2018 Ram ProMaster City child seat

6. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If it islocked, you should not be able to pull out any webbing.
If the retractor is not locked, repeat step 5.
7. Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint while you push the
child restraint rearward and downward into the vehicle
seat.
8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect the
tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether
strap. See “Installing Child Restraints Using the Top
Tether Anchorage” for directions to attach a tether
anchor.
9. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt path. It
should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any
direction.
Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the
belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether
Anchorage (Commercial Vehicle)
This vehicle is equipped with a tether strap anchorage
located behind the front passenger seatback, near the floor.
When installing a forward-facing child restraint, always
secure the top tether strap to the tether anchorage.
1. Look behind the front passenger seat to find the tether anchorage. You may need to move the seat forward to
provide better access to the tether anchorage.
2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If your
vehicle is equipped with adjustable head restraints, raise
the head restraint, and where possible, route the tether
strap under the head restraint and between the two
posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass
the tether strap around the outboard side of the head
restraint.
3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram.
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4. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the childrestraint manufacturer ’s instructions.
WARNING!
An incorrectly anchored tether strap could 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.
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.
SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
AREA.
WARNING!
•Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
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Tether Strap Installation
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STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
WARNING!
•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 transmission gear selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or in
a location accessible to children). A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.
Automatic Transmission
The gear selector must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL
position before you can start the engine. Press the brake
pedal before shifting to any driving gear.
NOTE: You must press the brake pedal before shifting out
of PARK.
Normal Starting
NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine
is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator
pedal.
Turn the ignition switch to the AVV (START) position and
release it when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start
within 10 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the STOP
(OFF/LOCK) position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat
the “Normal Starting” procedure.
Cold Weather Operation
To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an
externally powered electric engine block heater (available
from your authorized dealer) is recommended.
To prevent possible engine damage while starting at low
temperatures, this vehicle will inhibit engine cranking
when the ambient temperature is less than -31°F (-35° C)
and the oil temperature sensor reading indicates an engine
block heater has not been used. The message “plug in
engine heater” will be displayed in the instrument cluster
when the ambient temperature is below -25°F (-32° C) at
the time the engine is shut off as a reminder.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 155

B-Pillar Location.......................... .267
Brake Assist System .........................97
Brake Fluid .............................. .298
Brake, Parking ............................ .158
Brake System ......................... .255, 290
Anti-Lock (ABS) ..........................96
Fluid Check ........................ .255, 298
Master Cylinder ........................ .255
Parking .............................. .158
Warning Light ...........................83
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................161
Bulb Replacement ......................... .197
Bulbs, Light .......................... .151, 197
Camera, Rear ............................ .177
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .296
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................. .178
Oil (Engine) ........................ .241, 245
Power Steering ......................... .169
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................253
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................148, 295
Cargo Area Features .........................62
Cargo Compartment .........................62
Cargo Tie-Downs ...........................62 Car Washes
.............................. .285
Cellular Phone ........................... .315
Certification Label ......................... .180
Chains, Tire ............................. .282
Changing A Flat Tire .....................209, 261
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .263
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ....93
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............147
Checks, Safety ............................ .147
Child Restraint ........................... .129
Child Restraints Booster Seats ........................... .132
Child Restraints ........................ .129
Child Seat Installation ..................141,
145
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........138
Infants And Child Restraints ................131
Locating The LATCH Anchorages .............136
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......134
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........131
Seating Positions ........................ .133
Cigar Lighter ..............................67
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .293
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .281
Climate Control ............................49
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Viscosity.......................... .245, 296
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .246
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .246
Oil Pressure Light ...........................86
Onboard Diagnostic System ....................92
Operating Precautions ........................92
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............5
Outside Rearview Mirrors .....................38
Overheating, Engine ....................... .230
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...........5,330
Paint Care ............................... .285
Parking Brake ............................ .158
ParkSense System, Rear ..................... .173
Passing Light ..............................42
Personal Settings .......................... .301
Pets ................................... .147
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ...........267
Power Mirrors ................................40
Steering ........................... .168, 169
Windows ...............................57
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ................114
Preparation For Jacking ..................... .213Radial Ply Tires
........................... .273
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .............253
Radio Frequency General Information .....................19, 21
Radio Operation .......................... .315
Rear Camera ............................. .177
Rear ParkSense System ..................... .173
Rear Seat, Folding ...........................29
Recreational Towing ........................ .191
Reformulated Gasoline ...................... .293
Refrigerant .............................. .247
Release, Hood ..............................60
Reminder, Seat Belt ........................ .107
Remote Keyless Entry Programming Additional Key Fobs .............19
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ...........314
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .197
Replacement Keys ...........................
21
Replacement Tires ......................... .276
Reporting Safety Defects .....................329
Restraint, Head .............................34
Restraints, Child .......................... .129
Rotation, Tires ............................ .282
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ...................149
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INDEX 339

Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.................151
Safety Defects, Reporting .....................329
Safety, Exhaust Gas ........................ .148
Safety Information, Tire ..................... .261
Safety Tips .............................. .147
Schedule, Maintenance ...................... .237
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ......113
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................110
Lap/Shoulder Belts ...................... .108
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............112
Pregnant Women .........................114
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .107
Seat Belt Reminder ........................ .107
Seat Belts ............................ .107, 149
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...................113
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........113
Child Restraint ......................... .129
Front Seat ...................... .107, 108, 110
Inspection ............................. .149
Operating Instructions .....................110
Pregnant Women .........................114
Rear Seat ............................. .108
Reminder ...............................86
Untwisting Procedure .....................112 Seats
....................................29
Adjustment .............................29
Easy Entry ..............................29
Heated ............................. .29, 32
Memory ................................29
Rear Folding .............................29
Seatback Release ..........................29
Tilting .................................29
Vented .................................29
Ventilated ...............................29
Security Alarm .............................22
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............297
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................20
Service Assistance ......................... .326
Service Contract .......................... .328
Service Manuals .......................... .330
Shifting Automatic Transmission ....................161
Shift
Lever Override ....................... .229
Shoulder Belts ............................ .108
Signals, Turn .......................... .91, 151
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................282
Snow Tires .............................. .278
Spare Tire ........................ .278, 279, 280
Spark Plugs ............................. .297
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