Towing requirements – trailer lights and wiring, Towing tips, Automatic transmission – Ram Trucks 2013 Chassis Cab - Owner Manual User Manual

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NOTE:

• An aftermarket controller may be available for use

with trailers with air or electric-over-hydraulic trailer
brake systems. To determine the type of brakes on
your trailer and the availability of controllers, check
with your trailer manufacturer or dealer.

• Removal of the ITBM will cause errors and it may

cause damage to the electrical system and electronic
modules of the vehicle. See your authorized dealer if
an aftermarket module is to be installed.

Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights And Wiring

Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size,
stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for
motoring safety.

NOTE:

Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicle’s

wiring harness.

WARNING!

Any work done to the vehicle’s electrical system or
wiring should be performed by a qualified automo-
tive technician. If done improperly it may cause
damage to the electrical system wiring and could
result in serious or fatal injury.

Towing Tips

Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping
and backing the trailer up in an area away from heavy
traffic.

Automatic Transmission

The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. The
transmission controls include an adaptive drive strategy
to avoid frequent shifting when towing. However, if
frequent shifting does occur while in DRIVE, select

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