Towing Tips - RAM 1500 2025 Owner's Manual

196 STARTING AND OPERATING
Seven-Pin Connector
1 — Backup Lamps
2 — Running Lamps
3 — Left Stop/Turn
4 — Ground
5 — Battery
6 — Right Stop/Turn
7 — Electric Brakes
Trailer Light Check
This feature will run the trailer lights through a
sequence to check the trailer light function. It is
available in the Instrument Cluster under the Trailer Tow
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menu page 231.
When activated the feature will enable all of the exterior
lights sequentially for up to five minutes for time to walk
around and verify functionality. The following exterior
lights will remain on for the entirety of the sequence:
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Park/Running Lamps
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Side Marker Lamps (if equipped)
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License Lamp
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Signature Lamp (if equipped)
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Low Beams
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Fog Lamps (if equipped)
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Daytime Running Lamps
During this time the following lights will sequence, each
activating for three seconds:
1. Brake and CHMSL (third brake light)
2. Left turn signal
3. Right turn signal
4. Reverse Lamps
5. High Beam
This light check sequence will continue for a total of five
minutes.
The sequence will only activate if the following
conditions are met:
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Vehicle is equipped with the Trailer Tow Package
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Vehicle is in PARK
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Vehicle is not in motion
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Ignition is in ON/RUN
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Remote start is inactive
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Brakes are not applied
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Left turn signal is not applied
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Right turn signal is not applied
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Hazard switch is not applied
The sequence will cancel if any of the following
conditions occur:
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Brakes are applied
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Vehicle is shifted from PARK
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Vehicle is no longer stationary
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Left turn signal activated from stalk
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Right turn signal is activated from stalk
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Hazard switch is activated
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Any button on the key fob is pushed
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Ignition button is pushed
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High Beam stalk position is changed
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Sequence is canceled in the instrument cluster
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OWING IPS
Before towing, practice turning, stopping, and backing
up the trailer in an area located away from heavy traffic.
Automatic Transmission
The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. The
transmission controls include a drive strategy to avoid
frequent shifting when towing. However, if frequent
shifting does occur while in DRIVE, select TOW/HAUL
mode or select a lower gear range (using the Electronic
Range Select (ERS) shift control).
NOTE:
Using TOW/HAUL mode or selecting a lower gear
range (using the ERS shift control) while operating the
vehicle under heavy loading conditions will improve
performance and extend transmission life by reducing
excessive shifting and heat buildup. This action will also
provide better engine braking.
If you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 min-
utes of continuous operation, then change the trans-
mission fluid and filter as specified for "police, taxi,
fleet, or frequent trailer towing". Refer to the "Maint-
enance Plan" for the proper maintenance intervals.