manual transmission RAM CHASSIS CAB 2017 Owner's Manual

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled
vehicle using a commercial towing service. If the transmis-
sion and drivetrain are operable, disabled vehicles may also be towed as described under “Recreational Towing” in
the “Starting and Operating” section.
Towing
Condition Wheels
OFF The
Ground 2WD Models 4WD Models
Flat Tow NONE If transmission is operable:
• Transmission in NEUTRAL
• 30 mph (48 km/h) max speed
• 15 miles (24 km) max distance See instructions in “Recreational Tow-
ing” under “Starting and Operating”
• Auto Transmission in PARK
• Manual Transmission in gear
( NOT NEUTRAL)
• Transfer Case in NEUTRAL
• To w i n forward direction
Wheel Lift
Or Dolly
To w Front NOT ALLOWED
Rear OK NOT ALLOWED
Flatbed ALL BEST METHOD BEST METHOD
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other
equipment designed for this purpose, following equipment
manufacturer ’s instructions. Use of safety chains is man-
datory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to main structural members of the vehicle, not to bumpers or
associated brackets. State and local laws regarding vehicles
under tow must be observed.442 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

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 transmission is in PARK
(for automatic transmissions) or in gear (NOT in NEU-
TRAL, for manual transmissions). Refer to “Recreational
Towing” in “Starting And Operating” for further informa-
tion and detailed instructions.
CAUTION!• Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used. Internal
damage to the transmission or transfer case will occur
if a front or rear wheel lift is used when towing.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments can cause severe transmission and/or transfer
case damage. Damage from improper towing is not
covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS)
This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced Accident
Response System.
Please refer to “Occupant Restraint Systems” in “Things To
Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information
on the Enhanced Accident Response System (EARS) func-
tion.
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder
(EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain
crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist
in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed.
Please refer to “Occupant Restraint Systems” in “Things To
Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information
on the Event Data Recorder (EDR).444 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Low Fuel ............................. .210
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ......... .204
Park ................................. .215
Passing ............................... .132
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .197
Security Alarm ......................... .199
Service ............................ .494, 495
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ......... .208, 390
Traction Control ........................ .361
Transfer Case .......................... .341
Turn Signal ................... .94, 132, 216, 495
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . .200, 216
Limited-Slip Differential ................. .346, 477
Loading Vehicle ........................... .401
Tires................................. .371
Load Shed
Battery Saver Mode ...................... .232
Battery Saver On ........................ .232
Electrical Load Reduction .................. .232
Intelligent Battery Sensor .................. .232
Locks ....................................31
Automatic Door ..........................33
Child Protection ..........................34
Door ..................................31
Power Door .............................32 Low Tire Pressure System .................... .390
Lubrication, Body ......................... .466
Lug Nuts ......................... .427, 433, 434
Maintenance Free Battery .................... .458
Maintenance Procedures ..................... .451
Maintenance Schedule ...................... .506
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .204, 449
Manual, Service ........................... .516
Manual Transmission
Fluid Level Check ....................... .478
Memory Seat ..............................119
Methanol ............................... .397
Mirrors ..................................99
Electric Powered ........................ .106
Heated ............................... .107
Memory ............................... 1 19
Outside .............................. .105
Rearview ........................... .99, 104
Trailer Towing .......................... .109
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................. .390
MOPAR Parts ......................... .450, 515
MTBE/ETBE ............................. .39710 INDEX 525