2019 Ram 2500 child seat

286 SAFETY
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 (if equipped) in pet
harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers

NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA.

Exhaust Gas
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the
vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
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.

• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can
eventually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO), follow
these safety tips:
• Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or
out of the area.
• If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate/rear doors open, make sure that all windows are closed and
the climate control BLOWER switch is set at high
speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode.
• If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running, adjust your heating or cooling controls
to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the blower at
high speed.

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STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belt.
The starter should not be operated for more than 10-second
intervals. Waiting a few seconds between such intervals will
protect the starter from overheating.
WARNING!
• When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the keyless ignition node is in the "OFF" mode, 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 alocation accessible to children, and do not leave the
ignition of 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.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause
serious injury or death.
WARNING! (Continued)

680
Center High Mounted Stop Light......................................... 453
Center Seat Storage Compartment ....................................... 113
Changing A Flat Tire .............................................................. 469
Chart, Tire Sizing .................................................................... 533
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ........... 193
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ........................................ 286
Checks, Safety .......................................................................... 286
Child Restraint ........................................................................ 258
Child Restraints Booster Seats ........................................................................ 262
Child Seat Installation ................................................ 275, 277
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt ......................... 273Infant And Child Restraints .............................................. 260Locating The LATCH Anchorages ................................... 269
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ..................... 264Older Children And Child Restraints .............................. 261
Seating Positions ................................................................. 263
Clean Air Gasoline .................................................................. 568
Cleaning Wheels................................................................................... 551
Climate Control ......................................................................... 79 Automatic ............................................................................... 83
Manual .................................................................................... 79
Cold Weather Operation........................................................ 296
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ......................................... 672
Compact Spare Tire ................................................................ 549 Contract, Service......................................................................675
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ..................................525
Cooling System ........................................................................522
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............................................524
Coolant Level ...............................................................522, 525Cooling Capacity .................................................................571
Disposal Of Used Coolant..................................................525Drain, Flush, And Refill .....................................................523
Inspection ............................................................................. 525
Points To Remember ........................................................... 526Pressure Cap ........................................................................525Radiator Cap ........................................................................525Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................523, 571, 572
Corrosion Protection ...............................................................557
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ....................................354, 357
Cruise Light .....................................................................191, 192
Cupholders...............................................................................122
Customer Assistance ..............................................................673
Cybersecurity ...........................................................................576 D
Daytime Running Lights ..........................................................68
Dealer Service ..........................................................................506
Defroster, Rear Window ..........................................................79
Defroster, Windshield ......................................................79, 287
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ....................................................77
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................................................192

685
Seat Belt Reminder .............................................................. 179Security Alarm..................................................................... 181
Service ................................................................................... 446Side Marker .......................................................................... 457
Traction Control .................................................................. 204
Transfer Case ....................................................................... 317Turn Signals ........................................... 71, 191, 289, 447, 452
Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions .............. 181, 191
Limited-Slip Differential ................................................ 337, 530
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode............................................. 177
Load Shed Battery Saver On ................................................. 177
Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction .................................. 177
Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor ................................... 177
Loading Vehicle ...................................................................... 410 Tires....................................................................................... 537
Locks Automatic Door..................................................................... 39
Child Protection .................................................................... 39
Power Door ............................................................................ 35
Low Tire Pressure System ..................................................... 220
Lubrication, Body ................................................................... 517
Lug Nuts/Bolts ....................................................................... 565 M
Maintenance............................................................................. 100
Maintenance Free Battery ...................................................... 506
Maintenance Schedule ........................................................... 499 Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ......................184
Manual Park Release .........................................................................492
Service ...................................................................................677
Media Hub ...............................................................................643
Memory Seat ..............................................................................45
Methanol...................................................................................568
Mirrors ........................................................................................57 Electric Powered ....................................................................60
Heated .....................................................................................63
Memory...................................................................................45
Outside....................................................................................59
Rearview .............................................................57, 58, 59, 441 Trailer Towing .......................................................................62
Modifications/Alterations Vehicle.....................................................................................15
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..............................................220
Mopar Parts..............................................................................676
MP3 Control ............................................................................. 643
Multi-Function Control Lever .................................................67 N
Navigation System (Uconnect GPS) .....................................397
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................................................297 O
Occupant Restraints ................................................................230
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)..............................................567
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687
Rearward ................................................................................ 44
Recline..................................................................................... 44
Tilt ........................................................................................... 44
Up ............................................................................................ 44
Power Steering Fluid .............................................................. 574
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts.......................................... 242
Pretensioners Seat Belts............................................................................... 242 R
Radial Ply Tires ....................................................................... 543
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......................... 522, 525
Radio Frequency General Information ........................................... 24, 29, 31, 38
Radio Operation ...................................................................... 647
Rain Sensitive Wiper System................................................... 78
Ramp Travel Index ................................................................. 324
Rear Axle (Differential) .......................................................... 529
Rear Camera ............................................................................ 401
Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails................................................ 142
Rear Cross Path ....................................................................... 213
Rear ParkSense System .................................................. 379, 387
Rear Window, Sliding .............................................................. 97
Reclining Rear Seats ................................................................. 43
Recreational Towing ............................................................... 430 Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N) .......................... 433
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ..................... 435 Reformulated Gasoline........................................................... 568
Refrigerant................................................................................512
Release, Hood ..........................................................................101
Release, Tailgate ......................................................................102
Reminder, Seat Belt .................................................................232
Remote Keyless Entry...............................................................19 Panic Alarm............................................................................19
Programming Additional Key Fobs ............................. 24, 30
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode........................................................29

Uconnect Customer Programmable Features ... 588, 613, 633

Uconnect Settings ................................................588, 613, 633
Replacement Bulbs..................................................................446
Replacement Keys .....................................................................31
Replacement Tires ...................................................................546
Reporting Safety Defects ........................................................676
Restraints, Child ......................................................................258
Restraints, Head ........................................................................51 Rotation, Tires..........................................................................553 S
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle .................................................287
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ..............................................289
Safety Defects, Reporting .......................................................676
Safety Information, Tire .........................................................531
Safety Tips ................................................................................286
Safety, Exhaust Gas.................................................................286
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688
Schedule, Maintenance .......................................................... 499
Seat Belt Reminder.................................................................. 179
Seat Belts .......................................................................... 231, 287Adjustable Shoulder Belt ................................................... 237
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .......................... 237
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage................... 237
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ................................ 243
Child Restraints ................................................................... 258Energy Management Feature ............................................ 242
Extender................................................................................ 241
Front Seat...................................................................... 231, 235
Inspection ............................................................................. 287
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ........................................... 235
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ......................................... 237Operating Instructions ....................................................... 235
Pregnant Women................................................................. 242
Pretensioners........................................................................ 242
Reminder .............................................................................. 232
Seat Belt Extender ............................................................... 241Seat Belt Pretensioner ......................................................... 242
Seat Belt Reminder .............................................................. 232Untwisting Procedure ........................................................ 237
Seat Belts Maintenance........................................................... 562
Seats ................................................................................ 40, 42, 44 Adjustment....................................................................... 40, 44Easy Entry .............................................................................. 48 Folding Floor ........................................................................119
Head Restraints .....................................................................51
Memory...................................................................................45
Power ......................................................................................43
Rear Folding ...........................................................................40
Reclining Rear ........................................................................43
Tilting ......................................................................................40
Security Alarm ...................................................................32, 181
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .........................................572
Sentry Key Key Programming .................................................................30
Sentry Key (Immobilizer).........................................................30
Sentry Key Replacement ..........................................................31
Service Assistance ...................................................................673
Service Contract.......................................................................675
Service Manuals ......................................................................677
Shifting...................................................................................... 299 Automatic Transmission ....................................................301
Transfer Case .......................................................................316Transfer Case, Shifting Into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ...........................................................................433
Transfer Case, Shifting Out Of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ...........................................................................435
Side Steps, Power ......................................................................35
Signals, Turn ..............................................................71, 191, 289
Siri..............................................................................................666