tow bar Ram 1500 2014 Get to Know Guide 

Recreational Towing — Four-Wheel Drive Models
NOTE:
Both the manual shift and electronic shift transfer cases must be shifted into
NEUTRAL (N) for recreational towing. Automatic transmissions must be shifted into
PARK for recreational towing. Manual transmissions must be placed in gear (NOT in
NEUTRAL) for recreational towing. Refer to the Owner’s Manual on the DVD for
further information.
CAUTION!
• Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used while recreational towing. Towingwith only one set of wheels on the ground (front or rear) will cause severe
damage to the transmission and or transfer case. Tow with all four wheels either
ON the ground, or OFFthe ground (using a vehicle trailer). Damage from
improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• Do not disconnect the driveshaft because fluid may leak from the transmission,
causing damage to internal parts.
•
Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. Internal damage to the transmission
or transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational
towing.
• Tow only in the forward direction. Towing this vehicle backwards can cause
severe damage to the transfer case.
• Before recreational towing, the transfer case must be in NEUTRAL. To be
certain the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL, perform the procedure outlined
under “Shifting Into NEUTRAL”. Internal transmission damage will result, if
the transfer case is not in NEUTRAL during towing.
• Manual transmissions must be placed in gear (not in Neutral) for recreational
towing.
• Before recreational towing, perform the procedure outlined under “Shifting
Into NEUTRAL” to be certain that the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL.
Otherwise, internal damage will result.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe
transmission and/or transfer case damage. Damage from improper towing is
not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• Do not disconnect the rear driveshaft because fluid will leak from the transfer
case, causing damage to internal parts.
• Do not use a bumper-mounted clamp-on tow bar on your vehicle. The bumper
face bar will be damaged.
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11. Shift the transmission into PARK or place manual transmission in gear (NOT inNeutral). On 8-speed transmissions the shifter will automatically select PARK
when the engine is turned off.
12. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, then cycle the key or the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ button to the RUN position and back to the OFF position.
13. Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle using a suitable tow bar.
14. Release the parking brake.
NOTE:
With electronic shift transfer case:
• Steps 2 through 4 are requirements that must be met prior to pressing the NEUTRAL (N) button, and must continue to be met until the shift has been
completed. If any of these requirements are not met prior to pressing the
NEUTRAL (N) button or are no longer met during the shift, the NEUTRAL (N)
indicator light will flash continuously until all requirements are met or until the
NEUTRAL (N) button is released.
• The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN position for a shift to take place and for the position indicator lights to be operable. If the ignition switch is not in the
ON/RUN position, the shift will not take place and no position indicator lights will
be on or flashing.
• A flashing NEUTRAL (N) position indicator light indicates that shift requirements have not been met.
Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL (N)
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for normal usage.
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, leaving it connected to the tow vehicle.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
3. Press and hold the brake pedal.
4. Start the engine. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. Depress the clutch pedal
on a manual transmission.
• With manual shift transfer case, shift the transfer case lever to the desired position.
•
With electronic shift transfer case with rotary selector switch, press and hold the
transfer case NEUTRAL (N) button until the NEUTRAL (N) indicator light turns
off. After the NEUTRAL (N) indicator light turns off, release the NEUTRAL (N)
button. After the NEUTRAL (N) button has been released, the transfer case will
shift to the position indicated by the selector switch.
• With electronic shift transfer case with pushbutton selector switch, press and hold the switch for the desired transfer case position, until the NEUTRAL (N)
indicator light turns off and the desired position indicator light turns on.
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Message CenterWater in Fuel .......146, 156
MOPAR
®Accessories .........238
Navigation ............85,103
New Vehicle Break-In Period..........32, 145, 155
OilChangeIndicator...... 174, 226
Oil Change Indicator, Reset .....174
Oil, Engine Capacity ..............205
Outlet Power ...............124
Overheating, Engine .........175
Panic Alarm ...............11
ParkSense
®System,
FrontAndRear ...........46
ParkSense
®System, Rear .......46
Pedals, Adjustable ...........31
Perform Service Indicator, Reset...226
PickupBox ..............129
Placard, Tire and Loading Information .............234
Power Distribution Center (Fuses) . . .230
Glass Sunroof ...........48
Inverter ..............123
Outlet (Auxiliary
Electrical Outlet) .........124
Seats ................25
Sliding Rear Window .......47
Steering ..............205
Preparation for Jacking ........178
Programmable Electronic Features ..............117
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .....33
RearCamera ..............47
Rear Heated Seats ...........29
Rear Park Assist System ........46
Rear ParkSense System ......46,47 Recreational Towing
.........140
Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............142
Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............143
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Arm The Alarm ...........14
Disarm The Alarm .........14
Remote Starting System ........13
Replacement Bulbs ..........235
Reporting Safety Defects .......237
Resetting Perform Service Indicator ..............226
Restraint, Head .............24
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ....196
Schedule,Maintenance.... 214, 219
Seat Belt Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) ................15
Child Restraints ........15,17
Energy Management Feature . . .15
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........15
Seat Belt Pretensioner ......15
Seat Belt Reminder ........15
Seats ...................25
Heated ...............27
Lumbar Support ..........25
Memory ...............26
Power ................25
Ventilated .............28
Security Alarm Arm The System ..........14
Disarm The System ........14
Security Alarm ...........14
Shifting Transfer Case, Shifting into
Transfer Case Neutral (N) ....142
Transfer Case, Shifting out of
Transfer Case Neutral (N) ....143
Shift Lever Override .........192
Signals, Turn ..............33
SIRIUS Travel Link ..........106
INDEX
243