2018 Ram 4500 Chassis Cab child restraint

over the seat back, under the head re-
straint, through the tether strap loop be-
hind 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.
4. Attach the hook to the center tether strap loop (see diagram). Tighten the tether
strap according to the child seat manufac-
turer’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 be-
tween 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 re-
straint, through the tether strap loop be-
hind the seat and over to the tether strap
loop behind either the right or left out-
board 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 right or left outboard tether strap
loop.
Tether Strap Through Outboard Tether Strap Loop
Tether Strap Through Outboard Tether
Strap Loop And Attached To Center Tether Strap LoopTether Strap Loop With Head Restraint InRaised Position
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4. Attach the hook to the outboard tetherstrap 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 follow-
ing 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. 4. Attach the hook to the outboard tether
strap loop.
5. Tighten the tether straps according to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions,
tightening the right and left tether straps
before the center tether strap.
WARNING!
• An incorrectly anchored tether strapcould lead to increased head motion and
possible injury to the child. Use only the
anchorage position directly behind 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
Tether Strap Through Center Tether Strap LoopTether Strap Through Center Tether StrapLoop And Attached To Outboard Tether Strap Loop
Outboard And Center Seating Positions Shown
SAFETY
114

Accessories..................219
Mopar ...................219
Adding Fuel ..............138, 139
Additives, Fuel ................139
Adjustable Pedals ...............29
Air Bag Air Bag Operation .............90
Air Bag Warning Light ..........87
Enhanced Accident Response . .94, 171
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ......171
If A Deployment Occurs .........94
Knee Impact Bolsters ..........90
Maintaining Your Air Bag System . . .95
Transporting Pets ............115
Air Bag Light ............61, 87, 116
Air Bag Maintenance .............95
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) .......186
Air Conditioning Filter ............44
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ......44
Air Conditioning System ...........43
Air Filter ...................186
Air Pressure, Tires ..............200
Alarm, Panic ..................15
Alarm (Security Alarm) .........17, 63 Alarm System (Security Alarm)
.......17
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) Capacities ................213
Anti-Lock Warning Light ...........66
Audio Jack ..................257
Automatic Headlights ............33
Automatic High Beams ...........32
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . .43
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ............216, 218
Shifting .................129
Axle Fluid ...............216, 218
Back-Up ...................136
Back-Up Camera ..............136
Battery .....................62
Charging System Light .........62
Belts, Seat ..................116
Body Builders Guide ..............2
B-Pillar Location ..............196
Brake Fluid ................. .216
Brake

System
Warning Light ...............61
Brake/Transmission Interlock .......129
Bulb Replacement .............154 Bulbs, Light
..............118, 154
Camera ....................136
Camera, Rear ................136
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .............213
Capacities, Fluid ..............213
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ...............184
Carbon Monoxide Warning .........115
Cargo Light ...................34
Changing A Flat Tire ............160
Chart, Tire Sizing ..............192
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety . . . .115
Checks, Safety ................115
Child Restraint ................96
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...............99
Child Restraints ..............96
Child Seat Installation .....107, 109
How To Stow An Unused
ALR Seat Belt ..............106
Infants And Child Restraints ......97
Locating The LATCH Anchorages . .104
INDEX
289

Lower Anchors And Tethers
For Children...............101
Older Children And Child
Restraints .................98
Seating Positions ............100
Cleaning Wheels ..................206
Climate Control ................37
Manual ...................37
Clock .....................231
Clock Setting .................231
Compact Spare Tire .............204
Contract, Service ..............285
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ............213
Selection Of Coolant
(Antifreeze) ............214, 216
Cruise Light ..................68
Customer Assistance ............284
Customer Programmable Features . . . .256
Dealer Service ................186
Defroster, Windshield ............116
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers .........35
Diagnostic System, Onboard ........69
Diesel Fuel System, Re-Priming .....190
Disabled Vehicle Towing ..........169Disturb
....................270
Door Ajar ....................62
Door Ajar Light ................62
Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter . . .187
Driver's Seat Back Tilt ............21
Dual Rear Wheels ..........210, 211
Electrical Power Outlets ...........49
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case . . .132
Electronic Range Select (ERS) ......131
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..............133
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ...............62
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .....168
Hazard Warning Flasher ........154
Jacking ..................160
Jump Starting ..............164
Engine .................184, 185
Air Cleaner ............... .186
Block

Heater ...............124
Break-In Recommendations .....127
Compartment ..............185
Compartment Identification ......184
Coolant (Antifreeze) .......214, 216
Exhaust Gas Caution ..........115 Identification
..............185
Idling ...................125
Jump Starting ..............164
Oil .................214, 216
Oil Filler Cap ..............184
Overheating ...............166
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ................94, 171
Exhaust Gas Caution ............115
Exhaust System ...............115
Exterior Lighting ...............31
Exterior Lights .............31, 118
Filters Air Conditioning .............44
Engine Fuel ...........187, 214
Engine Oil ............214, 216
Flashers Turn Signal ..........34, 68, 118
Flat Tire Stowage ..............163
Fluid, Brake .................216
Fluid Capacities ...............213
Fluid Leaks ..................118
Fluids And Lubricants ........214, 216
Fog Lights ...................67
Folding Rear Seat ...............21
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .........154
INDEX
290

Panic Alarm................15
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode ........17
Replacement Tires .............202
Reporting Safety Defects ..........286
Resetting Perform Service Indicator . . .179
Restraint, Head ................26
Restraints, Child ...............96
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle .......116
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ......117
Safety Defects, Reporting .........286
Safety, Exhaust Gas .............115
Safety Information, Tire ..........191
Safety Tips ..................115
Schedule, Maintenance ..........174
SD Card Port .................257
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder
Belt Anchorage ..............81
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) . .85
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ......80
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting .....81
Pregnant Women .............85
Seat Belt Extender ............84
Seat Belt Reminder ............78
Seat Belt Reminder ..............78 Seat Belts
................78, 116
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ........81
Adjustable Upper Shoulder
Anchorage .................81
Child Restraint ..............96
Extender ..................84
Front Seat ..............78, 80
Inspection ................116
Operating Instructions .........80
Pregnant Women .............85
Reminder .................61
Untwisting Procedure ..........81
Seats ......................21
Adjustment ................21
Easy Entry ..............21, 23
Heated ...................21
Memory ..................21
Rear Folding ...............21
Seatback Release ............21
Tilting ...................21
Vented ...................21
Ventilated .................21
Security Alarm ..............17,
63
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............214, 216
Service Assistance .............284
Service Contract ...............285 Service Manuals
...............286
Shifting ....................128
Automatic Transmission ........129
Transfer Case, Shifting Into
Transfer Case Neutral (N) .......148
Transfer Case, Shifting Out Of
Transfer Case Neutral (N) .......150
Shift Lever Override .............167
Signals, Turn ............34, 68, 118
Sirius Satellite Radio Traffic & Weather ............262
Sirius Travel Link ..............263
SiriusXM Guardian .............248
Account ..................248
In Vehicle Features ...........250
Maintaining Your Account .......250
Registration ...............249
Remote Features ............253
Renewing Subscriptions ........250
Send&Go ................255
Vehicle Finder ..............255
Vehicle Health Alert ..........278
Snow Tires ..................204
Sound Systems (Radio) ........257, 259, 261, 262
Spare Tire ............204, 205, 206
Spark Plugs ..................214
293