Land Rover Defender: Advanced tow assist

Make sure the relevant safety warnings and cautions have been read and understood before towing a trailer.

Note: Advanced tow assist only operates if the connected trailer has had a profile created, and has been calibrated.

Advanced tow assist displays camera views of the rear and side of the vehicle, to assist the driver when reversing a trailer.

Trajectory lines are overlaid onto the images, depicting the predicted path of the trailer. Different camera views can be selected via the touchscreen.

Advanced tow assist also operates the steering wheel when the vehicle is reversing, and all conditions are met.

Note: The vehicle's speed and brakes must be controlled by the driver.

The driver is responsible for detecting obstacles, and for estimating both the trailer and vehicle's distance from the obstacles, when maneuvering. Failure to do so can result in vehicle or trailer damage, serious injury, or death.

The tow assist icon displays on the touchscreen passenger side bar when a trailer is connected.

To enable advanced tow assist:

1. Touch the tow assist icon.

2. Select the appropriate profile for the connected trailer.

The advanced tow assist icon displays on the touchscreen passenger side bar once a trailer profile is selected.

Select Reverse (R).

To activate advanced tow assist:

1. Touch the advanced tow assist icon on the touchscreen.

2. Select START.

An advanced tow assist icon on the front control panel now illuminates. The driver's side rotary climate control can now be used to control the path of the trailer when reversing.

Note: Press and hold the driver's side rotary climate control for approximately a second to align the trailer straight in relation to the vehicle.

When the required path has been set using the rotary climate control, use the accelerator and brake pedals to maneuver the trailer.

Note: The driver can take control of the steering wheel if required. In this event, advanced tow assist is canceled.

The trajectory lines change color as follows:

• Green lines indicate that the trailer is reversing in a straight line.
• Magenta lines indicate that the trailer is reversing at an angle.
• Red lines indicate that the trailer's reversing angle is too tight. Red lines are accompanied by a warning message on the touchscreen.

Note: The vehicle's ignition must be switched off before disconnecting a trailer.

ADVANCED TOW ASSIST LIMITATIONS

Advanced tow assist does not operate if:

• Any gear other than Reverse (R) is selected.
• The steering wheel is used to maneuver the vehicle.
• The taildoor is open, or unlatched.
• Any of the doors are opened, or unlatched.
• All Terrain Progress Control (ATPC) is enabled.
• The vehicle's speed exceeds 5 mph (8 km/h).

Advanced tow assist performance is adversely affected if non-approved towing equipment is used.

The touchscreen displays messages to inform the user of any conditions that have not been met in order for the system to operate. The touchscreen also displays messages regarding system faults or performance issues.

ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS

Make sure the relevant safety warnings and cautions have been read and understood before towing a trailer.

The following checks must be carried out before towing:

• Do not exceed the maximum permissible towing weights.
• When towing a trailer with more than one axle, load the trailer to achieve an even weight distribution between the axles.
• When calculating the laden weight of the trailer, remember to include the weight of the trailer, plus the weight of the load.
• If possible, spread the load of any cargo between the vehicle's loadspace and the trailer. Loading more weight into the vehicle generally improves stability. Make sure not to exceed the vehicle's weight limits.
• Check that the tire pressures are correct for the current loading condition of the vehicle.
• Make sure that a suitable safety chain is used and correctly connected. Refer to the trailer manufacturer's guidelines.
• Make sure that the tow ball is secure.
• Check the operation of all the trailer lights.

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