FORD 2384730 Pro Trailer Backup Assist with Trailer Reverse Guidance User Guide
- June 16, 2024
- Ford
Table of Contents
2384730 Pro Trailer Backup Assist with Trailer Reverse Guidance
Product Information
Specifications
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Sensor kit required for fifth wheel and gooseneck
capabilities -
7/12 pin trailer connector required
-
Mount the sensor to a vertical part of the trailer that pivots
and moves when you turn your vehicle -
Do not mount the sensor to a stationary surface or to the truck
side of the fifth wheel trailer hitch -
Arrows on the sensor housing should be facing up
-
Red seal on the sensor connector should not be visible when
fully plugged in
Product Usage Instructions
Sensor Setup
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If your vehicle is equipped with the fifth wheel prep package,
you have everything you need. If not, contact your Ford dealership
to purchase the sensor kit and the 7/12 pin connector. -
Mount the sensor to a vertical part of the trailer that pivots
and moves when you turn your vehicle. Do not mount to a stationary
surface or to the truck side of the fifth wheel trailer hitch. -
Ensure that the arrows on the sensor housing are facing
up. -
When plugging in the sensor connector, make sure the red seal
on the connector is not visible when fully plugged in. -
Refer to the sensor kit for detailed installation
instructions.
Sticker Placement
Placement Tips:
Top Views
4 in / 10 cm – Yes
19 in / 48 cm – No
A-Frame Trailer Tongue
4 in / 10 cm
19 in / 48 cm
Straight Trailer Tongue
WARNING: Once placed, the sticker cannot be
moved. Do not attempt to reuse stickers. Contact your dealer if you
need assistance setting up your trailer.
Important Information
Visit owner.ford.com (U.S.)
or ford.ca (Canada) for additional
information about your vehicle.
Scan the code for additional information about your vehicle.
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.
Learn More About Your New Vehicle
Scan the country-appropriate code with your smartphone (make
sure you have a scanner app installed) and you can access even more
information about your vehicle.
United States
Ford Customer Relationship Center
1-800-392-3673 (FORD) TDD for
the hearing impaired: 7-1-1 (where offered by your telephone
service provider)
Canada
Ford Customer Relationship Centre
1-800-565-3673 (FORD) TDD for
the hearing impaired: 7-1-1 (where offered by your telephone
service provider)
FAQ
Q: What is Pro Trailer Backup Assist with Trailer
Reverse Guidance?
A: The Pro Trailer Backup Assist with Trailer Reverse Guidance
utilizes the control knob on your instrument panel, your steering
wheel, and a suite of cameras to take the guesswork out of
positioning the trailer where you want it, quickly and easily,
while you’re driving in reverse. Turn the knob in the direction you
want the trailer to go and the system takes over the steering to
get it there. This allows you to focus on monitoring the mirrors
and applying the brake and accelerator. Use the cameras and
on-screen guidance to make even the most difficult maneuvers
simple. This guide walks you through the setup process,
calibration, and operation.
Pro Trailer Backup Assist with Trailer Reverse Guidance Sensor Setup
To use the fifth wheel and gooseneck capabilities of the system, you need the
sensor kit and the 7/12 pin trailer connector. If your vehicle is equipped
with the fifth wheel prep package, you have everything you need. If it is not,
contact your Ford dealership to purchase the sensor kit and the 7/12 pin
connector.
Mount the sensor to a vertical part of the trailer that pivots and moves when
you turn your vehicle. Do not mount to a stationary surface or to the truck
side of the fifth wheel trailer hitch.
Make sure the arrows on the sensor housing are facing up.
When you plug in the sensor connector, make sure the red seal on the connector
is not visible when the connector is fully plugged in.
For sensor installation instructions, refer to the sensor kit.
Pro Trailer Backup Assist with Trailer Reverse Guidance Sticker Placement
Placement Tips
· Perform sticker placement when temperatures are above 32° F (0° C). · Clean
the trailer. · Place the sticker:
On a flat, dry, horizontal surface. Entire sticker must be visible to the
camera located in the tailgate handle. Within the green zone as shown below,
between 4 -19 in (10-48 cm) from the
trailer ball hitch. Lengthwise on the trailer tongue.
Top Views
4 in / 10 cm 19 in / 48 cm
Yes No
A-Frame Trailer Tongue
4 in 10 cm
19 in 48 cm
Straight Trailer Tongue
WARNING: Once placed, the sticker cannot be moved. Do not attempt to reuse
stickers. Contact your dealer if you need assistance setting up your trailer.
owner.ford.com (U.S.) ford.ca (Canada)
Scan the code for additional information about your vehicle.
RC3J 19G217 HA
CARD/STICKERS POCKET (SLEEVE)
IMPORTANT
The operation of the Pro Trailer Backup Assist with Trailer Reverse Guidance
depends on how and where you place the sticker or sensor. · DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
PLACE THE STICKER
OR SENSOR UNTIL YOU READ THIS GUIDE. · You can purchase additional stickers
through
your Ford dealer.
owner.ford.com (U.S.)
ford.ca (Canada)
Scan the code for additional information about your vehicle.
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: 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.
LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NEW VEHICLE
Scan the country-appropriate code with your smartphone (make sure you have a
scanner app installed) and you can access even more information about your
vehicle.
United States
Ford Customer Relationship Center
1-800-392-3673 (FORD) TDD for the
hearing impaired: 7-1-1 (where offered by your telephone service provider
owner.ford.com (U.S.)
owner.ford.com @FordService
October 2023 · First Printing Litho in U.S.A. · PC3J 19G217 HA
ford.ca (Canada)
Canada Ford Customer Relationship Centre
1-800-565-3673 (FORD) TDD for the
hearing impaired: 7-1-1 (where offered by your telephone service provider
ford.ca
@FordServiceCA
2024
SUPER DUTY
PRO TRAILER BACKUP ASSIST WITH TRAILER REVERSE GUIDANCE
QUICK START GUIDE
WHAT IS PRO TRAILER BACKUP ASSIST WITH
TRAILER REVERSE GUIDANCE?
The Pro Trailer Backup Assist with Trailer Reverse Guidance utilizes the
control knob on your instrument panel, your steering wheel and a suite of
cameras to take the guesswork out of positioning the trailer where you want
it, quickly and easily, while you’re driving in reverse.
Turn the knob in the direction you want the trailer to go and the system takes
over the steering to get it there. This allows you to focus on monitoring the
mirrors and applying the brake and accelerator. Use the cameras and on-screen
guidance to make even the most difficult maneuvers simple. This guide walks
you through the set up process, calibration and operation.
Below is some of the added functionality that Pro Trailer Backup Assist with
Trailer Reverse Guidance provides:
TRAILER REVERSE
STEER TRAILER
GUIDANCE CAMERA WITH KNOB
HITCH ANGLE GRAPHIC
AUTO SPLITVIEW CAMERA
STRAIGHT BACKUP MODE
See the camera view on the side where your trailer is moving, or both sides when the trailer is straight behind you.
Allows you to easily maneuver a trailer by turning the knob in the direction
you want the trailer to go.
See page 13 for operation.
A small top view representation of your truck and trailer.
The lines show you where your trailer is and where it is projected to go.
See page 17 for operation.
Changes views as the trailer moves.
See page 16 for operation.
If you want to use your steering wheel:
A steering wheel image shows you which way to turn your steering wheel to keep
your trailer straight.
See page 15 for operation.
Does not require setup.
Setup required.
Read this guide carefully and follow the instructions to correctly place the sticker on your conventional trailer or
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install a sensor on your fifth wheel or gooseneck trailer. Doing so allows you to complete the one-time trailer setup process. Contact your dealer if you need assistance setting up your trailer.
HOW DO I USE IT?
Set up this feature by following the steps in this guide. Complete the steps
for the trailer type that you will be using. If you are using a fifth wheel or
gooseneck trailer, begin installing the sensor by following the installation
instructions included with your trailer sensor.
TO SET UP THIS FEATURE, USE THE:
(A) Pro Trailer knob.
(B) Touchscreen.
SET UP THE SYSTEM
SELECT THE TRAILER TYPE
CONVENTIONAL TRAILER: WHAT YOU NEED FOR A ONE-TIME SETUP POSITION YOUR TRUCK
AND TRAILER PLACING THE STICKER
FIFTH WHEEL OR GOOSENECK TRAILER: SENSOR INSTALLATION
CALIBRATION
FEATURE OPERATION USING TRAILER BACKUP ASSIST
FEATURE OPERATION USING TRAILER REVERSE GUIDANCE
VIEW OPERATION
HITCH ANGLE GRAPHIC
PAGE 3 PAGE 4
PAGE 6 PAGE 7 PAGE 8
PAGE 11 PAGE 12
PAGE 13
PAGE 15 PAGE 16 PAGE 17
B A
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SET UP THE SYSTEM
FEATURE SETUP
Press the center button on the knob located to the right of the steering wheel to switch the system on.
Select Add Trailer on the touchscreen.
Use the keyboard on the touchscreen to enter the trailer name, then press the return button to confirm.
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SELECT THE TRAILER TYPE
Use the images to the right to help determine your trailer type. For example, if you have a conventional trailer, select Conventional.
CONVENTIONAL TRAILER EXAMPLES
These trailers require the placement of a sticker. Continue on for the sticker
placement instructions.
FIFTH WHEEL AND GOOSENECK TRAILER EXAMPLES
These trailers use a sensor for set up. See the installation instructions
included with your sensor. If the sensor is already installed, go to page 12.
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The system may prompt you to set up the trailer Blind Spot Information System
before setting up Pro Trailer Backup Assist. Next, a message appears in the
touchscreen asking if you want to add Pro Trailer Backup Assist. Straighten
the trailer, if necessary.
The touchscreen directs you to this guide. To continue setting up a
conventional trailer, see page 6. For fifth wheel or gooseneck sensor
installation, see the installation instructions included with your trailer
sensor. For trailer calibration see page 12.
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FEATURE SETUP
CONVENTIONAL TRAILER
WHAT YOU NEED FOR A ONE-TIME SETUP
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
This guide with the placement guide and the stickers in the inside back cover pocket
Tape measure (English or metric)
Scan the code for additional information about your vehicle.
owner.ford.com (U.S.)
ford.ca (Canada)
ONE-TIME SETUP
Once you enter the trailer’s information it is stored for easy recall. That
way, when you want to use the Pro Trailer Backup Assist with Trailer Reverse
Guidance system to help you back your trailer into the desired position, you
can choose it from the touchscreen. You do not have to run through this setup
again unless you want to add another trailer. You can store information for up
to 10 trailers.
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CONVENTIONAL TRAILER
POSITION YOUR TRUCK AND TRAILER
Read and follow all of these steps carefully to get the best results. · Hitch
the trailer to the truck and connect the electrical wiring harness.
Check to make sure that the wiring is working. · 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.
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FEATURE SETUP
CONVENTIONAL TRAILER
PLACING THE STICKER
Place the entire sticker in the green zone on the trailer as outlined in the
diagram on page 10. The sticker is in the back cover pocket of this guide.
Make sure you gather the following items before exiting the vehicle:
Sticker and placement card (inside the back cover pocket of this guide).
Tape measure (not provided).
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CONVENTIONAL TRAILER
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
· Take the placement card and sticker from the back of this guide, a tape
measure and walk back to your trailer.
· Place the sticker in the green zone as indicated in the following diagram.
· Confirm that the sticker is visible using the touchscreen. An assistant can
remain inside the vehicle to help you do this.
FEATURE SETUP
STICKER PLACEMENT TIPS
· Perform sticker placement when temperatures are above 32° F (0° C). · Place
the sticker on a flat, dry, clean horizontal surface. · Using a tape measure,
find a place to put the entire sticker in the range shown:
Within the green zone. Between 4 -19 in (10 -48 centimeters) from the
trailer ball hitch. · Make sure no hardware such as a jack handle or wiring
obstructs the view from the camera to the sticker. · Place the sticker.
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CONVENTIONAL TRAILER
STICKER PLACEMENT DIAGRAM
Top Views
4 in / 10 cm 19 in / 48 cm
Yes No
A-Frame Trailer Tongue
4 in 10 cm
19 in 48 cm
Straight Trailer Tongue
Note: Place the entire sticker within the green zone. Once you place the sticker, you cannot move it. Do not attempt to reuse stickers. Use a new sticker.
FEATURE SETUP
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FIFTH WHEEL OR GOOSENECK TRAILER
FEATURE SETUP
SENSOR INSTALLATION
To use the fifth wheel and gooseneck capabilities of the system, you need the
sensor kit and the trailer connector. If your vehicle is equipped with the
fifth wheel prep package, you have everything you need. If it is not, contact
your Ford dealership to purchase the sensor kit and the trailer connector.
Mount the sensor to a vertical part of the trailer that pivots and moves when
you turn the vehicle. Do not mount to a stationary surface or to the truck
side of the fifth wheel trailer hitch.
Make sure the arrows on the sensor housing are facing up.
When you plug in the sensor connector, make sure the red seal on the connector is not visible when the connector is fully plugged in.
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For sensor installation instructions, refer to the sensor kit.
CALIBRATION
Note: You can calibrate within the Pro Trailer Backup Assist or Trailer Reverse Guidance system. Find an area where you can safely drive forward and turn left or right to calibrate the system. An open parking lot is an ideal place to perform the calibration. During calibration, the system determines the hitch position and trailer length. Drive straight at approximately 2-9 mph (4-15 km/h) to align the trailer behind your vehicle.
The touchscreen provides you with instructions and tells you when the system is ready for you to turn. Turn left or right whenever you are ready and in a safe turning area. Calibrating a trailer with the sticker setup requires a straight drive and turn followed by another straight drive and turn. Longer trailers could require a 180° turn. Some trailers could require you to drive straight then turn multiple times before calibration is complete.
Too shallow of a turn
The touchscreen displays a message when calibration is complete. The feature is now ready to use.
Correct 90 degree turn
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FEATURE OPERATION
USING PRO TRAILER BACKUP ASSIST
· To switch on the system, press the center button on the knob and watch the
touchscreen. Use the steering wheel controls to highlight your trailer, then
press OK to select. The system locates your sticker for a conventional trailer
or confirms the sensor is connected for a fifth wheel or gooseneck trailer.
· Shift into reverse (R) to activate. The touchscreen display instructs you to
remove your hands from the steering wheel. · Use the knob to turn the trailer.
Turning the knob to the left turns the trailer to the left. Turning the knob
to the right turns the
trailer to the right.
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FEATURE OPERATION
USING PRO TRAILER BACKUP ASSIST
· Once you have the trailer moving in the direction you want it to go, release
the knob. You control the accelerator and brakes while the system steers the
truck to keep the trailer moving straight back.
· The sharper you turn the knob, the sharper the trailer turns. Note: If you
attempt to accelerate beyond the system’s threshold, the system automatically
limits your vehicle’s speed. Note: If you use the steering wheel when using
Pro Trailer Backup Assist, the system turns off and a message displays in the
touchscreen
· As soon as you release the knob or turn it back to the center position, the
vehicle starts following the trailer’s path.
· Turn and hold the knob for sharper vehicle and trailer turns.
· CAUTION: Always keep your hand close to the control knob. You may need to
quickly redirect the trailer.
· You may have to use the knob to correct the trailer direction while
attempting to move the trailer straight back under some conditions.
Note: For fifth wheel and gooseneck trailers, the weight and hitch position of
these trailers may make the trailer respond differently to the knob input than
conventional trailers. You may need to release the knob early or stop and pull
forward to align your truck and trailer when returning to straight backing
after making a turn.
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FEATURE OPERATION
USING TRAILER REVERSE GUIDANCE
Trailer Reverse Guidance provides informational graphics and up to seven
camera views to help you back up your trailer while you use the steering wheel
to control your trailer. If you do not set up the system, you can still use
the camera views. However, the hitch angle graphic, automatic view switching
and straight backup mode are not available. Complete the system setup for full
functionality.
· To use Trailer Reverse Guidance, shift your vehicle into reverse (R) and
press the rear view camera button on the touchscreen to expand the menu.
· Select the Trailer Reverse Guidance icon on the screen and select your
trailer from the touchscreen. · The system locates your sticker for a
conventional trailer and confirms the sensor is connected for a
fifth wheel or gooseneck trailer. · The auto mode camera view is the default
display. You can now use your steering wheel and the
camera views to navigate your trailer into position.
USING STRAIGHT BACKUP MODE WITH TRAILER REVERSE GUIDANCE · This view is only
available when you are in Trailer Reverse Guidance. · This mode shows you
which way to turn your steering wheel to keep your trailer backing up
straight.
Use this view when you want to keep your trailer completely in line with your
truck. · To activate this mode, select the rear view camera icon, then the
straight backup mode icon.
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VIEW OPERATION
Use the buttons below to select the best view for backing up your vehicle and trailer. You can use these views for Pro Trailer Backup Assist or Trailer Reverse Guidance.
You can select the following views by selecting the rear camera icon (View drawer shown)
on the touchscreen. The view drawer displays.
360 Camera: shows the rear camera view on the left side of the screen and the
360 degree view on the right side of the screen. Rear View Camera: shows what
is behind your vehicle.
Rear Split View Camera: shows a 180 degree view of what is behind your
vehicle.
Bed Camera: shows the truck bed and can be used to hitch a fifth wheel or gooseneck trailer.
Picture in Picture: shows a main view and a secondary view when in bed camera or tailer aux camera view.
Trailer AUX Camera*: shows a rear view camera image of what is behind your trailer. This camera needs to be purchased and installed separately.
Trailer Reverse Guidance View: shows you a view of the sides of your truck and trailer.
In auto mode, this view moves as your trailer moves so that you do not have to adjust the camera as you turn. You can use the left and right arrows to see more of the driver or passenger side. Press Auto to return to automatic camera adjustments.
Takes you back to the 360 degree camera system and out of the Trailer
Reverse Guidance feature.
- IF EQUIPPED
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HITCH ANGLE GRAPHIC
FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER
CONVENTIONAL TRAILER
The hitch angle graphic display shows you a small, top-view representation of
your truck and trailer. This representation shows two different-colored lines:
· A black line shows you where your trailer is in relation to your vehicle. ·
For Pro Trailer Backup Assist, the white line represents the amount the
trailer turns based on knob input. · For Trailer Reverse Guidance, the white
line represents the amount the trailer turns based on steering wheel position.
· The yellow zone indicates you are approaching the maximum controllable
trailer angle for the system. When the trailer
enters this zone, it is more difficult to reduce the trailer turn when backing
up. It may be necessary to put your vehicle back into drive (D) and pull
forward to get the truck and trailer back to an in-line position. · The red
zone indicates you have exceeded the maximum controllable trailer angle for
the system. Immediately stop reversing. Put your vehicle into drive (D) and
pull forward until the trailer is no longer in the red zone.
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