2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup Owner Manual - Page 83

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 Children Too Large for Booster Seats Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend over the front of the seat when their back is against the seat back should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat. • Make sure that the child is upright in the seat. • The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug as possible. injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a collision. Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts. ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break-in period is not required for the engine in your vehicle. 2 Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or • Check belt fit periodically. A child's squirming or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable. slouching can move the belt out of position. While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the child closer to the center of the vehicle. Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back. limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detrimental and should be avoided. The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil Transporting Pets Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. changes should be consistent with anticipated climate An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly conditions under which vehicle operations will occur.