Trailer Hitch Assist - If Equipped - RAM 1500 2025 Owner's Manual

Weight Distribution
CAUTION!
Always load a trailer with 60% of the weight in the
front of the trailer. This places 10% of the GTW on
the tow hitch of your vehicle. Loads balanced over the
wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer
to sway severely side to side which will cause loss
of control of the vehicle and trailer. Failure to load
trailers heavier in front is the cause of many trailer
collisions.
Consider the following items when computing the
weight on the rear axle of the vehicle:
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The TW of the trailer.
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The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment
put in or on your vehicle.
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The weight of the driver and all passengers.
NOTE:
Remember that everything put into or on the trailer
adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional
factory-installed options or dealer-installed options
must be considered as part of the total load
on your vehicle. Refer to the Tire And Loading
Information Placard for the maximum combined weight
of occupants and cargo for your vehicle.
T H A — I E
RAILER ITCH SSIST F QUIPPED
Feature Overview
Trailer Hitch Assist (THA) is a feature that assists the
driver with lining up the trailer hitch ball to the trailer
coupler. Using the rear camera and sensors the vehicle
will automatically steer the vehicle while the driver
controls the braking.
Before beginning the operation check the following:
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Vehicle is at the most direct angle to the trailer
coupler.
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There is enough lighting to allow the camera to
locate the coupler.
Operation:
1. With your foot firmly on the brake pedal, place the
vehicle in reverse.
2. Press the trailer hitch icon located the upper right
corner of the screen.
STARTING AND OPERATING
Trailer Hitch Icon
3. Back up slowly towards the trailer until you see the
trailer coupler has entered the target zone.
Trailer Entering Target Zone
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