Towing requirements – Ram Trucks 2014 Chassis Cab Commercial - Diesel Supplement User Manual

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Consider the following items when computing the

weight on the rear axle of the vehicle:
• The tongue weight of the trailer
• The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment

put in or on your vehicle

• The weight of the driver and all passengers

NOTE:

Remember that everything put into or on the

trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional

factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must

be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle.

Refer to “Tire Safety Information/Tire and Loading In-

formation Placard” in “Starting and Operating” for fur-

ther information.

Towing Requirements

To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drive-

train components the following guidelines are recom-

mended:

CAUTION!

Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles

(805 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine, axle
or other parts could be damaged.

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