2013 Ram 1500 emergency towing

▫Jack Instructions (2500, 3500 Series) .........597
▫ To Stow The Flat Or Spare ...............604
▫ Reinstalling The Jack And Tools (2500 And
3500 Series) ......................... .606
▫ Hub Caps/Wheel Covers — If Equipped . . . .608
▫ Wheel Nuts ........................ .590
 HOISTING .......................... .612
 JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES ............612
▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ..............613
▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ................614 
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .............616
 EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED . .618
 SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ................618
▫ Column Shifter — If Equipped ............619
▫ Center Console Shifter — If Equipped .......620
 MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED
TRANSMISSION (3.6L Engine) .............621
 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ...........622
▫ Two-Wheel Drive Models ................625
▫ Four-Wheel Drive Models ................626
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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!
• Do not use a chain for freeing a stuck vehicle.
Chains may break, causing serious injury or death.
• Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow
hooks. Tow straps may become disengaged, caus-
ing 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.
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be
moved out of the PARK position, you can use one of the
following procedures to temporarily move the shift lever:
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Daytime Running Lights....................163
Dealer Service ........................... .635
Defroster, Rear Window .....................225
Defroster, Windshield ..................... .122
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................173
Differential, Limited-Slip ....................440
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................623
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................651
Door Locks ..............................34
Door Locks, Automatic ......................37
Driving Off-Pavement ......................... .421
Off-Road ............................ .421
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .442
Dual Rear Wheels ........................ .507E-85 Fuel
.............................. .526
Electrical Power Outlets .....................208
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................225
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case .............390
Electronic Brake Control System ...............470
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................470
Brake Assist System .....................471
Traction Control System ...................471
Electronic Range Select (ERS) .................361
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........180
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............475
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......193
Emergency Brake ........................ .467
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................616
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................571
Jump Starting ......................... .612
Tow Hooks ........................... .618
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........634
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Tire Safety Information.....................482
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................544
Tonneau Cover .......................... .667
Tonneau Cover Cleaning ....................667
Torque Converter Clutch ....................375
Tow Hooks, Emergency .....................618
Towing ............................... .534
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .623
Guide .............................. .540
Recreational .......................... .561
Weight .............................. .540
Traction ............................... .441
Traction Control ......................... .471
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..................481
Trailer Towing .......................... .534
Cooling System Tips .....................556
Hitches ............................. .539
Minimum Requirements ..................545
Mirrors ............................. .139Trailer and Tongue Weight
.................544
Wiring .............................. .553
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .540
Trailer Weight ........................... .540
Transfer Case ........................... .658
Electronically Shifted .....................390
Fluid ............................... .692
Transmission ........................... .355
Automatic ........................... .355
Fluid ............................... .692
Maintenance .......................... .658
Shifting ............................. .352
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .30
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .23
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........23
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .500
Turn Signals ............................ .171
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................
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