Emergency Tow Hooks; Shift Lever Override - Dodge RAM 1500 User Manual

W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S

EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS

• If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, they are mounted in the front.
• For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use both of the front tow hooks to
minimize the risk of damage to the vehicle.
Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a vehicle stranded off-road. Do not
use tow hooks for tow truck hookup or highway towing. You could damage your
vehicle. Tow straps are recommended when towing the vehicle; chains may cause
vehicle damage.
• Chains are not recommended for freeing a stuck vehicle. Chains may break,
causing serious injury or death.
• Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks. Tow straps and chains may
break, causing serious injury.

SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE

If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARK position,
you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever.
Have your vehicle inspected by your local authorized dealer immediately if the shift
lever override has been used.
Column Shifter
1. Tilt the steering wheel to the full up
position and firmly set the parking
brake.
2. Turn the Key Fob to the ACC or ON/RUN
position without starting the engine.
3. Press and maintain firm pressure on
the brake pedal.
4. Insert a screwdriver or similar tool, into
the access port (ringed circle) on the
bottom of the steering column and push
and hold the override release lever up.
5. Move the shift lever into the NEU-
TRAL position and start the vehicle.
6. Release the parking brake.
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CAUTION!
WARNING!
Shift Lock Manual Override Access Port