RAM 1500 CLASSIC 2022, Owner'S Manual

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Towing Requirements — Tires
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Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a
compact spare tire.
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Do not drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h) when
towing while using a full size spare tire.
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Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to
the safe and satisfactory operation of your
vehicle.

Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation
pressures before trailer usage.

Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire
damage before towing a trailer.

Replacing tires with a higher load carrying
capacity will not increase the vehicle's GVWR
and GAWR limits.
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For further information
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page 313.
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes

Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system
or vacuum system of your vehicle with that of
the trailer. This could cause inadequate braking
and possible personal injury.
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An electronically actuated trailer brake
controller is required when towing a trailer with
electronically actuated brakes. When towing a
trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge actuated
brake system, an electronic brake controller is
not required.

Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers
over 1,000 lb (453 kg) and required for trailers
in excess of 2,000 lb (907 kg).
Integrated Trailer Brake Module —
If Equipped
Your vehicle may have an Integrated Trailer Brake
Module (ITBM) for Electric and Electric Over
Hydraulic (EOH) trailer brakes.
NOTE:
This module has been designed and verified with
electric trailer brakes and new EOH systems. Some
previous EOH systems may not be compatible with
ITBM.
Integrated Trailer Brake Module (ITBM)
WARNING!

Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle's
hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your
brake system and cause it to fail. You might
not have brakes when you need them and
could have an accident.

Towing any trailer will increase your stopping
distance. When towing, you should allow for
additional space between your vehicle and the
vehicle in front of you. Failure to do so could
result in an accident.
CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lb (453 kg)
loaded, it should have its own brakes and they
should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do
this could lead to accelerated brake lining wear,
higher brake pedal effort, and longer stopping
distances.
1 — GAIN Adjustment Button
2 — GAIN Adjustment Button
3 — Manual Brake Control Lever
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