2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab User Guide - Page 63

UTILITY WARNING! The ITBM module has been designed and verified for electric trailer brakes. Connecting a trailer that is not compatible with the ITBM system may result in reduced or complete loss of trailer braking. There may be a increase in stopping distance or trailer instability which could result in personal injury. • 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. • Shut OFF the engine and place the ignition key in the unlocked OFF position. • Shift the transmission into PARK and apply the parking brake. • Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle with the tow bar and release the parking brake. Recreational Towing Procedure - Electronic Shift Transfer Case • Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for recreational towing: • Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, turn the ignition key to the ON/RUN position, but do not start the engine. • Press the brake pedal and shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. • Press and hold the transfer case switch NEUTRAL button for four seconds. • After the shift is completed and the NEUTRAL light turns on, release the NEUTRAL button. • 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. • Turn the engine OFF and place the ignition key in the unlocked OFF position. • Shift the transmission into PARK and apply the parking brake. • Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle with the tow bar and release the parking brake. 61 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 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. 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.