RAM 2014 5500 Owner's Manual page 86

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84 STARTING AND OPERATING
9. If the trailer wheels lockup (indicated by squealing
tires), reduce the GAIN setting; if the trailer wheels
turn freely, increase the GAIN setting.
Type of Trailer Brakes
Load
* The suggested selection depends and may change
depending on the customer preferences for braking per-
formance. Condition of the trailer brakes, driving and
road state may also affect the selection.
Light Electric
Heavy Electric
Electric Trailer Brakes
Electric Trailer Brakes
*Under 10,000 lbs
*Above 10,000 lbs
Repeat steps 8 and 9 until the GAIN setting is at a point
just below trailer wheel lockup. If towing a heavier
trailer, trailer wheel lockup may not be attainable even
with the maximum GAIN setting of 10.
Light EOH
Electric over Hydrau-
lic Trailer Brakes
*Under 10,000 lbs
EVIC Display Messages
The trailer brake control interacts with the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Display messages,
along with a single chime, will be displayed when a
malfunction is determined in the trailer connection,
trailer brake control, or on the trailer. Refer to "Electronic
Vehicle Information Center" in "Understanding Your
Instrument Panel" for further information.
Heavy EOH
Electric over Hydrau-
lic Trailer Brakes
*Above 10,000 lbs

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