2018 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab child restraint

2. Place a child restraint on the seat and adjust the tetherstrap so that it will reach over the seat back, under the
head restraint, through the tether strap loop behind the
seat and over to the tether strap loop behind the center
seat. 3. Pass the tether strap hook under the head restraint
behind the child seat, though the tether strap loop
behind the seat and over to the center tether strap loop.
Tether Strap Loop With Center Head Restraint In Raised
Position
Tether Strap Through Outboard Tether Strap Loop
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4. Attach the hook to the center tether strap loop (seediagram). Tighten the tether strap according to the child
seat manufacturer ’s instructions.
NOTE: If there are child seats in both of the outboard (left
and right) seating positions, the tether strap hooks of both
child seats should be connected to the center tether strap
loop. This is the correct way to tether two outboard child
seats. Center Seat:
1. Raise the head restraint and reach between the rear seat
and rear glass to access the tether strap loop.
2. Place a child restraint on the seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach over the seat back, under the
head restraint, through the tether strap loop behind the
seat and over to the tether strap loop behind either the
right or left outboard seat.
Tether Strap Through Outboard Tether Strap Loop And
Attached To Center Tether Strap LoopTether Strap Loop With Head Restraint In Raised Position
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3. Pass the tether strap hook under the head restraintbehind the child seat, though the tether strap loop
behind the seat and over to the right or left outboard
tether strap loop.
4. Attach the hook to the outboard tether strap loop (see diagram). Tighten the tether strap according to the child
seat manufacturer ’s instructions. Installing Three Child Restraints:
1. Place a child restraint on each outboard rear seat. Route
the tether straps following the directions for right and
left seating positions, above.
2. Attach both hooks to the center tether strap loop, but do not tighten the straps yet.
3. Place a child restraint on the center rear seat. Route the tether strap following the directions for the center
seating position, above.
Tether Strap Through Center Tether Strap Loop
Tether Strap Through Center Tether Strap Loop And
Attached To Outboard Tether Strap Loop
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4. Attach the hook to the outboard tether strap loop.
5. Tighten the tether straps according to the child seatmanufacturer ’s instructions, tightening the right and
left tether straps before the center tether strap.WARNING!
•An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
increased head motion and possible injury to the
child. Use only the anchorage position directly be-
hind the child seat to secure a child restraint top
tether strap.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat,
make sure the tether strap does not slip into the
opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack
in the strap.
Transporting Pets
Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a
collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or
pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
Outboard And Center Seating Positions Shown
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Fluid Type......................... .387, 435
Shifting .............................. .247
Special Additives ........................ .388
Axle Fluid ........................ .390, 391, 435
Axle Lubrication ....................... .390, 391
Back-Up ................................ .284
Back-Up Camera .......................... .284
Battery .............................. .149, 363
Charging System Light ....................149
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................22
Belts, Seat ............................... .232
Body Builders Guide ..........................7
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................376
B-Pillar Location .......................... .398
Brake Assist System ........................ .162
Brake Control System, Electronic ................161
Brake Fluid .......................... .386, 435
Brake System ......................... .386, 424
Fluid Check ........................... .386
Master Cylinder ........................ .386
Parking .............................. .243
Warning Light .......................... .147
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................246
Bulb Replacement ......................... .323Bulbs, Light
.......................... .234, 323
Cab Top Clearance Lights .....................328
Camera ................................ .284
Camera, Rear ............................ .284
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........432
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .432
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ........................ .362, 366
Power Steering ......................... .267
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................384
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................231, 431
Cargo Light ...............................
73
Car Washes .............................. .418
Cellular Phone ........................... .483
Center High Mounted Stop Light ...............326
Center Seat Storage Compartment ...............109
Changing A Flat Tire ....................... .337
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .394
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .157
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............231
Checks, Safety ............................ .231
Child Restraint ........................... .204
Child Restraints Booster Seats ........................... .209
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INDEX 511

Child Restraints........................ .204
Child Seat Installation ..................220, 221
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........218
Infants And Child Restraints ................207
Locating The LATCH Anchorages .............215
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......211
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........208
Seating Positions ........................ .210
Cigar Lighter ............................ .123
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .428
Cleaning Wheels ................................411
Climate Control ............................80
Manual ................................80
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .242
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ................501
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .409
Contract, Service .......................... .506
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .............384
Cooling System ........................... .382
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................383
Coolant Capacity ........................ .432
Coolant Level ....................... .382, 385
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................385
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................382 Inspection
............................. .385
Points To Remember ..................... .385
Pressure Cap ........................... .384
Radiator Cap .......................... .384
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........382, 433
Corrosion Protection ....................... .417
Cruise Light ............................. .156
Cupholders ...............................118
Customer Assistance ....................... .504
Customer Programmable Features ...............461
Daytime Running Lights ......................69
Dealer Service ............................ .364
Defr

oster, Rear Window .......................80
Defroster, Windshield .....................80, 232
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ....................77
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................156
Differential, Limited-Slip .....................263
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ....................388
Power Steering ......................... .267
Disabled Vehicle Towing .....................350
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................385
Door Ajar ............................... .150
512 INDEX

Rearward........................... .44, 46
Recline .................................45
Tilt ................................ .45, 46
Up ................................ .45, 46
Power Steering Fluid ....................... .435
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ................190
Programmable Electronic Features ...............140
PTO (Power Take-Off) ...................... .264
Radial Ply Tires ........................... .404
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .........382, 384
Radio Frequency General Information ................25, 31, 33, 39
Radio Operation .......................... .483
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ...................78
Rear Axle (Differential) ...................390, 391
Rear ParkSense System ...................270, 278
Rear Seat, Folding ...........................41
Reclining Rear Seats .........................43
Recreational Towing ........................ .309
Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N) .........311
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N) .......313
Reformulated Gasoline ...................... .428
Refrigerant ........................... .369, 370
Release, Hood ..............................98 Reminder, Seat Belt
........................ .180
Remote Keyless Entry ........................21
Panic Alarm .............................22
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........25, 32
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ...........481
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode .....................30
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features .....451
Uconnect Settings ....................... .451
Replacement Keys ...........................32
Replacement Tires ......................... .406
Reporting Safety Defects .....................507
Restraint, Head .............................53
Restraints, Child .......................... .204
Rotation, Tires ............................ .414
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ...................232
Safety

Checks Outside Vehicle .................234
Safety Defects, Reporting .....................507
Safety, Exhaust Gas ........................ .231
Safety Information, Tire ..................... .392
Safety Tips .............................. .231
Schedule, Maintenance ...................... .357
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ......185
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INDEX 519

Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)...........191
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................184
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............185
Pregnant Women ........................ .190
Seat Belt Extender ....................... .189
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .180
Seat Belt Maintenance ...................... .420
Seat Belt Reminder ........................ .180
Seat Belts ............................ .180, 232
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...................185
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........185
Child Restraint ......................... .204
Extender .............................. .189
Front Seat ......................... .180, 184
Inspection ............................. .232
Operating Instructions .....................184
Pregnant Women ........................ .190
Reminder ............................. .147
Untwisting Procedure .....................185
Seats ............................ .41, 43, 44, 46
Adjustment ....................... .41, 44, 46
Easy Entry .......................... .41, 49
Folding Floor ...........................113
Heated .................................41
Memory ............................ .41, 47Power
.................................44
Rear Folding .............................41
Reclining Rear ...........................43
Seatback Release ..........................41
Tilting .................................41
Vented .................................41
Ventilated ...............................41
Security Alarm ......................... .33, 148
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............433
Sentry Key Key Programming .........................32
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................31
Sentry Key Replacement ......................32
Service Assistance ......................... .504
Service

Contract .......................... .506
Service Manuals .......................... .508
Settings, Personal ......................... .140
Shifting ................................ .245
Automatic Transmission ....................247
Transfer Case .......................... .258
Transfer Case, Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral
(N)...................................311
Transfer Case, Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral
(N).................................. .313
Shift Lever Override ....................... .347
520 INDEX