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Example: Tire Pressure Monitoring System Display

The TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim

mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire

pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each wheel

as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure

readings to the receiver module.
NOTE:

It is particularly important for you to check the tire

pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle monthly

and to maintain the proper pressure.
The TPMS consists of the following components:



Receiver module



Four TPMS sensors



Various TPMS messages, which display in the

instrument cluster



TPMS Warning Light

Tire Pressure Monitoring System Low

Pressure Warnings

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Warning Light will illuminate in the

instrument cluster when tire pressure is

low in one or more of the four active road

tires. In addition, the instrument cluster will display

a graphic showing the pressure values of each tire

with the low tire pressure values in a different

color. An "Inflate to XX" message will also be

displayed.

Example: Low Tire Pressure Display

Should this occur, you should stop as soon as

possible and inflate the tires with a low pressure

condition (those in a different color in the

instrument cluster graphic) to the vehicle’s

recommended cold placard pressure inflation

value as shown in the "Inflate to XX" message.

Once the system receives the updated tire

pressures, the system will automatically update,

the graphic display in the instrument cluster will

return to its original color, and the Tire Pressure

Monitoring System Warning Light will turn off. The

vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes

above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to

receive this information.
NOTE:

When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may need

to be increased up to an additional 4 psi (28 kPa)

above the recommended cold placard pressure in

order to turn the Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Warning Light off.

Service TPMS Warning

If a system fault is detected, the TPMS Warning

Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then

remain on solid. In addition, the instrument cluster

will display a "SERVICE TPM SYSTEM" message for

a minimum of five seconds and then display

dashes (- -) in place of the pressure value to

indicate which sensor is not being received.
If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will

repeat, providing the system fault still exists. If the

system fault no longer exists, the TPMS Warning

Light will no longer flash, and the "SERVICE TPM

SYSTEM" message will no longer display, and a

pressure value will display in place of the dashes.

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A system fault can occur due to any of the

following:



Signal interference due to electronic devices or

driving next to facilities emitting the same radio

frequencies as the TPMS sensors.



Installing aftermarket window tinting that

contains materials that may block radio wave

signals.



Accumulation of snow or ice around the wheels

or wheel housings.



Using tire chains on the vehicle.



Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPMS

sensors.

A system fault may occur due to an incorrect TPMS

sensor location condition. When a system fault

occurs due to an incorrect TPMS sensor location,

the TPMS Warning Light will flash on and off for

75 seconds and then remain on solid. The system

fault will also sound a chime. In addition, the

instrument cluster will display a “Tire Pressure

Temporarily Unavailable” message in place of the

tire pressure display screen. If the ignition switch is

cycled, this sequence will repeat, providing the

system fault still exists. If the system fault no

longer exists, the TPMS Warning Light will no

longer flash and the tire pressure display screen

will be displayed showing the tire pressure values

in the correct locations.

Vehicles With Non-Matching Full Size Spare Or

Compact Spare



The non-matching full size spare or compact

spare tire does not have a TPMS sensor. There

-

fore, the TPMS will not monitor the pressure in

the non-matching full size spare or compact

spare tire.



If you install the non-matching full size spare or

compact spare tire in place of a road tire that

has a pressure below the low-pressure warning

limit, upon the next ignition switch cycle, the

TPMS Warning Light and a “LOW TIRE” message

will remain on and a chime will sound. In addi

-

tion, the graphic in the instrument cluster will

still display a pressure value in a different color

and an “Inflate to XX” message.



After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes

above 15 mph (24 km/h), the TPMS Warning

Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and

then remain on solid. In addition, the instrument

cluster will display a "SERVICE TPM SYSTEM"

message for a minimum of five seconds and

then display dashes (- -) in place of the pressure

value.



For each subsequent ignition switch cycle, a

chime will sound, the TPMS Warning Light will

flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain

on solid, and the instrument cluster will display

a "SERVICE TPM SYSTEM" message for a

minimum of five seconds and then display

dashes (- -) in place of the pressure value.



Once you repair or replace the original road tire

and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the

non-matching full size spare or compact spare,

the TPMS will update automatically. In addition,

the TPMS Warning Light will turn off and the

graphic in the instrument cluster will display a

new pressure value instead of dashes (- -), as

long as no tire pressure is below the low-pres

-

sure warning limit in any of the four active road

tires. The vehicle may need to be driven for up

to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in

order for the TPMS to receive this information.

Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(TTPMS) — If Equipped

The Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(TTPMS) is a feature that displays the trailer tire

pressure values and warns the driver of a low tire

pressure event based on the drivers set target tire

pressure value, through the TTPMS settings found

in the radio.
The TTPMS monitors the pressure of each tire and

warns the driver through the instrument cluster,

when either a low tire pressure condition falls

below 25% of the drivers set pressure or if a

system malfunction occurs. The instrument cluster

will display the actual tire pressure or dashes for

each of the trailer tires in the correct trailer

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position, based on trailer configuration. The TTPMS

can support up to 12 trailer tires per configured

trailer on up to four configurable trailers

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Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Trailer Tire Pressure Sensor Pairing
In order use this feature, the provided tire pressure

sensors must be installed in the desired trailer

tires and the sensors must be paired to the truck.

If the target trailer requires more than the provided

four sensors, additional sensors can be purchased

at an authorized Ram dealership.
With the sensors installed and the trailer near or

connected to your Ram truck, initiate the pairing

process by entering the settings menu in the radio

and selecting trailer. Select the desired trailer

profile to pair to, open the “Tire Pressure” menu,

and hit “Setup All Tires”

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NOTE:

The vehicle may not be driven until the pairing

process is complete.

Trailer Tire Pressure Settings

Trailer Tire Pressure Pairing

Follow the on screen prompts to select the number

of axles (1 - 3), the number of trailer tires (2, 4, 6,

8, or 12), and the set trailer tire pressure. The

range is selectable anywhere between 25-125 psi

(172-862 kPa).
Once psi (kPa) is programmed, the pairing screen

appears. Tire sensors must be paired in order

shown. Starting with Tire 1, deflate tire by 5 psi

(34 kPa) and wait for a horn chirp. It may take up

to three minutes for the chirp to occur, indicating

that the sensor has paired. Repeat process on

each tire, in order, until complete. Do not exit the

pairing screen until process is complete. If pairing

was unsuccessful, a double horn chirp will sound,

and a prompt on the touchscreen will allow you to

retry the procedure; “Retry” will only appear when

setup fails. Each tire must be successfully paired

during a single pairing process to receive the

success screen.
NOTE:

If the pairing process times out after three minutes

of no communication with a sensor, a double horn

chip will occur indicating the pairing has failed and

a message will display on the radio indicating the

process was unsuccessful. Under certain circum

-

stances, the double horn chirp may continue to

happen every three minutes indicating the failed

pairing. If this happens, the horn chirping may be

canceled by cycling the ignition button OFF and

then back to RUN position.

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Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System Low

Pressure Warnings
When a tire pressure low in one or more of the

active road tires is detected, the instrument cluster

will display a message stating “Trailer Tire

Pressure Low”. The instrument cluster will then

display the TTPMS graphic showing the pressure

values of each tire with the low tire pressure values

in a different color.
Should this occur, you should stop as soon as

possible and inflate the tires with a low pressure

condition (those in a different color in the

instrument cluster graphic) to the customer

programmed target tire pressure value as shown

at the top of the TTPMS instrument cluster graphic.

Once the tire(s) are inflated, the system will

automatically update the graphic display in the

instrument cluster, returning to its original color.

The vehicle may need to be driven for up to

10 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for

the TTPMS to receive the updated information.
Service TTPMS Warning
If a system fault is detected, the instrument cluster

will display a “Trailer Tire Pressure System Service

Required” message for a minimum of five seconds.
Once the system fault is corrected the "Trailer Tire

Pressure System Service Required" message will

no longer be displayed. The vehicle may need to be

driven for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph

(24 km/h) in order for the TTPMS to receive the

trailer tire pressure information.
Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System Not

Configured
A “Trailer Tire Pressure System Not Configured”

message will be displayed in the instrument

cluster on the TTPMS instrument cluster graphic

when a trailer number is selected that has not had

trailer tire pressure sensors paired. To correct this

condition, see

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Trailer Sensors Detected Do Not Match Active

Trailer
The “Trailer Sensors Detected Do Not Match Active

Trailer” message will be displayed in the

instrument cluster when the trailer sensors being

received by the TTPMS module do not match the

trailer sensors paired to the current trailer number

selected. This message will be displayed when the

sensors being received completely match the

sensors paired to another trailer number

configured in the TTPMS module.
To correct this condition, the correct trailer number

must be selected in the radio

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System Limitations
The TTPMS may have difficulty transmitting

through steel-walled tires or on trailers longer than

30 ft. It is recommended to use standard tires and

trailers less than 30 ft long to avoid dropouts or

difficulty when pairing.

NOTE:

The vehicle may not be driven until the pairing

process is complete.

Tire Fill Alert

This feature notifies the user when the placard tire

pressure is attained while inflating or deflating the

tire.
The customer may choose to disable or enable the

Tire Fill Alert feature through use of the customer

settings in the radio.
NOTE:



Only one tire can be filled at a time when using

the Tire Fill Alert system.



The Tire Fill Alert feature cannot be entered if an

existing TPMS fault is set to “active” or if the

system is in deactivation mode (if equipped).

The system will be activated when the system

detects an increase of tire pressure, while filling

the fire. The ignition must be in the RUN mode, with

the transmission in PARK (P).
NOTE:

It is not required to have the engine running to

enter Tire Fill Alert mode.
The hazard lamps will come on to confirm the

vehicle is in Tire Fill Alert mode.
If the hazard lamps do not come on while inflating

the tire, the TPMS sensor may be in an inoperative

position, preventing the TPMS sensor signal from

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being received. In this case, the vehicle may need

to be moved slightly forward or backward.
When Tire Fill Alert mode is entered, the tire

pressure display screen will be displayed in the

instrument cluster.
Operation:



The horn will chirp once to let the user know

when to stop filling the tire, when it reaches

recommended pressure.



The horn will chirp three times if the tire is over

-

filled and will continue to chirp every five

seconds if the user continues to inflate the tire.



The horn will chirp once again when enough air

is let out to reach proper inflation level.



The horn will also chirp three times if the tire is

then underinflated and will continue to chirp

every five seconds if the user continues to

deflate the tire.

NOTE:

After use, the TFA feature will NOT remain active

after ignition shut down. The feature will need to be

re-enabled when the vehicle is restarted

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SELECTABLE TIRE FILL ALERT (STFA)

The Selectable Tire Fill Alert (STFA) system is an

optional feature that is included as part of the

normal Tire Fill Alert system. The system is

designed to allow the customer to select a

pressure to inflate or deflate the vehicle's front and

rear axle tires to and to provide feedback to the

customer while inflating or deflating the vehicle's

tires.
In the Selectable Tire Fill Alert application, which is

located in the apps menu of the Uconnect system,

the customer will be able to select a pressure

setting for both the front and rear axle tire

pressures by scrolling through a pressure range

from XX to 15 psi in 1 psi increments for each axle

setting. XX = the vehicle’s cold placard pressure

values for the front and rear axles as shown on the

vehicle placard pressure label.
NOTE:

The Tire Fill Alert feature disables every time the

ignition is placed in the OFF position. The feature

must be re-enabled through the radio each time

the ignition is placed back in the ON/RUN position

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The customer may also store the pressure values

chosen for each axle in the radio as a preset

pressure. The customer will be allowed to store up

to two sets of preset values in the radio for the

front and rear axle pressure values.
Once the customer selects the tire pressures for

the front and rear axles that they want to inflate or

deflate to, they can begin inflating or deflating one

tire at a time.

NOTE:

The STFA system will only support inflating or

deflating one tire at a time.
The customer may choose to disable or enable the

STFA feature through use of the TFA settings in the

radio. If STFA appears grayed out it must be turned

on prior to selecting.
In order to use STFA, the Tire Fill Alert feature must

be enabled through the radio

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The system will be activated when the TPMS

receiver module detects a change in tire pressure.

The ignition must be in the RUN mode, with the

transmission in PARK (P).
The hazard lamps will come on to confirm the

vehicle is in Tire Fill Alert mode.
If the hazard lamps do not come on while inflating

or deflating the tire, the TPMS sensor may be in an

inoperative position, preventing the TPMS sensor

signal from being received. In this case, the vehicle

may need to be moved slightly forward or

backward.
When Tire Fill Alert mode is entered, the tire

pressure display screen will be displayed in the

instrument cluster.

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Operation:



The horn will chirp once when the selected pres

-

sure is reached to let the user know when to

stop inflating or deflating the tire.



The horn will chirp three times if the tire is over

-

inflated or over deflated and will continue to

chirp every five seconds if the user continues to

inflate or deflate the tire.



The horn will chirp once again when enough air

is added or removed to reach proper selected

pressure level.

Tire Pressure Information System (TPIS)

3500 Series Trucks

Your vehicle may be equipped with a TPIS.
The TPIS uses wireless technology with wheel rim

mounted electronic sensors to transmit tire

pressure levels. Sensors mounted to each wheel

as part of the valve stem transmit tire pressure

readings to the receiver module.
NOTE:

It is particularly important for you to check the tire

pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle monthly

and to maintain the proper pressure.
The TPIS consists of the following components:



Receiver module



Four TPMS sensors (Single Rear Wheel (SRW)

applications)



Six TPMS sensors (Dual Rear Wheel (DRW)

applications)



Pressure display in the instrument cluster

The TPIS will display all four (Single Rear Wheel

(SRW) applications) or six (Dual Rear Wheel (DRW)

applications) tire pressure values in the instrument

cluster display.
If a system fault is detected, the instrument cluster

will display a "SERVICE TPM SYSTEM" message for

a minimum of five seconds and then display

dashes (- -) in place of the pressure value to

indicate which sensor is not being received.
If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will

repeat, providing the system fault still exists. If the

system fault no longer exists, the "SERVICE TPM

SYSTEM" message will no longer be displayed, and

a pressure value will display in place of the dashes.

A system fault can occur due to any of the

following:



Signal interference due to electronic devices or

driving next to facilities emitting the same radio

frequencies as the TPMS sensors.



Installing aftermarket window tinting that

contains materials that may block radio wave

signals.



Accumulation of snow or ice around the wheels

or wheel housings.



Using tire chains on the vehicle.



Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPMS

sensors.

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

Some of the most important safety features in your

vehicle are the restraint systems:

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CCUPANT

R

ESTRAINT

S

YSTEMS

F

EATURES



Seat Belt Systems



Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Air Bags



Child Restraints

Some of the safety features described in this

section may be standard equipment on some

models, or may be optional equipment on others. If

you are not sure, ask an authorized dealer.

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P

RECAUTIONS

Please pay close attention to the information in

this section. It tells you how to use your restraint

system properly, to keep you and your passengers

as safe as possible.

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Here are some simple steps you can take to

minimize the risk of harm from a deploying air bag:
1. Children 12 years old and under should

always ride buckled up in the rear seat of a

vehicle with a rear seat.

2. A child who is not big enough to wear the

vehicle seat belt properly must be secured in

the appropriate child restraint or

belt-positioning booster seat in a rear seating

position

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3. If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a

rear-facing child restraint) must ride in the

front passenger seat, move the seat as far

back as possible and use the proper child

restraint

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4. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt

behind them or under their arm.

5. You should read the instructions provided with

your child restraint to make sure that you are

using it properly.

6. All occupants should always wear their lap and

shoulder belts properly.

7. The driver and front passenger seats should

be moved back as far as practical to allow the

front air bags room to inflate.

8. Do not lean against the door or window. If your

vehicle has side air bags, and deployment

occurs, the side air bags will inflate forcefully

into the space between occupants and the

door and occupants could be injured.

9. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be

modified to accommodate a disabled person,

see

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information.

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EAT

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ELT

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YSTEMS

Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver,

even on short trips. Someone on the road may be

a poor driver and could cause a collision that

includes you. This can happen far away from home

or on your own street.
Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and

they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a

collision. Some of the worst injuries happen when

people are thrown from the vehicle. Seat belts

reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of

injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle.

Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all

times.

Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System

(BeltAlert)

Driver And Passenger BeltAlert — If Equipped

BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind

the driver and outboard front seat

passenger (if equipped with outboard

front passenger seat BeltAlert) to buckle

their seat belts. The BeltAlert feature is active

whenever the ignition switch is in the START or ON/

RUN position.
Initial Indication
If the driver is unbuckled when the ignition switch

is first in the START or ON/RUN position, a chime

will signal for a few seconds. If the driver or

outboard front seat passenger (if equipped with

outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) is

unbuckled when the ignition switch is first in the

START or ON/RUN position the Seat Belt Reminder

Light will turn on and remain on until both outboard

front seat belts are buckled. The outboard front

passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when an

outboard front passenger seat is unoccupied.

WARNING!



Never place a rear-facing child restraint in

front of an air bag. A deploying passenger

front air bag can cause death or serious injury

to a child 12 years or younger, including a

child in a rear-facing child restraint.



Never install a rear-facing child restraint in the

front seat of a vehicle. Only use a rear-facing

child restraint in the rear seat. If the vehicle

does not have a rear seat, do not transport a

rear-facing child restraint in that vehicle.

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BeltAlert Warning Sequence
The BeltAlert warning sequence is activated when

the vehicle is moving above a specified vehicle

speed range and the driver or outboard front seat

passenger is unbuckled (if equipped with outboard

front passenger seat BeltAlert) (the outboard front

passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when the

outboard front passenger seat is unoccupied). The

BeltAlert warning sequence starts by blinking the

Seat Belt Reminder Light and sounding an

intermittent chime. Once the BeltAlert warning

sequence has completed, the Seat Belt Reminder

Light will remain on until the seat belts are

buckled. The BeltAlert warning sequence may

repeat based on vehicle speed until the driver and

occupied outboard front seat passenger seat belts

are buckled. The driver should instruct all

occupants to buckle their seat belts.
Change Of Status
If the driver or outboard front seat passenger (if

equipped with outboard front passenger seat

BeltAlert) unbuckles their seat belt while the

vehicle is traveling, the BeltAlert warning sequence

will begin until the seat belts are buckled again.
The outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is not

active when the outboard front passenger seat is

unoccupied. BeltAlert may be triggered when an

animal or other items are placed on the outboard

front passenger seat or when the seat is folded flat

(if equipped). It is recommended that pets be

restrained in the rear seat (if equipped) in pet

harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat

belts, and cargo is properly stowed.
BeltAlert can be activated or deactivated by an

authorized dealer. FCA US LLC does not

recommend deactivating BeltAlert.
NOTE:

If BeltAlert has been deactivated and the driver or

outboard front seat passenger (if equipped with

outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) is

unbuckled the Seat Belt Reminder Light will turn

on and remain on until the driver and outboard

front seat passenger seat belts are buckled.

Lap/Shoulder Belts

All seating positions except the Mega Cab and

Crew Cab front center seating position have

combination lap/shoulder belts.
The seat belt webbing retractor will lock only during

very sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows

the shoulder part of the seat belt to move freely

with you under normal conditions. However, in a

collision the seat belt will lock and reduce your risk

of striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown

out of the vehicle.

WARNING!



Relying on the air bags alone could lead to

more severe injuries in a collision. The air

bags work with your seat belt to restrain you

properly. In some collisions, the air bags won’t

deploy at all. Always wear your seat belt even

though you have air bags.



In a collision, you and your passengers can

suffer much greater injuries if you are not

properly buckled up. You can strike the inte

-

rior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you

can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be

sure you and others in your vehicle are

buckled up properly.



It is 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 seri

-

ously injured or killed.



Do not allow people to ride in any area of your

vehicle that is not equipped with seats and

seat belts.

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

Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat

and using a seat belt properly. Occupants,

including the driver, should always wear their

seat belts whether or not an air bag is also

provided at their seating position to minimize

the risk of severe injury or death in the event

of a crash.



Wearing your seat belt incorrectly could make

your injuries in a collision much worse. You

might suffer internal injuries, or you could

even slide out of the seat belt. Follow these

instructions to wear your seat belt safely and

to keep your passengers safe, too.



Two people should never be belted into a

single seat belt. People belted together can

crash into one another in a collision, hurting

one another badly. Never use a lap/shoulder

belt or a lap belt for more than one person, no

matter what their size.

WARNING!

WARNING!



A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk

of injury in a collision. The seat belt forces

won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones,

but across your abdomen. Always wear the lap

part of your seat belt as low as possible and

keep it snug.



A twisted seat belt may not protect you prop

-

erly. In a collision, it could even cut into you.

Be sure the seat belt is flat against your body,

without twists. If you can’t straighten a seat

belt in your vehicle, take it to an authorized

dealer immediately and have it fixed.



A seat belt that is buckled into the wrong

buckle will not protect you properly. The lap

portion could ride too high on your body,

possibly causing internal injuries. Always

buckle your seat belt into the buckle nearest

you.



A seat belt that is too loose will not protect you

properly. In a sudden stop, you could move too

far forward, increasing the possibility of injury.

Wear your seat belt snugly.



A seat belt that is worn under your arm is

dangerous. Your body could strike the inside

surfaces of the vehicle in a collision,

increasing head and neck injury. A seat belt

worn under the arm can cause internal inju

-

ries. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulder bones.

Wear the seat belt over your shoulder so that

your strongest bones will take the force in a

collision.



A shoulder belt placed behind you will not

protect you from injury during a collision. You

are more likely to hit your head in a collision if

you do not wear your shoulder belt. The lap

and shoulder belt are meant to be used

together.



A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart in a

collision and leave you with no protection.

Inspect the seat belt system periodically,

checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts.

Damaged parts must be replaced immedi

-

ately. Do not disassemble or modify the seat

belt system. If your vehicle is involved in a

collision, or if you have questions regarding

seat belt or retractor conditions, take your

vehicle to an authorized FCA dealer or autho

-

rized FCA Certified Collision Care Program

facility for inspection.

WARNING!

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Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions

1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back

and adjust the seat.

2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of

the front seat, and next to your arm in the rear

seat (for vehicles equipped with a rear seat).

Grab the latch plate and pull out the seat belt.

Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as

necessary to allow the seat belt to go around

your lap.

Pulling Out The Latch Plate

3. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, insert

the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a

“click.”

Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle

4. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies

low across your hips, below your abdomen. To

remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on

the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is

too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap

belt. A snug seat belt reduces the risk of sliding

under the seat belt in a collision.

Positioning The Lap Belt

5. Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder

and chest with minimal, if any slack so that it

is comfortable and not resting on your neck.

The retractor will withdraw any slack in the

shoulder belt.

6. To release the seat belt, push the red button

on the buckle. The seat belt will automatically

retract to its stowed position. If necessary,

slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow

the seat belt to retract fully.

Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure

Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted

lap/shoulder belt.
1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to

the anchor point.

2. At about 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) above

the latch plate, grab and twist the seat belt

webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that

begins immediately above the latch plate.

3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded

webbing. The folded webbing must enter the

slot at the top of the latch plate.

4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it

clears the folded webbing and the seat belt is

no longer twisted.

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Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage

In the driver and outboard front passenger seats,

the top of the shoulder belt can be adjusted

upward or downward to position the seat belt away

from your neck. Push or squeeze the anchorage

button to release the anchorage, and move it up or

down to the position that serves you best.

Adjustable Anchorage

As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will

prefer the shoulder belt anchorage in a lower

position, and if you are taller than average, you will

prefer the shoulder belt anchorage in a higher

position. After you release the anchorage button,

try to move it up or down to make sure that it is

locked in position.

NOTE:

The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is

equipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature

allows the shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted

in the upward position without pushing or

squeezing the release button. To verify the

shoulder belt anchorage is latched, pull downward

on the shoulder belt anchorage until it is locked

into position.

First Row Center Seat Belt Operating

Instructions (Regular Cab Only)

The first row center seat belt (Regular Cab only)

features a seat belt with a mini-latch plate and

buckle, which allows the seat belt to detach from

the lower anchor when the seat is folded. The latch

plate and regular latch plate can then be stored

out of the way in the seat for added convenience to

open up utilization of the storage areas behind the

front seats when the seat is not occupied.
1. Remove the mini-latch plate and regular latch

plate from its stowed position on the seat.

Connect Mini-Latch To Mini-Buckle

WARNING!



Wearing your seat belt incorrectly could make

your injuries in a collision much worse. You

might suffer internal injuries, or you could

even slide out of the seat belt. Follow these

instructions to wear your seat belt safely and

to keep your passengers safe, too.



Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder

and chest with minimal, if any slack so that it

is comfortable and not resting on your neck.

The retractor will withdraw any slack in the

shoulder belt.



Misadjustment of the seat belt could reduce

the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash.



Always make all seat belt height adjustments

when the vehicle is stationary.

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Mini-Latch And Mini-Buckle Connected

2. Grab the mini-latch plate and pull the seat belt

over the seat.

3. Route the shoulder belt to the inside of the

right head restraint.

4. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, insert

the mini-latch plate into the mini-buckle until

you hear a “click.”

5. Sit back in seat. Slide the regular latch plate up

the webbing as far as necessary to allow the

seat belt to go around your lap.

6. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, insert

the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a

“click.”

7. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies

low across your hips, below your abdomen. To

remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on

the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is

too tight, pull on the lap belt. A snug seat belt

reduces the risk of sliding under the seat belt

in a collision.

8. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that

it is comfortable and not resting on your neck.

The retractor will withdraw any slack in the

seat belt.

9. To release the seat belt, push the red button

on the buckle.

10. To disengage the mini-latch plate from the

mini-buckle for storage, insert the regular latch

plate into the center red slot on the

mini-buckle. The seat belt will automatically

retract to its stowed position. If necessary,

slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow

the seat belt to retract fully. Insert the

mini-latch plate and regular latch plate into its

stowed position.

Detaching Mini-Buckle With Seat Belt Tongue

First Row Center Lap Belt Operating

Instructions — If Equipped

The center seating position for the Mega Cab and

Crew Cab front seat has a lap belt only. To buckle

the lap belt, slide the latch plate into the buckle

until you hear a "click." To lengthen the lap belt, tilt

the latch plate and pull.
To remove slack, pull the loose end of the webbing.

Wear the lap belt snug against the hips. Sit back

and upright in the seat, then adjust the seat belt as

tightly as is comfortable.

WARNING!



If the mini-latch plate and mini-buckle are not

properly connected when the seat belt is used

by an occupant, the seat belt will not be able

to provide proper restraint and will increase

the risk of injury in a collision.



When reattaching the mini-latch plate and

mini-buckle, ensure the seat belt webbing is

not twisted. If the webbing is twisted, follow

the preceding procedure to detach the

mini-latch plate and mini-buckle, untwist the

webbing, and reattach the mini-latch plate

and mini-buckle.

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Seat Belt Extender

If a seat belt is not long enough to fit properly, even

when the webbing is fully extended and the

adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if

equipped) is in its lowest position, an authorized

dealer can provide you with a Seat Belt Extender.

The Seat Belt Extender should be used only if the

existing seat belt is not long enough. When the

Seat Belt Extender is not required for a different

occupant, it must be removed.

Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

Seat belts must be worn by all occupants including

pregnant women: the risk of injury in the event of

an accident is reduced for the mother and the

unborn child if they are wearing a seat belt.
Position the lap belt snug and low below the

abdomen and across the strong bones of the hips.

Place the shoulder belt across the chest and away

from the neck. Never place the shoulder belt

behind the back or under the arm.

Seat Belt Pretensioner

The front outboard seat belt system is equipped

with pretensioning devices that are designed to

remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a

collision. These devices may improve the

performance of the seat belt by removing slack

from the seat belt early in a collision. Pretensioners

work for all size occupants, including those in child

restraints.
NOTE:

These devices are not a substitute for proper seat

belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still

must be worn snugly and positioned properly.
The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant

Restraint Controller (ORC). Like the air bags, the

pretensioners are single use items. A deployed

pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be

replaced immediately.

Energy Management Feature

The front outboard seat belt system is equipped

with an Energy Management feature that may help

further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a

collision. The seat belt system has a retractor

assembly that is designed to release webbing in a

controlled manner.

Switchable Automatic Locking Retractors

(ALR) — If Equipped

The seat belts in the passenger seating positions

may be equipped with a Switchable Automatic

Locking Retractor (ALR) which is used to secure a

child restraint system

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The figure below illustrates the locking feature for

each seating position.

WARNING!



ONLY use a Seat Belt Extender if it is physically

required in order to properly fit the original

seat belt system. DO NOT USE the Seat Belt

Extender if, when worn, the distance between

the front edge of the Seat Belt Extender

buckle and the center of the occupant’s body

is LESS than 6 inches.



Using a Seat Belt Extender when not needed

can increase the risk of serious injury or death

in a collision. Only use the Seat Belt Extender

when the lap belt is not long enough and only

use in the recommended seating positions.

Remove and store the Seat Belt Extender

when not needed.

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Regular Cab Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Locations

Mega Cab/Crew Cab Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

Locations

If the passenger seating position is equipped with

an ALR and is being used for normal usage, only

pull the seat belt webbing out far enough to

comfortably wrap around the occupant’s

mid-section so as to not activate the ALR. If the ALR

is activated, you will hear a clicking sound as the

seat belt retracts. Allow the webbing to retract

completely in this case and then carefully pull out

only the amount of webbing necessary to

comfortably wrap around the occupant’s

mid-section. Slide the latch plate into the buckle

until you hear a "click."
In Automatic Locking Mode, the shoulder belt is

automatically pre-locked. The seat belt will still

retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt.

Use the Automatic Locking Mode anytime a child

restraint is installed in a seating position that has

a seat belt with this feature. Children 12 years old

and under should always be properly restrained in

the rear seat of a vehicle with a rear seat.

How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode
1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder

belt.

2. Grab the shoulder portion and pull downward

until the entire seat belt is extracted.

3. Allow the seat belt to retract. As the seat belt

retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This

indicates the seat belt is now in the Automatic

Locking Mode.

How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode
Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and

allow it to retract completely to disengage the

Automatic Locking Mode and activate the vehicle

sensitive (emergency) locking mode.

ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor

ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor

WARNING!



Never place a rear-facing child restraint in

front of an air bag. A deploying passenger

front air bag can cause death or serious injury

to a child 12 years or younger, including a

child in a rear-facing child restraint.



Never install a rear-facing child restraint in the

front seat of a vehicle. Only use a rear-facing

child restraint in the rear seat. If the vehicle

does not have a rear seat, do not transport a

rear-facing child restraint in that vehicle.

WARNING!

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S

UPPLEMENTAL

R

ESTRAINT

S

YSTEMS

(SRS)

Some of the safety features described in this

section may be standard equipment on some

models, or may be optional equipment on others. If

you are not sure, ask an authorized dealer.
The air bag system must be ready to protect you in

a collision. The Occupant Restraint Controller

(ORC) monitors the internal circuits and

interconnecting wiring associated with the

electrical Air Bag System Components. Your

vehicle may be equipped with the following Air Bag

System Components:

Air Bag System Components



Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)



Air Bag Warning Light



Steering Wheel and Column



Instrument Panel



Knee Impact Bolsters



Driver and Front Passenger Air Bags



Seat Belt Buckle Switch



Supplemental Side Air Bags



Front and Side Impact Sensors — If Equipped



Seat Belt Pretensioners



Seat Track Position Sensors — If Equipped

Air Bag Warning Light

The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)

monitors the readiness of the electronic

parts of the air bag system whenever the

ignition switch is in the START or ON/RUN

position. If the ignition switch is in the OFF position

or in the ACC position, the air bag system is not on

and the air bags will not inflate.
The ORC contains a backup power supply system

that may deploy the air bag system even if the

battery loses power or it becomes disconnected

prior to deployment.
The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the

instrument panel for approximately four to eight

seconds for a self-check when the ignition switch is

first in the ON/RUN position. After the self-check,

the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off. If the ORC

detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it

turns on the Air Bag Warning Light, either

momentarily or continuously. A single chime will

sound to alert you if the light comes on again after

initial startup.
The ORC also includes diagnostics that will

illuminate the instrument panel Air Bag Warning

Light if a malfunction is detected that could affect

the air bag system. The diagnostics also record the

nature of the malfunction. While the air bag system

is designed to be maintenance free, if any of the

following occurs, have an authorized dealer

service the air bag system immediately.



The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on

during the four to eight seconds when the igni

-

tion switch is first in the ON/RUN position.



The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the

four to eight-second interval.



The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermit

-

tently or remains on while driving.

NOTE:

If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine

related gauges are not working, the Occupant

Restraint Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. In

this condition the air bags may not be ready to

inflate for your protection. Have an authorized

dealer service the air bag system immediately.

WARNING!



The seat belt assembly must be replaced if the

switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

feature or any other seat belt function is not

working properly when checked according to

the procedures in the Service Manual.



Failure to replace the seat belt assembly

could increase the risk of injury in collisions.



Do not use the Automatic Locking Mode to

restrain occupants who are wearing the seat

belt or children who are using booster seats.

The locked mode is only used to install

rear-facing or forward-facing child restraints

that have a harness for restraining the child.

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Redundant Air Bag Warning Light

If a fault with the Air Bag Warning Light is

detected, which could affect the

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS),

the Redundant Air Bag Warning Light will

illuminate on the instrument panel. The

Redundant Air Bag Warning Light will stay on until

the fault is cleared. In addition, a single chime will

sound to alert you that the Redundant Air Bag

Warning Light has come on and a fault has been

detected. If the Redundant Air Bag Warning Light

comes on intermittently or remains on while driving

have an authorized dealer service the vehicle

immediately.
For additional information regarding the

Redundant Air Bag Warning Light, see

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Front Air Bags

This vehicle has front air bags and lap/shoulder

belts for both the driver and front passenger. The

front air bags are a supplement to the seat belt

restraint systems. The driver front air bag is

mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The

passenger front air bag is mounted in the

instrument panel, above the glove compartment.

The words “SRS AIRBAG” or “AIRBAG” are

embossed on the air bag covers.

Front Air Bag/Knee Bolster Locations

Driver And Passenger Front Air Bag

Features

2500 Series Truck
The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage

driver and front passenger air bags. This system

provides output appropriate to the severity and

type of collision as determined by the Occupant

Restraint Controller (ORC), which may receive

information from the front impact sensors (if

equipped) or other system components.

WARNING!

Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your

instrument panel could mean you won’t have the

air bag system to protect you in a collision. If the

light does not come on as a bulb check when the

ignition is first turned on, stays on after you start

the vehicle, or if it comes on as you drive, have

an authorized dealer service the air bag system

immediately.

1 — Driver And Passenger Front Air Bags
2 — Driver And Passenger Knee Impact Bolsters

WARNING!



Being too close to the steering wheel or instru

-

ment panel during front air bag deployment

could cause serious injury, including death. Air

bags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfort

-

ably extending your arms to reach the steering

wheel or instrument panel.



Never place a rear-facing child restraint in

front of an air bag. A deploying passenger

front air bag can cause death or serious injury

to a child 12 years or younger, including a

child in a rear-facing child restraint.



Never install a rear-facing child restraint in the

front seat of a vehicle. Only use a rear-facing

child restraint in the rear seat. If the vehicle

does not have a rear seat, do not transport a

rear-facing child restraint in that vehicle.

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