Safety Tips; Transporting Passengers; Transporting Pets; Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle - RAM Commercial CHASSIS CAB 3500 2021 Owner's Manual

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5. Tighten the tether straps according to the
child seat manufacturer's instructions,
tightening the right and left tether straps
before the center tether strap.
Outboard And Center Seating Positions Shown
WARNING!
An incorrectly anchored tether strap could

lead to increased head motion and possible
injury to the child. Use only the anchorage
position directly behind the child seat to
secure a child restraint top tether strap.
If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear

seat, make sure the tether strap does not
slip into the opening between the seat-
backs as you remove slack in the strap.

SAFETY TIPS

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RANSPORTING ASSENGERS
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE
CARGO AREA.
WARNING!
Do not leave children or animals inside

parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build-up may cause serious injury or
death.
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 be seriously injured or killed.
Do not allow people to ride in any area of

your vehicle that is not equipped with seats
and seat belts.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
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and using a seat belt properly.
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RANSPORTING ETS
Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm
your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown
about and possibly injured, or injure a passenger
during panic braking or in a collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat
(if equipped) in pet harnesses or pet carriers
that are secured by seat belts.
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AFETY HECKS OU HOULD
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NSIDE HE EHICLE
Seat Belts
Inspect the seat belt system periodically,
checking for cuts, frays, and loose parts.
Damaged parts must be replaced immediately.
Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced
after a collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must
be replaced after a collision if they have been
damaged (i.e., bent retractor, torn webbing,
etc.). If there is any question regarding seat belt
or retractor condition, replace the seat belt.
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AKE