Recreational Towing - Two-Wheel Drive Models; Recreational Towing Four -Wheel Drive Models - RAM Commercial CHASSIS CAB 3500 2021 Owner's Manual

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ECREATIONAL OWING
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RIVE ODELS
DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the
drivetrain will result.
Recreational towing (for two-wheel drive
models) is allowed ONLY if the rear wheels are
OFF the ground. This may be accomplished
using a tow dolly or vehicle trailer. If using a tow
dolly, follow this procedure:
1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle,
following the dolly manufacturer's
instructions.
2. Drive the rear wheels onto the tow dolly.
3. Firmly apply the parking brake. Place
automatic transmission in PARK.
4. Properly secure the rear wheels to the
dolly, following the dolly manufacturer's
instructions.
5. Turn the ignition to the OFF position and
remove the key fob.
6. Install a suitable clamping device, designed
for towing, to secure the front wheels in the
straight position.
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WO HEEL
Towing with the rear wheels on the ground

will cause severe transmission damage.
Damage from improper towing is not
covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Do not disconnect the driveshaft because

fluid may leak from the transmission,
causing damage to internal parts.
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ECREATIONAL
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OUR HEEL
NOTE:
Both the manual shift and electronically shifted
transfer cases must be shifted into N (Neutral)
for recreational towing. Automatic transmis-
sions must be shifted into PARK for recreational
towing. Refer to the following for the proper
transfer case N (Neutral) shifting procedure for
your vehicle.
CAUTION!
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OWING
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RIVE ODELS
STARTING AND OPERATING
CAUTION!
DO NOT dolly tow any four-wheel drive

vehicle. Towing with only one set of wheels
on the ground (front or rear) will cause
severe transmission and/or transfer case
damage. Tow with all four wheels either ON
the ground, or OFF the ground (using a
vehicle trailer).
Tow only in the forward direction. Towing

this vehicle backwards can cause severe
damage to the transfer case.
Before recreational towing, the transfer

case must be in NEUTRAL. To be certain the
transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL, perform
the procedure outlined under "Shifting Into
NEUTRAL". Internal transmission damage
will result, if the transfer case is not in
NEUTRAL during towing.
The transmission must be placed in PARK

for recreational 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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