Towing A Disabled Vehicle - RAM 2012 Truck Chassis cab Owner's Manual

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE

This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service. If the
transmission and drivetrain are operable, disabled vehicles may also be towed as described under "Recreational
Towing" in the "Starting and Operating" section.
Wheels OFF
Towing Condition
the Ground
Flat Tow
Wheel Lift or Dolly
Tow
Flatbed
2WD Models
If transmission is operable:
• Transmission in NEUTRAL
NONE
• 30 mph max(48 km/h)
• 15 miles (24 km) max distance
Front
Rear
ALL BEST METHOD
See instructions in "Recreational Tow-
ing" under "Starting and Operating"
• Auto Transmission in PARK
• Manual Transmission in gear ( NOT
Neutral)
• Transfer Case in NEUTRAL
• Tow in forward direction
OK
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 399
4WD Models
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
BEST METHOD
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