2014 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab emergency towing

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...........420
 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS ..................... .420
▫ Torque Specifications ..................420
 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ..........423
▫ 4500/5500 Models .....................423
▫ Preparations For Jacking .................423
▫ Jacking Instructions ....................425
 HOISTING .......................... .431
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES ...........431
▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ..............431
▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ................433
 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .............435
 EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED . .437
 SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ................437
 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ...........438
▫ Two-Wheel Drive Models ................440
▫ Four-Wheel Drive Models ................441
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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 the
following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever:
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.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 437

Defroster, Rear Window.....................192
Defroster, Windshield ......................112
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................162
Differential, Limited-Slip ....................322
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ..................475
Power Steering ........................ .327
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................438
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................466
Door Locks Door Locks ............................35
KeyFob...............................35
Remote ...............................35
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................35
Door Locks, Automatic ......................37
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .324Dual Rear Wheels
........................ .371
Electrical Power Outlets .....................176
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................192
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case .............316
Electronic Brake Control System ...............333
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................333
Traction Control System ...................334
Electronic Range Select (ERS) .................308
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........169
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............338
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......212
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . .212
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Setup
Menu ............................... .212
EVIC Messages ........................ .212
Emergency Brake ........................ .328
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................435
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INDEX 529

System, Remote Starting.....................31
Tachometer ............................. .200
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .165
Tip Start ............................... .295
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........351
Tire Markings ........................... .344
Tires ..................................113 Aging (Life of Tires) .....................365
Air Pressure .......................... .356
Chains .............................. .368
Compact Spare ........................ .362
Dual ............................... .371
General Information .....................356
High Speed .......................... .359
Inflation Pressures ...................... .357
Life of Tires .......................... .365
Load Capacity ........................ .351
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............372Pressure Warning Light
...................206
Quality Grading ....................... .523
Radial .............................. .359
Replacement .......................... .366
Rotation ............................. .370
Safety .............................. .344
Sizes ............................... .345
Snow Tires ........................... .360
Spinning ............................ .364
Tread Wear Indicators ....................365
Wheel Nut Torque ..................... .428
Tire Safety Information .....................344
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................395
Torque Converter Clutch ....................311
Tow Hooks, Emergency .....................437
Towing ............................... .389
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .438
Guide .............................. .394
Recr
eational .......................... .410
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