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STARTING AND OPERATING
Consider the following items when computing the
weight on the rear axle of the vehicle:
The tongue weight of the trailer.
The weight of any other type of cargo or equip
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ment put in or on your vehicle.
The weight of the driver and all passengers.
NOTE:
Remember that everything put into or on the trailer
adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional
factory-installed options or dealer-installed options
must be considered as part of the total load on
your vehicle. Refer to the “Tire And Loading Infor
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mation” placard for the maximum combined
weight of occupants and cargo for your vehicle.
T
RAILER
R
EVERSE
S
TEERING
C
ONTROL
Feature Overview
Trailer Reverse Steering Control (TRSC) is a feature
that will assist the driver when backing up a trailer.
By turning the knob located on the center stack,
you can more accurately control the direction the
trailer will go.
The driver controls the accelerator and the brake
while steering with the use of the Trailer Reverse
Steering Control knob. The trailer is steered
according to the direction the knob is turned.
This feature will also allow the driver to back up a
vehicle and trailer in a straight line when the knob
is rested in its center position.
Minimal setup is required to use this feature.
Set Up:
To use the system, hitch your trailer to the truck
and ensure all electrical wiring is connected
The system will automatically calibrate an
attached trailer during normal forward driving with
no additional action needed from the driver. If the
vehicle has not had enough time to automatically
calibrate after connecting a trailer, you will see a
“Calibrate Trailer” message in the instrument
cluster when pressing the TRSC button to activate
the system. If this is the case perform the following
maneuver to calibrate the trailer:
Drive forward at least 100
ft (30
m), perform a
90 degree turn and return to a straight position for
at least another 100
ft (30
m). Perform another
90 degree turn, followed by another straight drive
of at least 100
ft (30
m). Check that the system
has calibrated by pushing the TRSC button.
NOTE:
The 90 degree turns could be in either the left or
right direction.
Trailer Reverse Steering Control Calibration
1 — Straight 100
ft (30
m)
2 — Intersection turn with radius 50-65
ft
(15-20
m) in either direction
3 — Straight 100
ft (30
m)
4 — Intersection turn with radius 50-65
ft
(15-20
m) in either direction
5 — Straight 100
ft (30
m)
6 — Straight 100
ft (30
m), making sure to align
vehicle/trailer to path center line
7 — Feature is active, turn knob left or right to
back the trailer up