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Super Cruise Message Summary (cont'd)
Unavailable Sensor BlockedClear snow, ice, dirt, or other contaminants from the front and rear
areas of the vehicle.
Unavailable Sharp Curve Some curves are too sharp to be navigated by the Super Cruise
system. Super Cruise will be available after the curve is traveled.
Unavailable Over Weight Limit Super Cruise has detected trailer is over allowable weight limit.
Unavailable Trailer Too Unstable Super Cruise has detected that trailer attached is causing unstable
condition. Check trailer and/or load.
Unavailable Trailer Too Large Trailer size (length/width) is larger than supported for Super Cruise
operation.
Unavailable Lane Too Narrow Super Cruise has detected lane width ahead is too narrow for Super
Cruise operation while towing a trailer.
Super Cruise Unavailable Super Cruise is unavailable for reasons not described in other
messages.
Super Cruise Locked Out See Owner’s Manual The driver did not take control of the vehicle when prompted by the
Super Cruise system. The Super Cruise system will be disabled until
the ignition is turned off and back on.

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guidance mode and view selected,
different guidance lines may appear.
A grayed-out icon indicates that
guidance lines are not available.
Certain views do not support Guidance
lines.
.Standard Guidance Lines are
available in Front/Rear Standard
Views, Front/Rear Top-Down Views
and Surround View when the
vehicle guidance mode is selected.
Standard Guidance Lines show
current and intended vehicle path.
.Hitch Guidance Line is available in
Rear Standard View or Cargo Bed
View when the Trailering Guidance
mode is selected. Hitch Guidance
displays a single centered guidance
line on the infotainment display to
assist with aligning the vehicle’s
hitch with a trailer coupler. Align
the Hitch Guidance Line with the
trailer coupler by continuously
steering the vehicle to keep the
guidance line centered on the
coupler when backing. Park Assist
overlays will not display when the
Hitch Guidance Line is active.
.Rear Trailer Guidance Lines are
available in the Rear Trailer View
when the Trailering Guidance
mode is selected and the rear
trailer camera calibration has been
successfully completed. Rear Trailer
Guidance Lines show the intended
path (yellow) and the current path
(blue) of the trailer. The current
path guidance lines will converge
with the intended path guidance
lines.
7. Interior Trailer View
Displays a view of the interior of the
trailer. The feature is available when a
trailer is connected. The feature
requires user installation of an
accessory trailer camera on the
interior of the trailer per the accessory
trailer camera installation instructions
(see your dealer for accessory trailer
camera(s) and information). To view,
select Interior Trailer View on the
infotainment display when the Camera
App is active. To access this view
when in a forward gear above
12 km/h (8 mph), select CAMERA on
the infotainment display and select
Interior Trailer View. The view willclose after 8 seconds and can be
closed early by selecting X, Home
or Back.
8. Cargo Bed View/Bed Hitch View
Use the plus and minus icons on the
infotainment display to zoom in
or out.
.Cargo Bed View
Displays a view of the truck bed
and the area behind the vehicle to
assist in cargo or hitch monitoring
or hitching to a fifth wheel or
gooseneck trailer. To view, select
Cargo Bed View on the
infotainment display when the
Camera App is active. To access
this view when in a forward gear
above 12 km/h (8 mph), select
CAMERA on the infotainment
display and select Cargo Bed View.
The view will close after 8 seconds
and can be closed early by
selecting X, Home or Back. When
the Cargo Bed View is selected
when not in Drive the cargo bed
lighting is turned on automatically.
The feature can be enabled or
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from the infotainment screen,
touch Settings > Vehicle >
Collision/Detection Systems.
.Bed Hitch View
Displays a zoomed-in view of the
bed hitch area to assist with
aligning the vehicle’s hitch with
the trailer coupler and monitoring
the trailer connection. To view,
select Bed Hitch View on the
infotainment display when the
Camera App is active. To access
this view when in a forward gear
above 12 km/h (8 mph), select
CAMERA on the infotainment
display and select Bed Hitch View.
The view will close after 8 seconds
and can be closed early by
selecting X, Home or Back. When
the Bed Hitch View is selected
when not in Drive the cargo bed
lighting is turned on automatically.
The feature can be enabled or
disabled. To view available settings
from the infotainment screen,
touch Settings > Vehicle >
Collision/Detection Systems.
9. Transparent Trailer View
Displays a view that allows the driver
to virtually“see through” the trailer.
The feature is available when a
compatible trailer is connected, a valid
profile is selected and the vehicle is
not in Reverse. The feature requires
user installation of an accessory trailer
camera on the rear exterior surface of
the trailer per the accessory trailer
camera installation instructions (see
your dealer for accessory trailer
camera(s) and information). To view,
select Transparent Trailer View on the
infotainment display when the Camera
App is active. To access this view
when in a forward gear above
12 km/h (8 mph), select CAMERA on
the infotainment display and select
Transparent Trailer View. The view can
be closed by selecting X, Home
or Back.
When the system is calibrated and
trailer position is known one of three
views will be shown; Transparent
Trailer View, Left Transparent Trailer
View or Right Transparent Trailer
View. The Transparent Trailer View is
shown when the position of the trailer
is relatively straight behind the
vehicle. The Left or Right Transparent Trailer view is shown when the
position of the trailer is too far to the
left or right. When the system is not
calibrated or trailer position is not
known the Transparent Trailer
Picture-in-Picture View will be shown.
10. Rear Trailer Views
.Rear Trailer View
Displays a view of the area behind
the trailer when a trailer is
connected. The feature requires
user installation of an accessory
trailer camera on the rear exterior
surface of the trailer per the
accessory trailer camera
installation instructions (see your
dealer for accessory trailer
camera(s) and information). To
view, select Rear Trailer View on
the infotainment display when the
Camera App is active. To access
this view when in a forward gear
above 12 km/h (8 mph), select
CAMERA on the infotainment
display and select Rear Trailer
View. The view can be closed by
selecting X, Home or Back.
.Rear Side View with Available
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The vehicle may be equipped with a
Trailer Angle Indicator. The Trailer Angle
Indicator gives the driver a visual
representation of the trailer’s position
relative to the vehicle. (Available only in
Reverse, Guidelines On, Rear Trailering
Views).
{Warning
Use Hitch Guidance only to help back the
vehicle to a trailer hitch or, when
traveling above 12 km/h (8 mph), to
briefly check the status of your trailer. Do
not use for any other purpose, such as
making lane change decisions. Before
making a lane change, always check the
mirrors and glance over your shoulder.
Improper use could result in serious
injury to you or others.
HD Surround Vision with Trailer Camera
Provisions
If equipped, this feature provides additional
views to aid in trailering/towing. The
system shows multiple views in the
infotainment display using five cameras
mounted around the vehicle and up to two
additional accessory cameras that can be
mounted on or in a trailer. The front camera is in the grille under the front emblem, the
side cameras are on the bottom of the
outside mirrors, the rear camera is in the
tailgate handle and the bed camera is
mounted on the rear of the cab.
Additionally, up to two accessory cameras
can be mounted to the rear and/or interior
of the trailer. See your dealer for accessory
trailer cameras. To access, touch CAMERA on
the infotainment display or shift to
R (Reverse). To return to the previous screen
when not in reverse, touch the Home or
Back buttons on the infotainment display.
Certain trailer views require a compatible
trailer profile be configured and selected.
A compatible trailer is a box type trailer
(cargo, camper, etc.) with a conventional
hitch.
Available camera views:
.Front/Rear Standard View
.Front/Rear Top-Down View
.Rear Bowl View
.Front/Rear Side View
.Hitch View
.Bed View
.Rear trailer View
.Rear Side view with a available
articulation functionality
.Picture-in-Picture Side View
.Interior Trailer View
.Transparent trailer View
.Surround View
.Guidance Lines
.Hitch Guidance
Surround Vision (360 Degrees)
If equipped, the Surround Vision system can
display various views surrounding the
vehicle in the infotainment display using
four cameras mounted around the vehicle.
The front camera is in the grille under the
front emblem, the side cameras are on the
bottom of the outside mirrors, and the rear
camera is in the tailgate handle.
The Surround Vision system can be accessed
by selecting CAMERA in the infotainment
display or when the vehicle is shifted into
R (Reverse). To return to the previous screen
sooner, when not in R (Reverse), press the
Home or Back button on the infotainment
system, shift into P (Park), or, while in D
(Drive), reach a vehicle speed of
approximately 12 km/h (8 mph).
Available camera views:
.Front/Rear Standard View
.Front/Rear Top-Down View

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.Rear Bowl View
.Front/Rear Side View
.Hitch View
.Surround View
.Guidance Lines
.Hitch Guidance
Surround Vision
If equipped, this feature provides, additional
views to aid in trailering/towing. The Front
Vision Camera and Surround Vision cameras
are not supported. The system can show
various views in the infotainment display
using cameras mounted in and around the
vehicle and trailer. The rear camera is in the
tailgate handle and the cargo bed camera is
mounted on the rear of the cab. Up to two
accessory cameras can be mounted to the
rear and/or interior of the trailer. See your
dealer for these accessory cameras.
The system can be accessed by selecting
CAMERA in the infotainment display or
when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).
To return to the previous screen sooner,
when not in R (Reverse), press the Home or
Back button on the infotainment system or
shift into P (Park).
Available camera views:
.Rear Standard View
.Hitch View
.Bed View
.Rear Trailer View
.Interior Trailer View
.Guidance Lines
.Hitch Guidance
Troubleshooting
The Transparent Trailer calibration may take
longer than expected or not calibrate if:
.The vehicle is driven too fast during
calibration. Speed should be maintained
below 50 km/h (31 mph).
.The vehicle is not driven straight during
calibration. Steering should be maintained
as straight as possible, excessive steering
during calibration may extend
calibration time.
.The calibration is attempted in low light.
Calibration should be attempted when
there is enough light.
.The calibration is attempted during
adverse weather conditions. Calibration
during conditions such as snow or heavy
rain should be avoided.
.The road surface is not ideal for
calibration. Calibration should be
attempted on an alternate road surface.
.The accessory trailer cameras are
swapped at the hitch connector. Ensure
that the camera mounted to the rear of
the trailer is connected to the rear trailer
camera input.
.The accessory trailer camera is mounted,
angled or rotated outside of the defined
mounting location (see camera
installation instructions).
Distortion may be observed in the calibrated
Transparent Trailer View if:
.The accessory trailer camera is mounted,
angled or rotated outside of the defined
mounting location (see camera
installation instructions).
The Transparent Trailer icon may appear
grayed out if:
.A compatible trailer profile is not
configured or a non-compatible trailer
profile is selected.
.The vehicle is in R (Reverse).
.The trailer is not connected.
.The accessory rear trailer camera is not
connected or connected to the incorrect
input.
The preview may not be provided or the
wrong preview may be provided if:

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Be careful not to spill fuel. Wait five seconds
after you have finished pumping before
removing the fill nozzle. Clean fuel from
painted surfaces as soon as possible. See
Exterior Care0407. Reinstall the cap by
turning it clockwise until it clicks.
{Warning
If a fire starts while you are refueling, do
not remove the fill nozzle. Shut off the
flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or
by notifying the station attendant. Leave
the area immediately.
Caution
If a new fuel cap is needed, get the right
type of cap from your dealer. The wrong
type of fuel cap may not fit properly,
may turn on the malfunction indicator
lamp, and could damage the fuel system
and emissions system. See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0116.
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
{Warning
Never fill a portable fuel container while
it is in the vehicle. Static electricity
discharge from the container can ignite
the fuel vapor. You or others could be
badly burned and the vehicle could be
damaged. To help avoid injury to you
and others:
.Dispense fuel only into approved
containers.
.Do not fill a container while it is
inside a vehicle, in a vehicle's trunk, in
a pickup bed, or on any surface other
than the ground.
.Bring the fill nozzle in contact with
the inside of the fill opening before
operating the nozzle. Maintain contact
until filling is complete.
.Keep sparks, flames, and smoking
materials away from fuel.
.Avoid using electronic devices while
pumping fuel.
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
.When transporting a fuel container or
other material that can catch fire in
the truck bed, secure the container to
prevent spills.
Trailer Towing
General Towing Information
Only use towing equipment that has been
designed for the vehicle. Contact your dealer
or trailering dealer for assistance with
preparing the vehicle to tow a trailer. Read
the entire section before towing a trailer.
To tow a disabled vehicle, see Transporting
a Disabled Vehicle 0402. To tow the vehicle
behind another vehicle such as a motor
home, see Recreational Vehicle Towing
0 403.

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Towing Equipment
Hitches
{Warning
In order to avoid serious injury or
property damage, always follow the hitch
manufacturer's instructions when securing
your draw bar/coupling device to the
vehicle's hitch receiver.
Ensure that the draw bar/coupling device
is secured with a locking retainer pin or
other means such that rotation of the pin
or locking mechanism will not cause the
pin to back out or loosen during use.
Failure to correctly secure the draw bar/
coupling device to the receiver can result
in separation of the hitch/receiver while
towing.
Conventional Hitch
A conventional hitch is bolted to the frame
or cross member of the tow vehicle, and is
generally rated Class 2, 3, or 4. Gooseneck Hitch
A gooseneck hitch is designed to be coupled
to a special hitch leveraging a hitch ball, and
is mounted over the rear axle in the
truck bed.
Fifth-Wheel Hitch
A fifth-wheel hitch is mounted over the rear
axle in the truck bed, and leverages a
hinged plate
—the same type of hitch
leveraged by semi trucks. Generally,
fifth-wheel hitches accommodate large
trailers with as many as one, two, or three
axles.
Always use the correct hitch equipment for
your vehicle. Crosswinds, large trucks going
by, and rough roads can affect the trailer
and the hitch.
Proper hitch equipment for your vehicle
helps maintain control of the vehicle-trailer
combination. Many trailers can be towed
using a weight-carrying hitch which has a
coupler latched to the hitch ball, or a tow
eye latched to a pintle hook. Other trailers
may require a weight-distributing hitch that
uses spring bars to distribute the trailer
tongue weight between your vehicle and
trailer axles. Fifth-wheel and gooseneck
hitches may also be used. See “MaximumTrailer Tongue Weight”
underTrailer Towing
0 302 for weight limits with various hitch
types.
Avoid sharp turns when using a step-bumper
hitch to prevent damage. Make wider turns
to prevent contact between your trailer and
your bumper.
Consider using mechanical sway controls
with any trailer. Ask a trailering professional
about sway controls or refer to the trailer
manufacturer's recommendations and
instructions.
Weight-Distributing Hitch and
Adjustment
A weight-distributing hitch may be useful
with some trailers. Use the following
guidelines to determine if a
weight-distributing hitch should be used.

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MeasurementHeight Example 1500 (mm)
H1 1 000
H2 1 050
H2−H1 50
(H2−H1)/2 25
H2−[(H2−H1)/2] 1 025
Tires
.Do not tow a trailer while using a
compact spare tire on the vehicle.
.Tires must be properly inflated to support
loads while towing a trailer. SeeTires
0 369 for instructions on proper tire
inflation.
Fifth-Wheel and Gooseneck Trailering
Fifth-Wheel and Gooseneck Trailering
Fifth-wheel and gooseneck trailers can be
used with many pickup models. These
trailers place a larger percentage of the
weight (kingpin weight) on the tow vehicle
than conventional trailers. Make sure this
weight does not cause the vehicle to exceed
GAWR or GVWR. Fifth-wheel or gooseneck
kingpin weight should be 15–25% of the
trailer weight up to the maximum amount specified on the Trailering Information Label.
See
“Trailer Weight" under Trailer Towing
0 302.
The hitch should be in the pickup bed so
that its centerline is over or near the rear
axle. Take care that it is not so far forward
that it will contact the back of the cab in
sharp turns. This is especially important for
short box pickups. Trailer pin box extensions
and sliding fifth-wheel hitch assemblies may
be used. There should be at least 15 cm
(6 in) of clearance between the top of the
pickup box and the bottom of the trailer
shelf that extends over the box.
Make sure the hitch is attached to the tow
vehicle frame rails. Do not use the pickup
box for support.
Safety Chains
Always attach safety chains between the
vehicle and the trailer. Instructions about
safety chains may be provided by the hitch
manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer.
If the trailer being towed weighs up to
2 271 kg (5,000 lb) with a factory-installed
step bumper, safety chains may be attached
to the attaching points on the bumper;
otherwise, safety chains should be attached
to holes on the trailer hitch.
Cross the safety chains under the tongue of
the trailer to help prevent the tongue from
contacting the road if it becomes separated
from the hitch. Always leave enough slack in
the safety chains to allow the combination
to turn. Never allow safety chains to drag
on the ground.

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If equipped with the fifth-wheel/gooseneck
trailer package, the harness connector is
mounted on the inside of the pickup bed
behind the rear wheel.
Camper/Fifth-Wheel Trailer Wiring Package
For vehicles without the fifth wheel/
gooseneck trailer package, the seven-wire
camper harness is under the rear bumper,
attached to the frame near the rear
crossmember. A connector must be added to
the wiring harness that connects to the
camper.
The harness contains the following camper/
trailer circuits:Stop/Turn
Signal Left Yellow/Blue
Stop/Turn Signal
Right Green/Violet
Tail/Parking Lamps Gray/Brown
Reverse Lamps White/Green
Battery Feed Red/Green
Ground White
Electric Trailer Brake Blue
If equipped with the heavy-duty trailering
option, see “Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring
Harness Package” earlier in this section.
When the camper-wiring harness is ordered
without the heavy-duty trailering package, a seven-wire harness with a seven-pin
connector is at the rear of the vehicle and is
tied to the vehicle's frame.
Trailer Lamps
Always check that all trailer lamps are
working at the beginning of each trip, and
periodically on longer trips.
If equipped, the Trailering App will monitor
the RH turn/brake lamp circuit, LH turn/
brake lamp circuit, running lamp circuit, and
reverse lamp circuits on the trailer. DIC
messages and Trailering App alerts may be
displayed if lighting circuit issues are
detected on the trailer.
Pressing START LIGHT TEST in the Trailering
App automatically activates the trailer
lamps. The Trailering App is not a substitute
for manually inspecting your trailer lamps.
See
Trailering App 0318.
Trailer Connection and Lamp Messages
When a trailer is properly connected and
working, no trailer connection or lamp
messages appear on the Driver Information
Center (DIC). However; if the vehicle detects
an issue with a trailer connection or lamp,
you may see the following DIC message(s):

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The Trailering App welcome page appears
when the Trailering App is opened for the
first time from the infotainment home
screen.
When a trailer is electrically connected and
a trailer profile has not been created, there
will be an option to create a profile, use a
guest profile, or select Accessory/No trailer.
When a trailer is electrically connected and
after a Trailer Profile has been created, the
trailer detection pop-up appears with a list
of all of the custom Trailer Profiles made on
the vehicle. To load an existing Trailer
Profile, select one of the Trailer Profiles
listed, or load the Guest Trailer Profile by
selecting GUEST TRAILER. Touching
Accessory/No trailer will select Accessory/No
trailer as the active Trailer Profile and will
dismiss the pop- up. Shifting the vehicle
from P (Park) will select Guest Trailer as the
active Trailer Profile and will dismiss the
pop-up.
Create a Trailer Profile
Touch Add Trailer on the trailer detection
pop-up or touch + Add Trailer in the
Trailering App.
Follow on-screen instructions to set up
profile.After a profile is created, set up for
additional features may become available,
such as Tow/Haul Mode reminder, Trailer
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TTPMS),
maintenance reminders, or towing assist.
Import a Trailer Profile
Touch Import on the trailer detection pop-up
or touch Import in the Trailering App.
Follow on-screen instructions to import a
profile.
After a profile is imported, it can be selected
from the trailer list. The Tow/Haul Mode
reminder, Brake Gain Setting and Trailer Tire
Pressure sensor learning, if equipped, do not
import.
Trailer Feature Setup
Tow/Haul Mode Reminder
To turn the Tow/Haul Mode Reminder
setting on, touch Yes. To turn it off,
touch No.
Trailer Tire Pressure Setup
If the Trailer TTPMS is detected, touch the
Tire Pressure Monitoring icon to set up tire
pressure monitoring.
The trailer tire pressure sensors can transmit
up to 7 m (23 feet) from the hitch receiver of
the vehicle.
A trailer must be electrically connected to
the vehicle before starting the
sensor-to-vehicle learn process.
After selecting Start from the Learn Sensors
screen, use the Tool Method or the Manual
Method (described below) to learn each tire
sensor, during which the current tire number
will be highlighted.
Each sensor has a maximum of two minutes
to learn. After a sensor is learned, a
checkmark appears next to the tire, the
vehicle horn sounds, the vehicle brake lamps
flash, and all working trailer lamps flash.
It then moves to the next sensor.
Touch Stop to cancel the process.
The recommended tire pressure must be
entered for the trailer tires. This allows the
vehicle to alert when the tire pressure is
high or low.
TTPMS must learn the location of the
installed tire sensors to show correct air
pressure and temperature for each tire. To
set up, use one of the following options or