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Recreational towing (behind motorhome, etc.), Recreational towing - two-wheel drive models, Recreational towing - four-wheel drive models – Dodge 2009 Ram 1500 User Manual

Page 399: Recreational towing, Behind motorhome, etc.), Recreational towing – two-wheel drive, Models, Recreational towing – four-wheel drive

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WARNING!

Attaching a snowplow to this vehicle could adversely
affect performance of the airbag system in an acci-
dent. Do not expect that the airbag will perform as
described earlier in this manual

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.)

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.

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

CAUTION!

Failure to follow these requirements can cause severe
damage to the transmission and/or transfer case.

NOTE:

Both the manual shift and electronic shift trans-

fer 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.

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