Ram 1500/2500/3500: Safe Off-Road Driving - Power Wagon Only
Ram Truck 1500 2500 3500 (2009 - 2018) Owner's Manual / Starting And Operating / Safe Off-Road Driving - Power Wagon Only
- Off-Road Driving Tips And Vehicle Characteristics
- Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
- Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High Points)
- Hill Climbing
- Driving Through Water
- Vehicle Recovery
- After Driving Off-Road
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Off-Road Driving Tips And Vehicle
Characteristics
Your vehicle has excellent on and off-road capabilities.
These off-road capabilities will allow you to explore
those wilderness trails where few travel, providing a
source of exciting and satisfying
Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
There is a drastic reduction in traction when driving in
snow, mud or sand. The vehicle will be less responsive to
steering, acceleration and braking inputs. Therefore you
should accelerate slowly, le
Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High
Points)
While driving off road, you will encounter many types of
terrain. These varying types of terrain bring different
types of obstacles. Before proceeding review the path
ahead to determine the correct ap
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Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard
diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors
the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic
transmission control systems. When these systems are
operating properly, your vehicle will provide excellent
performance and fuel econom
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 p
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