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STARTING AND OPERATING 139 The user interface consists of the following: power output to the trailer brakes in 0.5 increments. The GAIN setting can be increased to a maximum of ten or decreased to a minimum of zero (no trailer braking). control 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. activate power to the trailer's electric brakes independent of the tow vehicle's brakes. If the manual brake control lever is activated while the brake is also applied, the greater of the two inputs determines the power sent to the trailer brakes. on when either vehicle braking or manual trailer brakes are applied. Trailer Brake Status Indicator Light status. ignition is turned on, pushing either the GAIN adjustment button or sliding the manual brake control lever will display the GAIN setting for 10 seconds and the Trailer Brake Status Indicator Light will not be displayed. Integrated Trailer Brake Module (ITBM), the Trailer Brake Status Indicator Light will flash. NOTE: This should only be performed in a traffic free envi - ronment at speeds of approximately 20–25 mph (30–40 km/h). 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/EOH brakes is plugged in, the trailer connected message should appear in the instrument cluster display (if the connection is not recognized by the ITBM, braking functions will not be available), the GAIN setting will illuminate and the correct type of trailer must be selected from the instrument cluster display options. 4. Push the Up or Down arrow buttons on the steering wheel until “TRAILER TOW” appears on the screen. 5. Push the Right arrow on the steering wheel to enter “TRAILER TOW”. 6. Push the Up or Down arrow buttons until the Trailer Brake Type appears on the screen. 7. Push the Right arrow and then push the Up or Down arrow buttons until the proper Trailer Brake Type appears on the screen. 8. In a traffic-free environment, tow the trailer on a dry, level surface at a speed of 20–25 mph (30–40 km/h) and squeeze the manual brake control lever completely. 9. If the trailer wheels lockup (indicated by squealing tires), reduce the GAIN setting; if the trailer wheels turn freely, increase the GAIN setting. 4 |