Tow Assist - New Trailer

When the CJB detects the trailer electrical plug has been connected, the trailer setup screen is displayed automatically on the TSD with the question: 'Has a trailer been connected?'

Selecting 'Yes' will bring up the first of a number of trailer setup screens. On first use the setup screens take the user through a series of configuration options for the connected trailer. To configure a new trailer select 'Add New' and then 'OK'.

Trailer Setup - Step 1 of 6

Choose from the list of generic trailer descriptive names for the trailer attached, then select 'Next'.

Trailer Setup - Step 2 of 6

Position the trailer straight behind the vehicle, to allow more accurate positioning of the target. Stick the self adhesive tracking target to the front of the trailer within the orange highlighted zone as displayed, then select 'Next'.
The highlighted zone will turn green when the target sticker is correctly positioned.

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Trailer Setup - Step 3 of 6

Select the correct number of axles for the chosen trailer, then select 'Next'.

Trailer Setup - Step 4 of 6

Select the preferred camera view for use with this trailer, then select 'Next'.

NOTE: The Side Cameras view is more suited to tall and/or long trailers for example caravans. The Reverse Camera view is more suited to small and/or short trailers.

Trailer Setup - Step 5 of 6

Using the numeric pad, enter the Hitch Length of the trailer, then select 'Next'.

NOTE: Hitch Length is the distance from the hitch point to the pivot point of the trailer. The pivot point will vary depending on the number of axles, and will be:

the center-line of the axle on a single axle trailer,
the mid-point between the axles on a twin axle trailer,
the center line of the center axle on a triple axle trailer.

Trailer Setup - Step 6 of 6

Using the distance adjustment buttons, set the orange overlay graphics at the width of the trailer wheels, or trailer edges when a tall trailer is to be used, then select 'Finish'.

NOTE: The orange overlay graphics determine the position of the trailer reverse guidance lines.

A confirmation message will appear to show that the trailer information has been retained.

Finally, highlight the trailer that has been memorized, and select 'OK'.

NOTE: In order to learn the central position of the trailer, the vehicle must be driven forwards at less than 15mph with the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position. There is currently no confirmation for when this process has completed, however the status can be derived by selecting Reverse gear and noting the presence of message 'Trailer tracking in progress'. Whilst tracking feature is learning the central position, the trailer trajectory lines will appear in a light blue color, when process is complete they will change to a dark purple color.

The Tow Assist feature is now ready to use.