Ram 1500/2500/3500: Trailer Towing
Ram Truck 1500 2500 3500 (2009 - 2018) Owner's Manual / Starting And Operating / Trailer Towing
- Common Towing Definitions
- Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer Weight
- Towing Requirements
- Towing Tips
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Common Towing Definitions
The following trailer towing related definitions will assist
you in understanding the following information:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum
Trailer Weight
The following chart provides the maximum trailer
weight a given factory equipped trailer hitch type can
tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the
correct trailer hitch for your intended to
Towing Requirements
To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drivetrain
components the following guidelines are recommended:
CAUTION!
Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles
(805 km) the new vehic
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Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Mode - If
Equipped
In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically prelocked.
The belt will still retract to remove any slack in
the shoulder belt.
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode
Use the Automatic Locking Mode anytime a child safety
seat is installed in a seating position that has a belt with
this feature. C
Power Inverter - If Equipped
A 115 Volt (150 Watts Maximum) outlet is located on the
center stack of the instrument panel, to the right of the
radio. This outlet can power cellular phones, electronics
and other low power devices requiring power up to 150
Watts. Certain high-end video games, such as Playstation3
and XBox360 will
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