Two-wheel drive models – Ram Trucks 2015 3500 - Owner Manual User Manual

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If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)

while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN

position, not the ACC position.
If the key fob is unavailable or the vehicle’s battery is

discharged, refer to ”Manual Park Release” or “Shift

Lever Override” in this section for instructions on shift-

ing the automatic transmission out of PARK for towing.

CAUTION!

Do not use sling type equipment when towing.

Vehicle damage may occur.

When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck, do

not attach to front or rear suspension components.
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
towing.

Two-Wheel Drive Models

The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with

all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis-

sion is operable, this vehicle may be towed (with rear

wheels on the ground) under the following conditions:

• The transmission must be in NEUTRAL.
• The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
• The towing distance must not exceed 15 miles (24 km)

for 6-speed transmission, or 30 miles (48 km) for

8-speed transmission.

If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be

towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than 15

miles (24 km) for 6-speed transmission, or 30 miles

(48 km) for 8-speed transmission, tow with the rear

wheels OFF the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow

the vehicle on a flatbed, or with the front wheels raised

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