Driver assistance system limitations (Trailer installation and setup)

When towing a trailer or using a carrier, the control stability of driver assistance systems may be reduced. In such cases, turn off the driver assistance systems and always drive attentively and safely. Refer to each system’s description for more information.

If the vehicle is equipped with proprietary components or functions that can detect trailer attachment, certain driver assistance system functions may be restricted when a trailer is recognized as connected. Check the specifications applied to your vehicle and use them accordingly.

The following driver assistance systems may be limited. Be aware of this when driving. For detailed information on each function, refer to the descriptions of the driver assistance systems.

  • Type A: Carrier menu applied in the infotainment system.

  • Type B: Trailer menu applied in the infotainment system.

Function

Driver assistance system settings and functions

Type A

Type B

Trailer is connected

Trailer mode selected

Carrier mode selected

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)

Forward safety, Forward cross-traffic safety

-

-

-

Forward/Side safety

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)

Lane Safety

Top speed approximately 55 mph (90 km/h)

Top speed approximately 55 mph (90 km/h)

-

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)

Blind-spot safety

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

Safe Exit Warning (SEW)

Safe exit

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

Safe Exit Assist (SEA)

Safe exit

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

Lane Following Assist (LFA)

-

Top speed approximately 55 mph (90 km/h)

Top speed approximately 55 mph (90 km/h)

-

Highway Driving Assist (HDA)

Highway Driving Assist

-

-

-

Highway Lane Change Assist

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)

Rear cross-traffic safety

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

Parking Distance Warning (PDW)

Forward/Side Parking Distance Warning

-

-

-

Reverse Parking Distance Warning

Disabled (Only when the trailer/carrier connector is connected.)

Disabled (Only when the trailer/carrier connector is connected.)

Disabled (Only when the trailer/carrier connector is connected.)

Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA)

Parking safety

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA)

-

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

WARNING
  • If the trailer connector is not properly connected or the trailer menu is not configured correctly, the control stability of the driver assistance systems may be reduced, which could lead to an accident.

  • The trailer menu settings are retained even after the vehicle is restarted. Always check that the connector is properly connected and the settings are correct before driving carefully.