RAM PROMASTER 2018, Manual

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Towing The Vehicle
NOTE:
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The information in this section is for Automated Manual
Transmission (Diesel Engine) models ONLY. DO NOT
flat tow any model with a gasoline engine. Gasoline
engine models MUST be towed with front wheels OFF
the ground. See
⬙
Recreational Towing
⬙
for additional
information.
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For vehicles equipped with Electric Park Brake, you
must ensure that the Auto Park Brake feature is disabled
before being towed, to avoid inadvertent Electric Park
Brake engagement. The Auto Park Brake feature can be
temporarily disabled by holding the park brake switch
in the off position while turning the ignition key from
ON/RUN to “OFF”.
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Vehicles with a discharged battery or total electrical
failure when the Electric Park Brake (EPB) is engaged,
will need a wheel dolly or jack to raise the rear wheels
off the ground when moving the vehicle onto a flatbed.
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The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle
with all four wheels
OFF the ground using a flatbed.
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Automated Manual transmission vehicles can also be
flat towed (all four wheels on the ground) with the
transmission in NEUTRAL. Ensure the transmission is
in NEUTRAL (N) (by checking that the vehicle moves
when pushed) and tow in the same way as a normal
vehicle with a manual transmission.
If it is not possible to shift the transmission to NEUTRAL
(N), do not flat tow the vehicle and contact your authorized
dealer.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN
mode.
NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Electric Park Brake the
SafeHold feature will engage the Electric Park Brake when-
ever the driver’s door is opened (if the ignition is ON and
the brake pedal is released). If you are towing this vehicle
with the ignition in the ON/RUN position, you must
manually disable the Electric Park Brake each time the
driver’s door is opened, by pressing the brake pedal and
then releasing the EPB.
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