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NOTE:
Remember that everything put into or on the
trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional
factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must
be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle.
Refer to “Tire Safety Information/Tire and Loading In-
formation Placard” in “Starting and Operating” for fur-
ther information.
Towing Requirements
To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drive-
train components the following guidelines are recom-
mended:
CAUTION!
•
Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles
(805 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine,
axle or other parts could be damaged.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•
Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a
trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph
(80 km/h) and do not make starts at full throttle.
This helps the engine and other parts of the
vehicle wear in at the heavier loads.
WARNING!
Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these
guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as
possible:
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Summary of Contents for 2012 Ram Truck Gas 1500
Page 1: ...R a m T r u c k G a s 1 5 0 0 2 5 0 0 3 5 0 0 O W N E R S MA N UA L 2 0 1 2 3 16 11 4 33 PM ...
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Page 127: ...3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 ...
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Page 129: ...3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 ...
Page 179: ...Slow Tone Fast Tone 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 ...
Page 248: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BASE 246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...
Page 249: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PREMIUM 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 ...
Page 367: ...Operating Tips 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 ...
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Page 458: ...Understanding The Features Of Your Winch Winch Components 456 STARTING AND OPERATING ...
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