RAM 1500 2019, Руководство пользователя

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NOTE:
• When towing your vehicle, always follow
applicable state and provincial laws. Con-
tact state and provincial Highway Safety
offices for additional details.
• Vehicles equipped with Active-Level Four
Corner Air Suspension must be placed in
Transport mode before tying them down
(from the body) on a trailer or flatbed truck.
Refer to “Active-Level Four Corner Air Sus-
pension – If Equipped” for more informa-
tion. If the vehicle cannot be placed in
Transport mode (for example, engine will
not run), tie-downs must be fastened to the
axles (not to the body). Failure to follow
these instructions may cause fault codes to
be set and/or cause loss of proper tie-down
tension.
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:
NOTE:
If vehicle is equipped with air suspension,
ensure the vehicle is set to Normal Ride
Height.
1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow ve-
hicle, following the dolly manufacturer's
instructions.
2. Drive the rear wheels onto the tow dolly.
3. Apply the parking brake. Place the trans-
mission in PARK.
4. Properly secure the rear wheels to the
dolly, following the dolly manufacturer's
instructions.
5. Turn the ignition OFF.
6. Install a suitable clamping device, de-
signed for towing, to secure the front
wheels in the straight position.
CAUTION!
Towing with the rear wheels on the ground
will cause severe transmission damage.
Damage from improper towing is not cov-
ered under the New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty.
Recreational Towing —
Four-Wheel Drive Models
NOTE:
The transfer case must be shifted into NEU-
TRAL (N) for recreational towing. The trans-
mission must be shifted into PARK for recre-
ational towing. Refer to the following for the
proper transfer case NEUTRAL (N) shifting
procedure for your vehicle.
CAUTION!
• DO NOT dolly tow any 4WD vehicle.
Towing with only one set of wheels on
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