Make sure the following warnings and cautions have been read and fully understood before towing a trailer. Failure to follow the guidance could result in vehicle damage, serious injury, or death.
Description | Variant | Maximum weight lb (kg) |
---|---|---|
Unbraked trailer towing mass. | All vehicles. | 1 653 (750) |
Towing mass.¹ | 3.0L and 4.4L gasoline vehicles. | 7 716 (3 500) |
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs). | 6 613 (3 000) | |
Tongue weight (Certified).² | All vehicles except PHEVs. | 330 (150) |
PHEVs only. | 265 (120) | |
Tongue weight (Design). | All vehicles except PHEVs. | 771 (350) |
PHEVs only. | 661 (300) |
¹ The towing mass and Gross Train Weight (GTW) can be increased for certain markets. Information can be found on the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) label. See LABEL LOCATIONS.
² For every lb (kg) above 220 lbs (100 kg) added to the trailer’s certified tongue weight, the same weight must be removed from the vehicle’s payload. Make sure that the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), the GTW, and the maximum rear axle weights are not exceeded. If required, remove weight from the vehicle to facilitate the increased tongue weight.
Make sure to never exceed the GVW, the GTW, or the front and rear axle weights. See WEIGHTS.
The fitting of a tow hitch is required before towing. See TOW HITCH.
The fitting of a tow hitch is required for towing with the tow hitch receiver.
The following tow hitch dimensions must be adhered to:
If in any doubt about the fitment of a tow hitch, consult a retailer/authorized repairer.
Before towing a trailer, make sure both the vehicle and the trailer are being used in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations, and any applicable legislation. See TOWING WEIGHTS and WEIGHTS.
Hitch assist displays a rear camera image on the touchscreen, to aid in the process of connecting a trailer. Hitch assist overlays an approximation of the tow ball’s position and the intended steering direction.
To activate hitch assist:
The information in the following table should be used to confirm if a trailer or lighting board is compatible with the vehicle. The vehicle is unable to detect a trailer or lighting board that does not meet the specification given.
Function | Minimum load | Maximum load | ||
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Milliamps (mA) | Watts | Amps | Watts | |
Brake and turn signal lights (per side). | 50 | 0.6 | 5 | 60 |
Side marker and tail lights. | – | – | 10 | 60 |
Reverse lights. | – | – | 5 | 60 |
Ignition feed. | – | – | 15 | 180 |
The trailer turns signal lamp flashes alongside the relevant turn signal lamp in the instrument panel when:
If the trailer turn signal lamp does not flash, check the trailer’s electrical connection. Take appropriate action to make sure the trailer’s turn signals are functioning correctly.
A connector for supporting the electric trailer brake module is located near the driver’s position.
The information in the following table should be used to confirm if an electric trailer brake module is compatible with the vehicle. If in doubt, contact a retailer/authorized repairer.
Function | Maximum load (Amps) |
---|---|
Permanent battery feed. | 30 |
Brake signal. | 100 mA |
Electric brake connection to tow bar electrical socket. | 30 |
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) automatically detects when sway is developing on a correctly attached trailer. When active, TSA gradually reduces the vehicle’s speed to help regain control of the trailer.
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) does not operate if:
TSA performance may be reduced when traveling on slippery surfaces.
The two assist features do not operate until a trailer profile is created, and the corresponding trailer is connected and calibrated. A trailer profile must be created before the trailer is calibrated.
To create a trailer profile:
Follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate the trailer, if it is already connected.
The tow assist icon displays on the touchscreen when a trailer is connected. Select the appropriate trailer profile.
If the trailer has yet to be calibrated:
Tow assist displays camera views of the rear or side of the vehicle, to assist the driver when reversing a trailer. Trajectory lines are overlaid onto the images, depicting the predicted path of the trailer. Different camera views can be selected via the touchscreen. See CAMERA SYSTEM OVERVIEW.
Tow assist can be configured to use either the surround camera system or the rear camera system.
The tow assists icon displays on the touchscreen passenger side bar when a trailer is connected. See CAMERA SYSTEM OVERVIEW.
To activate two assist:
The following may have an affect on two assist performances:
Advanced tow assist displays camera views of the rear and side of the vehicle, to assist the driver when reversing a trailer. Trajectory lines are overlaid onto the images, depicting the path of the trailer. Different camera views can be selected via the touchscreen. See ON-ROAD CAMERA VIEWS.
Advanced tow assist also operates the steering wheel when the vehicle is reversing and all conditions are met.
The tow assist icon displays on the touchscreen passenger side bar when a trailer is connected.
To enable advanced tow assist:
The advanced tow assist icon displays on the touchscreen passenger side bar once a trailer profile is selected.
Select Reverse (R).
To activate advanced tow assist:
An advanced tow assist icon on the touchscreen now illuminates. The rotary control on the center console can now be used to control the path of the trailer when reversing.
When the required path has been set using the rotary control, use the accelerator and brake pedals to maneuver the trailer.
The trajectory lines change color as follows:
Advanced tow assist does not operate if:
Advanced tow assist performance is adversely affected if non-approved towing equipment is used.
The touchscreen displays messages to inform the user of any conditions that have not been met in order for the system to operate. The touchscreen also displays messages regarding system faults or performance issues.
The following checks must be carried out before towing:
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