RAM 2011 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual

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Wind BuffetingWind buffeting can be described as the perception ofpressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in theears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with thewindows down or in partially open positions. This is anormal occurrence and can be minimized. If the buffetingoccurs with the rear windows open, open the front andrear windows together to minimize the buffeting.OCCUPANT RESTRAINTSSome of the most important safety features in yourvehicle are the restraint systems:• Three-point lap and shoulder belts for the driver andall passengers• Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners to enhanceoccupant protection by managing occupant energyduring an impact event• Advanced Front Airbags for driver and front passen-ger• Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC)— if equipped• An energy-absorbing steering column and steeringwheel• Knee bolsters/blockers for front seat occupants• All seat belt systems (except driver’s and second rowcenter position) include Automatic Locking Retractors(ALRs), which lock the seat belt webbing into positionby extending the belt all the way out and then adjust-ing the belt to the desired length to restrain a child seator secure a large item in a seat — if equippedIf you will be carrying children too small for adult-sizedseat belts, the seat belts or the Lower Anchors and Tetherfor CHildren (LATCH) feature also can be used to hold38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE