2019 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab child restraint

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Tether Strap Loop With Center Head Restraint In Raised Position
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 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 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.
Tether Strap Through Outboard Tether Strap Loop And Attached To Center Tether Strap Loop
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.
Tether Strap Loop With Head Restraint In Raised Position
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.
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3. Pass the tether strap hook under the head restraint behindthe child seat, though the tether strap loop behind the seat
and over to the right or left outboard tether strap loop.
Tether Strap Through Center 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.
Tether Strap Through Center Tether Strap Loop And At -
tached To Outboard Tether Strap Loop

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Installing Three Child Restraints:
1. Place a child restraint on each outboard rear seat. Routethe 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.
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. Outboard And Center Seating Positions Shown
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.
• 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.
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Center High Mounted Stop Light......................................... 377
Center Seat Storage Compartment ....................................... 106
Changing A Flat Tire .............................................................. 390
Chart, Tire Sizing .................................................................... 446
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ........... 159
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ........................................ 240
Checks, Safety .......................................................................... 240
Child Restraint ........................................................................ 214
Child Restraints Booster Seats ........................................................................ 218
Child Seat Installation ................................................ 229, 231
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt ......................... 227Infant And Child Restraints .............................................. 216Locating The LATCH Anchorages ................................... 224
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ..................... 220Older Children And Child Restraints .............................. 217
Seating Positions ................................................................. 219
Clean Air Gasoline .................................................................. 479
Cleaning Wheels................................................................................... 464
Climate Control ......................................................................... 77 Automatic ............................................................................... 81
Manual .................................................................................... 77
Cold Weather Operation........................................................ 250
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ......................................... 584
Compact Spare Tire ................................................................ 462 Contract, Service......................................................................587
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ..................................436
Cooling System ........................................................................433
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............................................435
Coolant Level ...............................................................434, 437Cooling Capacity .................................................................483
Disposal Of Used Coolant..................................................436Drain, Flush, And Refill .....................................................434
Inspection ............................................................................. 437
Points To Remember ........................................................... 437Pressure Cap ........................................................................436Radiator Cap ........................................................................436Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............................434, 484
Corrosion Protection ...............................................................470
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ....................................285, 288
Cruise Light ............................................................................. 157
Cupholders...............................................................................115
Customer Assistance ..............................................................585
Cybersecurity ...........................................................................488 D
Daytime Running Lights ..........................................................67
Dealer Service ..........................................................................417
Defroster, Rear Window ..........................................................77
Defroster, Windshield ......................................................77, 241
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ....................................................75
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................................................158

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Rearward ................................................................................ 42
Recline..................................................................................... 43
Tilt ........................................................................................... 43
Up ............................................................................................ 42
Power Steering Fluid .............................................................. 486
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts.......................................... 199
Preparation For Jacking ......................................................... 390
PTO (Power Take-Off) ........................................................... 281 R
Radial Ply Tires ....................................................................... 456
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......................... 434, 436
Radio Frequency General Information ........................................... 23, 28, 30, 36
Radio Operation ...................................................................... 555
Rain Sensitive Wiper System................................................... 76
Rear Axle (Differential) .................................................. 442, 443
Rear Camera ............................................................................ 330
Rear ParkSense System .................................................. 309, 317
Rear Window, Sliding .............................................................. 95
Reclining Rear Seats ................................................................. 41
Recreational Towing ............................................................... 358 Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N) .......................... 360
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ..................... 362
Reformulated Gasoline .......................................................... 479
Refrigerant ............................................................................... 422
Release, Hood ............................................................................ 95 Reminder, Seat Belt .................................................................189
Remote Keyless Entry...............................................................18 Panic Alarm............................................................................18
Programming Additional Key Fobs ............................. 23, 29
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode........................................................27

Uconnect Customer Programmable Features ...... 500, 522, 541

Uconnect Settings ................................................500, 522, 541
Replacement Bulbs..................................................................371
Replacement Keys .....................................................................29
Replacement Tires ...................................................................459
Reporting Safety Defects ........................................................588
Restraints, Child ......................................................................214
Restraints, Head ........................................................................50 Rotation, Tires..........................................................................466 S
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle .................................................241
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ..............................................243
Safety Defects, Reporting .......................................................588
Safety Information, Tire .........................................................444
Safety Tips ................................................................................240
Safety, Exhaust Gas.................................................................240
Schedule, Maintenance........................................................... 410
Seat Belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ................................200
Seat Belt Reminder ..................................................................146
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Seat Belts .......................................................................... 189, 241Adjustable Shoulder Belt ................................................... 195
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .......................... 195
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage................... 195
Child Restraints ................................................................... 214Extender................................................................................ 198
Front Seat...................................................................... 189, 193
Inspection ............................................................................. 241
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ........................................... 193
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ......................................... 194Operating Instructions ....................................................... 193
Pregnant Women................................................................. 199
Reminder .............................................................................. 189
Seat Belt Extender ............................................................... 198Seat Belt Reminder .............................................................. 189Untwisting Procedure ........................................................ 194
Seat Belts Maintenance........................................................... 473
Seats ................................................................................ 39, 41, 42 Adjustment....................................................................... 39, 42Easy Entry .............................................................................. 46
Folding Floor ....................................................................... 112Head Restraints ..................................................................... 50
Memory .................................................................................. 44
Power ...................................................................................... 42
Rear Folding........................................................................... 39
Reclining Rear........................................................................ 41 Tilting ......................................................................................39
Security Alarm ...................................................................30, 148
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .........................................484
Sentry Key Key Programming .................................................................29
Sentry Key (Immobilizer).........................................................28
Sentry Key Replacement ..........................................................29
Service Assistance ...................................................................585
Service Contract.......................................................................587
Service Manuals ......................................................................589
Shift Lever Override ...............................................................402
Shifting...................................................................................... 254 Automatic Transmission ............................................256, 265
Transfer Case .......................................................................280
Transfer Case, Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ........... 360

Transfer Case, Shifting Out Of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ...........................................................................362
Signals, Turn ..............................................................70, 157, 243
Siri..............................................................................................577
Sliding Rear Window, Power ..................................................94
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................................................465
Snow Plow ...............................................................................355
Snow Tires ................................................................................461
Spare Tire Changing ...............................................................396
Spare Tire Stowage .................................................................396
Spare Tires ................................................................461, 462, 463