RAM CHASSIS CAB 2024, Руководство пользователя

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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:
1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle, follow-
ing the dolly manufacturer's instructions.
2. Drive the rear wheels onto the tow dolly.
3. Firmly apply the parking brake. Place automatic
transmission in PARK.
4. Properly secure the rear wheels to the dolly, follow-
ing the dolly manufacturer's instructions.
5. Turn the ignition to the OFF position and remove the
key fob.
6. Install a suitable clamping device, designed for tow-
ing, 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 covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
•
Do not disconnect the driveshaft because fluid
may leak from the transmission, causing damage
to internal parts.
RECREATIONAL TOWING —
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS
NOTE:
Both the manual shift and electronically shifted transfer
cases must be shifted into N (Neutral) for recreational
towing. Automatic transmissions must be shifted into
PARK for recreational towing. Refer to the following for
the proper transfer case N (Neutral) shifting procedure
for your vehicle.
CAUTION!
•
DO NOT dolly tow any four-wheel drive vehicle. Towing
with only one set of wheels on the ground (front or
rear) will cause severe transmission and/or transfer
case damage. Tow with all four wheels either ON the
ground, or OFF the ground (using a vehicle trailer).
•
Tow only in the forward direction. Towing this
vehicle backwards can cause severe damage to
the transfer case.
•
Before recreational towing, the transfer case must
be in N (Neutral). To be certain the transfer case is
fully in N (Neutral), perform the procedure outlined
under “Shifting Into N (Neutral)”. Internal transmis-
sion damage will result, if the transfer case is not
in N (Neutral) during towing.
•
The transmission must be placed in PARK for rec-
reational towing.
•
Towing this vehicle in violation of the previously
listed requirements can cause severe transmission
and/or transfer case damage. Damage from
improper towing is not covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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CAUTION!
•
Do not disconnect the rear driveshaft because
fluid will leak from the transfer case, causing dam-
age to internal parts.
•
Do not use a bumper-mounted clamp-on tow bar
on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be
damaged.
Shifting Into N (Neutral)
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for
recreational towing.
WARNING!
You or others could be injured or killed if you leave
the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the N
(Neutral) position without first fully engaging the park-
ing brake. The transfer case N (Neutral) position dis-
engages both the front and rear driveshafts from the
powertrain, and will allow the vehicle to roll, even if
the automatic transmission is in PARK. The parking
brake should always be applied when the driver is not
in the vehicle.
CAUTION!
It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that
the transfer case is fully in N (Neutral) before recre-
ational towing to prevent damage to internal parts.
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