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- [Narrator] Did you know
that your vehicle may be equipped
with a convenient feature
that can help make maneuvering a trailer in reverse easy?
It's called Pro Trailer Backup Assist,
and there are a few steps you'll need to do first
in order to use it.
Let me explain.
Before you begin, you'll need a few things
to help with the setup.
Your supplied quick-start setup guide with measurement card,
a tape measure, a pencil,
an assistant to help out if needed,
as well as the checkered sticker that comes with your guide.
I'll tell you about that later.
First you'll need to connect your vehicle
to your trailer on a level of service.
For best results, it is recommended to use a drawbar
with the appropriate rise or drop
to position your trailer level to the ground.
Then, line up the vehicle and trailer by pulling forward
so they're in line with one another.
Second, from inside the vehicle to begin programming,
press the center of the Pro Trailer Backup Assist button
located to the right of the steering wheel, here.
Use the arrows on the steering wheel,
and select Add Trailer and press Okay.
Then, using the up and down and left and right arrows
of the five-way controls, spell out the name of the trailer,
using the right arrow to advance to the next letter.
To delete a letter, press the up and down arrow key
until you see a blank space.
Press Okay once finished.
Next, select the type of brake system for your trailer.
Electric Surge is the default, then press Okay.
Now select the desired brake effort for your trailer,
Low is the recommended setting for most trailers,
while Medium or High will apply the brakes quicker,
if you prefer,
which is perfect if you have a larger or heavier trailer,
for instance.
The system may prompt you to set up
the trailer Blind Spot Information System, or BLIS.
Select No at this time.
You'll then get a message asking if you want to continue
to Trailer Backup Assist SetUp, select Yes to confirm.
A prompt will direct you to straighten the trailer
to continue setup.
You'll then get another message
directing you to put the vehicle in park,
and to place the Pro Trailer Backup Assist sticker
on your trailer tongue.
Now I'm gonna tell you how to place the checkered sticker
I just mentioned.
The sticker acts as a target
that the Pro Trailer Backup Assist feature
and rear view camera use
to track which direction the trailer is moving.
Take the checkered sticker
and measurement card with you to the rear of the vehicle.
You'll want to place the sticker within seven to 20 inches
from the center of the trailer hitch ball.
You'll also need to make sure to place the sticker
on a flat horizontal surface
that is visible by the rear view camera.
This is where an assistant would be helpful.
Once the sticker is in place,
you'll need to use your tape measure
to get and record several measurements.
First, measure the horizontal distance
from the license plate to the center of the hitch ball,
and write it down.
Next measure the horizontal distance
from the center of the hitch ball
to the center of the sticker,
and the distance from the rear view camera
to the center of the sticker.
Keep in mind, the location is not dependent
on a straight or A-frame type trailer,
but based on where a surface is available
that meets the requirements.
And finally, the horizontal distance
from the tailgate to the center of the trailer axle,
if it's a single axle trailer.
If the trailer has two or more axles,
measure to the center point between both axles.
Okay, now I'll tell you how to input the measurements
into the system's information display.
To input the measurements you recorded outside the vehicle,
use the up and down arrows on the five-way control
on the left side of the steering wheel
to increase or decrease the numbers as needed,
then press Okay to confirm each measurement,
and to move on to the next measurement.
Once you've added the last measurement,
the information display
will show you all of the entered measurements.
If correct select Confirm and hit Okay.
Once you confirm the measurements,
the system will automatically search for the sticker
and highlight it with a red circle.
A message will then ask you if the sticker is circled.
If it is select Yes to confirm.
You'll get a confirmation message,
letting you know setup is complete
and measurements are saved.
If you do not see the sicker circled, select No.
Make sure the measurements are correct,
and that the trailer and vehicle are positioned straight.
Finally, you'll need to drive the vehicle straight forward
between four and 24 miles per hour as directed,
until you get a message confirming calibration is complete.
Any questions?
Go to owner.ford.com.