NOTE:
Remember that everything put into or on the
trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional
factory-installed options, or authorized dealer-installed
options must be considered as part of the total load on
your vehicle. Refer to “Tire and Loading Information
placard” under “Tire Safety Information” in Section 5.
Towing Requirements
To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drive-
train components, the following guidelines are recom-
mended:
CAUTION!
•
Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles
(805 km) of vehicle operation. Doing so may dam-
age your vehicle.
•
During the first 500 miles (805 km) of trailer
towing, limit your speed to 50 mph (80 km/h).
Perform the maintenance listed in Section 8 of this
manual. When towing a trailer, never exceed the GAWR,
or GCWR, ratings.
WARNING!
Improper towing can lead to an injury accident.
Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing
as safe as possible:
Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer
and will not shift during travel. When trailering
cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts
can occur that may be difficult for the driver to
control. You could lose control of your vehicle and
have an accident.
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Summary of Contents for 2009 Ram Chassis Cab
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Page 111: ...UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 3...
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Page 113: ...UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 3...
Page 163: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 161 4...
Page 218: ...Operating Tips Chart 216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...
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Page 272: ...4500 5500 Tire Inflation 270 STARTING AND OPERATING...
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Page 378: ...3 Pull the bulb straight from its socket and replace 376 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
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