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  • Shadow
    Member Since: 19 Jul 2025
    Location: Stoke on trent
    Posts: 11
    England 
    2019 Discovery SDV6 SE Fuji White

    Tow assist

    Hi all. I have recently upgrade to a 69 plate D5 from a crankshaft fail D4. There is one thing the 5 has not got that I could do with if possible. On the D4 in reverse I could tap the screen and change the reverse camera to a single yellow line to pick up the tow hitch. Is this possible on the 5 or not. If so is it a gap unit to get it.

    Also I have heard about tow assist how do I know if I have it or not.

    Many thanks in advance
    5th Oct 2025 7:59 pm
  • Wolfpack
    Member Since: 25 May 2019
    Location: Norfolk, UK
    Posts: 507
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Si6 HSE Corris Grey


    I have this on my 2017 D5. It’s an option on the camera setting menu, to change from the usual parking lines to the single line terminating in a red dot. On approaching the tow hitch the camera changes to give a vertical close up view. Pin point positioning Thumbs Up


    On my model, I don’t need to select reverse. Just switch on ignition, select the camera icon ( which displays rear view), touch settings icon which opens up this screen…




    Apologies for screen condition…needs a valet! Rolling Eyes
    6th Oct 2025 8:46 am
  • Shadow
    Member Since: 19 Jul 2025
    Location: Stoke on trent
    Posts: 11
    England 
    2019 Discovery SDV6 SE Fuji White

    Thankyou I will have a look at that bit
    6th Oct 2025 1:04 pm
  • Shadow
    Member Since: 19 Jul 2025
    Location: Stoke on trent
    Posts: 11
    England 
    2019 Discovery SDV6 SE Fuji White

    Hi. Just checked and ye the camera settings bring it on. Superb. Thankyou for that. I have heard from another D5’owner that you can tell the car what you are towing and weight. Like twin axle caravan
    6th Oct 2025 4:52 pm
  • Wolfpack
    Member Since: 25 May 2019
    Location: Norfolk, UK
    Posts: 507
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Si6 HSE Corris Grey

    If you swipe the main screen to the last page it has all your towing option menu


    I confess I haven’t entered the details of my caravan…perhaps I should!

    The caravan has its own traction control ( Alko ATC) and I’ve always felt “safe” with that….but reading how the two systems work together, it might be worth adding the caravan details as extra safety if ATC cannot cope……belt and bracers.

    The auto lights check is also useful …saves the wife wandering around the back of the caravan checking in the pouring rain. Laughing

    One of the most useful towing features (or rather practises) I have adopted is using the suspension to level the caravan when arriving on the pitch. Just raise the back till the caravan is level, handbrake on, drop the jockey wheel, release the hitch and lower the suspension to drop away clear the tow-ball. Ditto hitching up (in reverse order)
    6th Oct 2025 9:40 pm
  • Shadow
    Member Since: 19 Jul 2025
    Location: Stoke on trent
    Posts: 11
    England 
    2019 Discovery SDV6 SE Fuji White

    Wolfy. The use back suspension idea is superb. I will try the next time I have to drag it out.
    6th Dec 2025 9:58 pm
  • Wolfpack
    Member Since: 25 May 2019
    Location: Norfolk, UK
    Posts: 507
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Si6 HSE Corris Grey

    TBH..I use the technique to level on arrival but getting the towball exactly under to lift the hitch can take some faffing about so I tend to lower the caravan onto the hitch when departing in the old fashioned way….as you can push and pull it into position easier when it’s off the steadies.
    7th Dec 2025 8:03 pm
  • Wolfpack
    Member Since: 25 May 2019
    Location: Norfolk, UK
    Posts: 507
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Si6 HSE Corris Grey

    UPDATE

    For members with unconstrained excitement at the ability to lower and raise the air suspension to level a hitched caravan / trailer, (mentioned earlier in this thread) but who, like me, were disappointed that this function couldn’t be done from the key fob like the D4…..rejoice….there is an answer.!

    Our own supersurfer robpenrose has discovered it….

    https://www.facebook.com/share/r/17TCJBjGh3/?mibextid=wwXIfr

    NB ignition doesn’t need to be on but hazard lights do!


    And it works on my 2017. Can’t wait to get away and try it for real.
    24th Jan 2026 2:10 pm
  • Mole HD
    Member Since: 18 Nov 2024
    Location: Orkney Islands
    Posts: 701
    Scotland 
    2017 Discovery Td6 HSE Fuji White

    Think I put a how-to post up on here a while ago too...about using your keyfob for other things besides unlocking the doors. I stopped doing the Facebook thing, I've been banned so many times due to me heckling and abusing other members of the Harley Owner's Group that I gave up using it it.

    Probably why I missed Rob's post... Whistle


    Last edited by Mole HD on 24th Jan 2026 10:42 pm. Edited 26 times in total
    24th Jan 2026 3:14 pm
  • Wolfpack
    Member Since: 25 May 2019
    Location: Norfolk, UK
    Posts: 507
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Si6 HSE Corris Grey

    Yes I did recall that ….but couldn’t find it to add this one.
    Maybe your “key fob tricks” post should be pinned, and add this one.

    For those not having access to Faceache….

    Engine off, hazard lights on
    Press : Light and Boot lift simultaneously to lower suspension
    Press : Light and Unlock simultaneously to raise suspension


    Last edited by Wolfpack on 24th Jan 2026 4:24 pm. Edited 1 time in total
    24th Jan 2026 4:21 pm
  • Mole HD
    Member Since: 18 Nov 2024
    Location: Orkney Islands
    Posts: 701
    Scotland 
    2017 Discovery Td6 HSE Fuji White

    I don't have admin permissions so I can't pin stuff like the useful how-to vids or posts I come across etc. Sad
    24th Jan 2026 4:23 pm
  • robpenrose
    Member Since: 02 Jul 2016
    Location: New Forest
    Posts: 17
    United Kingdom 

    Wolfpack wrote:
    UPDATE

    For members with unconstrained excitement at the ability to lower and raise the air suspension to level a hitched caravan / trailer, (mentioned earlier in this thread) but who, like me, were disappointed that this function couldn’t be done from the key fob like the D4…..rejoice….there is an answer.!

    Our own supersurfer robpenrose has discovered it….

    https://www.facebook.com/share/r/17TCJBjGh3/?mibextid=wwXIfr

    NB ignition doesn’t need to be on but hazard lights do!


    And it works on my 2017. Can’t wait to get away and try it for real.


    I wouldn't expect to get anything else useful from me. Just want to manage expectations... Very Happy
    Currently a D4 owner looking for a D5.
    26th Jan 2026 3:53 pm
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