RAM 1500 2019, User Manual

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CAUTION!
transmission failure during prolonged
efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shift-
ing between DRIVE and REVERSE, do
not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph
(24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may
result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the
wheels too fast may lead to transmission
overheating and failure. It can also dam-
age the tires. Do not spin the wheels
CAUTION!
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear
(no transmission shifting occurring).
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing
a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing
service.
If the transmission and drivetrain are oper-
able, disabled vehicles may also be towed as
described under “Recreational Towing” in
the “Starting And Operating” section.
NOTE:
Vehicles equipped with the Active-Level Four
Corner Air Suspension System must be
placed in Transport mode, before tying them
down (from the body) on a trailer or flatbed
truck. If the vehicle cannot be placed in
Transport mode (for example, engine will not
run), tie-downs must be fastened to the axles
(not to the body). Failure to follow these
instructions may cause fault codes to be set
and/or cause loss of proper tie-down tension.
Refer to "Active-Level Four Corner Air Sus-
pension System — If Equipped" in "Starting
And Operating" for more information.
Towing Condition
Wheels OFF The
Ground
2WD Models 4WD Models
Flat Tow NONE
If transmission is operable:
• Transmission in NEUTRAL
• 30 mph (48 km/h) max speed
• 30 miles (48 km) max distance
See instructions in “Recreational Towing” under “Start-
ing And Operating”
• Automatic Transmission in PARK
• Transfer Case in NEUTRAL (N)
• Tow in forward direction
Wheel Lift Or
Dolly Tow
Front NOT ALLOWED
Rear OK NOT ALLOWED
Flatbed ALL BEST METHOD BEST METHOD
IN
CASE
OF
EMERGENCY
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