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Recreational towing – four-wheel drive models, Recreational towing – four-wheel drive, Models – Dodge 2012 Ram User Manual

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Recreational Towing – Four-Wheel Drive Models

NOTE:

Both the manual shift and electronic shift trans-

fer cases must be shifted into NEUTRAL (N) for recre-
ational towing. Automatic transmissions must be shifted
into PARK for recreational towing. Refer to the following
for the proper transfer case NEUTRAL (N) shifting
procedure for your vehicle.

CAUTION!

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.

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CAUTION! (Continued)

Automatic transmissions must be placed in the

PARK position for recreational towing.

Before recreational towing, perform the procedure

outlined under “Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N)” to
be certain that the transfer case is fully in NEU-
TRAL (N). 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 tow-
ing 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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