2019 Ram 3500 child restraint

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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......................................... 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

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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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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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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