Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped; Shift Lever Override; Column Shifter - If Equipped - RAM 1500 Owner's Manual

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640 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED

Your vehicle may be equipped with emergency tow

NOTE: For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use

both of the front tow hooks to minimize the risk of

damage to the vehicle.

• Do not use a chain for freeing a stuck vehicle.

Chains may break, causing serious injury or death.

• Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow

hooks. Tow straps may become disengaged, caus-

ing serious injury.

Tow hooks are for emergency use only to rescue a

vehicle stranded off-road. Do not use tow hooks for

tow truck hookup or highway towing. You could

damage your vehicle.

If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be

moved out of the PARK position, you can use one of the

following procedures to temporarily move the shift lever:

Column Shifter — If Equipped

1. Firmly set the parking brake.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position

without starting the engine.

3. Tilt the steering wheel to the full up position

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