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Towing a disabled vehicle, Wheel- drive vehicles, 2–wheel- drive vehicles – Dodge 2006 Ram Pickup 3500 User Manual

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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other
equipment designed for the purpose, following equip-
ment manufacturer’s instructions. Use of safety chains is
mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to
the main structural members of the vehicle—not to
bumpers or associated brackets. State and local laws
applying to vehicles under tow must be observed.

4-Wheel- Drive Vehicles

CAUTION!

To avoid damage to the transfer case while towing,
always use one of the following methods.

NOTE:

The Transfer Case must be in the neutral posi-

tion, and the transmission must be in Park (Automatic
Transmission), or in gear (Manual Transmission) to tow a
4WD vehicle with one end of the vehicle raised.

The manufacturer recommends towing with all wheels
OFF

the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow 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).

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