RAM CHASSIS CAB 3500 2017, User Manual

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Mega Cab Or Crew Cab Split Bench Rear Seat: Center LATCH Anchorages Available
If a child restraint installed in the center position blocks the seat belt webbing or
buckle for the outboard position, do not use that outboard position. If a child seat in
the center position blocks the outboard LATCH anchors or seat belt, do not install a
child seat in that outboard position.
WARNING!
Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more than one child restraint.
Please refer to “To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint” for typical
installation instructions.
Always follow the directions of the child restraint manufacturer when installing your
child restraint. Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described here.
To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint
If the selected seating position has a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
seat belt, stow the seat belt, following the instructions below. See the section
“Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt” to check what type of seat
belt each seating position has.
1. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap of the child seat so
that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages.
2. Place the child seat between the lower anchorages for that seating position. For
some second row seats, you may need to recline the seat and/or raise the head
restraint to get a better fit. If the rear seat can be moved forward and rearward in
the vehicle, you may wish to move it to its rear-most position to make room for the
child seat. You may also move the front seat forward to allow more room for the
child seat.
3. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages
in the selected seating position.
4. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the top tether anchorage.
See the section “Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage” for
directions to attach a tether anchor.
5. Tighten all of the straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward
into the seat. Remove slack in the straps according to the child restraint
manufacturer’s instructions.
6. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the
child seat at the belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any
direction.
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