Press TOW/HAUL when towing, heavily loaded or encountering frequent shifts, confirm its cluster indicator, and press it again to restore normal operation.
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Verified for 2025 Ram 1500 gasoline and eTorque variants equipped with the TOW/HAUL switch.
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Verified for 2025 Ram 1500 gasoline and eTorque variants equipped with the TOW/HAUL switch.
- 2025 Ram 1500 gasoline and eTorque models equipped with the TOW/HAUL switch
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Step by step.
- 01
After connecting and checking the load or trailer, start the truck and assess whether hills or frequent transmission shifts call for TOW/HAUL.
- 02
Press the TOW/HAUL switch.
- 03
Confirm the TOW/HAUL indicator illuminates in the instrument cluster.
- 04
Drive smoothly and allow delayed upshifts and automatic downshifts to provide engine braking.
- 05
Press the switch again when the heavy-load condition ends; reactivate it after every engine restart when still needed.
Important limits
- Normal transmission operation is the default after every engine start.
- Do not use TOW/HAUL on icy or slippery roads because increased engine braking can contribute to rear-wheel slide.
- TOW/HAUL does not increase payload, axle or trailer ratings and does not replace correct hitch, brake and tire setup.
Quick checks.
- ✓If the indicator is off after restarting, press the switch again; the mode is not retained across starts.
- ✓If shifts remain abnormal or a transmission-temperature warning appears, reduce load/speed and stop safely as the manual directs.
- ✓Verify the trailer and vehicle are within published ratings rather than relying on the mode to correct an overload.
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2025 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual — When To Use TOW/HAUL Mode
Relevant section or page: Trailer Towing — Towing Tips — TOW/HAUL Mode. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.
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