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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.

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.

Right Or Left Outboard Seats:

Center Seat:

1. Reach between the rear seat and rear glass to

access the tether strap loop.

1. Reach between the rear seat and rear glass to

access the tether strap loop.

2. Place a child restraint on the seat and adjust the

tether strap so that it will reach over the seat back,

through the space between the head restraint and

the seat back, through the tether strap loop behind

the seat and over to the tether strap loop behind the

center seat.

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.

3. Pass the tether strap hook through the space

between the head restraint and the seat back behind

the child seat, through the tether strap loop behind

the seat and over to the center tether strap loop.

Center Tether Strap Loop Location

2. Place a child restraint on the seat and adjust the

tether strap so that it will reach over the seat back

and headrest, through the tether strap loop behind

the seat and over to the tether strap loop behind

either the right or left outboard seat.

Tether Strap Through Outboard Tether Strap Loop And

Attached To Center Tether Strap Loop

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3. Pass the tether strap hook over the headrest behind

the child seat, through 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 And Attached

To Outboard Tether Strap Loop

Outboard And Center Seating Positions Shown

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.

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.

Tether Strap Through Center Tether Strap Loop

WARNING!

4. Attach the hook totheoutboard tether strap loop (see

diagram). Tighten the tether strap according to the

child seat manufacturer’s instructions.

 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.

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.

 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.

4. Attach the hook to the outboard tether strap loop.

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If your vehicle is involved in a collision, or if you have

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SAFETY TIPS

TRANSPORTING PASSENGERS

questions regarding the seat belt or retractor conditions,

take your vehicle to an authorized FCA dealer or

authorized FCA Certified Collision Care Program facility for

inspection.

Privacy of any wireless and wired communications cannot

be assured. Third parties may unlawfully intercept

information and private communications without your

consent. For further information, refer to “Data Collection

& Privacy” in your Uconnect Radio Instruction Manual or

“Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity”

Ú page 116.

NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA.

Air Bag Warning Light

WARNING!

The Air Bag Warning Light will turn on for four to

eight seconds as a bulb check when the

ignition switch is first placed in the ON/RUN

position. If the light is either not on during

 Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehi-

cles in hot weather. Interior heat buildup may cause

serious injury or death.

WARNING!

starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the

system inspected at an authorized dealer as soon as

possible. After the bulb check, this light will illuminate with

a single chime when a fault with the Air Bag System has

been detected. It will stay on until the fault is removed.

If the light comes on intermittently or remains on while

driving, have an authorized dealer service the vehicle

immediately.

 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.

It is not possible to know or to predict all of the possible

outcomes if your vehicle’s systems are breached. It may

be possible that vehicle systems, including safety

related systems, could be impaired or a loss of vehicle

control could occur that may result in an accident

involving serious injury or death.

 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.

See Ú page 282 for further information.

SAFETY CHECKS YOU SHOULD MAKE

INSIDE THE VEHICLE

Defroster

Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place

the blower control on high speed. You should be able to

feel the air directed against the windshield. See an

authorized dealer for service if your defroster is

inoperable.

TRANSPORTING PETS

Seat Belts

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.

Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for

cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be

replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the

system.

Pets should be restrained in the rear seat (if equipped)

in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by

seat belts.

SAFETY -> Safety Tips for Your Ram Pickup 1500 Light Truck 2023

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