Setting Up the Trailer Backup Assistance for a Conventional Trailer - Configuring the Trailer

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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.

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.

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.

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

Press the button to switch the system on.

Press Add Trailer on the touchscreen.

Follow the directions on the touchscreen to enter the trailer name and trailer type, then proceed to the sticker or sensor setup.

Note: Your vehicle has two options for trailer backup assistance setup. The system defaults to the camera based system. See Applying the Trailer Reversing Aid Sticker. You can also set up the system with the trailer sensor that you can purchase from your authorized dealer. You must connect the sensor to your vehicle to set up the system.
See Trailer Sensor Installation.

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.

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