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Wheel drive vehicles, 2–wheel drive vehicles – Dodge 2009 Ram Chassis Cab User Manual

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NOTE:

The transfer case must be in the neutral position,

and the transmission must be in PARK (automatic trans-
mission), or in gear (manual transmission) to tow a
4-Wheel Drive vehicle with one end of the vehicle raised.

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.

2–Wheel Drive Vehicles
Provided that the transmission is operable, tow with the
transmission in NEUTRAL and the ignition key in the
OFF position along with the front wheels raised and the
rear wheels on the ground. Speed must not exceed
30 mph (50 km/h) and distance must not exceed 15 miles
(25 km).

CAUTION!

Towing faster than 30 mph (50 km/h) or for more than
15 miles (25 km) can cause severe damage to the
transmission.

If the vehicle is to be towed faster than 30 mph (50 km/h)
or more than 15 miles (25 km) the vehicle must be towed
with the rear wheels raised and the front wheels on the
ground. It may also be towed on a flatbed or with the
front wheels raised and the rear wheels on a dolly.

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