•
Safety chains must always be used between your
vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the
frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the
chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough
slack for turning corners.
•
Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade.
When parking, apply the parking brake on the tow
vehicle. Put the tow vehicle automatic transmission in
P for Park. With a manual transmission, shift the
transmission into reverse. And with four-wheel-drive
vehicles, make sure the transfer case is not in neutral.
Always, block or
⬙
chock
⬙
the trailer wheels.
•
GCWR must not be exceeded.
•
Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
ratings are not exceeded:
1. GVWR
2. GTW
3. GAWR
4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized
(This requirement may limit the ability to always
achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a
percentage of total trailer weight).
Towing Requirements — Tires
− Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact
spare tire.
− Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe
and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to the
Tires–General Information section of this manual on
Tire Pressures for proper tire inflation procedures.
− Also, check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation
pressures before trailer usage.
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Summary of Contents for 2007 Ram Chassis Cab
Page 2: ......
Page 6: ...6 INTRODUCTION...
Page 70: ...Multiple Child Restraint Quad Cab 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 78: ......
Page 108: ...108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 109: ...UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 3...
Page 110: ...110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 169: ...INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 169 4...
Page 170: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS 5 7L Gas Engines 170 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...
Page 171: ...6 7L Cummins Diesel Engines UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 171 4...
Page 242: ...Operating Tips Chart 242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...
Page 313: ...STARTING AND OPERATING 313 5...
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Page 392: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 6 7L DIESEL ENGINE 392 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 393: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 5 7L GAS ENGINE MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 393 7...
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Page 513: ...INDEX 10...
Page 532: ...NOTES...