Ford Super Duty (2018 year). Manual — part 68

TRAILER REVERSING AIDS

Trailer Reverse Guidance

WARNING

Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and
injury. We strongly recommend that

you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving.

Note: You must always be aware of the
vehicle and trailer combination and the
surrounding environment.

Note: The system does not detect or
prevent the vehicle or trailer from making
contact with obstacles in the surrounding
environment.

Note: Keep in mind that the front end of
the vehicle swings out when changing the
direction of the trailer.

Note: The system relies on user
measurements to determine sticker
placement and system limits. It is critical to
take the key measurements correctly.
Incorrect measurements can result in the
improper function of the system up to and
including contact between the vehicle and
trailer.

Note: The system limits vehicle speed when
backing up. The system is not a replacement
for proper use of the throttle and brake
pedals.

Note: Some features associated with this
system do not work until you set it up.

Principle of Operation

Trailer reverse guidance is a driver
assistance feature that helps take the
guesswork out of getting your trailer
positioned where you want it, quickly and
easily, when driving in reverse (R).

Each trailer you use with your vehicle has
to be setup once. Sticker placement is
extremely important and there are specific
placement rules.

Setting Up Trailer Reverse
Guidance

Note: Your vehicle saves the trailer
information when you enter it into the
system. A maximum of 10 trailers can be
added to the system.

Step 1: Position your Vehicle and Trailer

Hitch your trailer to the truck and connect
the electrical wiring harness. Check to
make sure that the wiring is working. See
Essential Towing Checks (page 287).

Park your vehicle and hitched trailer on a
level surface.

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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.

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Step 2: Follow the Information Display
Prompts

1.

Use the steering wheel controls to
navigate to the towing menu.

2. Select Trailer Setup from the available

options.

3. Select Add a Trailer and press OK to

confirm.

4. The system asks you to name the

trailer. Use the steering wheel controls
to choose from the alphanumeric
characters. Press the right arrow to
advance to the next character. When
you finish naming the trailer, press OK
to confirm.

5. 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

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.

6. The system asks you to select your

trailer type. You can use the system
with conventional, fifth wheel and
goose neck trailers. For fifth wheel and
goose neck trailers, set up and sticker
placement are not required, however
some of the features do not operate
automatically with these trailer types.
Use the steering wheel controls to
select your trailer type.

Note: You can still manually control the
camera views on the touchscreen to help
you reverse goose neck and fifth wheel
trailers.

7.

If your vehicle includes a blind spot
information system, the system
prompts you to setup the trailer blind
spot feature. See Blind Spot
Information System (page 254).

8. A message appears in the information

display asking if you want to add trailer
reverse guidance. Select Yes to
continue.

9. Straighten out the trailer, if necessary.

10.

The information display directs you
to the quick start guide for how to
proceed. The steps are also shown
here.

Step 3: Placing the Target

Place the entire sticker in the gray zone on
the trailer outlined in the diagram. The
sticker is in the back cover pocket of the
quick start guide.

Note: An assistant can help to carry out the
following procedure.

Note: Make sure nothing obstructs the rear
view cameras view of the sticker. For
example, items such as a jack handle or
wiring.

Note: Position the sticker on a flat, dry and
clean horizontal surface. For best results
apply the sticker when temperatures are
above 32°F (0°C).

Note: Do not move stickers after they are
placed. Do not re-use any stickers if
removed.

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Use the supplied measurement card, a
tape measure and pen to carefully mark
the area where to attach the sticker. The
sticker is supplied in the back cover pocket
of your quick start guide. Make sure the
entire sticker is within the gray zone
between the two arcs or distance markers
on the diagram, and is also visible in the
rear view camera display. It should be
between 7–20 in (17–51 cm) from the
trailer ball hitch.

Once you have found the correct location,
place the sticker.

Step 4: Take Measurements

After you place the sticker on the trailer
you must take some measurements.

Note: You must take accurate
measurements for the system to operate
properly.

Note: Round measurement figures to the
nearest half inch.

Note: Round upward if the measured length
is a quarter inch or greater. Round
downward if the measure length is less than
a quarter inch. For example 12.25 in
(31.11 cm) would be rounded up to 12.50 in
(31.75 cm). 12.13 in (30.8 cm) would be
rounded down to 12.00 in (30.48 cm).

Note: Use consistent metric or imperial
units as required by your country or vehicle.

The measurement card requires you to
record four key distances (A, B, C, D).
Record the trailer name for these
measurements.

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Distance A

The horizontal distance from the license
plate to the center of the ball hitch on the
trailer.

Distance B

The horizontal distance from the center of
the ball hitch to the center of the sticker.

Distance C

The distance from the rear view camera to
the center of the sticker.

Distance D

The distance from the tailgate to the
center of the trailer axle (single axle
trailers), or the center of the axles (trailers
with dual axles or more).

Step 5: Enter Measurements Using the
Information Display

Using the measurements you recorded,
enter the required data into the system.
Follow the on screen prompts to enter
each of the measurements taken in step
4. Use the up and down arrows to increase
or decrease the numbers as necessary.
Press OK to confirm each measurement.
Once you add the last measurement, the
information display shows all of the
entered measurements. You can choose
to confirm or change the measurements.

Step 6: Confirming the Sticker Location

Check the rear view camera display to see
if the system identifies the sticker. The
system marks the sticker with a red circle.
Confirm that the red circle shows over the
sticker image in the rear view camera
display.

Note: If the system cannot locate the
sticker, try cleaning the camera lens. Make
sure the sticker is within the zone as
indicated in step 3.

The information display shows a
confirmation message when you
successfully confirm the target.

Calibrating the System

To complete setup, drive your vehicle
straight forward between 4–24 mph
(6–39 km/h), as directed by the
information display.

Note: Keep the steering wheel straight
during the calibration process. If the steering
wheel is in a turned position, the calibration
pauses. The information display prompts
you to drive straight forward to complete
the calibration.

The information display shows a message
during calibration and after calibration is
complete

Note: For best results, do not calibrate the
system at night.

Using Trailer Reverse Guidance

1.

Shift into reverse (R). Press the rear
camera button to expand the menu.

2. Press the trailer icon.

3. Select the applicable trailer in the

information display.

4. When in trailer reverse guidance mode,

you can see the camera view on the
side your trailer is moving, or both sides
when the trailer is straight behind you.
When the views change with the trailer
direction, it is called auto mode. For
example, if you turn the trailer to the
right, you see the right side of your
vehicle and trailer. You can switch this
view manually at any time by using the
arrow keys. To return to auto mode,
press the auto button.

Note: Auto mode is the default setting.

Use the view that helps you the most when
reversing your vehicle and trailer.

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Normal rear view camera view.
Use this feature when you want
to see your trailer hitch or what

is directly behind your vehicle.

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Straight back-up mode. Use this
feature when you want to keep
your trailer completely in line

with your truck. In this mode, a steering
wheel graphic shows you which way to turn
your steering wheel to keep your trailer
straight.

Note: It may be helpful to shift your vehicle
into drive (D), pull forward and straighten
out the vehicle and trailer before engaging
straight back-up mode.

Left and right arrows let you see other
views regardless of your trailer angle. Use
them to switch views manually.