Towing A Disabled Vehicle - Dodge 2012 Ram Truck Gas 1500 Owner's Manual

608 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

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.
Towing Wheels OFF
Condition the Ground
Flat Tow NONE
Front
Wheel Lift or
Dolly Tow
Rear
Flatbed ALL
2WD Models
If transmission is operable:
• Transmission in NEUTRAL
• 30 mph (48 km/h)max speed
• 15 miles (24 km) max distance
OK
BEST METHOD
4WD Models
See instructions in "Recreational Towing"
under "Starting and Operating"
• Transmission in PARK
• Transfer Case in NEUTRAL
• Tow in forward direction
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
BEST METHOD