Dodge 2006 Ram Pickup 2500 Instrukcja Użytkownika

TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION PAGE1INTRODUCTION...32THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE..

▫ Rearming Of The System ...26▫ To Set The Alarm ...27▫ To Disarm The System ...27䡵 Windows ...

restraint installation, instead of tucking the seat beltbehind the child restraint, route the seat belt through thechild restraint belt path and then

We urge that you carefully follow the directions of themanufacturer when installing your child restraint. Many,but not all, restraint systems will be

WARNING!An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead toseat failure and injury to the child. In a collision, theseat could come loose and allow the

Multiple Child Restraint Installation Sequence -(Quad Cab Rear Seats)1. Obtain tether straps by raising the head restraints andreaching between the re

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Tether Anchorage Points at All Three SeatingPositions (Mega Cab)1. Place the child restraint on the seat and adjust thetether strap so that it will re

•The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snugas possible.•Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming orslouching can move the belt out

CAUTION!•During the first 500 miles (805 km) your newvehicle is driven, do not tow a trailer. Doing somay damage your vehicle.•Limit your speed to 50

Exhaust GasWARNING!Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, a poten-tially toxic gas that by itself is colorless and odorless.To avoid inhaling these ga

Safety Checks You Should Make Inside TheVehicleSeat BeltsInspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,frays and loose parts. Damaged parts

▫ Automatic Locking Restraint (ALR) Mode –If Equipped ...76▫ Center Lap Belts ...77▫ Seat Belt Pretensioner

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLECONTENTS䡵 Mirrors ...116▫ Inside Mirror ...116▫ Automatic Di

▫ Reclining Seats (1500 Standard And Quad CabModels) ...146▫ Reclining Seats(2500/3500/Mega Cab Models) ...147▫ Adjus

▫ Windshield Wipers ...167▫ Windshield Washers ...168䡵 Tilt Steering Column ...169䡵 Driver Adjustabl

▫ Manual Compass Calibration ...181▫ Recalibrating The Compass ...181▫ Outside Temperature ...183䡵 Garage Door Op

▫ Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (Bucket Seats)— Automatic Transmission ...197▫ Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — ManualTransmission .

MIRRORSInside MirrorThe mirror should be adjusted to center on the viewthrough the rear window.Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving thesm

Automatic Dimming Mirror— If EquippedThis mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlightglare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the featureo

WARNING!Vehicles and other objects seen in a right side convexmirror will look smaller and farther away than theyreally are. Relying too much on your

Set the top switch to the left or right for the left or rightmirror, and set it to the center off position to preventaccidentally moving a mirror when

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYSThe double sided keys may be inserted into the lockswith either side up. The keys for your new vehicle areenclosed in a plastic

NOTE: Fold the7x10inch trailer towing mirrorsrearward prior to entering an automated car wash.CAUTION!Do not attempt to fold the7x10inch trailer towin

HANDS–FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect™) —IF EQUIPPEDUConnect™ is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehiclecommunications system. UConnect™ allows you to

The UConnect™ phonebook enables you to store up to 32names and four numbers per name. Each language has aseparate 32 name phonebook accessible only in

The UConnect™ system is fully integrated with thevehicle’s audio system. The volume of the UConnect™system can either be adjusted from the radio volum

Help CommandIf you need assistance at any prompt or if you want toknow what your options are at any prompt, say ⬙Help⬙following the voice on beep. The

The following are general phone to UConnect™ Systempairing instructions:•Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.•After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following

Dial by Saying a Number•Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.•After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say⬙Dial.⬙•System will prompt you to say t

Add Names to Your UConnect™ PhonebookNOTE: Adding names to phonebook is recommendedwhen vehicle is not in motion.•Press the “Phone” button to begin.•A

•You will then be asked for the name of the phonebookentry that you wish to edit.•Next, choose the number designation (home, work,mobile, or pager) th

•After you enter the name, the UConnect™ system willask you which designation you wish to delete: home,work, mobile or pager. Say the designation you

The ⬙Security Light⬙, located in the instrument cluster,will illuminate for about 3 seconds when the ignitionswitch is first turned to the ON position

Phone Call FeaturesThe following features can be accessed through theUConnect™ system if the feature(s) are available on yourcellular service plan. Fo

second call is in progress. To go back to the first call, referto ⬙Toggling Between Calls.⬙ To combine two calls, referto ⬙Conference Call.⬙Place/Retr

Redial•Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.•After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say⬙Redial.⬙•The UConnect™ system will call the last number

•After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, saythe name of the language you wish to switch to(English, Espanol, or Francais, if so equipped).•Co

Your phone must be turned on and paired to the UCon-nect™ system to allow use of this vehicle feature inemergency situations when the cell phone has n

When calling a number with your UConnect™ systemthat normally requires you to enter in a touch-tonesequence on your cellular phone keypad, you can pus

Dialing Using the Cellular Phone KeypadYou can dial a phone number with your cellular phonekeypad and still use the UConnect™ system (whiledialing via

Information ServiceWhen using AT&T Wireless Service, dialing to phonenumber ⬙#121,⬙ you can access voice activated automatedsystem to receive news

Select another Cellular PhoneThis feature allows you to select and start using anotherphone with the UConnect™ system. The phone musthave been previou

Things You Should Know About Your UConnect™SystemVoice Recognition (VR)•Always wait for the beep before speaking.•Speak normally, without pausing, jus

⬙Security Light⬙ will begin to flash. Turn the ignition backto the OFF position and remove the second key.3. Insert a blank Sentry Key into the igniti

•You can say ⬙O⬙ (letter ⬙O⬙) for ⬙0⬙ (zero). ⬙800⬙ must bespoken ⬙eight-zero-zero.⬙•Even though international dialing for most numbercombinations is

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North American EnglishPrimary Alternate(s)Zero OhAdd location Add newAll All of themConfirmation prompts Confirmations promptsDelete a name DeleteLang

40-20-40 Front SeatAs the name implies, the seat is divided into 3 segments.The outboard seat portions are each 40% of the totalwidth of the seat. The

Reclining Seats (1500 Standard and Quad CabModels)The recliner handle is on the outside of the seat cushion.Pull up on the handle, as shown, to releas

Reclining Seats (2500/3500/Mega Cab Models)The recliner handle is on the outside of the seat cushion.Pull up on the handle, as shown, to release the s

To lower the head restraint, push in the button and thenpush down on the head restraint.Manual Rotary Lumbar Support Adjustment — IfEquippedRotating t

Power Seats (1500 Standard and Quad CabModels) — If EquippedCAUTION!Don’t put anything under a power seat. It may causedamage to the seat controls.Pow

turning the key until it turns easily. To remove the key,depress and hold the release button located between theignition switch and the instrument pan

The power seat controls are on the outboard side of thefront seat cushions. One switch controls the seat move-ment. The six-way switch can be moved fo

Power Seats (2500/3500/Mega Cab Models) — IfEquippedCAUTION!Don’t put anything under a power seat. It may causedamage to the seat controls or the Occu

The power seat controls are on the outboard side of thefront seat cushions. Three switches control the seat move-ment. The four-way switch in the cent

Rear Seat Features — Mega Cab ModelsReclining Rear Seats — Mega Cab ModelsThe recliner handle is on the outside of the seat cushion.Pull up on the han

To fold either rear seat back down (Table Mode), lift thehandle and fold the seat back forward. Simply lift the seatback to return the seat to the upr

Folding Rear Seat (Kneel Mode) — Mega CabModelsBoth the left and right rear seats can be folded flat (KneelMode) and used for carrying cargo. Each of

WARNING!•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 fold either rear seat flat (Kneel Mode), lift the handleand fold the seat forward. Simply lift the seat back toreturn the seat to the upright posit

WARNING!Be certain that the seatback is securely locked intoposition. If the seatback in not securely locked intoposition the seat will not provide th

Each heated seat switch has two settings (HI and LOW).Press the switch once to obtain High heat level, thenpress the switch again to obtain Low heat l

NOTE: The steering wheel will lock when the key isremoved, and the steering wheel is turned around 115degrees from center clockwise and around 65 degr

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOODTo open the hood, two latches must be released. First pullthe hood release lever located below the steering wheel atthe base

WARNING!If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up whenthe vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.Be sure all hood latches are latched

Interior LightsCourtesy and dome lights are turned on when the frontdoors are opened, when the dimmer control (rotatingwheel on the right side of the

Battery SaverTo protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, Load Shed-ding is provided for both the interior and exterior lights.If the ignition is of

Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel LightsWhen the headlight switch is rotated to the firstposition, the parking lights, taillights, side markerlights,

illuminate at less than 50% of normal intensity. If theparking brake is applied the Daytime Running Lightswill turn off.Lights-on ReminderIf the headl

MULTIFUNCTION CONTROL LEVERThe multifunction control lever is located on the left sideof the steering column.Turn SignalsMove the lever up or down to

High Beam / Low Beam Select SwitchPull the multifunction control lever fully toward thesteering wheel to switch the headlights from HIGH orLOW beam.Wi

Intermittent Wiper SystemThe intermittent feature of this system was designed foruse when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle,with a variabl

To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer systemin cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets orexceeds the temperature range of your

DOOR LOCKSManual LocksFront and Rear doors may be locked, by moving the lockplunger up or down.All doors may be opened with the inside door handlewith

WARNING!Tilting the steering column while the vehicle ismoving is dangerous. Without a stable steering col-umn, you could lose control of the vehicle

Adjustment1. Position the driver seat so that you are at least 10inches (254 mm) away from the airbag located in thecenter of the steering wheel.2. Fa

ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPEDWhen engaged, this device takes over accelerator opera-tion at speeds greater than (refer to the table below for

WARNING!Leaving the Speed Control ON when not in use isdangerous. You could accidentally set the system tocause it to go faster than you want. You cou

Functions 3.7L 4.7L 5.7LEngage Speed 35 mph (56 km/h) 35 mph (56 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h)Minimun RESUME Speed 30 mph (50 km/h) 30 mph (50 km/h) 20 mph (

WARNING!Speed Control can be dangerous where the systemcan’t maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle couldgo too fast for the conditions, and you coul

Courtesy/Reading LightsIn the middle of the console are two courtesy/readinglights.Both lights illuminate as courtesy lights when a door isopened, whe

This overhead console allows you to choose between acompass/temperature display and one of four trip con-ditions being monitored.US/M ButtonUse this b

Global ResetIf the RESET button is pressed twice within 2 secondswhile in any of the 3 resettable displays (AVG ECO,ODO, ET), the Global Reset will re

NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicleloading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance ofthe vehicle, regardless of the DTE dis

Power Door Locks — If EquippedNOTE: Vehicles equipped with remote keyless entry donot have a passenger side door lock cylinder.Vehicles equipped with

C/T ButtonUse this button to select a readout of the outside tem-perature and one of eight compass headings that indicatethe direction in which the ve

Manual Compass CalibrationNOTE: To ensure proper compass calibration, makesure the compass variance is properly set before manu-ally calibrating the c

Compass Variance is the difference between magneticnorth and geographic north. In some areas of the country,the difference between magnetic and geogra

NOTE: The default for the compass variance is zone 8.To set the variance: Turn the ignition ON and set thedisplay to “Compass/Temperature.” Press and

For additional information on HomeLink威, call 1–800–355–3515, or on the internet at www.homelink.com.WARNING!A moving garage door can cause injury to

Programming HomeLinkNOTE: When programming a garage door opener, it isadvised to park outside the garage. It is also recom-mended that a new battery b

3. Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLinkbutton that you want to train and the hand-held trans-mitter buttons. Do not release the buttons unt

8. Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for twoseconds and release the programmed HomeLink button.Repeat the ⴖpress/hold/releaseⴖ sequence a s

Using HomeLinkTo operate, simply press and release the programmedHomeLink button. Activation will now occur for thetrained device (i.e. garage door op

SecurityIf you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the frequencies.To erase all of the previously trained frequencies, holddown both outside buttons u

Automatic Door LocksIf this feature is enabled, your door locks will lockautomatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph.This feature is enabled

WARNING!•Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys inthe ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat-tended children, can become entrapped by

Closing Sunroof - ExpressPress the switch forward and release, and the sunroofwill close automatically from any position. The sunroofwill close fully

Wind BuffetingWind buffeting can be described as the perception ofpressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in theears. Your vehicle may exhibit

The outlet(s) has/have a fused direct feed from thebattery so it/they receive power whether the ignition isON or OFF.All accessories connected to this

CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVERThe removable ash receiver is located in the instrumentpanel cup holder tray.The cigar lighter is located on the instrum

CUPHOLDERSFront Instrument Panel Cupholders (40–20–40Seats) — Automatic TransmissionYour new Ram truck is equipped with two adjustablecupholders. The

To secure the cup, place the cup to be held into one of thecup wells and then push the cupholder arm toward thecup until it is held stable.Cup Holder

Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (BucketSeats) — Automatic TransmissionIf your new Ram truck is equipped with bucket seatsthere are three cup holders

Rear Cupholder — Quad Cab — If EquippedQuad Cab vehicles may be equipped with a rear cup-holder that consists of two cupwells for rear passengerconven

STORAGECenter Storage Compartment (40–20–40 Seat) —If EquippedThe center portion of the seat folds down to provide anarmrest with unique storage compa

Auto Unlock Feature ProgrammingCustomer Programming sequence to enable or disablethe Auto Unlock Feature:1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors.2.

CAUTION!•Many accessories that can be plugged in drawpower from the vehicle’s battery, even when notin use (i.e. cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, i

storage area into separate compartments. Lift the lowerhandle on the front of the armrest, and raise the armrestfor access to the lower storage bin. O

Storage and Seats (Quad Cab Models)Located in the center of the front 40/20/40 seat cushionthere is a storage compartment.Standard cab models also hav

To gain access to the Mega Cab rear storage, fold the rearseats to the “kneel position”. (See page 155 for moreinformation.)Push down on the front of

Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Mega CabModels)Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery baghandles are built into the back panel of the cab, behi

WARNING!Do not operate the vehicle with loose items stored onthe load floor. While driving or in an accident youmay experience, abrupt stopping, rapid

2. Grasp the knob on the load floor and lift the knob untilthe load floor unfolds into position.3. Reverse the procedure to store the load floor.Posit

4. Reverse the procedure to put the load floor back in thesecured down position before you operate the vehicle.PICKUP BOXThe pickup box on your new Ra

You can carry wide building materials (sheets of ply-wood, etc.) by building a raised load floor. Place lumberacross the box in the indentations provi

Child Protection Door LockTo provide a safer environment for children riding in therear seat, the rear doors of your vehicle have the child-protection

WARNING!Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.Remember that the rear doors can only be openedfrom the outside when the child protection lo

To unlock the doors:Press and release the UNLOCK button on the key fobonce to unlock only the driver’s door or twice to unlockall the doors. When the

3. Continue to hold the LOCK button, wait at least 4seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds, then press andhold the PANIC button. Release both buttons

General InformationThis device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and withRS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing conditions:1

NOTE: Do not touch the battery terminals that are onthe back housing or the printed circuit board.1. With transmitter buttons facing down, use a flat

To Set the Alarm:The alarm will set when you use the power door locks, oruse the Keyless Entry transmitter to lock the doors. Afterall the doors are l

WINDOWSPower Windows—If EquippedThe control on the left front door panel has up-downswitches that give you fingertip control of all powerwindows. Ther

Window Lockout Switch (4 Door Models Only)The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allowsyou to disable the window control on the other doors. T

INTRODUCTIONCONTENTS䡵 Introduction ... 4䡵 How To Use This Manual ... 4䡵 Warnings And Cautions ...

Sliding Rear Window—If EquippedA locking device in the center of the window helps toprevent entry from the rear of the vehicle. Squeeze thelock to rel

WARNING!In a collision, you and your passengers can suffermuch greater injuries if you are not properly buck-led up. You can strike the interior of yo

WARNING!It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, peopleriding in these areas are more likely

Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back andadjust the seat.2. The seat belt latch plate is above the

WARNING!• A belt buckled into the wrong buckle will not protectyou properly. The lap portion could ride too high onyour body, possibly causing interna

WARNING!• A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk ofinternal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’tbe at the strong hip and pelvic bones,

Standard Cab Front Center Three Point Belt1. The front center seat belt on the Standard Cab may bedisconnected to open up utilization of the storage a

WARNING!•If the black latch and black buckle are not prop-erly connected when the seat belt is used by anoccupant, the seat belt will not be able to p

WARNING!If the black latch and buckle are not connected whenthe seat belt is used by an occupant, the seat belt willnot restrain you properly.Adjustab

As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you willprefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average,you’ll prefer a higher position. When

INTRODUCTIONThis manual has been prepared with the assistance ofservice and engineering specialists to acquaint you withthe operation and maintenance

3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you willhear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt isnow in the automatic locking mode.

NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seatbelt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must beworn snugly and positioned properly

3. Within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to theON position, unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver’sseat belt at least three times within 1

WARNING!Using a seat belt extender when not needed canincrease the risk of injury in a collision. Only use theseat belt extender when the lap belt is

NOTE: The front airbags are certified to the Federalregulations that allow less forceful deployment.The front airbags have a multistage inflator desig

Along with the seat belts, front airbags work with theinstrument panel knee bolsters to provide improvedprotection for the driver and front passenger.

WARNING!•Relying on the airbags alone could lead to moresevere injuries in a collision. The airbags workwith your seat belt to restrain you properly.

•Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioners•Driver Seat Track Position Sensor (If Equipped)•Passenger Side Frontal Airbag ON/OFF Switch (Stan-

WARNING!Ignoring the AIRBAG warning light in your instru-ment panel could mean you won’t have the airbagsto protect you in a collision. If the light d

units. A large quantity of nontoxic gas is generated toinflate the front airbags. Different airbag inflation ratesmay be possible based on collision s

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONSThis manual contains WARNINGS against operatingprocedures which could result in an accident or bodilyinjury. It also contains CAU

Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch – (Standard CabVehicles Only)The passenger front airbag is to be turned off only if thepassenger:•is an infant (less th

WARNING!Whenever an airbag is turned off, even a lap/shoulder belted passenger may hit their head, neck,or chest on the dashboard (instrument panel) o

If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, anyor all of the following may occur:•The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra-sions a

Maintaining Your Airbag SystemWARNING!• Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it tofail when you need it. You could be injured if

•The light flickers or comes on and remains on whiledriving.NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer or any enginerelated gauges are not working, the airb

may be released for incorporation in aggregate crashdatabases, such as those maintained by the US govern-ment and various states. Data of a potentiall

Child RestraintEveryone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all thetime — babies and children, too. Every state in the UnitedStates and all Canadia

one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg). Two typesof child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infantcarriers and ⬙convertible⬙ child seats.

with a front shield and are held in the vehicle by thelap portion.) For further information refer towww.seatcheck.org.WARNING!•Improper installation c

Pull the belt from the retractor until there is enough toallow you to pass through the child restraint and slidethe latch plate into the buckle. Then

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERThe vehicle identification number (VIN) is found on astamped plate located on the left front corner of theinstrument pane

WARNING!Improper installation can lead to failure of an infantor child restraint. It could come loose in a collision.The child could be badly injured

Child restraint systems having attachments designed toconnect to the lower anchorages are now available. Childrestraints having tether straps and hook

NOTE: When using the LATCH attaching system toinstall a child restraint, please ensure that all seat beltsnot being used for occupant restraints are s

rearward-facing infant restraints will also be equippedwith a tether strap, a hook and means for adjusting thetension in the strap.In general, you wil

WARNING!An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead toseat failure and injury to the child. In a collision, theseat could come loose and allow the

Multiple Child Restraint Installation Sequence -(Quad Cab Rear Seats)1. Obtain tether straps by raising the head restraints andreaching between the re

Multiple Child Restraint Quad Cab66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Children Too Large for Booster SeatsChildren who are large enough to wear the shoulder beltcomfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bendover the

WARNING!In a collision, you and your passengers can suffermuch greater injuries if you are not properly buck-led up. You can strike the interior of yo

WARNING!It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, peopleriding in these areas are more likely

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONSWARNING!Any modifications or alterations to this vehiclecould seriously affect its roadworthiness and safetyand may

Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back andadjust the seat.2. The seat belt latch plate is above the

WARNING!• A belt buckled into the wrong buckle will notprotect you properly. The lap portion could ride toohigh on your body, possibly causing interna

WARNING!• A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk ofinternal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’tbe at the strong hip and pelvic bones,

Standard Cab Front Center Three Point Belt1. The front center seat belt on the Standard Cab may bedisconnected to open up utilization of the storage a

WARNING!•If the black latch and black buckle are not prop-erly connected when the seat belt is used by anoccupant, the seat belt will not be able to p

WARNING!If the black latch and buckle are not connected whenthe seat belt is used by an occupant, the seat belt willnot restrain you properly.In Use P

Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt AnchorageIn the front row outboard seats, the shoulder belt can beadjusted upward or downward to help position the belt

How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode1. Buckle the combination lap/shoulder belt.2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward untilthe entire belt

Seat Belt PretensionersThe seat belts for both front seating positions areequipped with pretensioning devices that are designed toremove slack from th

The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) can be en-abled or disabled by your authorized dealer or byfollowing these steps:NOTE: The following steps mus

Seat Belt ExtenderIf a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended, yourdealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. Thisextender should be

This vehicle may also be equipped with window bags toprotect the driver and passengers in the first and secondrow sitting next to a window. If the veh

Airbags inflate in moderate to high speed impacts. Alongwith the seatbelts, front airbags work with the instrumentpanel knee bolsters to provide impro

•Children that are not big enough to properly wear thevehicle seat belt (see section on Child Restraints)should be secured in the rear seat in child r

Airbag System ComponentsThe airbag system consists of the following:•Airbag Control Module•AIRBAG Readiness Light•Driver Airbag•Passenger Airbag•Steer

•The airbag control module also monitors the readinessof the electronic parts of the system whenever theignition switch is in the START or RUN positio

•When the airbag control module detects a collisionrequiring the airbags, it signals the inflator units. Alarge quantity of nontoxic gas is generated

The passenger front airbag is to be turned off only if thepassenger:•is an infant (less than 1 year old) who must ride in thefront seat because there

To Turn On the Passenger Airbag (Standard Cab Ve-hicles Only)Place the ignition key in the Passenger Airbag On/OffSwitch, push the key in and turn cou

•It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after theairbags have deployed. If you are involved in anothercollision, the airbags will not be in place t

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLECONTENTS䡵 A Word About Your Keys ...12▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ...12▫ Sentry

seated properly, or if items are positioned in the areawhere the window bag inflates. This especially applies tochildren. The window bag is only about

Airbag LightYou will want to have the airbags ready toinflate for your protection in an impact. Whilethe airbag system is designed to be mainte-nance

be requested by customers, insurance carriers, govern-ment officials, and professional crash researchers, such asthose associated with universities, a

•Airbag disable lamp status (if equipped)•⬙Time⬙ of airbag deployment (in terms of ignitioncycles and vehicle mileage)•Airbag deployment level (if app

Infants and Small ChildrenThere are different sizes and types of restraints forchildren from newborn size to the child almost largeenough for an adult

•The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weigh-ing more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too smallto fit the vehicle’s seat belts prop

Here are some tips for getting the most out of your childrestraint:•Before buying any restraint system, make sure that ithas a label certifying that i

•If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if pulling andpushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnectthe latch plate from the buckle, turn the

Identification dots are located above the standard cabfront seat lower anchorages as a guide for locating loweranchors.NOTE: For children riding in th

Child restraint systems having attachments designed toconnect to the lower anchorages are now available. Childrestraints having tether straps and hook