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Towing a disabled vehicle – Ram Trucks 2012 Chassis Cab - Owner Manual User Manual

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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE

This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service. If the
transmission 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 max(48 km/h)

• 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

• Tow in forward direction

Wheel Lift or Dolly

Tow

Front

NOT ALLOWED

Rear

OK

NOT ALLOWED

Flatbed

ALL

BEST METHOD

BEST METHOD

6

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

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