Hello, in my range sport tdv6 2010 I do not get the camera that helps in the fixation of the tow ball, is it normal? Watching online I have seen this video and my sport range does not leave that option. It is normal? If it could be seen, how is it possible to see it? thank you very much.

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No camera then no tow assist if you don't have a reverse camera or surround camera's then don't think you will have it

for newer cars I think ?
and option

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Thank you very much for the help. The problem that my range tdv6 2010 3.0 if it takes the surround 360 system of cameras but the function that in particular to see the trajectory to hook the trailer not ...

Not sure how that works as according to my manual, the trailer electrics need to be hooked up for tow assist to activate. That screen shot may not be from a sport. 2019 5.0 SC SVA (Current)
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Thought it was more to help trailer reversing

I am interested in the function from the second 10 to 16. To hook the trailer. But that option does not appear on my screen ... because??

I have surround cameras and tow assist on my RRS1, not the best pictures but here are some of my screen views without trailer fitted, unsure what changes when trailer and electrics fitted. Thought I read somewhere about having to fit two little reflective discs of some sort to either side of front of the trailer for something to work as well but that might have been if you have the trailer towing stability feature as well.

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Roberto Arenas wrote:

I am interested in the function from the second 10 to 16. To hook the trailer. But that option does not appear on my screen ... because??

Yes, I have the surround cameras.

Post some photos of your screen views when you have the surround cameras activated, then we may have more idea to what features you have.

Cheers
Col

Ok Col.Tomorrow without fail I put pictures of all my options.

Found this lot just to confuse matters more, although this maybe referring to a RRS2 more as it mentions camera in tailgate handle, and also has more features than the RRS1 system which does not have the actual tow ball or yellow tow ball guidance line view/feature, probably as the camera is not in the centre of the vehicle on the RRS1 the only view is the same as the car being in reverse. So If I interpret my own car correctly although it has tow assist the RRS1 does not have the actual tow ball alignment feature included the same as the RRS2.

TOW HITCH ASSIST
The rear view camera provides additional information to the driver when hitching a trailer to the vehicle. When
reverse gear is selected the camera integrated into the tailgate handle assembly, automatically displays a wide-angle
color image of the view from the rear of the vehicle onto the TSD (touch screen display).
Within the settings menu the driver can activate the Hitch Guidance and Auto-towball Zoom feature. Hitch guidance
provides a trajectory line indicating the path of the towball in relation to the steering angle applied to the vehicle.
‘Auto-towball Zoom’ initiates an automatic image zoom when the trailer is within 60cm of the towball to allow more
accurate alignment of vehicle to trailer.

TOW ASSIST
Tow Assist aids the driver with the reversing of a trailer by displaying information on the TSD (touch screen display).
The system uses a tracking target sticker attached to the trailer to monitor and predict the direction of the trailer.
Calculations are made by the proximity camera control module, based on the relationship of angles between the
vehicle and trailer and the current steering wheel position.
Tow Assist becomes active when a trailer is attached to the vehicle and the trailer electrical plug is attached to the
vehicle socket. The CJB detects the connection has been made and sends a message via the medium speed CAN to
the proximity camera control module.
NOTE: If the connection is not detected, setup can be manually prompted by touching the ‘Tow Assist’ icon on
the ‘Camera’ menu.
Tow Assist – New Trailer
When the CJB detects the trailer electrical plug has been connected, the trailer setup screen is displayed automatically
on the TSD with the question: ‘Has a trailer been connected?’
Selecting ‘Yes’ will bring up the first of a number of trailer setup screens. On first use the setup screens take the user
through a series of configuration options for the connected trailer. To configure a new trailer select ‘Add New’ and
then ‘OK’.
Trailer Setup – Step 1 of 6
Choose from the list of generic trailer descriptive names for the trailer attached, then select ‘Next’.
Trailer Setup – Step 2 of 6
Position the trailer straight behind the vehicle, to allow more accurate positioning of the target. Stick the self
adhesive tracking target to the front of the trailer within the orange highlighted zone displayed, then select
‘Next’.
The highlighted zone will turn green when the target sticker is correctly positioned.
Tracking target sticker.

Trailer Setup – Step 3 of 6
Select the correct number of axles for the chosen trailer, then select ‘Next’.
Trailer Setup – Step 4 of 6
Select the preferred camera view for use with this trailer, then select ‘Next’.
NOTE: The Side Cameras view is more suited to tall and/or long trailers for example caravans. The Reverse
Camera view is more suited to small and/or short trailers.
Trailer Setup – Step 5 of 6
Using the numeric pad, enter the Hitch Length of the trailer, then select ‘Next’.
NOTE: Hitch Length is the distance from the hitch point to the pivot point of the trailer. The pivot point will vary
depending on the number of axles, and will be:
the center-line of the axle on a single axle trailer,
the mid-point between the axles on a twin axle trailer,
the center line of the center axle on a triple axle trailer.
Trailer Setup – Step 6 of 6
Using the distance adjustment buttons, set the orange overlay graphics at the width of the trailer wheels and
then select ‘Finish’.
NOTE: The orange overlay graphics determine the position of the trailer reverse guidance lines.
A confirmation message will appear to show that the trailer information has been retained.
Finally, highlight the trailer that has been memorized, and select ‘OK’.
NOTE: In order to learn the central position of the trailer, the vehicle must be driven forwards at less than
15mph with the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position. There is currently no confirmation for when this process
has completed, however the status can be derived by selecting Reverse gear and noting the presence of message
'Trailer tracking in progress'. Whilst tracking feature is learning the central position, the trailer trajectory lines will
appear in a light blue color, when process is complete they will change to a dark purple color.
The Tow Assist feature is now ready to use.
Tow Assist – Previously Saved Trailer
When the CJB detects the trailer electrical plug has been connected, the trailer setup screen is displayed automatically
on the TSD with the question: ‘Has a trailer been connected?’
Selecting ‘Yes’ from the previous screen brings a list of pre-set, or previously saved, trailers. Highlight the required
trailer, and select ‘OK’.
NOTE: In order to learn the central position of the trailer, the vehicle must be driven forwards at less than
15mph with the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position. There is currently no confirmation for when this process
has completed, however the status can be derived by selecting Reverse gear and noting the presence of message
'Trailer tracking in progress'. Whilst tracking feature is learning the central position, the trailer trajectory lines will
appear in a light blue color, when process is complete they will change to a dark purple color.
The Tow Assist feature is now ready to use.

Cheers
Col