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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 Connectinga Trailer (page 346).
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.
USING THE TRAILER BACKUP
ASSISTANCE CONTROLLER
Use the control knob to steer the trailer. Takeyour hands off the steering wheel and turnthe control knob instead. The control knobacts as the steering control for the trailer.
Turn and hold counterclockwise to make thetrailer go left.
Turn and hold clockwise to make the trailergo right.
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DescriptionMessage
Displays when you exceed the maximum controllable trailer angle forthe system. Place your vehicle in drive (D) and pull forward to get yourvehicle and trailer back to an in-line position, then activate the systemby selecting the connected trailer and following the instructions onthe touchscreen.If this message consistently displays, you may need to repeat thetrailer setup and calibration. Delete the trailer from the system andrepeat the setup and calibration process.
Stop now. Deactivated by trailer angle.
Displays when the system can no longer steer the vehicle and youmust 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 visiblein the camera image. You can also move the trailer forward or back-ward to change the trailer position and lighting conditionsIf these messages continue to display, visit your authorized dealer tohave your vehicle checked.
Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ Trailer Not Detected. Shift to Park PressKnob to Exit
Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ Trailer Not Detected. Refer to Owner'sManual. 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 hitchconnection, road camber, road slopeand trailer suspension could influencehow straight the system can reverse thetrailer when the control knob is notturned. You can compensate for thetrailer drifting to the right or left byslowly turning the knob until the traileris following your desired path andholding the knob in that position. Checkthat the correct trailer is selected in thetouchscreen. Verify the sticker iscorrectly applied and check that thedrawbar and the trailer dimensions arewithin the allowed range. If the trailerconsistently does not reverse straight,delete the trailer from the system andrepeat the setup process to calibratethe trailer.
What does it mean if the system remainson one message for an extended timeduring calibration?
The camera could need to be cleaned,the sticker could be blocked, thedrawbar could be outside the allowedrange of 9–18 in (23–46 cm) or youcould need to move to a different areato change the lighting and background.Verify the sticker is in the properlocation. See Applying the TrailerReversing Aid Sticker (page 364). Youcan move to a different area or changethe direction you are driving or set upthe system at a different time of day.Some trailers are not compatible withthe sticker and camera system.
What does it mean if the system pausesduring calibration?
There could be steering input or trailermovement during the straight driveportion of the calibration process.
What does it mean if the system displayshold steering steady during turn?
Part of the calibration process for thesticker setup requires a steady turn. Ifyou are continually moving the steeringwheel during the turn, this delays thecalibration process. To enable thecalibration process, hold the steeringwheel at the same position whenturning.
What does it mean if the system displaysthat it is not available?
There could be a sub-system that thesystem uses that is not correctlyoperating or there could be a batteryvoltage issue. If the system continuesto display it is not available, visit yourauthorized dealer to have your vehiclechecked.
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What does it mean if the trailer is at itsmaximum angle or the system deactivatedby trailer angle?
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. If this messageconsistently displays, this could indicatethe sticker is incorrectly applied, thetrailer needs to be recalibrated or thedrawbar or the trailer dimensions areoutside of the supported range. Thesystem is designed to work withdrawbars that have a license plate tohitch ball center measurement of 9–18 in(23–46 cm) when installed. The systemis designed to work with trailers thathave a hitch point to center of the axleor axles measurement of 6–33 ft(1.85–10.05 m). Do not attempt to usedrawbars or trailers that have a lengthoutside of this range as the systemperformance degrades and could causeimproper system function. Check thatthe correct trailer is selected on the
touchscreen. Verify the sticker iscorrectly applied and check that thedrawbar and the trailer dimensions arewithin the allowed range. Then, deletethe trailer from the system and repeatthe setup process to calibrate the trailer.
What does it mean when the system tellsyou to take control of the steering wheel?
The system is no longer steering thevehicle and you must take over steering.There are four reasons the system coulddisplay this message. The first reasonthe system could display this messageis that you have touched the steeringwheel when the system is steering. Thesecond reason the system could displaythis message is that you have exceededthe maximum speed for the feature. Thethird reason the system could displaythis message is that the trailer is notdetected. The final reason the systemcould display this message is that aninternal condition for system operationis not met that requires your vehicle toreturn to manual control of the steering.
What does it mean if the system does notdetect a trailer?
The system requires a clear view of thesticker placed on the trailer. You mustkeep the camera lens and sticker cleanfor the system to correctly operate. Ifthe system cannot initially detect thetrailer, it could be necessary for you tochange the lighting conditions bymoving your vehicle and trailer orwaiting until the conditions change. SeeApplying the Trailer Reversing AidSticker (page 364). Some trailers are notcompatible with the sticker and camerasystem.
Note:The system is designed to be usedwith the same trailer connection every timeyou choose the trailer from the touchscreen.When using a different drawbar or a differentpinhole on drawbars with more than one,connecting the drawbar to your vehicleaffects the trailer position and you may needto repeat the trailer setup and calibrationprocess.
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WHAT IS TRAILER REVERSE
GUIDANCE
Trailer reverse guidance provides views andgraphics on the touchscreen to help yousteer your vehicle when you backup a trailer.
HOW DOES TRAILER REVERSE
GUIDANCE WORK
Trailer reverse guidance uses a sticker todetect the trailer angle relative to the towingvehicle and provides instructions, graphicsand camera views on the touchscreen.
TRAILER REVERSE GUIDANCE
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Driving while distractedcan result in loss of vehicle control, crashand injury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommendagainst the use of any hand-held devicewhile driving and encourage the use ofvoice-operated systems when possible.Make sure you are aware of all applicablelocal laws that may affect the use ofelectronic devices while driving.
WARNING: This system is an extradriving aid. It does not replace yourattention and judgment, or the need toapply the brakes. This system does NOTautomatically brake your vehicle. If you failto press the brake pedal when necessary,you may collide with another vehicle.
Note:The system is not a substitute for safedriving practices. Always be aware of yourvehicle and trailer combination, and thesurrounding environment.
Note:The system does not detect or preventyour vehicle or trailer from making contactwith obstacles in the surroundingenvironment.
Note:The front end of your vehicle swingsout when changing the direction of thetrailer.
Note:In certain conditions, the trailer couldturn faster or the trailer angle could increasemore than anticipated. Always monitor theclearance between the trailer and vehicleand the surroundings.
SETTING UP TRAILER REVERSE
GUIDANCE FOR A CONVENTIONAL
TRAILER
CONFIGURING THE TRAILER
You must configure a trailer in the system touse trailer reverse guidance. This is aone-time setup process and the trailerinformation is saved in the system for thenext time you use that trailer.
The system only works with conventionaltrailers. It does not work with other typesincluding fifth-wheel and gooseneck trailers.The following illustration shows examples ofconventional trailers on the left-hand side.
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Use the sticker placement card and a tapemeasure to determine the appropriate areato place the sticker. The sticker is in the backcover pocket of your quick start guide. Makesure the entire sticker is within the greenzone between the two arcs or distancemarkers on the diagram, and is also visiblein the rear view camera display.
Once you have found the correct location,place the sticker.
Note:Make sure nothing can obstruct therear view camera's view of the sticker suchas a jack handle or wiring.
Note:Position the sticker on a flat, dry andclean horizontal surface. For best results,apply the sticker when temperatures areabove 32°F (0°C).
Note:Do not move stickers after placingthem. Do not re-use any stickers if removed.
Note:You can purchase additional stickersthrough your authorized dealer.
CALIBRATING THE SYSTEM
Calibrating the system requires drivingforward and turning left or right. Follow theinstructions on the touchscreen to completethe calibration process.Note:To calibrate the system, you need anarea where you can safely drive forward andturn left or right. An open parking lot is anideal place to perform the calibration.
Note:Keep the steering wheel straight wheninstructed to by the touchscreen. If thesteering wheel is in a turned position duringthis instruction, the calibration pauses.
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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 hitch pointto the center of the axle or axles. The systemis designed to work with drawbars that havea license plate to hitch ball centermeasurement of 9–18 in (23–46 cm) wheninstalled. Do not attempt to use drawbars ortrailers 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.
SWITCHING TRAILER REVERSE
GUIDANCE ON AND OFF
Shift into reverse (R), press the rear camerabutton to expand the menu, press the trailericon and use the touchscreen to select theconnected trailer.
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.
USING TRAILER REVERSE
GUIDANCE VIEWS
Up to three camera views could be availablewhen using trailer reverse guidance. Use theview that helps you the most when reversingyour vehicle and trailer.
360° camera view. Shows a 360°view on the right-hand side of thetouchscreen with a rear cameraview on the left-hand side of thetouchscreen.
Rear view camera view. Showsyour trailer hitch or what is directlybehind your vehicle.
Trailer reverse guidance view.Shows you a view of the sides ofyour vehicle and the trailer. In automode, this view moves as the trailer movesso that you do not have to adjust the cameraas you turn. Left and right arrows let you seeother camera views.
Straight backup mode. Showswhich way to turn your steeringwheel to keep the trailer straight.Use this view when you want to keep yourtrailer completely in line with your vehicle.
Note: It may be helpful to shift your vehicleinto drive (D), pull forward and straighten outthe vehicle and trailer before engagingstraight backup mode.
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This takes you back to the 360°camera system and out of thetrailer reverse guidance feature.
Auto. Press to return to auto view.
Note:Auto mode is the default setting.
Hitch Angle Graphic
The hitch angle graphic shows a smallrepresentation of your vehicle 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 is inrelation to your vehicle. The white linerepresents the amount the trailer can turnbased on steering wheel position.
The graphic shows a yellow and red zonefor the hitch angle to warn you of a highangle condition that could require you to pullforward to reduce the hitch angle. The anglelimits for each zone vary based on the trailerlength.
The yellow zone indicates you areapproaching the maximum controllable trailerangle for the system. When the trailer entersthis zone, it is more difficult to reduce thetrailer turn when backing up. It may benecessary to put your vehicle back into drive(D) and pull forward to get your vehicle andtrailer back to an in-line position.
The red zone indicates you have exceededthe maximum controllable trailer angle forthe system. Immediately stop reversing. Putyour vehicle into drive (D) and pull forwarduntil the trailer is no longer in the red zone.
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