2007 DODGE RAM 1500 GAS emergency towing

Your phone must be turned on and paired to the UCon-
nect™ system to allow use of this vehicle feature in
emergency situations when the cell phone has network
coverage and stays paired to the UConnect™ system.
Towing Assistance
If you need towing assistance,
•Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.
•After theReadyprompt and the following beep, say
Towing Assistance.
NOTE:The Towing Assistance number dialed is based
on the Country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-
528-2069 for USA, 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14-3454
for Mexico city and 1-800-712-3040 for outside Mexico
city in Mexico).
Please refer to the 24-Hour “Towing Assistance” cover-
age details in the Warranty information booklet and on
the 24–Hour Towing Assistance Card.
Paging
To learn how to page, refer toWorking with Automated
Systems.Paging works properly except for pagers of
certain companies which time-out a little too soon to
work properly with the UConnect™ system.
Voice Mail Calling
To learn how to access your voice mail, refer toWorking
with Automated Systems.
Working with Automated Systems
This method is designed to be used in instances where
one generally has to press numbers on the cellular phone
keypad while navigating through an automated tele-
phone system.
You can use your UConnect™ system to access a voice-
mail system or an automated service, such as, paging
service or automated customer service. Some services
require immediate response selection, in some instances,
that may be too quick for use of UConnect™ system.
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS

Hazard Warning Flasher..................420

Jacking And Tire Changing................421
▫Jack Location........................421
▫Reinstalling The Scissors-Type Jack And Tools
(1500 Models)........................423

Jacking Instructions.....................426
▫Removing The Spare Tire................426
▫Tire Changing Procedure................427
Hoisting.............................438

Jump-Starting Procedures.................438

Freeing A Stuck Vehicle..................442

Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped........442

Towing A Disabled Vehicle................443
▫4-Wheel- Drive Vehicles.................443
▫2–Wheel- Drive Vehicles................444
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WARNING!
Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow
hooks. Tow straps and chains may break, causing
serious injury.
CAUTION!
Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a
vehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow hooks for
tow truck hookup or highway towing. You could
damage your vehicle.
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.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 443
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Radial.............................. 369
Replacement......................... 373
Rotation............................. 377
Safety...........................358,366
Sizes............................... 359
Snow Tires........................... 377
Spare Tire........................... 426
Spinning............................ 371
Tread Wear Indicators................... 372
Wheel Mounting....................... 427
Wheel Nut Torque..................... 432
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 397
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 312
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 442
Towing............................... 392
Disabled Vehicle....................... 443
Guide.............................. 397
Recreational.......................... 410
Weight.............................. 397Traction.............................. 337
Traction Control......................234,345
Trailer Towing.......................... 392
Cooling System Tips.................... 404
Hitches............................. 396
Minimum Requirements................. 398
Mirrors..........................124,404
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 397
Wiring.............................. 401
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 397
Trailer Weight.......................... 397
Transaxle
Automatic............................ 12
Manual.............................. 14
Transfer Case........................... 479
Electronically Shifted.................321,329
Fluid............................... 515
Transmission
Automatic........................307,480
INDEX 565
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