2019 Ram 4500 Chassis Cab tow

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F50–20 Amp Yellow Air Suspension Control Module – If Equipped
F51 –10 Amp Red Ignition Node Module / Keyless Ignition Node Module,
Radio Frequency Hub Module / Electric Steering
Column Lock - If Equipped
F52 –5 Amp Tan Battery Sensor
F53 –20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow – Left Turn/Stop Lights - If Equipped
F54 –20 Amp Yellow Non Memory Adjustable Pedals - If Equipped
F56 –15 Amp Blue Additional Diesel Content - If Equipped (DS 1500 Only)
F57 –20 Amp Yellow TCM/PCM / Solenoid Trans Pressure SW (RFE Trans
Only) – If Equipped (HD Only)
Transmission (DS 1500 Only)
F58 –10 Amp Red Bed Lighting (LED) – If Equipped (HD Only)
F60 –15 Amp Blue Underhood Lamp / TCM – If Equipped (DS 1500 Only)
F61 –10 Amp Red UREA Sensor / PM Sensor – If Equipped (DS 1500 LD
Diesel & Cummins Diesel)
F62 –10 Amp Red Air Conditioning Clutch
F63 –20 Amp Yellow Ignition Coils (Gas), Ignition Coils Capacitors (Gas) /
Short Runner Valve Actuator / Urea Heater Control
Unit (DS 1500 LD Diesel) / RLY Coil Feed-SCR (DS 1500
LD Diesel)
Cavity Cartridge Fuse
Micro FuseDescription
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F80–10 Amp Red Universal Garage Door Opener / Compass /
Anti-Intrusion Module (DS 1500 Only)
ASSY Overhead Console / SW Assist / SW 911 – If
Equipped (HD Only)
F81 –20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow Right Turn / Stop Lights - If Equipped
F82 –10 Amp Red Steering Column Control Module / Cruise Control
F83 – –No Connection
F84 –15 Amp Blue ASBM / HVAC / ICS / Rear Heated Seat Switches
F85 –10 Amp Red Airbag Module
F86 –10 Amp Red Airbag Module
F87 –10 Amp Red Air Suspension / ITBM / Steering Column Control
Module / MOD Gateway CAN-C Trailer TPM (HD
Only)
Air Suspension / Trailer Tow / DC/DC Converter
(Voltage Stabilizer) / Steering Column Control Module
/ Occupant Classification Sensor (DS 1500 Only)
F88 –15 Amp Blue Instrument Panel Cluster
F90/F91 –20 Amp Yellow IGN or BATT Customer Selectable – If Equipped
(HD Only)
Power Outlet (Rear Seats) Customer Selectable (DS 1500
Only)
F93 –20 Amp Yellow Cigar Lighter - If Equipped
Cavity Cartridge Fuse
Micro FuseDescription

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Jack Warning Label1. If equipped, remove the spare wheel, jack, and tools from
storage.
2. Using the lug wrench, loosen, but do not remove, the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn while
the wheel is still on the ground.
• To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely
stowed, spares must be stowed with the valve stem
facing the ground.
WARNING! (Continued)CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated in the Jacking
Instructions for this vehicle.
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5. Remove the lug nuts and pull the wheel off. Install thespare wheel and lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the
nuts toward the wheel on single rear wheel (SRW)
models. On dual rear wheel models (DRW) the lug nuts
are a two-piece assembly with a flat face. Lightly tighten
the nuts. To avoid risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not fully tighten the nuts until the vehicle has been
lowered.
6. Using the lug wrench, finish tightening the nuts using a crisscross pattern. For the proper lug nut torque specifica -
tions refer to “Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications” in
“Technical Specifications.” If in doubt about the correct
tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by an
authorized dealer or at a service station. 7. Install wheel center cap (if equipped) and remove wheel
blocks. Do not install chrome or aluminum wheel center
caps on the spare wheel. This may result in cap damage.
8. Lower the jack to its fully closed position. If the jack will not lower by turning the dial (thumbwheel) by hand, it
may be necessary to use the jack driver in order to lower
the jack. Stow the replaced tire, jack, and tools as previ -
ously described.
9. Adjust the tire pressure when possible.
WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the
vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt
someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to
remove the tire.WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard
stop, could endanger the occupants of the vehicle.
Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the
places provided.
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Dual Rear Wheels
Slots in the wheels will assist in properly orienting the inner
and outer wheels. Align these slots when assembling the
wheels for best access to the tire valve on the inner wheel.
The tires of both dual wheels must be completely off the
ground when tightening to insure wheel centering and
maximum wheel clamping.
Dual wheel models require a special heavy-duty lug nut
tightening adapter (included with the vehicle) to correctly
tighten the lug nuts. Also, when it is necessary to remove and
install dual rear wheels, use a proper vehicle lifting device.
NOTE:
When installing a spare tire (if equipped) as part of a dual
rear wheel end combination, the tire diameter of the two
individual tires must be compared. If there is a significant
difference, the larger tire should be installed in a front loca-
tion. The correct direction of rotation for dual tire installa -
tions must also be observed
It is recommended that wheel stud nuts be kept torqued to
specifications at all times. Torque wheel stud nuts to specifi -
cations at each lubrication interval.
Refer to “Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications” in “Tech -
nical Specifications” for further information. Wheel Nuts
All wheel nuts should be tightened occasionally to eliminate
the possibility of wheel studs being sheared or the bolt holes
in the wheels becoming elongated. This is especially
important during the first few hundred miles/kilometers of
operation to allow the wheel nuts to become properly set. All
wheel nuts should first be firmly seated against the wheel.
The wheel nuts should then be tightened to recommended
torque. Tighten the wheel nuts to final torque in increments.
Progress around the bolt circle, tightening the wheel nut
opposite to the wheel nut just previously tightened until
final torque is achieved.
Refer to “Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications” in “Tech
-
nical Specifications” for further information.
To Stow The Flat Or Spare — If Equipped
Refer to Upfitters Body Builder’s Guide for information on
stowing your spare tire (if equipped).

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 403
Gear Selector Override Access Port
6. Move the gear selector to the NEUTRAL position.
7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8–SPEED
TRANSMISSION
In order to push or tow the vehicle in cases where the trans -
mission will not shift out of PARK (P) (such as a dead
battery), a Manual Park Release is available.
WARNING!
Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the
parking brake before activating the Manual Park
Release. In addition, you should be seated in the driver’s
seat with your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
activating the Manual Park Release. Activating the
Manual Park Release will allow your vehicle to roll away
if it is not secured by the parking brake, or by proper
connection to a tow vehicle. Activating the Manual Park
Release on an unsecured vehicle could lead to serious
injury or death for those in or around the vehicle.
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Manual Park Release Pull Strap
Follow these steps to activate the Manual Park Release:
1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
2. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, remove the Manual Park Release access cover, which is just above the
parking brake release handle, below and to the left of the
steering column.
3. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal. 4. Using the screwdriver or similar tool, push the Manual
Park Release lever locking tab (just below the middle of
the lever) to the right.
5. While holding the locking tab in the disengaged position, pull the tether strap to rotate the lever rearward, until it
locks in place pointing towards the driver's seat. Release
the locking tab and verify that the Manual Park Release
lever is locked in the released position.
6. The vehicle is now out of PARK (P) and can be towed. Release the parking brake only when the vehicle is
securely connected to a tow vehicle.
To Reset The Manual Park Release:
1. Push the locking tab to the right, to unlock the lever.
2. Rotate the Manual Park Release lever forward to its orig -
inal position, until the locking tab snaps into place to
secure the lever.
3. Pull gently on the tether strap to confirm that the lever is locked in its stowed position.
4. Re-install the access cover.

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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled
vehicle using a commercial towing service. If the transmis-
sion and drivetrain are operable, disabled vehicles may also
be towed as described under “Recreational Towing” in the
“Starting And Operating” section.

• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead
to transmission overheating and failure. It can also damage
the tires. Do not spin the wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h)
while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
CAUTION!
(Continued)
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) max distance (6–speed
transmission)
• 30 miles (48 km) max distance (8–speed
transmission) See instructions in “Recreational Towing”
under “Starting And Operating”

• Auto Transmission in PARK
• Transfer Case in NEUTRAL
• Tow in forward direction
Wheel Lift Or Dolly Tow Front
NOT ALLOWED
Rear OK NOT ALLOWED

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