2012 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab warning

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Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2012  Owners Manual NOTE:Tighten the gas cap 1/4 turn until you hear one
click. This is an indication that the cap is properly
tightened.
If the gas cap is not tightened properly, the Malfunction
Indicator Light will com

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Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2012  Owners Manual Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear
axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles
evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either front or

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Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2012  Owners Manual Weight-Distributing Hitch
A weight-distributing system works by applying lever-
age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used
for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the
tow

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Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2012  Owners Manual NOTE:Remember that everything put into or on the
trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional
factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must
be considered as part of the tota

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Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2012  Owners Manual WARNING! (Continued)
•Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer
and will not shift during travel. When trailering
cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts
can occur that may b

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Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2012  Owners Manual CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg)
loaded, it should have its own brakes and they
should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this
could lead to accelerated brake lining wea

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Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2012  Owners Manual WARNING!
The ITBM module has been designed and verified
for electric trailer brakes. Connecting a trailer that is
not compatible with the ITBM system may result in
reduced or complete loss of trailer

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Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2012  Owners Manual Cooling System
To reduce potential for engine and transmission over-
heating, take the following actions:
�City Driving
When stopped for short periods of time, shift the trans-
mission into NEUTRAL an