Ram 1500/2500/3500: What To Do In Emergencies
Ram Truck 1500 2500 3500 (2009 - 2018) Owner's Manual / What To Do In Emergencies
- Hazard Warning Flashers
- If Your Engine Overheats
- Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications
- Jacking And Tire Changing
- Jacking And Tire Changing 1500 Series Trucks
- Jack Instructions (1500 Series)
- Reinstalling The Jack And Tools (1500 Series)
- Jacking And Tire Changing 2500 And 3500 Series Trucks
- Jack Instructions (2500, 3500 Series)
- Reinstalling The Jack And Tools (2500 And 3500 Series)
- Jump-Starting Procedures
- Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
- Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped
- Shift Lever Override
- Manual Park Release - 8 Speed Transmission
- Towing A Disabled Vehicle
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Hazard Warning Flashers
The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the
upper switch bank just below the radio.
Press the switch to turn on the
Hazard Warning
flasher. When the switch is activated, all directional
turn
If Your Engine Overheats
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action.
On the highways - slow down.
In city traffic - while stopped, place the transmissi
Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications
Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure
that the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle. Any
time a wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the
vehicle the lug nuts/bolts should be
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Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are
equipped with either a switchable Automatic Locking
Retractors (ALR) or with a Cinching Latchplate which is
used to secure a child restraint system. For additional
information, refer to "Installing Child Restraints Using
The Vehicle Seat Belt" un
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.
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