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CALIBRATING THE SYSTEM
Calibrating the system requires driving
forward and turning left or right. Follow the
instructions on the touchscreen to complete
the calibration process.
Note:
To calibrate the system, you need an
area where you can safely drive forward and
turn left or right. An open parking lot is an
ideal place to perform the calibration. Note:
Keep the steering wheel straight when
instructed to by the touchscreen. If the
steering wheel is in a turned position during
this instruction, the calibration pauses.
Note: During calibration, the system
determines the trailer length. The system
supports trailer lengths of 6–33 ft
(1.85–10.05 m) distance from the hitch point
to the center of the axle or axles. The system
is designed to work with drawbars that have
a license plate to hitch ball center
measurement of
9–18 in (23–46 cm) when
installed. Do not attempt to use drawbars or
trailers that have a length outside of this
range as the system performance degrades
and could cause improper system function.
Note: The touchscreen shows if you are
going too slow or fast. Calibration pauses if
the speed is outside the required range of
2–9 mph (4–15 km/h)
. Note:
You need to complete at least a
90°
turn, and longer trailers could require a 180°
turn. Camera trailer tracking requires the
system to locate the hitch ball as well as
determine the trailer length. Some trailers
could require you to drive straight then turn
multiple times before calibration completes.
The touchscreen provides instructions and
notifies you when calibration completes.
Note: For best results, do not calibrate the
system at night when calibrating.
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SWITCHING TRAILER BACKUP
ASSISTANCE ON AND OFF Press the button and use the touchscreen
to select the connected trailer.
Note:
A trailer must be configured to use
trailer backup assistance. See Connecting
a Trailer (page 346).
Note: If you use the steering wheel when
using trailer backup assistance, the system
turns off and a message displays in the
touchscreen.
Note: If the trailer was connected just prior
to turning the system on, you may need to
drive forward to initialize the system. Follow
the instructions on the touchscreen to
activate the system.
USING THE TRAILER BACKUP
ASSISTANCE CONTROLLER
Use the control knob to steer the trailer. Take
your hands off the steering wheel and turn
the control knob instead. The control knob
acts as the steering control for the trailer. Turn and hold counterclockwise to make the
trailer go left.
Turn and hold clockwise to make the trailer
go right.
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Release the knob when the trailer is moving
in the direction you want.
Note:
The more you turn the knob, the
sharper the trailer turns.
Note: Quickly turning and releasing the knob
results in a jerky movement of the vehicle.
Note: You may have to use the knob to
correct the trailer direction when attempting
to move the trailer straight back under some
conditions. USING THE TRAILER BACKUP
ASSISTANCE VIEWS
Up to three camera views could be available
when using trailer backup assistance. Use
the view that helps you the most when
reversing your vehicle and trailer. 360° camera view. Shows a 360°
view on the right-hand side of the
touchscreen with a rear camera
view on the left-hand side of the
touchscreen. Rear view camera view. Shows
your trailer hitch or what is directly
behind your vehicle.
Trailer reverse guidance view.
Shows you a view of the sides of
your vehicle and the trailer. In auto
mode, this view moves as the trailer moves
so that you do not have to adjust the camera
as you turn. Left and right arrows let you see
other camera views. Auto. Press to return to auto view.Note:
Auto mode is the default setting.
Hitch Angle Graphic
The hitch angle graphic shows a small
representation of your vehicle and trailer with
visual feedback to help you monitor the
trailer. The graphic shows two different
colored lines for the trailer hitch angle. A
black line shows you where your trailer is in
relation to your vehicle. The white line
represents the amount the trailer can turn
based on knob input.
The graphic shows a yellow and red zone
for the hitch angle to warn you of a high
angle condition that could require you to pull
forward to reduce the hitch angle. The angle
limits for each zone vary based on the trailer
length.
The yellow zone indicates you are
approaching the maximum controllable trailer
angle for the system. When the trailer enters
this zone, it is more difficult to reduce the
trailer turn when backing up. It may be
necessary to put your vehicle back into drive
(D) and pull forward to get your vehicle and
trailer back to an in-line position.
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The red zone indicates you have exceeded
the maximum controllable trailer angle for
the system. Immediately stop reversing. Put
your vehicle into drive (D) and pull forward
until the trailer is no longer in the red zone.
Setting the Trailer Angle Limit
1. Press
Features on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Towing.
3. Press
Manage trailers. 4. Press the saved trailer you want to
change.
5. Press
Pro Trailer Backup Assist.
6. Press
Trailer Angle Limit.
7. Press a setting.
Normal Control Angle
Default setting. This provides a balanced limit
that returns from a turn to straight backing
with minimal change to the trailer direction. Max Control Angle
Increases the trailer angle limit close to the
maximum controllable angle to allow sharper
turns but also causes more change in the
trailer direction when straightening out from
a turn.
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TRAILER BACKUP ASSISTANCE – TROUBLESHOOTING
TRAILER BACKUP ASSISTANCE – INFORMATION MESSAGES
Description
Message
Displays when the system turns on and is initializing.
Detecting Trailer Please Wait…
A condition exists that prevents the system from turning on. If the
message continues to display, visit your authorized dealer to have
your vehicle checked.
Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ System is Not Available
The steering system needs to learn internal parameters to fully enable
the feature. Drive your vehicle straight forward above 25 mph
(40 km/h) for approximately 5 minutes.
Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ Driving Required to Initialize Steering Press
Knob to Exit
Displays when you reach the maximum controllable trailer angle for
the system. Place your vehicle in drive (D) and pull forward to get th\
e
truck and trailer back to an in-line position.
Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ Stop now Maximum trailer angle Press
Knob to Exit
If this message consistently displays, you may need to repeat the
trailer calibration. Delete the trailer from the system and repeat the
setup and calibration process.
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Description
Message
Displays when you exceed the maximum controllable trailer angle for
the system. Place your vehicle in drive (D) and pull forward to get yo\
ur
vehicle and trailer back to an in-line position, then activate the syste\
m
by selecting the connected trailer and following the instructions on
the touchscreen.
If this message consistently displays, you may need to repeat the
trailer setup and calibration. Delete the trailer from the system and
repeat the setup and calibration process.
Stop now. Deactivated by trailer angle.
Displays when the system can no longer steer the vehicle and you
must take over steering.
Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ Stop Now Take Control of Steering Wheel
These messages display when the system does not detect the trailer.
Make sure the rear camera is clean, and the sticker is clearly visible
in the camera image. You can also move the trailer forward or back-
ward to change the trailer position and lighting conditions
If these messages continue to display, visit your authorized dealer to
have your vehicle checked.
Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ Trailer Not Detected. Shift to Park Press
Knob to Exit
Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ Trailer Not Detected. Refer to Owner's
Manual. Press Knob to Exit
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Description
Message
Display when the camera system cannot detect the trailer and requires
trailer movement to enable trailer detection. Drive forward above
2 mph (3 km/h) to initialize the system.
Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ Trailer Not Detected Pull Forward to
Initialize Press Knob to Exit
Displays when your vehicle is backing up but the system is not activ-
ated. Select the connected trailer on the touchscreen and follow the
instructions to activate the system.
This message also displays when you back up during the calibration
process.
Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ Stop Now System Not Active Press Knob
to Exit
Displays when the system turns on and is available to use.
Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ Backup Slowly Turn Knob to Steer Press
Knob to Exit
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TRAILER BACKUP ASSISTANCE –
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why does the trailer not reverse straight?
Verify the sticker is correctly applied.
Other factors such as the hitch
connection, road camber, road slope
and trailer suspension could influence
how straight the system can reverse the
trailer when the control knob is not
turned. You can compensate for the
trailer drifting to the right or left by
slowly turning the knob until the trailer
is following your desired path and then
holding the knob in that position. What does it mean if the system remains
on one message for an extended time
during calibration?
The camera could need to be cleaned,
the sticker could be blocked, the
drawbar could be outside the allowed
range of 9–18 in (23–46 cm) or you
could need to move to a different area
to change the lighting and background.
Verify the sticker is in the proper
location.
See Applying the Trailer
Reversing Aid Sticker (page 364). You
can move to a different area or change
the direction you are driving or setup
the system at a different time of day.
Some trailers are not compatible with
the sticker and camera system.
What does it mean if the system pauses
during calibration? There could be steering input or trailer
movement during the straight drive
portion of the calibration process. What does it mean if the system displays
hold steering steady during turn?
Part of the calibration process for the
sticker setup requires a steady turn. If
you are continually moving the steering
wheel during the turn, this delays the
calibration process. To enable the
calibration process, hold the steering
wheel at the same position when
turning.
What does it mean if the system displays
that it is not available? There could be a sub-system that the
system uses that is not correctly
operating or there could be a battery
voltage issue. If the system continues
to display it is not available, visit your
authorized dealer to have your vehicle
checked.
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