Two-Wheel Drive Models; Four-Wheel Drive Models - RAM 1500 CLASSIC 2020 Owner's Manual

Two-Wheel Drive Models

The manufacturer recommends towing your
vehicle with all four wheels OFF the ground
using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the
transmission is operable, the vehicle may be
towed (with rear wheels ON the ground) under
the following conditions:
The transmission must be in NEUTRAL (N).

Refer to "Manual Park Release" in this
section for instructions on shifting the
8–speed transmission to NEUTRAL (N) when
the engine is OFF.
The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph

(48 km/h).
The towing distance must not exceed

15 miles (24 km) for 6–speed transmission,
or 30 miles (48 km) for 8–speed transmis-
sion.
If the transmission is not operable, or the
vehicle must be towed faster than 30 mph
(48 km/h) or farther than 15 miles (24 km) for
6–speed transmission, or 30 miles (48 km) for
8–speed transmission, tow with the rear wheels
OFF the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow
the vehicle on a flatbed, or with the front wheels
raised and the rear wheels on a towing dolly, or
(when using a suitable steering wheel stabilizer
to hold the front wheels in the straight position)
with the rear wheels raised and the front wheels
ON the ground.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above
requirements can cause severe engine and/
or transmission damage. Damage from
improper towing is not covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Four-Wheel Drive Models

The manufacturer recommends towing with all
wheels OFF the ground. Acceptable methods
are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed or with one
end of vehicle raised and the opposite end on a
towing dolly.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the
transfer case is operable, the vehicle may be
towed (in the forward direction, with ALL wheels
on the ground), IF the transfer case is in
NEUTRAL (N) and the transmission is in PARK
(P). Refer to "Recreational Towing (Behind
Motorhome, Etc.)" in "Starting And Operating"
for further information and detailed
instructions.
CAUTION!
Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used (if

the remaining wheels are on the ground).
Internal damage to the transmission or
transfer case will occur if a front or rear
wheel lift is used when towing.
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above

requirements can cause severe transmis-
sion and/or transfer case damage.
Damage from improper towing is not
covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
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