emergency towing Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2015 Owner's Manual

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...........460
 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ............460
 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS ..................... .461
▫ Torque Specifications ..................461
 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ..........464
▫ 4500/5500 Models .....................464
▫ Preparations For Jacking .................465
▫ Jacking Instructions ....................466
 HOISTING .......................... .472
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES ...........472
▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ..............473
▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ................475
 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .............477
 EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED . .479
 SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ................480
 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ...........481
▫ Two-Wheel Drive Models ................482
▫ Four-Wheel Drive Models ................483
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WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or
even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could
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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Aging (Life of Tires).....................404
Air Pressure .......................... .394
Chains .............................. .407
Compact Spare ........................ .401
Dual ............................... .410
General Information .....................394
High Speed .......................... .397
Inflation Pressures ...................... .395
Life of Tires .......................... .404
Load Capacity ........................ .389
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............411
Pressure Warning Light ...................207
Quality Grading ....................... .575
Radial .............................. .398
Replacement .......................... .405
Rotation ............................. .409
Safety .............................. .382
Sizes ............................... .383
Snow Tires ........................... .399Spinning
............................ .403
Tread Wear Indicators ....................403
Wheel Nut Torque ..................... .469
Tire Safety Information .....................382
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................436
Torque Converter Clutch ....................347
Tow Hooks, Emergency .....................479
Towing ............................... .430
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .481
Guide .............................. .436
Recreational .......................... .451
Weight .............................. .436
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome ...........451
Traction ............................... .362
Traction Control ......................... .372
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..................381
T
railer Towing .......................... .430
Cooling System Tips .....................447
Hitches ............................. .43510
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