Towing a disabled vehicle – Ram Trucks 2012 Chassis Cab - Owner Manual User Manual
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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 Condition
Wheels OFF
the Ground
2WD Models
4WD Models
Flat Tow
NONE
If transmission is operable:
• Transmission in NEUTRAL
• 30 mph max(48 km/h)
• 15 miles (24 km) max distance
See instructions in “Recreational Tow-
ing” under “Starting and Operating”
• Auto Transmission in PARK
• Manual Transmission in gear ( NOT
Neutral)
• Transfer Case in NEUTRAL
• Tow in forward direction
Wheel Lift or Dolly
Tow
Front
NOT ALLOWED
Rear
OK
NOT ALLOWED
Flatbed
ALL
BEST METHOD
BEST METHOD
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