Two-Wheel Drive Models - RAM 2500 2020 Owner's Manual

278 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Wheels OFF The
Towing Condition
Ground
Flat Tow NONE
Front
Wheel Lift Or Dolly
Tow
Rear
ALL
Flatbed
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other
equipment designed for this purpose, following equip-
ment manufacturer's instructions. Use of safety chains
is mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to
main structural members of the vehicle, not to bumpers
or associated brackets. State and local laws regarding
vehicles under tow must be observed.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters,
etc.) while being towed, the ignition must be in the
ON/RUN mode, not the ACC mode.
If the key fob is unavailable or the vehicle's battery is
discharged, refer to "Manual Park Release" in this sec-
tion for instructions on shifting the transmission out of
PARK for towing.
CAUTION!
•
Do not use sling type equipment when towing.
Vehicle damage may occur.
2WD Models
If transmission is operable:
• Transmission in NEUTRAL
• 30 mph (48 km/h) max speed
• 15 miles (24 km) max distance (6–speed transmission)
• 30 miles (48 km) max distance (8–speed transmission)
OK
BEST METHOD
•
When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck, do
not attach to front or rear suspension components.
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
towing.

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 transmis-
sion is operable, the vehicle may be towed (with rear
wheels ON the ground) under the following conditions:
•
The transmission must be in NEUTRAL.
NOTE:
Refer to "Manual Park Release" in this section for
instructions on shifting the transmission to NEU-
TRAL when the engine is OFF.
(Continued)
•
The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph
(48 km/h).
See instructions in "Recreational Towing" under "Starting And
Operating"
Automatic Transmission in PARK
•
• Transfer Case in NEUTRAL (N)
• Tow in forward direction
CAUTION!
4WD Models
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
BEST METHOD
•
The towing distance must not exceed 30 miles
(48 km) for 8–speed transmission.
•
The towing distance must not exceed 15 miles
(24 km) for 6–speed transmission.
If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must
be towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than
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 require-
ments can cause severe transmission damage. Dam-
age from improper towing is not covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.