Utility, Integrated trailer brake module, Gain adjustment buttons (+/-) – Ram Trucks 2011 Chassis Cab - User Guide User Manual

Page 49: Recreational towing (behind motorhome, etc.), Recreational towing – two-wheel drive models, Recreational towing – four-wheel drive models

TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)

NOTE: For additional trailer towing information (maximum trailer weight ratings)
refer to the following website addresses:
• http://www.ramtrucks.com.
• http://www.ramtruck.ca (Canada).

INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE MODULE

• The Integrated Trailer Brake Controller allows you to automatically or manually

activate the electronic brakes on properly equipped trailers for greater
stopping power on downhill grades. The controller and status display are on
the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel, and the included control
lever can activate the trailer brakes independent of the truck's brakes.

GAIN Adjustment Buttons (+/-)

• Pressing the +/- buttons, located on the left side of the module, will

increase/decrease the brake control power output to the trailer brakes in
0.5 increments. The GAIN setting can be increased to a maximum of 10 or
decreased to a minimum of 0 (no trailer braking).

• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.

WARNING!

The ITBM module has been designed and verified for electric trailer brakes.
Connecting a trailer that is not compatible with the ITBM system may result
in reduced or complete loss of trailer braking. There may be a increase in
stopping distance or trailer instability which could result in personal injury.

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)

Recreational Towing – Two-Wheel Drive Models

• Recreational towing of two-wheel drive models is not allowed. Towing with the

rear wheels on the ground can result in severe transmission damage.

Recreational Towing – Four-Wheel Drive Models

NOTE: Both the manual shift and electronic shift transfer cases must be shifted
into NEUTRAL for recreational towing. Automatic transmissions must be shifted
into the PARK position for recreational towing. Refer to the following for the proper
transfer case NEUTRAL shifting procedure for your vehicle.

Recreational Towing Procedure — Manual Shift Transfer Case

• Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, shut off the engine and depress the

brake pedal.

• Shift the transmission and transfer case into NEUTRAL.

• Start the engine and shift the transmission into REVERSE.

UTILITY