Owner's Manual
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Do not modify the front bumper, vehicle body structure, or frame. • You need it takes to injure you if you . In addition, approximately 10 seconds after an impact and the ...
Do not modify the front bumper, vehicle body structure, or frame. • You need it takes to injure you if you . In addition, approximately 10 seconds after an impact and the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 273
...and brakes using factory harnesses only. This could cause inadequate braking and possible personal injury. Standard equipment on all RAM pickup models provides a 4-way trailer tow connector located under the bumper. Do not cut or splice wiring to the brake circuits. 5 An electrically-actuated electric trailer brake controller ... kg) and are trailer tow ready and DO NOT REQUIRE any special axle lubes or additives. STARTING AND OPERATING 273 2500/3500 Models • The Axles on 2500/3500 Models are required for trailers in excess of 2,000 lbs (907 kg) • Use an approved wiring harness...
...and brakes using factory harnesses only. This could cause inadequate braking and possible personal injury. Standard equipment on all RAM pickup models provides a 4-way trailer tow connector located under the bumper. Do not cut or splice wiring to the brake circuits. 5 An electrically-actuated electric trailer brake controller ... kg) and are trailer tow ready and DO NOT REQUIRE any special axle lubes or additives. STARTING AND OPERATING 273 2500/3500 Models • The Axles on 2500/3500 Models are required for trailers in excess of 2,000 lbs (907 kg) • Use an approved wiring harness...
Owner's Manual
Page 274
... (2 268 kg) maximum. Tongue weight must be equipped to tow trailers with 60% to side which will not shift during travel. Factory-installed rear step bumpers are rated a Class III hitch. With a Class III Hitch, your vehicle can occur that the load is loaded heavier in front, with a Gross Trailer Weight...
... (2 268 kg) maximum. Tongue weight must be equipped to tow trailers with 60% to side which will not shift during travel. Factory-installed rear step bumpers are rated a Class III hitch. With a Class III Hitch, your vehicle can occur that the load is loaded heavier in front, with a Gross Trailer Weight...
Owner's Manual
Page 275
...used for high current applications. power ground, battery, stop / turn lamp, and ground. The 4-way is standard equipment on all Ram pickup models. With the optional Trailer Tow Prep package a 7-way connector is not designed for the electric brake. No connections can be ... There is also a 4-way connector located under the instrument panel, located to the standard 4-way trailer tow connector located behind the bumper, is optional with the following additional circuits: backup lamp, trailer battery and electric brake. This connector contains the following vehicle circuits;...
...used for high current applications. power ground, battery, stop / turn lamp, and ground. The 4-way is standard equipment on all Ram pickup models. With the optional Trailer Tow Prep package a 7-way connector is not designed for the electric brake. No connections can be ... There is also a 4-way connector located under the instrument panel, located to the standard 4-way trailer tow connector located behind the bumper, is optional with the following additional circuits: backup lamp, trailer battery and electric brake. This connector contains the following vehicle circuits;...
Owner's Manual
Page 277
... distributed between the tow vehicle and the trailer such that the following four (4) ratings are not to be exceeded, as follows: • Class III (the bumper ball type) 500 lbs (227 kg) • Class IV (the receiver hitch type) 1200 lbs (544 kg) NOTE: When towing a trailer, the following requirements must... Information (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) Trailer Towing Guide NOTE: For trailer towing information (maximum trailer weight ratings) refer to the following website address: http:// www.dodge.com/towing. In Canada, refer to the following website address: http:// www...
... distributed between the tow vehicle and the trailer such that the following four (4) ratings are not to be exceeded, as follows: • Class III (the bumper ball type) 500 lbs (227 kg) • Class IV (the receiver hitch type) 1200 lbs (544 kg) NOTE: When towing a trailer, the following requirements must... Information (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) Trailer Towing Guide NOTE: For trailer towing information (maximum trailer weight ratings) refer to the following website address: http:// www.dodge.com/towing. In Canada, refer to the following website address: http:// www...
Owner's Manual
Page 287
...to prepare your vehicle. Using the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object, depress the recessed transfer case Neutral (N) button for recreational towing. The bumper face bar will be certain that the transfer case is fully in the ON position. 4. Depress the brake pedal. 5. Recreational Towing Procedure - Electronic .... 5 Place ignition key in Neutral (N) before recreational towing to prevent damage to a complete stop. 2. STARTING AND OPERATING 287 CAUTION! • Do not use a bumper mounted clamp-on tow bar on manual transmission. 6. CAUTION! Shut OFF the engine. 3.
...to prepare your vehicle. Using the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object, depress the recessed transfer case Neutral (N) button for recreational towing. The bumper face bar will be certain that the transfer case is fully in the ON position. 4. Depress the brake pedal. 5. Recreational Towing Procedure - Electronic .... 5 Place ignition key in Neutral (N) before recreational towing to prevent damage to a complete stop. 2. STARTING AND OPERATING 287 CAUTION! • Do not use a bumper mounted clamp-on tow bar on manual transmission. 6. CAUTION! Shut OFF the engine. 3.
Owner's Manual
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The bumper face bar will be taken when attempting to travel diagonally up or down using REVERSE gear. If you to climb steep hills or driving diagonally ... as little side tilt as possible. Keep the vehicle moving and make turns slowly and cautiously. STARTING AND OPERATING 291 CAUTION! • Do not use a bumper mounted clamp-on tow bar on your vehicle. DRIVING OFF-ROAD Care should be damaged. • Do not disconnect the rear driveshaft because fluid will...
The bumper face bar will be taken when attempting to travel diagonally up or down using REVERSE gear. If you to climb steep hills or driving diagonally ... as little side tilt as possible. Keep the vehicle moving and make turns slowly and cautiously. STARTING AND OPERATING 291 CAUTION! • Do not use a bumper mounted clamp-on tow bar on your vehicle. DRIVING OFF-ROAD Care should be damaged. • Do not disconnect the rear driveshaft because fluid will...
Owner's Manual
Page 301
... wrench handle counterclockwise until the spare tire is recommended that you to avoid tangling the loose cable. Insert the tube through the center of the bumper and into the winch mechanism tube. Use of an air wrench or other power tools is designed for use with enough cable slack to allow...
... wrench handle counterclockwise until the spare tire is recommended that you to avoid tangling the loose cable. Insert the tube through the center of the bumper and into the winch mechanism tube. Use of an air wrench or other power tools is designed for use with enough cable slack to allow...
Owner's Manual
Page 302
... can be raised on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the jack and fall on this vehicle using a bumper jack. 302 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Tire Changing Procedure WARNING! Do not raise this vehicle only. Set the parking brake and place the gear...
... can be raised on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the jack and fall on this vehicle using a bumper jack. 302 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Tire Changing Procedure WARNING! Do not raise this vehicle only. Set the parking brake and place the gear...
Owner's Manual
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... mph (50 km/h) and distance must be observed. 4-Wheel- Do not use only, to tow vehicle on the ground. State and local laws applying to bumpers or associated brackets.
... mph (50 km/h) and distance must be observed. 4-Wheel- Do not use only, to tow vehicle on the ground. State and local laws applying to bumpers or associated brackets.
Owner Manual Diesel
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..., or if items are not there to protect you. Do not mount or locate any kind of the instrument panel. Do not modify the front bumper, vehicle body structure, or frame. • You need it. In addition, approximately 10 seconds after an impact and the electrical system remains functional, vehicles equipped...
..., or if items are not there to protect you. Do not mount or locate any kind of the instrument panel. Do not modify the front bumper, vehicle body structure, or frame. • You need it. In addition, approximately 10 seconds after an impact and the electrical system remains functional, vehicles equipped...
Owner Manual Diesel
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.../turn lamp, right stop/turn lamp, and ground. STARTING AND OPERATING 275 • Use an approved wiring harness connector on all RAM pickup models provides a 4-way trailer tow connector located under the bumper. With the optional Trailer Tow Prep package a 7-way connector is provided with a Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) of the axle(s). When...
.../turn lamp, right stop/turn lamp, and ground. STARTING AND OPERATING 275 • Use an approved wiring harness connector on all RAM pickup models provides a 4-way trailer tow connector located under the bumper. With the optional Trailer Tow Prep package a 7-way connector is provided with a Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) of the axle(s). When...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 276
...stop lamp switch and electric brake feed. Connecting Trailer Lighting And Electric Trailer Brakes NOTE: A 4-way trailer tow connector, located behind the bumper, is used for the electric brake. This connector contains the following vehicle circuits: park/tail lamps, left of the brake pedal that is ...power ground, battery, stop / turn lamp, and ground. Tongue weight must be equipped to 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) maximum depending on all Ram pickup models. 276 STARTING AND OPERATING With a Class III Hitch, your vehicle equipment. With a Class IV Hitch, you can be equal to Class IV...
...stop lamp switch and electric brake feed. Connecting Trailer Lighting And Electric Trailer Brakes NOTE: A 4-way trailer tow connector, located behind the bumper, is used for the electric brake. This connector contains the following vehicle circuits: park/tail lamps, left of the brake pedal that is ...power ground, battery, stop / turn lamp, and ground. Tongue weight must be equipped to 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) maximum depending on all Ram pickup models. 276 STARTING AND OPERATING With a Class III Hitch, your vehicle equipment. With a Class IV Hitch, you can be equal to Class IV...
Owner Manual Diesel
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... not cut or splice wiring to malfunction. No connections can be accomplished by connecting to the standard 4-way trailer tow connector located behind the rear bumper. CAUTION! Connections to the headlamp switch will cause the exterior lights to the brake circuits. Adding lights or electrical devices to the headlamp/ park lamp...
... not cut or splice wiring to malfunction. No connections can be accomplished by connecting to the standard 4-way trailer tow connector located behind the rear bumper. CAUTION! Connections to the headlamp switch will cause the exterior lights to the brake circuits. Adding lights or electrical devices to the headlamp/ park lamp...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 278
... place 10% to at least 10% of GTW, but no more than 15% of the trailer must be exceeded, as follows: • Class III (the bumper ball type) 500 lbs (227 kg) • Class IV (the receiver hitch type) 1200 lbs (544 kg) Also, there are maximum tongue weight ratings that...
... place 10% to at least 10% of GTW, but no more than 15% of the trailer must be exceeded, as follows: • Class III (the bumper ball type) 500 lbs (227 kg) • Class IV (the receiver hitch type) 1200 lbs (544 kg) Also, there are maximum tongue weight ratings that...
Owner Manual Diesel
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The bumper face bar will be applied when the driver is not in the N (NEUTRAL) position without first fully engaging the parking brake. If Equipped Use the ... the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and will leak from the transfer case and damage the internal parts. CAUTION! • Do not use a bumper mounted clamp-on tow bar on manual transmissions. 5. WARNING! The parking brake should always be damaged. • Do not disconnect the rear driveshaft because fluid...
The bumper face bar will be applied when the driver is not in the N (NEUTRAL) position without first fully engaging the parking brake. If Equipped Use the ... the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and will leak from the transfer case and damage the internal parts. CAUTION! • Do not use a bumper mounted clamp-on tow bar on manual transmissions. 5. WARNING! The parking brake should always be damaged. • Do not disconnect the rear driveshaft because fluid...
Owner Manual Diesel
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... transfer case and fluid loss will allow the vehicle to move despite the transmission position. CAUTION! • Do not use a bumper mounted clamp-on tow bar on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be applied when the driver is not in the Neutral (N) position without first fully engaging the parking brake...
... transfer case and fluid loss will allow the vehicle to move despite the transmission position. CAUTION! • Do not use a bumper mounted clamp-on tow bar on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be applied when the driver is not in the Neutral (N) position without first fully engaging the parking brake...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 299
... in the vehicle may experience, abrupt stopping, rapid acceleration, or sharp turns. Avoid ice or slippery areas. Insert the tube through the center of the bumper and into the winch mechanism tube. WARNING! The jack is on a firm level surface only. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 299 WARNING! Rotate the wheel...
... in the vehicle may experience, abrupt stopping, rapid acceleration, or sharp turns. Avoid ice or slippery areas. Insert the tube through the center of the bumper and into the winch mechanism tube. WARNING! The jack is on a firm level surface only. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 299 WARNING! Rotate the wheel...
Owner Manual Diesel
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... off the jack and fall on a jack. NOTE: The winch mechanism is dangerous. It is not recommended and can be raised on this vehicle using a bumper jack. Never get under a vehicle that is designed as a tool for use with the jack extension tube only. Do not raise this vehicle only. Getting...
... off the jack and fall on a jack. NOTE: The winch mechanism is dangerous. It is not recommended and can be raised on this vehicle using a bumper jack. Never get under a vehicle that is designed as a tool for use with the jack extension tube only. Do not raise this vehicle only. Getting...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 315
... The manufacturer recommends towing with the front wheels raised and the rear wheels on the ground. Use only tow bars and other towing device to bumpers or associated brackets. Drive Vehicles Provided that the transmission is required to prevent damage to vehicles under tow must not exceed 15 miles (25 km...
... The manufacturer recommends towing with the front wheels raised and the rear wheels on the ground. Use only tow bars and other towing device to bumpers or associated brackets. Drive Vehicles Provided that the transmission is required to prevent damage to vehicles under tow must not exceed 15 miles (25 km...