2007 DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL emergency towing

Your phone must be turned on and paired to the
UConnect™ 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 the Readyprompt 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 to Working 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 to Working
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.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS

Hazard Warning Flasher ..................354

Jacking And Tire Changing ................355
▫ All Models ..........................355

Jacking Instructions .....................356
▫ Removing The Spare Tire ................356
▫ Tire Changing Procedure ................357

Hoisting .............................366

Jump-Starting .........................367
▫ With Portable Starting Unit ..............370

Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................370

Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped ........371

Towing A Disabled Vehicle ................372
▫ 4-Wheel- Drive Vehicles .................372
▫ 2–Wheel- Drive Vehicles ................373
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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.
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.
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Quality Grading....................... 475
Radial .............................. 307
Replacement .......................... 311
Rotation ............................. 315
Safety ........................... 295,304
Sizes ............................... 297
Snow Tires ........................... 315
Spare Tire ........................... 356
Spinning ............................ 309
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 310
Wheel Mounting ....................... 357
Wheel Nut Torque ..................... 361
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 332
Torque Converter Clutch .................. 272
Tow Hooks, Emergency ................... 371
Towing ............................... 327
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 372
Guide .............................. 332
Recreational .......................... 345 Weight
.............................. 332
Traction .............................. 288
Traction Control ......................... 412
Trailer Towing .......................... 327
Cooling System Tips .................... 339
Hitches ............................. 331
Minimum Requirements ................. 333
Mirrors ........................... 85,339
Trailer and Tongue Weight ................ 332
Wiring .............................. 336
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 332
Trailer Weight .......................... 332
Transaxle Automatic ............................ 12
Manual .............................. 14
Transfer Case Electronically Shifted .................... 280
Fluid ............................... 447
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