Ram 1500/2500/3500: Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with either a switchable Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) or with a Cinching Latchplate which is used to secure a child restraint system. For additional information, refer to "Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt" under the "Child Restraints" section. The chart below defines the type of feature for each seating position.
For Quad Cab, Mega Cab and Crew Cab Only
- N/A - Not Applicable
- ALR - Automatic Locking Retractor
For Standard Cab Only
- N/A - Not Applicable
- ALR - Automatic Locking Retactor
If the passenger seating position is equipped with an ALR and is being used for normal usage: Only pull the 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 ratcheting sound as the 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.
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Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Mode - If
Equipped
In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically prelocked.
The belt will still retract to remove any slack in
the shoulder belt.
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode
Use the Automatic Locking Mode
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert)
BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind the driver and
front passenger (if equipped with front passenger
BeltAlert) to fasten their seat belts. The feature is active
whenever the ignition is on. If
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) - Air Bags
This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the
driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat
belt restraint systems. The driver's Advanced Front Air
Bag is mounted in the center of the
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and avoid abrupt vehicle maneuvers. You want to keep a
slow constant
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard
diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors
the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic
transmission control systems. When these systems are
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