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BLIND SPOT INFORMATIONSYSTEM WITH TRAILERCOVERAGE LIMITATIONS
Trailer coverage only supportsconventional trailers. The system turns offif you select a fifth wheel trailer type.
Make sure the trailer width is less than orequal to 8.5 ft (2.6 m) and the length isless than 33 ft (10.1 m). If you input valueshigher, the system turns off.
Some trailers could cause a slight changein system performance:
•Large box trailers could cause falsealerts to occur when driving next toinfrastructures or near parked cars. Afalse alert could also occur whilemaking a 90-degree turn.
•Trailers that have a width greater than8.5 ft (2.6 m) at the front and have atotal length greater than 20 ft (6 m)could cause delayed alerts when avehicle is passing at high speeds.
•Box trailers that have a width greaterthan 8.5 ft (2.6 m) at the front couldcause early alerts when you pass avehicle.
•Clam shell or v-nose box trailers witha width greater than 8.5 ft (2.6 m) atthe front could cause delayed alertswhen a vehicle traveling the samespeed as your vehicle merges lanes.
SETTING A TRAILER LENGTH
Trailer length.A
Trailer width.B
Trailer hitch ball.C
You can set-up a trailer to work with theblind spot information system through thetouchscreen. When setting up a trailer, asequence of screens appear asking fortrailer information.
1.Select type of trailer screen -conventional, fifth wheel or gooseneck.
Note:The system only supportsconventional trailers.
2.Do you want to set up blind spot withtrailer screen? If no, the system turnsoff. If yes, the menu goes to the nextscreen.
3.Is the width less than 9 ft (2.7 m) andlength less than 33 ft (10.1 m)? If no,the system turns off. If yes, the menugoes to the next screen.
4.Trailer width measurement. Measurethe width at the front of the trailer. It isnot measured at the widest point ofthe trailer. The maximum width at thefront of the trailer the system cansupport is 8.5 ft (2.6 m).
Note:You do not need to enter an exacttrailer width measurement. You only needto confirm that the width of the trailer is lessthan 9 ft (2.7 m).
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5.Trailer length measurement. The trailerlength is the distance between thetrailer hitch ball and the rear of thetrailer. The maximum length that thesystem can support is 33 ft (10.1 m).
6.Enter the length of trailer. The defaultsetting is 18 ft (5.5 m). Toggling up ordown using the menu buttonsincreases or decreases themeasurement by 1 ft (0.3 m). Select alength that is equal to or within 1 ft(0.3 m) of the actual measured length.For example, if the actual measurelength is 23 ft (7 m), toggle the lengthin the menu to 24 ft (7.2 m). Thesystem setup saves when you enter thelength of the trailer.
Note:If the trailer is a bike rack or cargorack with electrical lighting, enter a lengthof around 3 ft (1 m). Cross traffic alertremains on for trailers with a length of 3 ft(1 m) or less.
Note:The system requires propermeasurement and measure entry to functionproperly.
SELECTING A TRAILER
When you connect a trailer to your vehicle,the trailer set up menu appears in thetouchscreen. This menu allows you to setup a new trailer or choose from apreviously set up trailer. A warningmessage appears and the system turns offif you do not choose or add a new trailer.
Note:The warning message may notappear until your vehicle reaches 22 mph(35 km/h).
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM INDICATORS
When blind spot informationsystem detects a vehicle, analert indicator illuminates in theexterior mirror on the side the approachingvehicle is coming from. If you turn the turnsignal on for that side of your vehicle, thealert indicator flashes.
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Cross Traffic Alert Limitationswith a Trailer Attached
The system remains on when you attacha trailer in vehicles with blind spotinformation system with trailer tow underthe following conditions:
•You connect a trailer.
•The trailer is a bike rack or cargo rackwith a maximum length of 3 ft (1 m).
•You set the trailer length to 3 ft (1 m)in the instrument cluster display.
Note:The system may not correctly operatewhen towing a trailer. For vehicles with anapproved trailer tow module and tow bar,the system turns off when you attach atrailer. For vehicles with an aftermarkettrailer tow module or tow bar, werecommend that you switch the system offwhen you attach a trailer.
SWITCHING CROSS TRAFFIC
ALERT ON AND OFF
To switch cross traffic alert on or off usethe touchscreen.
1.Press Features on the touchscreen.
2.Press Driver Assistance.
3.Switch Cross Traffic Alert on or off.
Note:The system switches on every timeyou switch the ignition on. To permanentlyswitch the system off, contact an authorizeddealer.
LOCATING THE CROSS
TRAFFIC ALERT SENSORS
The sensors are inside the brake lamp onboth sides of your vehicle.
Note:Keep the sensors free from snow, iceand large accumulations of dirt.
Note:Do not cover the sensors with bumperstickers, repair compound or other objects.
Note:Blocked sensors may affect systemaccuracy.
If something is blocking the sensors, amessage may appear in the informationdisplay when you shift into reverse (R).
Note:Bike and cargo racks could causefalse alerts due to obstruction of the sensor.We recommend switching the feature offwhen using a bike or cargo rack.
CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT
INDICATORS
When the cross traffic alertdetects an approaching vehicle,a tone sounds, a warning lampilluminates in the relevant exterior mirrorand arrows appear in the instrumentcluster display to show which side thevehicle is approaching from.
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Note:During calibration, the systemdetermines the trailer length. The systemsupports trailer lengths of 6–33 ft(1.85–10.05 m) distance from the hitchpoint to the center of the axle or axles. Thesystem is designed to work with drawbarsthat have a license plate to hitch ball centermeasurement of 9–18 in (23–46 cm) wheninstalled. Do not attempt to use drawbarsor trailers that have a length outside of thisrange as the system performance degradesand could cause improper system function.
Note:The touchscreen shows if you aregoing too slow or fast. Calibration pauses ifthe speed is outside the required range of2–9 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 thesystem to locate the hitch ball as well asdetermine the trailer length. Some trailerscould require you to drive straight then turnmultiple times before calibration completes.The touchscreen provides instructions andnotifies you when calibration completes.
Note:For best results, do not calibrate thesystem at night when calibrating the systemwith the sticker.
SWITCHING TRAILER BACKUP
ASSISTANCE ON AND OFF
Press the button and use the touchscreento select the connected trailer.
Note:A trailer must be configured to usetrailer backup assistance. See Configuringthe Trailer (page 454).
Note:If you use the steering wheel whenusing trailer backup assistance, the systemturns off and a message displays in thetouchscreen.
Note:If the trailer was connected just priorto turning the system on, you may need todrive forward to initialize the system. Followthe instructions on the touchscreen toactivate the system.
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Rear view camera view. Showsyour trailer hitch or what isdirectly behind your vehicle.
Rear split view camera view.Shows a 180° degree view ofwhat is behind your vehicle.
Bed camera view. Shows thetruck bed.
Note:This view also provides apicture-in-picture view.
Trailer AUX camera view. Showsa rear view camera image ofwhat is behind your trailer. Youneed to separately purchase this cameraand have it installed.
Note:This view also provides apicture-in-picture view.
Trailer reverse guidance view.Shows you a view of the sides ofyour truck and the trailer. In automode, this view moves as the trailer movesso that you do not have to adjust thecamera as you turn. Left and right arrowslet you see other camera views.
Picture-in-picture view. Showsa main view and a secondaryview when in bed camera viewor trailer AUX camera view.
Note:If you have a 8 in (20 cm)touchscreen, picture-in-picture is off bydefault. Press the picture-in-picture icon onthe touchscreen to switch picture-in-pictureview on and off.
Note:If you have a 12 in (30 cm)touchscreen, picture-in-picture is on bydefault and you cannot switch it off.
Swap. Press to swap betweenpicture-in-picture views.
Auto. Press to return to autoview.
Note:Auto is the default setting.
Hitch Angle Graphic
The hitch angle graphic shows a smallrepresentation of your truck and trailer withvisual feedback to help you monitor thetrailer. The graphic shows two differentcolored lines for the trailer hitch angle. Ablack line shows you where your trailer isin relation to your vehicle. The white linerepresents the amount the trailer can turnbased on knob input.
The graphic shows a yellow and red zonefor the hitch angle to warn you of a highangle condition that could require you topull forward to reduce the hitch angle. Theangle limits for each zone vary based onthe trailer length.
The yellow zone indicates you areapproaching the maximum controllabletrailer angle for the system. When thetrailer enters this zone, it is more difficultto reduce the trailer turn when backing up.It may be necessary to put your vehicleback into drive (D) and pull forward to getthe truck and trailer back to an in-lineposition.
The red zone indicates you have exceededthe maximum controllable trailer angle forthe system. Immediately stop reversing.Put your vehicle into drive (D) and pullforward until the trailer is no longer in thered zone.
Setting the Trailer Angle Limit
1.Press Features on the touchscreen.
2.Press Towing.
3.Press Manage trailers.
4.Press Pro Trailer Backup Assist.
5.Press Trailer Angle Limit.
6.Press a setting.
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DescriptionMessage
Displays when the system does not detectthe sensor. Check the sensor connection,check that there is no damaged wiringbetween the connector and sensor andcheck that there is only one sensorconnected.If you do not want to use the sensor for thistrailer, delete the trailer in the touchscreenthen repeat the setup process with thesticker.
Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ Sensor NotDetected Refer to Owner's Manual PressKnob to Exit
These messages display when the systemdoes not detect the trailer.If your trailer is setup with a sticker, makesure the rear camera is clean, and thesticker is clearly visible in the camera image.You can also move the trailer forward orbackward to change the trailer position andlighting conditions.If your trailer is setup with a sensor, checkthat the sensor is correctly installed andthe trailer length is within the allowedrange.If these messages continue to display, visityour authorized dealer to have your vehiclechecked.
Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ Trailer NotDetected. Shift to Park Press Knob to Exit
Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ Trailer NotDetected. Refer to Owner's Manual. PressKnob to Exit
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What does it mean if the trailer isat its maximum angle or thesystem deactivated by trailerangle?
•You are at the maximum controllabletrailer angle for the system. Place yourvehicle in drive (D) and pull forward toget the truck and trailer back to anin-line position.
•The trailer could need to berecalibrated. Check that the correcttrailer is selected in the touchscreen.Verify the sensor is installed accordingto the instructions included in thesensor kit and check that the drawbarand the trailer dimensions are withinthe allowed range. Then, delete thetrailer from the system and repeat thesetup process to calibrate the trailer.
•The drawbar or the trailer dimensionsare outside of the supported range. Thesystem is designed to work withdrawbars that have a license plate tohitch ball center measurement of9–18 in (23–46 cm) when installed.The system is designed to work withtrailers that have a hitch point to centerof the axle or axles measurement of6–33 ft (1.85–10.05 m). Do notattempt to use drawbars or trailers thathave a length outside of this range asthe system performance degrades andcould cause improper system function.
•The sensor could be incorrectlyinstalled. Make sure the sensor iscorrectly installed.
What does it mean when thesystem tells you to take control ofthe steering wheel?
•You have touched the steering wheelwhen the system is steering. Avoidtouching the wheel during systemoperation.
•You have exceeded the maximumspeed for the feature. The system is nolonger steering the vehicle and youmust take over steering.
•The system does not detect the trailer.The system is no longer steering thevehicle and you must take oversteering.
•An internal condition for systemoperation is not met that requires yourvehicle to return to manual control ofthe steering.
How do I use a sticker if I havepreviously setup a trailer with thesensor?
•Disconnect the sensor wiring and adda new trailer to the system and followthe instructions for setup with a sticker.See Applying the Trailer ReversingAid Sticker (page 441). If your vehicledoes not support the sticker option, thetouchscreen instructs you to install thesensor again.
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Why does the system not detect asensor?
•There could be an issue with theconnection. Make sure that the 12-wayconnector is fully inserted into the12-way socket, that the red rubber sealis not visible when the connector is fullyinserted and that the wiring harnesssensor connection is fully inserted atthe trailer sensor.
•The wiring harness could be damaged.Check for damaged wiring between the12-way connector and the trailersensor.
•There could be multiple sensorsconnected to your vehicle. Make sureonly one sensor is connected at a time.
•The sensor could be incorrectlyinstalled. Make sure the sensor isinstalled on a vertical surface with thearrows pointing straight up.
What does it mean if the systemremains on one message for anextended time during calibrationwhen setting up the system withthe sensor?
•The trailer length could be outside theallowed range. The system is designedto work with trailers that have a hitchpoint to center of the axle or axlesmeasurement of 6–33 ft(1.85–10.05 m).
•The road surface could be too rough orbumpy. Try calibrating the system ona smoother road surface, such as anopen parking lot.
•The sensor could be incorrectlyinstalled. Make sure the sensor isinstalled on a vertical surface with thearrows pointing straight up.
What does it mean if the systemdoes not detect a trailer whenconfigured with a sensor?
•Verify that you properly connected thesensor. See Trailer SensorInstallation (page 441). Repeatcalibration on a different route if youhave verified sensor installation.
What if I want to use a sensor forthe trailer instead of a sticker?
•Install the sensor and connect thesensor wiring before adding the newtrailer to the system. You must connectthe sensor before you add the trailer.If your vehicle did not come with asensor, you can purchase one from yourauthorized dealer.
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