Get Towing -> Trailer Assistance Features Guide for Ford F 150 Light Truck 2023

Smart Hitch (If Equipped)

WHAT IS SMART HITCH

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Smart hitch shows how balanced the

weight is from the trailer onto the vehicle's

hitch and front axle.

HOW DOES SMART HITCH

WORK

Smart hitch uses sensors mounted to the

suspension to calculate the tongue weight

of the connected trailer.

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SMART HITCH LIMITATIONS

You cannot use the system if any of the

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Settings menu.

Quick setup.

Connection checklist.

Hitch type selection.

following occur:

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The wheels are not pointed straight

ahead.

•

Your vehicle is not in park (P).

Your vehicle is not on a level surface.

Hitch Type Selection

Press to select the hitch type.

The tire pressures are below the

recommended levels.

•

Your vehicle is off.

Quick Setup

Press to skip the trailer setup guide and

USING SMART HITCH

adjust the load in the trailer to a balanced

range.

1. Press Features on the touchscreen.

2. Press Smart Hitch.

Reset Hitch Weight

Press to reset the weight on the hitch to

zero.

Note: You can also access smart hitch

using the FordPass app.

Loaded Trailer Weight

Press to set the total weight of the loaded

trailer.

Note: The vehicle's tongue weight is not

available until you attach a trailer.

Note: Make sure you include both the trailer

weight and the trailer cargo in your

calculation for total weight of the loaded

trailer.

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Smart Hitch (If Equipped)

Tail Lamps

Press to see the hitch load balance on the

vehicle’s tail lamps.

Connection Checklist

Press to go through the trailer setup guide

and adjust the load in the trailer to a

balanced range.

Reset Hitch Weight

Press to reset the weight on the hitch to

zero.

Loaded Trailer Weight

Press to set the total weight of the loaded

trailer.

Note: The vehicle's tongue weight is not

available until you attach a trailer.

Note: Make sure you include both the trailer

weight and the trailer cargo in your

calculation for total weight of the loaded

trailer.

Tail Lamps

Press to see the hitch load balance on the

vehicle’s tail lamps.

Smart Hitch Settings

Measurement Units

Press to change measurement units

between pounds and kilograms.

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Onboard Scales(If Equipped)

WHAT IS ONBOARD SCALES

Onboard scales provides the estimated

payload of your vehicle and warns when

your vehicle is overloaded.

HOWDOESONBOARDSCALES

WORK

Onboard scales uses sensors mounted to

the suspension to calculate the vehicle's

payload.

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Settings menu.

Estimated payload.

Taillights on and off.

ONBOARD SCALES

LIMITATIONS

You cannot use the system if any of the

following occur:

Taillights

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The wheels are not pointed straight

ahead.

Press to see the vehicle's estimated

payload on the vehicle's tail lamp.

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Your vehicle is not in park (P).

Your vehicle is not on a level surface.

On-Board Scale Settings

Vehicle Mode

Press to return to the on-board scale

screen.

The tire pressures are below the

recommended levels.

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Your vehicle is off.

Scale Mode

Press to see a representation of the weight

added to the vehicle's current payload and

to reset the scale to zero.

USING ONBOARD SCALES

1. Press Features on the touchscreen.

2. Press Onboard Scales.

Note: The scale settings remain between

Note: You can also access on-board scale

key cycles.

using the FordPass app.

Passenger and Cargo Load Reminder

Press to switch the load reminder on or off.

Set Passenger and Cargo Load Reminder

Press to set the estimated payload that is

not in the vehicle when you use on-board

scale.

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Onboard Scales(If Equipped)

The default and minimum value is 200 lb

(100 kg).

The maximum value is 1,400 lb (650 kg).

Press Set Current Load as Estimate to

store the current payload of the vehicle.

Measurement Units

Press to change measurement units

between pounds and kilograms.

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Trailer Backup Assistance (If Equipped)

WHAT IS TRAILER BACKUP

WARNING: This system is an extra

driving aid. It does not replace your

attention and judgment, or the need to

apply the brakes. This system does NOT

automatically brake your vehicle. If you

fail to press the brake pedal when

necessary, you may collide with another

vehicle.

ASSISTANCE

Trailer backup assistance utilizes the

control knob on the instrument panel to

help you steer a trailer. Turn the control

knob in the direction you want the trailer

to go and the system steers the vehicle.

HOW DOES TRAILER BACKUP

ASSISTANCE WORK

Trailer backup assistance uses a sticker or

sensor attached to the trailer to detect the

trailer angle relative to the towing vehicle

and provides instructions, graphics and

camera views on the touchscreen.

Note: The system is not a substitute for

safe driving practices. Always be aware of

your vehicle and trailer combination, and

the surrounding environment.

Note: The system does not detect or

prevent your vehicle or trailer from making

contact with obstacles in the surrounding

environment.

Note: The front end of your vehicle swings

out when changing the direction of the

trailer.

Note: In certain conditions, the trailer could

turn faster or the trailer angle could increase

more than anticipated. Always monitor the

clearance between the trailer and vehicle

and the surroundings.

TRAILER BACKUP

ASSISTANCE PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:Driving while distracted

can result in loss of vehicle control, crash

and injury. We strongly recommend that

you use extreme caution when using any

device that may take your focus off the

road. Your primary responsibility is the

safe operation of your vehicle. We

recommend against the use of any

hand-held device while driving and

encourage the use of voice-operated

systems when possible. Make sure you

are aware of all applicable local laws

that may affect the use of electronic

devices while driving.

SETTING UP THE TRAILER

BACKUP ASSISTANCE FOR A

CONVENTIONAL TRAILER

CONFIGURING THE TRAILER

You must configure a trailer in the system

to use trailer backup assistance. This is a

one-time setup process and the system

saves the trailer information for the next

time you use that trailer.

The system only works with conventional

trailers. It does not work with other types

including fifth-wheel and gooseneck. The

following illustration shows examples of

conventional trailers on the left-hand side.

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Trailer Backup Assistance(If Equipped)

Make sure that the trailer and your vehicle

are in line with each other. You can do this

by putting the transmission in drive (D) and

pulling straight forward.

Configuring the Trailer in the

Touchscreen

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Positioning the Trailer

Hitch the trailer to your vehicle and

connect the electrical wiring harness.

Check to make sure that the wiring is

working. See Connecting a Trailer (page

414).

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Park your vehicle and hitched trailer on a

level surface.

For best results, make sure that your trailer

rides level with the ground when you hitch

your vehicle. See Connecting a Trailer

(page 414).

1. Press the button to switch the system

on.

2. Press Add Trailer on the touchscreen.

3. Follow the directions on the

touchscreen to enter the trailer name

and trailer type, then proceed to the

sticker or sensor setup.

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Trailer Backup Assistance (If Equipped)

Note: Your vehicle has two options for

Use the supplied sticker placement card,

a tape measure and pen to carefully mark

the area to attach the sticker. The sticker

is in the back cover pocket of your quick

start guide. Make sure the entire sticker is

within the green zone between the two

arcs or distance markers on the diagram,

and is also visible in the rear view camera

display.

trailer backup assistance set up. The system

defaults to the camera based system. See

Applying the Trailer Reversing Aid Sticker

(page 441). You can also set up the system

with the trailer sensor that you can purchase

from your authorized dealer. Y o u must

connect the sensor to your vehicle to set up

the system. See Trailer Sensor

Installation (page 441).

Once you have found the correct location,

Note: If you configure the trailer and install

a sensor, the system saves the trailer with

that sensor information. If you want to use

this trailer with the sticker, you need to

delete the trailer from the system and

repeat the setup process.

place the sticker.

Note: Make sure nothing can obstruct the

rear view camera's view of the sticker such

as a jack handle or wiring.

Note: Position the sticker on a flat, dry and

clean horizontal surface. For best results,

apply the sticker when temperatures are

above 32°F (0°C).

APPLYING THE TRAILER

REVERSING AID STICKER

Place the sticker in an area visible by the

rear view camera. The entire sticker must

be within 4–19 in (10–48 cm) from the

center of the hitch ball, as shown in the

following illustration.

Note: Do not move stickers after placing

them. Do not re-use any stickers if removed.

Note: You can purchase additional stickers

through your authorized dealer.

Note: If you previously setup the trailer with

the trailer sensor, make sure it is not plugged

in before configuring the trailer and placing

the sticker.

TRAILER SENSOR INSTALLATION

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Trailer Backup Assistance(If Equipped)

Note: To setup a trailer with a sensor, install

the sensor on the trailer and plug the

connector into the connector in your bumper

prior to configuring the trailer. Trailers that

were set up with a sensor still require the

sensor to function. To change a trailer to

use the sticker, delete the trailer in the

system and repeat the trailer setup with the

sticker.

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.

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You need to purchase a sensor kit and 7/12

way connector to replace the 7/4 way

connector on your vehicle to setup the

system with a sensor. See your authorized

dealer.

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Refer to the instructions included with your

trailer sensor for detailed information

regarding installation.

Note: Make sure the arrows on the sensor

housing are facing up. Mount the sensor to

a vertical part of the trailer that pivots when

you turn your vehicle. Do not mount to a

stationary surface such as the truck side of

the trailer hitch.

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.

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Trailer Backup Assistance (If Equipped)

Note: During calibration, the system

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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.

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Note: For best results, do not calibrate the

system at night when calibrating the system

with the sticker.

Press the button and use the touchscreen

to select the connected trailer.

Note: A trailer must be configured to use

trailer backup assistance. See Configuring

the Trailer (page 454).

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.

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Trailer Backup Assistance(If Equipped)

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.

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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.

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Note: You may have to use the knob to

correct the trailer direction when attempting

to move the trailer straight back under some

conditions.

Turn and hold counterclockwise to make

the trailer go left.

USING THE TRAILER BACKUP

ASSISTANCE VIEWS

Up to seven camera views could be

available when using trailer backup

assistance. Use the view that helps you the

most when reversing your vehicle and

trailer.

Note: The rear view camera view is

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available on all vehicles with trailer backup

assistance. Additional views are available

on vehicles with trailer reverse guidance.

Turn and hold clockwise to make the trailer

go right.

360° camera view. Shows a

360° view on the right-hand side

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of the touchscreen with a rear

camera view on the left-hand side of the

touchscreen.

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Rear view camera view. Shows

your trailer hitch or what is

directly behind your vehicle.

Note: Auto is the default setting.

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Hitch Angle Graphic

The hitch angle graphic shows a small

representation of your truck 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

the truck and trailer back to an in-line

position.

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.

Rear split view camera view.

Shows a 180° degree view of

what is behind your vehicle.

Bed camera view. Shows the

truck bed.

Note: This view also provides a

picture-in-picture view.

Trailer AUX camera view. Shows

a rear view camera image of

what is behind your trailer. You

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need to separately purchase this camera

and have it installed.

Note: This view also provides a

picture-in-picture view.

Trailer reverse guidance view.

Shows you a view of the sides of

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your truck 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.

Picture-in-picture view. Shows

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a main view and a secondary

view when in bed camera view

or trailer AUX camera view.

Note: If you have a 8 in (20 cm)

touchscreen, picture-in-picture is off by

default. Press the picture-in-picture icon on

the touchscreen to switch picture-in-picture

view on and off.

Note: If you have a 12 in (30 cm)

touchscreen, picture-in-picture is on by

default and you cannot switch it off.

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.

Swap. Press to swap between

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picture-in-picture views.

Auto. Press to return to auto

view.

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Normal Control Angle

Max Control Angle

Default setting. This provides a balanced

limit that returns from a turn to straight

backing with minimal change to the trailer

direction.

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 (If Equipped)

TRAILER BACKUP ASSISTANCE – TROUBLESHOOTING

TRAILER BACKUP ASSISTANCE – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Message

Description

Detecting Trailer Please Wait…

Displays when the system turns on and is

initializing.

Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ System is Not A condition exists that prevents the system

Available

from turning on. If the message continues

to display, visit your authorized dealer to

have your vehicle checked.

Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ Driving Required The steering system needs to learn internal

to Initialize Steering Press Knob to Exit

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™ Stop now

Displays when you reach the maximum

Maximum trailer angle Press Knob to Exit controllable trailer angle for the system.

Place your vehicle in drive (D) and pull

forward to get the truck and trailer back to

an in-line position.

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.

Stop now. Deactivated by trailer angle.

Displays when you exceed the maximum

controllable trailer angle for the system.

Place your vehicle in drive (D) and pull

forward to get your vehicle and trailer back

to an in-line position, then activate the

system 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 calibra-

tion process.

Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ Stop Now Take Displays when the system can no longer

Control of Steering Wheel

steer the vehicle and you must take over

steering.

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Trailer Backup Assistance(If Equipped)

Message

Description

Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ Sensor Not

Detected Refer to Owner's Manual Press

Knob to Exit

Displays when the system does not detect

the sensor. Check the sensor connection,

check that there is no damaged wiring

between the connector and sensor and

check that there is only one sensor

connected.

If you do not want to use the sensor for this

trailer, delete the trailer in the touchscreen

then repeat the setup process with the

sticker.

Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ Trailer Not

These messages display when the system

Detected. Shift to Park Press Knob to Exit does not detect the trailer.

If your trailer is setup with a sticker, make

Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ Trailer Not

Detected. Refer to Owner's Manual. Press

Knob to Exit

sure the rear camera is clean, and the

sticker is clearly visible in the camera image.

You can also move the trailer forward or

backward to change the trailer position and

lighting conditions.

If your trailer is setup with a sensor, check

that the sensor is correctly installed and

the trailer length is within the allowed

range.

If these messages continue to display, visit

your authorized dealer to have your vehicle

checked.

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Trailer Backup Assistance (If Equipped)

Message

Description

Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ Trailer Not

Detected Pull Forward to Initialize Press

Knob to Exit

If your trailer is setup with a sticker, this

message displays 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.

If your trailer is setup with a sensor, this

message displays when your vehicle has

not moved after the trailer sensor is

connected or extended operation below

1 mph (1 km/h). Drive forward above 2 mph

(3 km/h) to initialize the system.

Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ Stop Now

Displays when your vehicle is backing up

but the system is not activated. Select the

connected trailer on the touchscreen and

follow the instructions to activate the

system.

System Not Active Press Knob to Exit

This message also displays when you back

up during the calibration process.

Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ Backup Slowly Displays when the system turns on and is

Turn Knob to Steer Press Knob to Exit available to use.

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Trailer Backup Assistance(If Equipped)

TRAILER BACKUP ASSISTANCE

Why does the trailer not reverse

straight?

– FREQUENTLY ASKED

QUESTIONS

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The road conditions, such as road

camber and road slope, could affect

how straight the system can reverse.

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

does not detect a trailer that is

setup with a sticker?

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The system could be having trouble

identifying the sticker. The system

requires a clear view of the sticker

placed on the trailer. You must keep

the camera lens and sticker clean for

the system to correctly operate. If the

system cannot initially detect the

trailer, it could be necessary for you to

change the lighting conditions by

moving your vehicle and trailer or

waiting until the conditions change.

See Applying the Trailer Reversing

Aid Sticker (page 441). Deleting the

trailer and repeating the setup and

calibration could improve performance,

but some trailers are not compatible

with the sticker and camera system. If

the system consistently does not

detect the trailer with the sticker setup,

you may choose to setup the trailer

with a sensor.

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Other factors, such as the hitch

connection or trailer suspension, could

affect how straight the system can

reverse the trailer. 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.

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The sensor could be incorrectly

installed. Make sure the sensor is

correctly installed.

What does it mean if the system

remains on one message for an

extended time during calibration

when setting up the system with

the sticker?

Note: The system is designed to be used

with the same trailer connection every time

you choose the trailer from the touchscreen.

When using a different drawbar or a

different pin hole on drawbars with more

than one, connecting the drawbar to your

vehicle affects the trailer position and you

may need to repeat the trailer setup and

calibration process.

•

The camera could require cleaning.

You could have a blocked sticker. Verify

the sticker is in the proper location. See

Applying the Trailer Reversing Aid

Sticker (page 441).

•

The drawbar could be outside of the

allowed range of 4 –19 in (10 –48 cm).

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•

The system could have difficulties

What does it mean if the system

displays that it is not available?

recognizing the sticker based on

environmental factors. You could need

to move to a different area to change

the lighting and background or you

could need to change the direction you

are driving. You could also try setting

up the system at a different time of

day.

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There could be a sub-system that the

system uses that is not correctly

operating. If the system continues to

display it is not available, visit your

authorized dealer to have your vehicle

checked.

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There could be a battery voltage issue.

Make sure the battery is correctly

charged. If the system continues to

display it is not available, visit your

authorized dealer to have your vehicle

checked.

Some trailers are not compatible with

the sticker and camera system. If the

issue persists, set up the trailer with a

sensor purchased from your authorized

dealer. See Trailer Sensor

Installation (page 441).

What does it mean if the system

displays that driving is required to

initialize steering?

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.

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The steering system needs to learn

internal parameters to fully turn on the

feature. Drive your vehicle straight

forward above 25 mph (40 km/h) for

approximately 5 minutes.

What does it mean if the system

displays hold steering steady

during turn?

•

Your vehicle is new, there is a battery

voltage issue or you have serviced the

steering system.

•

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

requires you to pull forward to

initialize?

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This occurs when the vehicle has not

moved during the current key cycle

after you connect and select the trailer

in the touchscreen, or you operate the

system at speeds below 1 mph

(1 km/h) for an extended period of

time. Drive forward above 2 mph

(3 km/h) and the system indicates

when it initializes.

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Trailer Backup Assistance(If Equipped)

What does it mean if the trailer is

What does it mean when the

system tells you to take control of

the steering wheel?

at its maximum angle or the

system deactivated by trailer

angle?

•

You have touched the steering wheel

when the system is steering. Avoid

touching the wheel during system

operation.

You have exceeded the maximum

speed for the feature. The system is no

longer steering the vehicle and you

must take over steering.

The system does not detect the trailer.

The system is no longer steering the

vehicle and you must take over

steering.

An internal condition for system

operation is not met that requires your

vehicle to return to manual control of

the steering.

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You are at the maximum controllable

trailer angle for the system. Place your

vehicle in drive (D) and pull forward to

get the truck and trailer back to an

in-line position.

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The trailer could need to be

recalibrated. Check that the correct

trailer is selected in the touchscreen.

Verify the sensor is installed according

to the instructions included in the

sensor kit and check that the drawbar

and the trailer dimensions are within

the allowed range. Then, delete the

trailer from the system and repeat the

setup process to calibrate the trailer.

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The drawbar or the trailer dimensions

are outside of the supported range. The

system is designed to work with

How do I use a sticker if I have

previously setup a trailer with the

sensor?

drawbars that have a license plate to

hitch ball center measurement of

9–18 in (23–46 cm) when installed.

The system is designed to work with

trailers that have a hitch point to center

of the axle or axles measurement of

6–33 ft (1.85–10.05 m). Do not

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Disconnect the sensor wiring and add

a new trailer to the system and follow

the instructions for setup with a sticker.

See Applying the Trailer Reversing

Aid Sticker (page 441). If your vehicle

does not support the sticker option, the

touchscreen instructs you to install the

sensor again.

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.

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The sensor could be incorrectly

installed. Make sure the sensor is

correctly installed.

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Trailer Backup Assistance (If Equipped)

Why does the system not detect a

sensor?

What does it mean if the system

does not detect a trailer when

configured with a sensor?

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There could be an issue with the

connection. Make sure that the 12-way

connector is fully inserted into the

12-way socket, that the red rubber seal

is not visible when the connector is fully

inserted and that the wiring harness

sensor connection is fully inserted at

the trailer sensor.

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Verify that you properly connected the

sensor. See Trailer Sensor

Installation (page 441). Repeat

calibration on a different route if you

have verified sensor installation.

What if I want to use a sensor for

the trailer instead of a sticker?

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The wiring harness could be damaged.

Check for damaged wiring between the

12-way connector and the trailer

sensor.

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Install the sensor and connect the

sensor wiring before adding the new

trailer to the system. You must connect

the sensor before you add the trailer.

If your vehicle did not come with a

sensor, you can purchase one from your

authorized dealer.

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There could be multiple sensors

connected to your vehicle. Make sure

only one sensor is connected at a time.

The sensor could be incorrectly

installed. Make sure the sensor is

installed on a vertical surface with the

arrows pointing straight up.

What does it mean if the system

remains on one message for an

extended time during calibration

when setting up the system with

the sensor?

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The trailer length could be outside the

allowed range. The system is designed

to work with trailers that have a hitch

point to center of the axle or axles

measurement of 6–33 ft

(1.85–10.05 m).

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The road surface could be too rough or

bumpy. Try calibrating the system on

a smoother road surface, such as an

open parking lot.

The sensor could be incorrectly

installed. Make sure the sensor is

installed on a vertical surface with the

arrows pointing straight up.

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Trailer Reverse Guidance(If Equipped)

WHAT IS TRAILER REVERSE

WARNING: This system is an extra

driving aid. It does not replace your

attention and judgment, or the need to

apply the brakes. This system does NOT

automatically brake your vehicle. If you

fail to press the brake pedal when

necessary, you may collide with another

vehicle.

GUIDANCE

ProTrailer Back-Up Assist with Trailer

Reverse Guidance

Trailer reverse guidance provides views

and graphics on the touchscreen to help

you steer your vehicle when you backup a

trailer.

Note: The system is not a substitute for

safe driving practices. Always be aware of

your vehicle and trailer combination, and

the surrounding environment.

HOWDOESTRAILERREVERSE

GUIDANCE WORK

Note: The system does not detect or

prevent your vehicle or trailer from making

contact with obstacles in the surrounding

environment.

Note: The front end of your vehicle swings

out when changing the direction of the

trailer.

Note: In certain conditions, the trailer could

turn faster or the trailer angle could increase

more than anticipated. Always monitor the

clearance between the trailer and vehicle

and the surroundings.

Trailer reverse guidance uses a sticker or

sensor attached to the trailer to detect the

trailer angle relative to the towing vehicle

and provides instructions, graphics and

camera views on the touchscreen.

TRAILERREVERSEGUIDANCE

PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:Driving while distracted

can result in loss of vehicle control, crash

and injury. We strongly recommend that

you use extreme caution when using any

device that may take your focus off the

road. Your primary responsibility is the

safe operation of your vehicle. We

recommend against the use of any

hand-held device while driving and

encourage the use of voice-operated

systems when possible. Make sure you

are aware of all applicable local laws

that may affect the use of electronic

devices while driving.

SETTING UP TRAILER

REVERSE GUIDANCE FOR A

CONVENTIONAL TRAILER

CONFIGURING THE TRAILER

You must configure a trailer in the system

to use trailer reverse guidance. This is a

one-time setup process and the system

saves the trailer information for the next

time you use that trailer.

The system only works with conventional

trailers. It does not work with other types

including fifth-wheel and gooseneck. The

following illustration shows examples of

conventional trailers on the left-hand side.

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Note: Trailer reverse guidance camera

views are available without setting up a

trailer. However, complete functionality,

including images and automatic view

switching, is enabled by setup. Setup is

required to enable trailer backup assistance.

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Make sure that the trailer and your vehicle

are in line with each other. You can do this

by putting the transmission in drive (D) and

pulling straight forward.

Configuring the Trailer in the

Touchscreen

1. Shift to reverse (R).

2. Press the camera view button.

3. Press the trailer view icon.

4. Press Add Trailer.

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5. Follow the directions on the

touchscreen to enter the trailer name

and trailer type, then proceed to the

sticker or sensor setup.

Positioning the Trailer

Hitch the trailer to your vehicle and

connect the electrical wiring harness.

Check to make sure that the wiring is

working. See Connecting a Trailer (page

414).

Note: Your vehicle has two options for

trailer reverse guidance set up. The system

defaults to the camera based system. See

Applying the Trailer Reverse Aid Sticker

(page 456). You can also set up the system

with the trailer sensor that you can purchase

from your authorized dealer. Y o u must

connect a sensor to your vehicle to set up

the system. See Trailer Sensor

Installation (page 456).

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Note: If you configure the trailer and install

a sensor, the system saves the trailer with

that sensor information. If you want to use

this trailer with the sticker, you need to

delete the trailer from the system and

repeat the setup process.

Park your vehicle and hitched trailer on a

level surface.

For best results, make sure that your trailer

rides level with the ground when you hitch

your vehicle. See Connecting a Trailer

(page 414).

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Trailer Reverse Guidance(If Equipped)

Note: If you previously setup the trailer with

APPLYING THE TRAILER

REVERSE AID STICKER

Place the sticker in an area visible by the

rear view camera. The entire sticker must

be within 4–19 in (10–48 cm) from the

center of the hitch ball, as shown in the

following illustration.

the trailer sensor, make sure it is not plugged

in before configuring the trailer and placing

the sticker.

TRAILER SENSOR INSTALLATION

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Use the supplied sticker placement card,

a tape measure and pen to carefully mark

the area to attach the sticker. The sticker

is in the back cover pocket of your quick

start guide. Make sure the entire sticker is

within the green zone between the two

arcs or distance markers on the diagram,

and is also visible in the rear view camera

display.

Once you have found the correct location,

place the sticker.

Note: Make sure nothing can obstruct the

rear view camera's view of the sticker such

as a jack handle or wiring.

Note: Position the sticker on a flat, dry and

clean horizontal surface. For best results,

apply the sticker when temperatures are

above 32°F (0°C).

Note: Do not move stickers after placing

them. Do not re-use any stickers if removed.

Note: You can purchase additional stickers

through your authorized dealer.

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