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

T -W D M
WO HEEL RIVE ODELS
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 transmis-
sion 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 transmission.
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.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
F -W D M
OUR HEEL RIVE ODELS
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.
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 transmission
and/or transfer case damage. Damage from
improper towing is not covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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