2007 Ram 2500 (Diesel) emergency towing

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS

Hazard Warning Flasher..................386

Jacking And Tire Changing................387
▫All Models – If Equipped...............387

Jacking Instructions.....................388
▫Removing The Spare Tire................388
▫Tire Changing Procedure................389

Hoisting .............................398
Jump-Starting.........................399
▫With Portable Starting Unit..............402

Freeing A Stuck Vehicle..................402

Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped........403

Towing A Disabled Vehicle................404
▫4-Wheel- Drive Vehicles.................404
▫2–Wheel- Drive Vehicles................404
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the vehicle, may lead to transmission overheating and
failure. Allow the engine to idle with the transmission
selector in NEUTRAL for at least one minute after every
five rocking-motion cycles. This will minimize overheating
and reduce the risk of transmission failure during pro-
longed efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with emergency tow
hooks.
NOTE:For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use
both of the front tow hooks to minimize the risk of
damage to the vehicle.
WARNING!
Chains are not recommended for freeing a stuck vehicle.
Chains may break, causing serious injury or death.
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.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 403
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Electronic Range Select (ERS)............... 295
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 139
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 151
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case........... 310
Emergency Brake........................ 320
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 402
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 386
Jacking............................. 389
Jump Starting......................... 399
Tow Hooks.......................... 403
Towing ............................. 404
Emission Control System Maintenance......... 494
Engine............................408,409
Air Cleaner........................422,424
Block Heater.......................276,283
Break-In Recommendations................ 74
Compartment......................408,409
Coolant (Antifreeze).................... 488Cooling ............................. 444
DataPlate ........................... 411
Identification......................408,409
Idling .............................. 286
Jump Starting......................... 399
Oil ..............................414,488
Oil Filler Cap......................... 418
Oil Synthetic.......................285,419
Runaway............................ 348
Temperature Gauge..................... 200
Event Data Recorder...................... 58
Exhaust Brake.......................... 290
Exhaust Gas Caution................ 76,190,444
Exhaust System................. 76,443,444,459
ExteriorLighting ........................ 130
Fabric Care............................ 465
Fan .................................. 450
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Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 363
Torque Converter Clutch................296,302
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 403
Tow/Haul............................. 294
Towing ............................... 358
Disabled Vehicle....................... 404
Guide .............................. 363
Recreational.......................... 377
Weight .............................. 363
Traction.............................. 318
Traction Control......................... 455
TrailerTowing .......................... 358
Cooling System Tips.................... 371
Hitches............................. 362
Minimum Requirements................. 364
Mirrors ........................... 88,371
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 363
Wiring .............................. 368
TrailerTowingGuide ..................... 363TrailerWeight .......................... 363
Transaxle
Automatic............................ 12
Manual.............................. 14
Transfer Case
Electronically Shifted.................... 310
Fluid ............................... 491
Transmission
Automatic......................291,297,455
Fluid ............................... 491
Maintenance.......................... 455
Manual........................275,303,455
Shifting ............................. 291
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 160
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 340
Trip Computer.......................... 143
Trip Odometer.......................201,206
Turn Signals...................133,199,474,478
INDEX 549
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