Ram Trucks 2014 Chassis Cab Commercial - Diesel Supplement User Manual

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9. If the trailer wheels lockup (indicated by squealing

tires), reduce the GAIN setting; if the trailer wheels

turn freely, increase the GAIN setting.

Repeat steps 8 and 9 until the GAIN setting is at a point

just below trailer wheel lockup. If towing a heavier

trailer, trailer wheel lockup may not be attainable even

with the maximum GAIN setting of 10.

Light Electric

Heavy Electric

Light EOH

Heavy EOH

Type of Trailer Brakes Electric Trailer Brakes Electric Trailer Brakes Electric over Hydrau-

lic Trailer Brakes

Electric over Hydrau-

lic Trailer Brakes

Load

*Under 10,000 lbs

*Above 10,000 lbs

*Under 10,000 lbs

*Above 10,000 lbs

* The suggested selection depends and may change

depending on the customer preferences for braking per-

formance. Condition of the trailer brakes, driving and

road state may also affect the selection.

EVIC Display Messages

The trailer brake control interacts with the Electronic

Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Display messages,

along with a single chime, will be displayed when a

malfunction is determined in the trailer connection,

trailer brake control, or on the trailer. Refer to “Electronic

Vehicle Information Center” in “Understanding Your

Instrument Panel” for further information.

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