Utility – Ram Trucks 2013 Chassis Cab - User Guide User Manual

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CAUTION!

• 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 transmis-

sion 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” to be certain that the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL.
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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