Auxiliary switches, Recreational towing (behind motorhome, etc.), Towing this vehicle behind another vehicle – Ram Trucks 2014 Chassis Cab Commercial - User Guide User Manual

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AUXILIARY SWITCHES

There are four auxiliary switches located in the lower switch bank of the instrument
panel which can be used to power various electronic devices. Connections to the
switches are found under the hood in the connectors attached to the auxiliary Power
Distribution Center.

For further information on using the auxiliary switches please refer to the Ram Body
Builders Guide by accessing

www.rambodybuilder.com and choosing the appropriate

links.

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)

Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle

Towing Condition

Wheels OFF The

Ground

Two-Wheel Drive

Models

Four-Wheel Drive

Models

Flat Tow

NONE

NOT ALLOWED

See Instructions:

• Automatic trans-

mission in PARK

• Manual transmis-

sion in gear (NOT
in NEUTRAL)

• Transfer case in

NEUTRAL (N)

• Tow in forward

direction

Dolly Tow

Front

NOT ALLOWED

NOT ALLOWED

Rear

OK

NOT ALLOWED

On Trailer

ALL

OK

OK

Recreational Towing — Two-Wheel Drive Models

DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain will result.

Recreational towing (for two-wheel drive models) is allowed ONLY if the rear wheels
are OFF the ground. This may be accomplished using a tow dolly or vehicle trailer. If
using a tow dolly, follow this procedure:
1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle, following the dolly manufacturer's

instructions.

2. Drive the rear wheels onto the tow dolly.
3. Firmly apply the parking brake. Place automatic transmission in PARK, manual

transmission in gear (not in NEUTRAL).

4. Properly secure the rear wheels to the dolly, following the dolly manufacturer's

instructions.

UTILITY

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