Recreational Towing Procedure — Manual Shift
Transfer Case — If Equipped
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for
recreational towing:
CAUTION!
It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that
the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL before recre-
ational towing to prevent damage to internal parts.
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Shut OFF the engine.
3. Depress the brake pedal.
4. Shift automatic transmission to NEUTRAL, or depress
the clutch on manual transmissions.
5. Shift transfer case lever into NEUTRAL.
6. Start the engine.
7. Shift automatic transmission into REVERSE.
8. Release brake pedal for five seconds and ensure that
there is no vehicle movement.
9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 with the transmission in DRIVE.
10. Shut OFF the engine and place the ignition key in the
unlocked OFF position.
11. Shift automatic transmission into PARK or 1st gear
on manual transmissions.
12. Apply the parking brake.
13. Attach vehicle to tow vehicle with tow bar.
14. Release the parking brake.
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Summary of Contents for 2008 DH Ram
Page 1: ...Ram Truck O W N E R S M A N U A L 2 0 0 8 2008 Ram Truck...
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Page 8: ...6 INTRODUCTION...
Page 74: ...Multiple Child Restraints 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 112: ...110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 113: ...UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 3...
Page 114: ...112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 124: ...Table Mode Handle Table Mode 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
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Page 264: ...Operating Tips Chart 262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...
Page 325: ...STARTING AND OPERATING 323 5...
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Page 410: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 6 7L DIESEL ENGINE 408 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
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