RAM 2500 2023, Руководство пользователя

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212 STARTING AND OPERATING
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Enclosed Gooseneck Trailer
1. TRAILER SURFACE: Surface temperature should be
between 70°F and 90°F during decal application to
ensure proper adhesive bond.
2. ALCOHOL WIPE: Wipe the body surface with a clean,
lint-free cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol to
remove contaminants.
3. LINER REMOVAL: Use tab on decal to remove the liner
exposing the adhesive.
4. LOCATING THE DECALS: Use photos to determine the
style of trailer. Place one decal on both sides of the
trailer as shown. To get ideal functionality, place
decals at the same height of the camera and at each
vertical edge of the trailer without going over.
5. PRESSURIZING THE DECAL: Use firm hand pressure
over entire decal starting at the center and fanning
out to the edges trying not to trap air.
6. POST APPLICATION: Do not power wash decal area for
72 hours.
T
OWING
R
EQUIREMENTS
To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drivetrain
components, the following guidelines are recommended.
Perform the maintenance listed in the “Scheduled
Servicing”
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page 369. When towing a trailer, never
exceed the GAWR or GCWR ratings.
1 — Decal Placement
CAUTION!

Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles
(805 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine, axle
or other parts could be damaged.

Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a
trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h)
and do not make starts at full throttle. This helps the
engine and other parts of the vehicle wear in at the
heavier loads.
WARNING!

Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer
and will not shift during travel. When trailering cargo
that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts can
occur that may be difficult for the driver to control.
You could lose control of your vehicle and have a
collision.

When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not over -
load your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can cause a
loss of control, poor performance or damage to
brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering, suspen -
sion, chassis structure or tires.
 Safety chains must always be used between your
vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the
hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the chains
under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for
turning corners.

Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a
grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on the
tow vehicle. Put the tow vehicle transmission in
PARK. For four-wheel drive vehicles, make sure the
transfer case is not in NEUTRAL. Always, block or
"chock" the trailer wheels.

GCWR must not be exceeded.
 Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
ratings are not exceeded:
 GVWR

GTW
 GAWR

Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized
WARNING!
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