Dodge RAM 2500 2022 Owner's Manual page 188

184 STARTING AND OPERATING
WARNING!
Never wrap synthetic rope back onto itself.

Always use a choker chain, wire choker rope or
tree trunk protector on the anchor.
Never attach a recovery strap to the winch

hook to increase the length of a pull.
Never attempt to tow a vehicle with the

recovery strap attached directly to the winch
hook.
Never use bungee or kinetic straps that

develop tremendous and potentially
dangerous amounts of force when stretched.
Always disconnect the remote control when

not in use.
Never winch when there are less than 10

wraps of synthetic rope around the winch
drum.
Always pass remote control through a window

to avoid pinching lead in door, when using
remote inside a vehicle.
Never leave the remote control plugged into

the winch while free spooling, rigging or sitting
idle.
General Information
Practice using your winch before you get stuck.
Some key points to remember when using your
winch are:
Always take your time to assess the situation and

plan your pull carefully.
Always take your time when using a winch.
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Use the right equipment for the situation.

Always wear leather gloves and do not allow the

synthetic rope to slip through your hands when
handling the rope.
Only the operator should handle the synthetic

rope and remote control.
Think safety at all times.
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Vehicle Recovery Using The Winch
CAUTION!
Always know your winch: Take the time to fully

read and understand the included Installation
and Operations Guide, and Basic Guide to
Winching Techniques, in order to understand
your winch and the winching operation.
Always inspect winch installation and

synthetic rope condition before operating the
winch. Frayed, kinked or damaged rope must
be replaced immediately. Loose or damaged
winch installation must be corrected immedi-
ately.
Always be sure any element which can inter-

fere with safe winching operations is removed
prior to initiating winching.
Always keep remote control lead clear of the

drum, synthetic rope and rigging.
Inspect for cracks, pinches, frayed rope, or

loose connections. Replace if damaged.
Be careful not to pull the winch rope collar

through the rollers. Watch and listen to winch
for proper snugness.
Never power hook through fairlead. Could

cause damage.
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CAUTION!