Setting Up Pro Trailer Backup Assist - Ford 2016 F-150 Owner's Manual

Setting Up Pro Trailer Backup
Assist
Note: Once you have entered a trailer's
information into the system, it is stored for
easy recall. A maximum of 10 trailers can be
added to the system.
Step 1: Position your Vehicle and Trailer
Hitch your conventional trailer to your
vehicle. See Essential Towing Checks
(page 269).
Park your vehicle and hitched trailer on a
level surface.
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Make sure your vehicle and the trailer are
in line with each other. You can do this by
driving straight forward.
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Step 2: Follow the Information Display
Prompts
Press the button to turn the system on.
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1. Select the option to add a trailer in the
instrument cluster menu, using the
steering wheel control. See General
Information (page 108).
2. Add a personalized name for the trailer
using the screen prompts. Use the
down arrow to scroll to the desired
letter and then press the right arrow to
advance to the next letter. Press OK to
continue.
3. Select the type of trailer brake system
for the trailer you are adding.
4. Select the brake effort level for the
trailer.
Note: The default option is low. This is
recommended for most trailers. If the
trailer's brakes require more initial voltage,
or if you prefer more aggressive braking then
select the other options as required.
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