Ram Trucks 2014 3500 - Owner Manual 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 Hy-
draulic

Trailer

Brakes

Electric

over

Hy-

draulic

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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