RAM 1500 CLASSIC 2020 Owner's Manual page 227

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3. When a trailer with electric/EOH brakes is
plugged in, the trailer connected message
should appear in the instrument cluster
display (if the connection is not recognized
by the ITBM, braking functions will not be
available), the GAIN setting will illuminate
and the correct type of trailer must be
selected from the instrument cluster display
options.
4. Push the UP or DOWN button on the
steering wheel until "TRAILER TOW"
appears on the screen.
Type of Trailer Brakes
Electric Trailer Brakes
*Under 10,000 lbs
Load
(4,536 kgs)
*The suggested selection depends and may change depending on the customer preferences for braking performance. Condition of the trailer brakes,
driving and road state may also affect the selection.
5. Push the RIGHT arrow on the steering wheel
to enter "TRAILER TOW".
6. Push the UP or DOWN buttons until the
Trailer Brake Type appears on the screen.
7. Push the RIGHT arrow and then push the UP
or DOWN buttons until the proper Trailer
Brake Type appears on the screen.
8. In a traffic-free environment, tow the trailer
on a dry, level surface at a speed of
20–25 mph (30–40 km/h) and squeeze
the manual brake control lever completely.
Light Electric
Heavy Electric
Electric Trailer Brakes
*Above 10,000 lbs
(4,536 kgs)
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.
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 Hydraulic
Electric over Hydraulic
Trailer Brakes
Trailer Brakes
*Under 10,000 lbs
*Above 10,000 lbs
(4,536 kgs)
(4,536 kgs)
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Heavy EOH

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