Dodge 2009 Ram 1500 User Manual

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You should read the instructions provided with your
child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly.

All occupants should ALWAYS wear their lap and shoul-
der belts properly.

The driver and front passenger seats should be moved
back as far as practical to allow the Advanced Front
Airbags room to inflate.

Do not lean against the door. If your vehicle has side
airbags, and deployment occurs, the side airbags will
inflate forcefully into the space between you and the
door.

If the airbag system in this vehicle needs to be modified
to accommodate a disabled person, contact the Customer
Center. Phone numbers are provided under

ЉIf You Need

Assistance

Љ in Section 9 of this manual.

WARNING!

• Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more

severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work
with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In
some collisions, the airbags won’t deploy at all.
Always wear your seat belts even though you have
airbags.

• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument

panel during front airbag deployment could cause
serious injury, including death. Airbags need
room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending
your arms to reach the steering wheel or instru-
ment panel.

• Side airbags also need room to inflate. Do not lean

against the door. Sit upright in the center of the
seat.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE