Q: How do I turn the trailer sway feature on or off?

asked by on January 19, 2016

How do I turn the trailer sway feature on or off?

The trailer sway is a safety feature that helps keep a trailer from swaying when you are towing. You can turn the feature on or off with just a few steps: 1. Press the Up/Down buttons on the steering wheel until Settings is displayed on the instrument panel, then press the OK button. 2. Press the Up/Down buttons until Driver Assist is displayed, then press the OK button. 3. Press the Up/Down buttons until Trailer Sway is displayed, then press the OK button. 4. Select On or Off.

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