Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings); Tow/Haul Mode - Dodge 1500 User Manual

UTILITY
WARNING!
• Do not allow children to have
access to the storage bins. Once
in the storage bin, young children
may not be able to escape. If
trapped in the storage bin,
children can die from suffocation
or heat stroke.
• In a collision, serious injury could
result if the storage bin covers are
not properly latched.
• Do not use a storage bin latch as a
tie down.
• To reduce the risk of potential
injury or property damage:
• Cargo must be secured.
• Do not exceed cargo load
rating of your vehicle.
• Secure all loads to truck
utilizing cargo tie-downs.
• Extender should not be used
as cargo tie-down.
• When vehicle is in motion do
not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg) load
on the tailgate.
• The bed extender is not
intended for off road use.
• When not in use, the
extender/divider should be in
stowed or divider position with
the tailgate closed.
• When in use, all handles are to
be in the locked position.
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS
(MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT
RATINGS)
NOTE: For additional trailer towing
information (maximum trailer weight
ratings) refer to the following website
addresses:
• http://www.ramtrucks.com.
• http://www.ramtruck.ca (Canada).
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TOW/HAUL MODE

• When driving in hilly areas, towing
a trailer, carrying a heavy load, etc.,
and frequent transmission shifting
occurs, press the TOW/HAUL
switch to select TOW/HAUL mode.
This will improve performance and
reduce the potential for
transmission overheating or failure
due to excessive shifting. When
operating in TOW/HAUL mode,
transmission upshifts are delayed,
and the transmission will
automatically downshift (for engine
braking) during steady braking
maneuvers.
• The "TOW/HAUL Indicator Light"
will illuminate in the instrument
cluster to indicate that TOW/HAUL
mode has been activated. Pressing
the switch a second time restores
normal operation. If the TOW/HAUL
mode is desired, the switch must
be pressed each time the engine is
started.