RAM CHASSIS CAB 3500 2017, User Manual

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Recreational Towing — Four-Wheel Drive Models
NOTE:
Both the manual shift and electronic shift transfer cases must be shifted into NEUTRAL
(N) for recreational towing. Automatic transmissions must be shifted into PARK for
recreational towing. Manual transmissions must be placed in gear (NOT in NEUTRAL)
for recreational towing. Refer to the Owner’s Manual at www.ramtrucks.com/en/
owners/manuals for further information.
CAUTION!
• DO NOT dolly tow any 4WD vehicle. Towing with only one set of wheels on the
ground (front or rear) will cause severe transmission and/or transfer case damage.
Tow with all four wheels either ON the ground, or OFF the ground (using a vehicle
trailer).
• Tow only in the forward direction. Towing this vehicle backwards can cause
severe damage to the transfer case.
• Before recreational towing, the transfer case must be in NEUTRAL. To be certain
the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL, perform the procedure outlined under
“Shifting Into NEUTRAL”. Internal transmission damage will result, if the
transfer case is not in NEUTRAL during towing.
• Automatic transmissions must be placed in PARK, and manual transmissions
must be placed in gear (not in Neutral) for recreational towing.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe
transmission and/or transfer case damage. Damage from improper towing is not
covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• Do not disconnect the rear driveshaft because fluid will leak from the transfer
case, causing damage to internal parts.
• Do not use a bumper-mounted clamp-on tow bar on your vehicle. The bumper
face bar will be damaged.
Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N)
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for recreational towing.
WARNING!
You or others could be injured or killed if you leave the vehicle unattended with the
transfer case in the NEUTRAL (N) position without first fully engaging the parking
brake. The transfer case NEUTRAL (N) position disengages both the front and
rear driveshafts from the powertrain, and will allow the vehicle to roll, even if the
automatic transmission is in PARK (or manual transmission is in gear). The parking
brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle.
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