2013 Ram 1500 Chains

Towing
Condition Wheels
OFF the Ground 2WD Models 4WD Models
Flat Tow NONE If transmission is operable:
•Transmission in NEUTRAL
• 30 mph (48 km/h) max speed
• 15 miles (24 km) maxdistance
(6–speed transmission)
• 30 miles (48 km) maxdistance
(8–speed transmission) See instructions in “Recreational Tow-
ing” under “Starting and Operating”
•
Auto Transmission in PARK
• Manual Transmission in gear ( NOT
NEUTRAL)
• Transfer Case in NEUTRAL
• To w i n forward direction
Wheel Lift or Dolly To w Front
NOT ALLOWED
Rear OK NOT ALLOWED
Flatbed ALL BEST METHOD BEST METHOD
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other
equipment designed for this purpose, following equip-
ment manufacturer ’s instructions. Use of safety chains is mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to
main structural members of the vehicle, not to bumpers
or associated brackets. State and local laws regarding
vehicles under tow must be observed.
624 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Service Manuals......................... .710
Settings, Personal ........................ .285
Shifting ............................... .352
Automatic Transmission ..................355
Transfer Case ......................... .389
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral
(N) ................................ .564
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral
(N) ................................ .567
Shift Lever Override ...................... .618
Shoulder Belts ............................51
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage ................59
Side Airbag ..............................75
Signals, Turn ........................... .124
Sliding Rear Window Power .............................. .226
SmartBeams ............................ .164
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................504
Snow Plow ............................. .557Snow Tires
............................. .497
Spare Tire .............................. .498
Spark Plugs ............................ .691
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................180
Speedometer ............................ .262
Stabilizer/Sway Bar System ..................419
Starting .................................31
Automatic Transmission ..................342
Cold Weather ......................... .345
Engine Fails to Start .....................345
Remote ...............................31
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) .............342
Steering Power .............................. .465
Wheel, Heated ........................ .177
Wheel, Tilt ........................... .176
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............312
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .312
Storage Compartment, Center Seat .............219
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Storage, Vehicle.......................... .332
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .678
Sun Roof .............................. .205
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information .........503
Suspension, Air .......................... .410
Sway Control, Trailer ...................... .481
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .639
System, Remote Starting .....................31
Tachometer ............................. .257
Tailgate ............................... .245
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........325
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .176
Tip Start ............................... .343
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........488
Tire Markings ........................... .482
Tires ................................. .124
Aging (Life of Tires) .....................501
Air Pressure .......................... .493Chains
.............................. .504
Compact Spare ........................ .498
Dual ............................... .507
General Information .....................493
High Speed .......................... .496
Inflation Pressures ...................... .494
Life of Tires .......................... .501
Load Capacity ........................ .488
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............508
Pressure Warning Light ...................262
Quality Grading ........................711
Radial .............................. .496
Replacement .......................... .502
Rotation ............................. .506
Safety .............................. .482
Sizes ............................... .483
Snow Tires ........................... .497
Spinning ............................ .500
T

read Wear Indicators ....................500
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