Ford F-150 Pro Trailer Backup Assist Quick Start Guide

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Ford F-150 Pro Trailer Backup Assist Quick Start Guide

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IMPORTANT:

The Pro Trailer Backup Assist depends on how and where you place the sticker.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PLACE THE STICKER UNTIL YOU READ THROUGH ALL OF STEP 3 ON PAGES 10 AND 11 FOR STICKER PLACEMENT DETAILS.

ADDITIONAL STICKERS CAN BE PURCHASED THROUGH YOUR FORD DEALER'S PART DEPARTMENT.

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Scan the QR code for a additional resources of the

Pro Trailer Backup Assist set up.

This Quick Start Guide is not intended to replace your vehicle Owner’s Manual which contains more detailed information concerning the features of your vehicle, as well as important safety warnings designed to help reduce the risk of injury to you and your passengers. Please read your entire Owner’s Manual carefully as you begin learning about your new vehicle and refer to the appropriate chapters when questions arise. All information contained in this Quick Start Guide was accurate at the time of duplication. We reserve the right to change features, operation and/or functionality of any vehicle specification at any time. Your Ford dealer is the best source for the most current information. For detailed operating and safety information, please consult your Owner’s Manual.

WARNING

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January 2017 Second Printing Quick Start Guide

F-150 Pro Trailer Backup Assist

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2017 F-150 Pro Trailer Backup Assist

QUICK START GUIDE

What is the Pro Trailer Backup Assist?

The Pro Trailer Backup Assist control knob on your instrument panel will forever change how you look at backing up a trailer.

Turn the knob in the direction you want the trailer to go and the system takes over the steering to get it there. This frees you to focus on monitoring the mirrors and applying the brake and accelerator.

The setup starts with you placing a sticker in a specific spot on your trailer, taking a few measurements and entering them into the system.

It is very important to follow the setup procedure carefully to ensure correct placement of the sticker. This guide walks you through that process, step by step, and lets you be on your way.

Let's get started!

How Do I Use It?

Set up this feature by following all six steps listed in this guide. Scan the QR code with your smartphone to see the step-by-step videos. See the next page for what you need to complete the set up.

1.Position your truck and trailer. p 4.

2.Follow the information display prompts. pp 5–8.

3.Place the sticker. pp 9–10.

4.Measure key points. pp 11–12.

5.Enter your measurements into the information display. pp 13–14.

6.Confirm the sticker location and calibrate the system. pp 15–16.

Feature Operation. pp 17–21.

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To set up this feature, use the:

(a)5-way controls on your steering column

(b)Information display in your instrument cluster

(c)Pro Trailer Backup Assist control knob

(d)Center display

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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display

c Control knob

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a

5-way controls

 

 

Scan the QR code for step-by-step videos for the Pro Trailer Backup Assist set up.

d

Center display

What You Need for Set Up

This guide with the

 

Pen to record your

 

An adult or older

measurement card

Tape measure

Step-by-step videos

child assistant

and the stickers in

measurements

to help you with

(English or Metric)

(optional)

the inside back

in the guide

measurements

 

 

cover pocket

 

 

 

(optional)

 

 

 

 

 

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Pro Trailer Backup Assist Feature Set Up

Read and follow all of these steps carefully to get the best results.

Step 1: Position Your Truck and Trailer

Hitch your conventional trailer to the truck. For additional information on hitching your trailer, refer to the Towing chapter of your Owner's Manual.

Park your truck and hitched trailer on a level surface.

Make sure that the trailer and truck are in line with each other. You can do this by putting the truck in drive (D) and pulling straight forward.

Note: For best results, use a drawbar with a rise or drop that allows the trailer to sit level to the ground when attached to the vehicle.

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Pro Trailer Backup Assist Feature Set Up

 

 

Set Up Your Trailer

Step 2:

Follow the Information Display Prompts

 

Once you begin the setup, do not shut off

 

Press the down arrow on the left hand-side of the 5-way steering wheel

your vehicle.

Press the center button on the knob

controls to highlight Add Trailer. Press OK to confirm.

located to the

right of the steering wheel to begin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

setting up the Pro Trailer Backup Assist.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Information display

5-way controls

Name your trailer.

Use the 5-way steering wheel controls to choose the alphanumeric characters. Press the right arrow to advance to the next letter. When finished spelling out the name of the trailer, press OK to confirm. To delete a letter, press the up or down arrow key until you see a blank.

Select the type of brake system for your trailer.

Select Default if your trailer has electric, surge or no brakes.

Press OK to select and advance to the next screen.

Select the brake effort for your trailer.

The default value is Low and is the recommended setting for most trailers. If your trailer's brakes require more initial voltage, or if you prefer more aggressive trailer braking, then select either the Medium or the High setting.

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