2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab User Guide - Page 49

UTILITY Bed Rail Tie-Down System CAUTION! The maximum load per cleat should not exceed 250 lbs (113 kg) and the angle of the load on each cleat should not exceed 60 degrees above horizontal, or damage to the cleat or cleat rail may occur. • There are two adjustable cleats on each side of the bed that can be used to assist in securing cargo. • Each cleat must be located and tightened down in one of the detents, along either rail, in order to keep cargo properly secure. • To move the cleat to any position on the rail, turn the nut counterclockwise, approximately three turns. Then, pull out on the cleat and slide it to the detent nearest the desired location. Make sure the cleat is seated in the detent and tighten the nut. • To remove the cleats from the utility rail, remove the end cap by pushing up on the locking tab, located on the bottom of the end cap. Slide the cleat off the end of the rail. RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Recreational Towing - Two-Wheel Drive Models • Recreational towing of two-wheel drive models is not allowed. Towing with the rear wheels on the ground can result in severe transmission damage. Recreational Towing - Four-Wheel Drive Models CAUTION! Failure to follow these requirements can cause severe damage to the transmission and/or transfer case. NOTE: Both the manual shift and electronic shift transfer cases must be shifted into NEUTRAL for recreational towing. Automatic transmissions must be shifted into the PARK position for recreational towing. Refer to the following for the proper transfer case NEUTRAL shifting procedure for your vehicle. TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) NOTE: For additional trailer towing information (maximum trailer weight ratings) refer to the following website addresses: • http://www.dodge.com. • http://www.dodge.ca (Canada). Recreational Towing Procedure - Manual Shift Transfer Case • Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, shut off the engine and depress the brake pedal. • Shift the transmission and transfer case into NEUTRAL. • Start the engine and shift the transmission into REVERSE. • Release the brake pedal for five seconds and ensure that there is no vehicle movement. • Repeat the previous two steps with the transmission in DRIVE. 47