2014 Ram 2500 emergency towing

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:
Column Shifter — If Equipped
1. Turn the engine off.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
3. Tilt the steering wheel to the full up position.
4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.5. Insert a screwdriver or similar tool, into the access port
(ringed circle) on the bottom of the steering column
and push and hold the override release lever up.
6. Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position.
7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
Shift Lever Override Access Port
666 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

DipsticksPower Steering .........................511
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................670
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................701
Door Locks ..............................37
Door Locks, Automatic ......................39
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .207
Driving Off-Pavement ......................... .466
Off-Road ............................ .466
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .486
Dual Rear Wheels ........................ .555
E-85 Fuel .............................. .573
Electrical Power Outlets .....................219
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................236
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case .............433
Electronic Brake Control System ...............517Anti-Lock Brake System
..................517
Brake Assist System .....................518
Traction Control System ...................518
Electronic Range Select (ERS) .................403
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........181
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............523
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......202
Emergency Brake ........................ .512
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................663
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................617
Jump Starting ......................... .659
Tow Hooks ........................... .665
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........682
Engine ................................ .679
Air Cleaner .......................... .689
Block Heater ......................... .393
Break-In Recommendations ................114
Compartment ......................... .678
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INDEX 773

Tire and Loading Information Placard...........535
Tire Markings ........................... .529
Tires ..................................119 Aging (Life of Tires) .....................549
Air Pressure .......................... .540
Chains .............................. .552
Compact Spare ........................ .546
Dual ............................... .555
General Information .....................540
High Speed .......................... .543
Inflation Pressures ...................... .541
Life of Tires .......................... .549
Load Capacity ........................ .535
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............557
Pressure Warning Light ...................284
Quality Grading ....................... .767
Radial .............................. .543
Replacement .......................... .550
Rotation ............................. .554Safety
.............................. .529
Sizes ............................... .531
Snow Tires ........................... .544
Spinning ............................ .548
Tread Wear Indicators ....................548
Tire Safety Information .....................529
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................589
Tonneau Cover .......................... .718
Tonneau Cover Cleaning ....................718
Torque Converter Clutch ....................417
Tow Hooks, Emergency .....................665
Towing ............................... .581
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .670
Guide .............................. .586
Recreational .......................... .606
Weight .............................. .586
T

raction ............................... .485
Traction Control ......................... .518
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..................528
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