Why does the trailer not reverse straight?
- 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 when setting up the system with the sticker?
- The camera could need to be cleaned, the sticker could be blocked, the drawbar could be outside the allowed range of
10–48 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.
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.
What does it mean if the system displays that driving is required to initialize steering?
- The steering system needs to learn internal parameters to fully turn on the feature. Drive your vehicle straight forward above
40 km/h for approximately 5 minutes. This could also occur when your vehicle is new, there is a battery voltage issue or if the steering system has been serviced.
What does it mean if the system requires you to pull forward to initialize?
- 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 km/h for an extended period of time. Drive forward above
3 km/h and the system indicates when it initializes.
What does it mean if the trailer is at its maximum angle or the system deactivated by trailer angle?
- 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. If this message consistently displays, this could indicate the sticker is incorrectly placed, the trailer needs to be recalibrated or the drawbar or the trailer dimensions are outside of the supported range. The system is designed to work with drawbars that have a license plate to hitch ball center measurement of
26–43 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
1.83–6.1 m. Do not use drawbars or trailers that have a length outside of this range as the system performance degrades and could cause improper system function. Check that the correct trailer is selected in the touchscreen. Verify the sticker is placed according to the instructions. Then, delete the trailer from the system and repeat the setup process to calibrate the trailer.
What does it mean when the system tells you to take control of the steering wheel?
- The system is no longer steering the vehicle and you must take over steering. There are four reasons the system could display this message:
- You have touched the steering wheel when the system is steering. Avoid touching the wheel during system operation.
- You have exceeded the maximum forward speed of
40 km/h for the feature to re-activate when you shift to Reverse.
- The system no longer detects the trailer.
- An internal condition for system operation is not met that requires your vehicle to return to manual control of the steering.
What does it mean if the system does not detect a trailer that is setup with a 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.
Some trailers and couplers are not compatible with the sticker and camera system.
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 (tow ball mount) 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.