RAM 3500 2012 User Manual page 65

Recreational Towing – Four-Wheel Drive Models
NOTE: Both the manual shift and electronic shift transfer cases must be shifted
into NEUTRAL (N) for recreational towing. Automatic transmissions must be shifted
into PARK for recreational towing. Manual transmissions must be placed in gear
(NOT in NEUTRAL) for recreational towing. Refer to the following for the proper
transfer case NEUTRAL (N) shifting procedure for your vehicle.
• 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.
• Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. Internal damage to the
transmission or transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used
when recreational towing.
• Tow only in the forward direction. Towing this vehicle backwards can
cause severe damage to the transfer case.
• Automatic transmissions must be placed in the PARK position for
recreational towing.
• Manual transmissions must be placed in gear (not in Neutral) for
recreational towing.
• Before recreational towing, perform the procedure outlined under
"Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N)" to be certain that the transfer case is fully in
NEUTRAL (N). Otherwise, internal damage will result.
• 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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