ADVANCED TOW ASSIST [G2416499]

WARNING:

Make sure the relevant safety warnings and cautions have been read and understood before towing a trailer. See TOWING SAFETY.

NOTE:

Advanced tow assist only operates if the connected trailer has had a profile created, and has been calibrated. See TRAILER CALIBRATION.

Advanced tow assist displays camera views of the rear and side of the vehicle, to assist the driver when reversing a trailer. Trajectory lines are overlaid onto the images, depicting the predicted path of the trailer. Different camera views can be selected via the touchscreen. See REAR CAMERA.

Advanced tow assist also operates the steering wheel when the vehicle is reversing and all conditions are met.

NOTE:

The vehicle’s speed and brakes must be controlled by the driver.

WARNING:

The driver is responsible for detecting obstacles, and for estimating both the trailer and vehicle’s distance from the obstacles when maneuvering. Failure to do so can result in vehicle or trailer damage, serious injury, or death.

Touch the advanced tow assist icon on the CAMERAS menu to enable advanced tow assist. See REAR CAMERA.

To activate advanced tow assist:

  1. Select Yes on the TRAILER SETUP pop-up touchscreen menu.
  2. Select the appropriate profile for the connected trailer.
  3. Select reverse gear.
  4. Rotate the driver's-side rotary control on the lower touchscreen to set the trailer's intended trajectory.
    NOTE:

    Press and hold the control for more than 3 seconds to set a straight trajectory.

Once the required path has been set, the touchscreen displays two trailer images. The solid image depicts the current trailer position. The outline image depicts the intended trajectory path. Use the accelerator and brake pedals to maneuver the trailer when ready.

NOTE:

Make sure all conditions are met before maneuvering the trailer.

NOTE:

The driver can take control of the steering wheel if required. In this event, advanced tow assist is canceled.

The trajectory lines change color as follows:

  1. Green lines indicate that the trailer is reversing in a straight line.
  2. Magenta lines indicate that the trailer is reversing at an angle.
  3. Red lines indicate that the trailer’s reversing angle is too tight.