Recreational Towing - Two-Wheel Drive Models; Recreational Towing Four -Wheel Drive Models - Dodge RAM 2500 2022 Owner's Manual

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ECREATIONAL OWING
D M
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:
NOTE:
If vehicle is equipped with air suspension, ensure
the vehicle is set to Normal Ride Height.
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 OFF 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
F -W
OUR HEEL
NOTE:
Both the manual shift and electronic shift transfer
cases must be shifted into N (Neutral) for recre-
ational towing. Automatic transmissions must be
shifted into PARK for recreational towing. Refer to
the following for the proper transfer case N
(Neutral) shifting procedure for your vehicle.
DO NOT dolly tow any 4WD 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).
CAUTION!
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OWING
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RIVE ODELS
CAUTION!
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CAUTION!
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 N (Neutral). To be certain the
transfer case is fully in N (Neutral), perform
the procedure outlined under "Shifting Into N
(Neutral)". Internal transmission damage will
result, if the transfer case is not in N (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 transmission
and/or transfer case damage. Damage from
improper towing is not covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Do not disconnect the rear driveshaft because

fluid will leak from the transfer case, causing
damage to internal parts.
Do not use a bumper-mounted clamp-on tow

bar on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will
be damaged.
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