User Manual - Page 728

For RAM 2016 1500.

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CAUTION! (Continued)
Tow only in the forward direction. Towing this
vehicle backwards can cause severe damage to the
transfer case.
Automatic transmissions must be placed in PARK
for recreational towing.
Manual transmissions must be placed in gear (not
in Neutral) for recreational towing.
Before recreational towing, perform the procedure
outlined under “Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N)” to be
certain that the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL
(N). Otherwise, internal damage will result.
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re-
quirements can cause severe transmission and/or
transfer case damage. Damage from improper tow-
ing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
Do not disconnect the rear driveshaft because fluid
will leak from the transfer case, causing damage to
internal parts.
Do not use a bumper-mounted clamp-on tow bar
on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be
damaged.
Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N)
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for
recreational towing.
WARNING!
You or others could be injured or killed if you leave
the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the
NEUTRAL (N) position without first fully engaging
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726 STARTING AND OPERATING
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