RAM Trucks 1500, User Manual

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WARNING!
The ITBM module has been
designed and verified for electric
trailer brakes. Connecting a trailer
that is not compatible with the ITBM
system may result in reduced or
complete loss of trailer braking.
There may be a increase in stopping
distance or trailer instability which
could result in personal injury.
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Recreational Towing – Two-Wheel
Drive Models
• Recreational towing of two-wheel
drive models is not allowed.
Towing with the rear wheels on the
ground can result in severe
transmission damage.
Recreational Towing – Four-Wheel
Drive Models
NOTE: Both the manual shift and
electronic shift transfer cases must be
shifted into NEUTRAL for recreational
towing. Automatic transmissions must
be shifted into the PARK position for
recreational towing. Refer to the
following for the proper transfer case
NEUTRAL shifting procedure for your
vehicle.
Recreational Towing Procedure —
Manual Shift Transfer Case
• Bring the vehicle to a complete
stop, shut off the engine and
depress the brake pedal.
• Shift the transmission and transfer
case into NEUTRAL.
• Start the engine and shift the
transmission into REVERSE.
• Release the brake pedal for five
seconds and ensure that there is
no vehicle movement.
• Repeat the previous two steps with
the transmission in DRIVE.
• Shut OFF the engine and place the
ignition key in the unlocked OFF
position.
• Shift the transmission into PARK
and apply the parking brake.
• Attach the vehicle to the tow
vehicle with the tow bar and
release the parking brake.
Recreational Towing Procedure —
Electronic Shift Transfer Case
• Use the following procedure to
prepare your vehicle for
recreational towing:
• Bring the vehicle to a complete
stop, turn the ignition key to the
ON/RUN position, but do not start
the engine.
• Press the brake pedal and shift the
transmission into NEUTRAL.
• Press and hold the transfer case
switch NEUTRAL button for four
seconds.
• After the shift is completed and the
NEUTRAL light turns on, release
the NEUTRAL button.
• Start the engine and shift the
transmission into REVERSE.
• Release the brake pedal for five
seconds and ensure that there is
no vehicle movement.
• Repeat the previous two steps with
the transmission in DRIVE.
• Turn the engine OFF and place the
ignition key in the unlocked OFF
position.
• Shift the transmission into PARK
and apply the parking brake.
• Attach the vehicle to the tow
vehicle with the tow bar and
release the parking brake.
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