Four-wheel drive models – Ram Trucks 2015 Chassis Cab Commercial - Owner Manual User Manual

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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), tow with the rear wheels OFF the ground.

Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed,

or with the front wheels raised and the rear wheels on a

towing dolly, or (when using a suitable steering wheel

stabilizer to hold the front wheels in the straight position)

with rear wheels raised and the front wheels on the

ground.

CAUTION!

Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments can cause severe engine and/or transmission
damage. Damage from improper towing is not cov-
ered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Four-Wheel Drive Models

The manufacturer recommends towing with all wheels

OFF

the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the

vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of vehicle raised and

the opposite end on a towing dolly.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transfer

case is operable, the vehicle may be towed (in the

forward direction, with ALL wheels on the ground), IF

the transfer case is in NEUTRAL (N) and the transmis-

sion is in PARK (for automatic transmissions) or in gear

(NOT in NEUTRAL, for manual transmissions). Refer to

“Recreational Towing” in “Starting And Operating” for

further information and detailed instructions.

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