Ford 2011 F-150 v.2 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 266)

• TRAILER DISCONNECTED: This message is displayed and

accompanied by a single chime, when a trailer connection was

determined and then a disconnection, either intentionally or

unintentionally, has been sensed during a given ignition cycle. It is also

displayed if a truck or trailer wiring fault occurs causing the trailer to

appear disconnected. This message is also displayed during manual

activation without a trailer connected.

2. Manual control lever: Slide the control lever to the left to activate

power to the trailer’s electric brakes independent of the tow vehicle’s

brakes (see the following Procedure for adjusting GAIN section for

instructions on proper use of this feature). If the manual control is

activated while the brake is also applied, the greater of the two inputs

determines the power sent to the trailer brakes.

• Stop lamps: Activating the TBC manual control lever illuminates both

the trailer brake lamps and the tow vehicle brake lamps except the

center high-mount stop lamp (presuming proper trailer electrical

connection). Pressing the vehicle brake pedal also illuminates both

trailer and vehicle brake lamps.

Procedure for adjusting GAIN:

The GAIN setting is used to set the TBC for the specific towing

condition and should be changed as towing conditions change. Changes

to towing conditions include trailer load, vehicle load, road conditions

and weather.

The GAIN should be set to provide the maximum trailer braking

assistance while ensuring the trailer wheels do not lock when braking;

locked trailer wheels may lead to trailer instability.

Note: This should only be performed in a traffic-free environment at

speeds of approximately 20–25 mph (30–40 km/h).

1. Make sure the trailer brakes are in good working condition,

functioning normally and properly adjusted. See your trailer dealer if

necessary.

2. Hook up the trailer and make the electrical connections according to

the trailer manufacturer’s instructions.

3. When a trailer with electric brakes is plugged in, the TRAILER

CONNECTED message displays in the instrument cluster message

center.

4. Use the GAIN adjustment (+/-) buttons to increase or decrease the

GAIN setting to the desired starting point. A GAIN setting of 6.0 is a

good starting point for heavier loads.

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