RAM RAM 3500, User Manual

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RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
Towing Condition
Wheels OFF
The Ground
Two-Wheel
Drive
Models
Four-Wheel Drive Models
Flat Tow NONE
NOT
ALLOWED
See Instructions
• Automatic transmission
in PARK
• Manual transmission in
gear (NOT in NEUTRAL)
• Transfer case in
NEUTRAL (N)
• Tow in forward direction
Dolly Tow
Front NOT
ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
Rear OK
NOT ALLOWED
On Trailer ALL OK OK
Recreational Towing – Two-Wheel
Drive Models
• DO NOT flat tow this vehicle.
Damage to the drivetrain will
result.
• Recreational towing (for two-wheel
drive models) is allowed ONLY if
the rear wheels are OFF the
ground. This may be accomplished
using a tow dolly or vehicle trailer.
If using a tow dolly, follow this
procedure:
• Properly secure the dolly to the
tow vehicle, following the dolly
manufacturer's instructions.
• Drive the rear wheels onto the tow
dolly.
• Firmly set the parking brake. Place
automatic transmission in PARK,
manual transmission in gear (not in
Neutral).
• Properly secure the rear wheels to
the dolly, following the dolly
manufacturer's instructions.
• Remove the key fob from the
ignition switch.
• Install a suitable clamping device,
designed for towing, to secure the
front wheels in the straight
position.
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 following for the
proper transfer case NEUTRAL (N)
shifting procedure for your vehicle.
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