sure the transmission is in PARK
before leaving the vehicle.
•It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL
if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If
your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the
vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-
verse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit
someone or something. Only shift into gear when
the engine is idling normally and your foot is
firmly pressing the brake pedal.
•Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure
those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles,
you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is
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WARNING!(Continued)
running. When the ignition is in the LOCK/OFF
(key removal) position, the transmission is locked
in PARK, securing the vehicle against unwanted
movement.
•Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking
brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK
or the manual transmission into REVERSE, turn
the vehicle OFF, remove the key fob from the
ignition and lock your vehicle. If equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go, always make sure the keyless
ignition node is in “OFF” mode, remove the Key
Fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
•When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the
ignition is in the OFF position, remove the Key Fob
from the vehicle, and lock the vehicle.
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
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WARNING!(Continued)
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal
or the gear selector.
•Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or
in a location accessible to children), and do not
leave the ignition (in a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go) in the ACC or ON/RUN
mode. A child could operate power windows, other
controls, or move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
•Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you
must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF
position to the ON/RUN position, and also press
the brake pedal. Otherwise, damage to the shift
lever could result.
•DO NOT race the engine when shifting from
PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range, as this
can damage the drivetrain.
The following indicators should be used to ensure that
you have engaged the transmission into the PARK posi-
tion:
•When shifting into PARK, pull the column-mounted
shift lever toward you and move it all the way
counterclockwise until it stops. For console-mounted
shifter, firmly move the shift lever all the way forward
and to the left until it stops.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure
those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles,
you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is
running. When the ignition is in the LOCK/OFF
(key removal) position, the transmission is locked
in PARK, securing the vehicle against unwanted
movement.
•Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking
brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK
or the manual transmission into REVERSE, turn
the vehicle OFF, remove the key fob from the
ignition and lock your vehicle. If equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go, always make sure the keyless
ignition node is in “OFF” mode, remove the Key
Fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the
ignition is in the OFF position, remove the Key Fob
from the vehicle, and lock the vehicle.
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal
or the gear selector.
•Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or
in a location accessible to children), and do not
leave the ignition (in a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go) in the ACC or ON/RUN
mode. A child could operate power windows, other
controls, or move the vehicle.
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NOTE:
•When the parking brake is applied and the transmis-
sion is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light” will
flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime will sound
to alert the driver. Fully release the parking brake
before attempting to move the vehicle.
•This light only shows that the parking brake is ap-
plied. It does not show the degree of brake application.
When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the front
wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away
from the curb on an uphill grade. Apply the parking
brake before placing the shift lever in PARK, otherwise
the load on the transmission locking mechanism may
make it difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK. The
parking brake should always be applied whenever the
driver is not in the vehicle.WARNING!
•Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the
parking brake. Always apply the parking brake
fully when parked to guard against vehicle move-
ment and possible injury or damage.
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked 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 Fob in or near the vehicle, or
in a location accessible to children, and do not
leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go
in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.
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Brake/Transmission Interlock.................489
Bulb Replacement......................849, 850
Bulbs, Light..........................121, 849
Cab Top Clearance Lights...................857
Camera, Rear............................214
Camper................................272
Capacities, Fluid..........................861
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine)........................797, 798
Power Steering.........................615
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................818
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............118,679
Cargo Light.............................182
Car Washes.............................831
Center High Mounted Stop Light..............855
Center Seat Storage Compartment.............244
Certification Label.........................686
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................637Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .792
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety..............117
Checks, Safety............................117
Child Restraint............................84
Child Restraints
Booster Seats...........................89
Child Restraints.........................84
Child Seat Installation.................103, 105
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt.......101
Infants And Child Restraints................87
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint. . . .100
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt.................................102
Locating The LATCH Anchorages............97
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.......92
Older Children And Child Restraints..........88
Seating Positions........................91
Cigar Lighter............................237
Clean Air Gasoline........................676
894 INDEX

Seat Belt Reminder......................298
Security Alarm.........................302
Service...........................849, 850
Side Marker...........................860
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS).........314, 665
Traction Control........................630
Transfer Case..........................526
Turn Signal..............121, 183, 329, 851, 853
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .303, 329
Limited-Slip Differential.................587, 825
Loading Vehicle..........................686
Tires ................................642
Locks..................................38
Automatic Door.........................41
Child Protection.........................42
Door.................................38
Power Door............................40
Low Tire Pressure System...................665
Lubrication, Body.........................807Lug Nuts...............................726
Maintenance Free Battery....................804
Maintenance Procedures....................794
Maintenance Schedule......................870
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . .310, 792
Manual, Service..........................886
Manual Transmission
Fluid Level Check.......................826
Lubricant Selection......................867
Memory Seat............................165
Methanol...............................676
Mirrors................................130
Electric Powered........................143
Heated...............................144
Memory..............................165
Outside..............................138
Rearview......................130, 131, 138
Trailer Towing.........................144
902 INDEX

Rotation, Tires...........................662
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle..................119
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle................121
Safety Defects, Reporting....................885
Safety, Exhaust Gas........................118
Safety Information, Tire.....................636
Safety Tips..............................117
Schedule, Maintenance.....................870
Seat Belt
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage......60
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)...........66
Energy Management Feature................66
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation................58
Lap/Shoulder Belts.......................55
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting...............60
Pregnant Women........................65
Seat Belt Extender.......................64
Seat Belt Pretensioner.....................66Seat Belt Reminder.......................53
Seat Belt System.........................51
Seat Belt Maintenance......................836
Seat Belt Reminder.........................53
Seat Belts.............................53, 119
Adjustable Shoulder Belt...................60
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage.........60
Child Restraint..........................84
Extender..............................64
Front Seat........................53, 55, 58
Inspection............................119
Operating Instructions....................58
Pregnant Women........................65
Pretensioners...........................66
Rear Seat..............................55
Reminder.............................298
Untwisting Procedure.....................60
Seats........................147, 149, 150, 156
Adjustment.....................147, 149, 150
906 INDEX