2020 RAM CHASSIS CAB child restraint

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Installing Child Restraints Using The Top
Tether AnchorageRegular Cab Trucks:
In the regular cab truck, the top tether
anchorages are located behind the center and
right passenger seats. There is a plastic cover
over each anchorage. To attach the tether strap
of the child restraint:

1. Place the child restraint on the seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach
over the seat back, under the head
restraint and to the tether anchor directly
behind the seat.

Regular Cab Tether Anchorages
2. Route the tether strap to provide the most
direct path between the anchorage and the
child seat. The tether strap should go
between the head restraint posts under -
neath the head restraint. You may need to
adjust the head restraint to the upward
position to pass the tether strap under -
neath the head restraint and between its
posts.
3. Lift the cover (if so equipped), and attach the hook to the square opening in the sheet
metal. Tighten the tether strap according to
the child seat manufacturer’s instructions.
WARNING!
Do not attach a tether strap for a rear-facing
car seat to any location in front of the car
seat, including the seat frame or a tether
anchorage. Only attach the tether strap of a
rear-facing car seat to the tether anchorage
that is approved for that seating position,
located behind the top of the vehicle seat.
See the section “Lower Anchors and Tethers
for CHildren (LATCH) Restraint System” for the
location of approved tether anchorages in
your vehicle.

1 — Tether Strap Hook
2 — Tether Strap To Child Restraint
3 — Tether Anchor
WARNING!
Never place a rear-facing child restraint in
front of an air bag. A deploying Passenger
Front Air Bag can cause death or serious
injury to a child 12 years or younger, including
a child in a rear-facing child restraint.

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Crew Cab Trucks
The top tether anchorages in this vehicle are
tether strap loops located between the rear
glass and the back of the rear seat. There is a
tether strap loop located behind each seating
position. Follow the steps below to attach the
tether strap of the child restraint.
Right Or Left Outboard Seats:

1. Raise the head restraint and reach between the rear seat and rear glass to
access the tether strap loop.

Head Restraint In Raised Position 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

4. Attach the hook to the center tether strap loop (see diagram). 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

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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 S trap Loop With Head Restraint In Raised Posi tion
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.
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 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. Route the 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
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.
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 seat
-
backs as you remove slack in the strap.
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B-Pillar Location
....................................379Brake Assist System...............................121Brake Control System.............................121Brake Fluid...................................367, 409Brake System............................... 367, 397Fluid Check.......................................367Master Cylinder.................................367Parking............................................204Warning Light....................................109Brake/Transmission Interlock...................206Bulb Replacement.................................300Bulbs, Light.................................. 182, 300
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Cab Top Clearance Lights........................305Camera...............................................258Camera, AUX................................ 261, 267Camera, Rear............................... 258, 261Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant).......405Capacities, Fluid....................................405Caps, Filler Oil (Engine)............................... 343, 348Power Steering..................................229Radiator (Coolant Pressure)..................365Car Washes..........................................394Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 180, 401Cargo Light.............................................47Cellular Phone......................................483Center High Mounted Stop Light................304Center Seat Storage Compartment..............73
Changing A Flat Tire............................... 314Charge Air Cooler................................... 366Chart, Tire Sizing................................... 376Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light)119Checking Your Vehicle For Safety.............. 180Checks, Safety...................................... 180Child Restraint...................................... 160Child RestraintsBooster Seats................................... 164Child Seat Installation................. 172, 174How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt.... 171Infant And Child Restraints................... 162Locating The LATCH Anchorages............ 169Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.. 165Older Children And Child Restraints........ 163Seating Positions............................... 165Clean Air Gasoline................................. 399CleaningWheels............................................ 389Climate Control....................................... 51Automatic.......................................... 55Manual.............................................. 52Cold Weather Operation.......................... 187Compact Spare Tire............................... 387Contract, Service................................... 501Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 365Cooling System..................................... 363Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).................. 364Coolant Level............................ 363, 366
Cooling Capacity................................ 405Disposal Of Used Coolant.................... 365Drain, Flush, And Refill........................ 364Inspection........................................ 366Points To Remember.......................... 366Pressure Cap.................................... 365Radiator Cap.................................... 365Selection Of Coolant(Antifreeze)................... 364, 407, 410Corrosion Protection.............................. 393Cruise Control (Speed Control)......... 230, 232Cruise Light......................................... 117Cupholders............................................ 77Customer Assistance............................. 500Cybersecurity....................................... 414
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Daytime Running Lights............................ 45Dealer Service...................................... 347Defroster, Rear Window............................ 52Defroster, Windshield....................... 52, 181Delay (Intermittent) Wipers........................ 50Diagnostic System, Onboard.................... 118Diesel Exhaust Brake............................. 203Diesel Fuel.......................................... 402Diesel Fuel Requirements....................... 402Bulk Storage Of................................. 269Diesel Fuel System, Re-Priming................ 358Differential, Limited Slip......................... 228
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Rain Sensitive Wiper System
......................51Rear Axle (Differential).................... 370, 371Rear Camera........................................261Rear ParkSense System.................. 246, 250Rear Window, Sliding................................66Recreational Towing...............................288Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....290Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N)....................................291Reformulated Gasoline...........................399Refrigerant...................................351, 352Release, Hood........................................66Reminder, Seat Belt...............................142Remote Keyless Entry...............................13Panic Alarm........................................14Programming Additional Key Fobs...... 16, 23Remote Start (Diesel)...............................20Remote Start (Gasoline)............................18Remote StartingExit Remote Start Mode.........................19Uconnect Customer ProgrammableFeatures....................... 424, 440, 459Uconnect Settings.............. 424, 440, 459Replacement Bulbs................................300Replacement Keys...................................23Replacement Tires.................................385Reporting Safety Defects.........................502Resetting Perform Service Indicator...........335Restraints, Child....................................160Restraints, Head......................................36
Rotation, Tires...................................... 391
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Safety Checks Inside Vehicle.................... 180Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.................. 182Safety Defects, Reporting........................ 502Safety Information, Tire........................... 374Safety Tips........................................... 180Safety, Exhaust Gas............................... 180Schedule, Maintenance.......................... 329Seat BeltAutomatic Locking Retractor (ALR)......... 149Seat Belt Reminder................................ 108Seat Belts.................................... 142, 180Adjustable Shoulder Belt..................... 146Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage.... 146Adjustable Upper Shoulder BeltAnchorage.................................... 146Child Restraints................................. 160Extender.......................................... 148Front Seat................................ 142, 145Inspection........................................ 180Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation................ 145Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting............... 146Operating Instructions......................... 145Pregnant Women............................... 149Reminder......................................... 142Seat Belt Extender............................. 148Seat Belt Reminder............................ 142Untwisting Procedure.......................... 146
Seat Belts Maintenance.......................... 395Seats............................................. 30, 31Adjustment.................................. 30, 31Easy Entry.......................................... 33Folding Floor...................................... 76Head Restraints.................................. 36Memory............................................. 32Power............................................... 31Rear Folding....................................... 30Tilting............................................... 30Security Alarm................................ 24, 110Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)....... 407, 410Sentry KeyKey Programming................................ 23Sentry Key (Immobilizer)........................... 22Sentry Key Replacement........................... 23Service Assistance................................ 500Service Contract................................... 501Service Manuals................................... 503Shift Lever Override............................... 322Shifting............................................... 205Automatic Transmission.............. 207, 213Transfer Case................................... 227Transfer Case, Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N)................. 290Transfer Case, Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N)............................ 291Signals, Turn.......................... 47, 117, 182Siri..................................................... 495Sliding Rear Window, Power....................... 66

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