2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup Owner Manual - Page 394
2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup Manual
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392 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drivetrain components the following guidelines are recommended: Perform the maintenance listed in Section 8 of this manual. When towing a trailer, never exceed the GAWR, or GCWR, ratings. WARNING! CAUTION! • Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles (805 km) of vehicle operation. Doing so may damage your vehicle. • During the first 500 miles (805 km) of trailer towing, limit your speed to 50 mph (80 km/h). Improper towing can lead to an injury accident. Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as possible: Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer and will not shift during travel. When trailering cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts can occur that may be difficult for the driver to control. You could lose control of your vehicle and have an accident. • When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can cause a WARNING! Your vehicle may require special axle lubricant. Please refer to the fluids section of this manual.