Towing A Disabled Vehicle - Dodge RAM CHASSIS CAB2018 User Manual

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE

This section describes procedures for towing
a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing
service. If the transmission and drivetrain are
Wheels OFF The
Towing Condition
Ground
Flat Tow NONE
Front
Wheel Lift Or
Dolly Tow
Rear
ALL
Flatbed
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required
to prevent damage to your vehicle. Use only
tow bars and other equipment designed for
this purpose, following equipment manufac-
turer's instructions. Use of safety chains is
mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing
device to main structural members of the
operable, disabled vehicles may also be
towed as described under "Recreational Tow-
ing" in the "Starting And Operating" section.
2WD Models
If transmission is operable:
• Transmission in NEUTRAL
• 30 mph (48 km/h) max speed
• 15 miles (24 km) max distance
OK
BEST METHOD
vehicle, not to bumpers or associated brack-
ets. State and local laws regarding vehicles
under tow must be observed.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, de-
frosters, etc.) while being towed, the ignition
must be in the ON/RUN mode, not the ACC
mode.
4WD Models
See instructions in "Recreational Towing" under
"Starting And Operating"
• Auto Transmission in PARK
• Manual Transmission in gear ( NOT NEUTRAL)
• Transfer Case in NEUTRAL
• Tow in forward direction
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
BEST METHOD
If the key fob is unavailable or the vehicle's
battery is discharged, refer to "Gear Selector
Override" in this section for instructions on
shifting the automatic transmission out of
PARK for towing.
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