emergency towing Ram 2500 2016 Owner's Manual

WARNING!(Continued)
explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi-
cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop-
ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near
a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with emergency tow
hooks.
NOTE:For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use
both of the front tow hooks to minimize the risk of
damage to the vehicle.
WARNING!
• Do not use a chain for freeing a stuck vehicle.
Chains may break, causing serious injury or death.
• Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow
hooks. Tow straps may become disengaged, caus-
ing serious injury.
CAUTION!
Tow hooks are for emergency use only to rescue a
vehicle stranded off-road. Do not use tow hooks for
tow truck hookup or highway towing. You could
damage your vehicle.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 777

Load Capacity..................... .643, 644
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............666
Pressure Warning Light ...................311
Quality Grading ....................... .891
Radial .............................. .651
Replacement .......................... .658
Rotation ............................. .663
Safety ........................... .636, 648
Sizes ............................... .638
Snow Tires ........................... .653
Spare Tire ........................ .654, 656
Spinning ............................ .657
Tread Wear Indicators ....................657
Tire Safety Information .....................636
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................698
Tonneau Cover .......................... .840
Tonneau Cover Cleaning ....................840
Torque Converter Clutch .................510, 521
Tow Hooks, Emergency .....................777 Towing
............................ .689, 782
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .782
Guide .............................. .698
Recreational .......................... .716
Weight .............................. .698
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ...........716
Traction ............................... .590
Traction Control ......................... .626
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..................632
Trailer Towing .......................... .689
Cooling System Tips .....................710
Hitches ............................. .697
Minimum Requirements ..................699
Mirrors ............................. .144
Trailer And Tongue Weight ................698
Wiring .............................. .708
T

railer Towing Guide ...................... .698
Trailer Weight ........................... .698
Transfer Case ........................... .82910
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