2019 RAM CHASSIS CAB manual transmission

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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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 407
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other equip -
ment designed for this purpose, following equipment manu -
facturer’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.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN
mode, not the ACC mode.
If the key fob is unavailable or the vehicle's battery is
discharged, refer to “Manual Park Release” or “Gear Selector
Override” in this section for instructions on shifting the auto -
matic transmission out of PARK for towing. Two-Wheel Drive Models
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with all
four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmission is
operable, the vehicle may be towed (with the rear wheels on
the ground) under the following conditions:
• The transmission must be in NEUTRAL. Refer to “Manual
Park Release” in this section for instructions on shifting the
8–speed transmission to NEUTRAL when the engine is off.
• The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
• The towing distance must not exceed 15 miles (24 km) for
6–speed transmission, or 30 miles (48 km) for 8–speed
transmission.
If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be
towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than 15 miles
(24 km) for 6–speed transmission, or 30 miles (48 km) for
8–speed transmission, tow with the rear wheels OFF the
ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a
flatbed, or with the front wheels raised and the rear wheels
on a towing dolly, or (when using a suitable steering wheel
stabilizer to hold the front wheels in the straight position)
with rear wheels raised and the front wheels on the ground.CAUTION!
• Do not use sling type equipment when towing. Vehicle
damage may occur.
• When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck, do not
attach to front or rear suspension components. Damage
to your vehicle may result from improper towing. 6

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Seat Belts .......................................................................... 189, 241
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ................................................... 195
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .......................... 195
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage................... 195
Child Restraints ................................................................... 214
Extender................................................................................ 198
Front Seat...................................................................... 189, 193
Inspection ............................................................................. 241
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ........................................... 193
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ......................................... 194
Operating Instructions ....................................................... 193
Pregnant Women................................................................. 199
Reminder .............................................................................. 189
Seat Belt Extender ............................................................... 198
Seat Belt Reminder .............................................................. 189
Untwisting Procedure ........................................................ 194
Seat Belts Maintenance........................................................... 473
Seats ................................................................................ 39, 41, 42
Adjustment....................................................................... 39, 42
Easy Entry .............................................................................. 46
Folding Floor ....................................................................... 112
Head Restraints ..................................................................... 50
Memory .................................................................................. 44
Power ...................................................................................... 42
Rear Folding........................................................................... 39
Reclining Rear........................................................................ 41 Tilting ......................................................................................39
Security Alarm ...................................................................30, 148
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .........................................484
Sentry Key
Key Programming .................................................................29
Sentry Key (Immobilizer).........................................................28
Sentry Key Replacement ..........................................................29
Service Assistance ...................................................................585
Service Contract.......................................................................587
Service Manuals ......................................................................589
Shift Lever Override ...............................................................402
Shifting...................................................................................... 254
Automatic Transmission ............................................256, 265
Transfer Case .......................................................................280
Transfer Case, Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ........... 360
Transfer Case, Shifting Out Of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ...........................................................................362
Signals, Turn ..............................................................70, 157, 243
Siri..............................................................................................577
Sliding Rear Window, Power ..................................................94
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................................................465
Snow Plow ...............................................................................355
Snow Tires ................................................................................461
Spare Tire Changing ...............................................................396
Spare Tire Stowage .................................................................396
Spare Tires ................................................................461, 462, 463