REVERSE BRAKE ASSIST –
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why is reverse brake assist
unavailable?
• Make sure the reverse brake assist is
on. See Switching Reverse Brake
Assist On and Off (page 223).
• Make sure that all doors, liftgate or
tailgate and hood are closed. Drive the
vehicle on a straight road for a short
period. If the message remains, have
the system checked.
• If your vehicle has the cross traffic alert
system, make sure it is on. See
Switching Cross Traffic Alert On
and Off (page 308).
• Make sure the rear parking aid system
is on. See Parking Aids (page 243).
• Your vehicle may have sustained a rear
end impact. Have the sensors checked
for proper coverage and operation.
• Make sure the rear view camera and
side cameras are not dirty or
obstructed. If dirty, clean the cameras.
If the message remains after cleaning
the cameras, wait a short time for the
message to clear. If the message does
not clear, drive the vehicle on a straight
road for a short period. If the message
still appears, have your system
checked.
• Make sure the cross traffic alert, rear
parking aid and side parking aid sensors
are not blocked or faulty. See Locating
the Cross Traffic Alert Sensors
(page 308). See Locating the Rear
Parking Aid Sensors (page 244). See
Locating the Side Parking Aid
Sensors (page 246).
• You recently had your vehicle serviced,
or the battery disconnected. Drive your
vehicle a short distance to resume
system operation.
• Reverse brake assist does not function
when you connect a trailer. Operation
resumes when you disconnect the
trailer.
Note: If the answers to why the system is
unavailable do not assist in returning reverse
brake assist to available, have the system
checked as soon as possible.
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2024 Ranger (TRD) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202304, DOM
Reverse Brake Assist (If Equipped)