Recreational Towing - Two-Wheel Drive Models; Recreational Towing - Four-Wheel Drive Models - RAM 1500 2025 Owner's Manual

NOTE:
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When towing your vehicle, always follow applicable
state and provincial laws. Contact state and
provincial Highway Safety offices for additional
details.
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Vehicles equipped with Active-Level Four Corner
Air Suspension must be placed in Transport mode
before tying them down (from the body) on a trailer
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or flatbed truck page 136. If the vehicle cannot
be placed in Transport mode (for example, engine
will not run), tie-downs must be fastened to the axles
(not to the body). Failure to follow these instructions
may cause fault codes to be set and/or cause loss of
proper tie-down tension.
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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. Apply the parking brake. Place the transmission in
PARK.
4. Properly secure the rear wheels to the dolly,
following the dolly manufacturer's instructions.
5. Turn the ignition OFF.
6. Install a suitable clamping device, designed for
towing, to secure the front wheels in the straight
position.
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.
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NOTE:
The transfer case must be shifted into N (Neutral)
for recreational towing. The transmission must be
shifted into PARK for recreational towing. Refer to
the following for the proper transfer case N (Neutral)
shifting procedure for your vehicle.
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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).
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CAUTION!
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CAUTION!
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Tow only in the forward direction. Towing this
vehicle backwards can cause severe damage to
the transfer case.
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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.
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The transmission must be in PARK for recreational
towing.
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Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is released,
and remains released, while being towed.
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Towing this vehicle in violation of these listed
requirements can cause severe transmission
and/or transfer case damage. Damage from
improper towing is not covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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Do not disconnect the rear driveshaft because
fluid will leak from the transfer case, causing
damage to internal parts.
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Do not use a fascia/bumper-mounted clamp-on
tow bar on your vehicle. The fascia/bumper face
bar will be damaged.
Shifting Into N (Neutral)
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for
recreational towing.
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