2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup Owner Manual - Page 78
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup Manual
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76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE then allow the belt to retract into the retractor. For each behind the front center and right seats. Quad Cab additional information on ALR, refer to "Automatic and Crew Cab models have three anchorages, one behind each of the rear seats. Locking Mode" in this section. To install a child restraint, first, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route it through the belt path of the child restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle. Next, extract all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor and then allow the belt to retract into the retractor. Finally, pull on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint. Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary. Child Restraint Tether Anchor Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection to tether anchors have been available for some time. In fact, many child restraint manufacturers will provide add-on tether strap kits for their older products. Regular Cab models have two tether anchorages, one WARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to seat failure and injury to the child. In a collision, the seat could come loose and allow the child to crash into the inside of the vehicle or other passengers, or even be thrown from the vehicle. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap. Follow the instructions below. See your authorized dealer for help if necessary.