Product Manual

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The vehicle needs to be running or the
ignition in the 'ON' position with the vehicle in park.
At any moment during setup, if the LED on the
Echo
™
is red, stop and refer to the 'Troubleshooting Guide'.
1. Insert the Echo
™
brake control into the 7-way vehicle socket.
The LED will flash blue. The Echo
™
is now ready to pair with
the mobile application.
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• For first time use of the Echo, connection to the mobile application
is required. Bluetooth connection is not required if previously paired,
but recommended when possible.
Read and follow installation manual carefully.
Failure to do so could result in damage to the brake control unit,
loss of trailer brakes or poor brake performance.
Avoid distracted driving. Only make
adjustments when the vehicle is stationary.
Do not mount the Echo
™
near the exhaust pipe.
Failure to do so may result in heat damage, loss of functionality
and risk of fire.
Prior to driving, test all trailer lights
while the trailer is plugged into the Echo
™
.
If your vehicle comes with a trailering app on the vehicle
console, make sure its trailer function is enabled so the Echo
™
will
have power at the 7-way connector of the vehicle. See the vehicle
owner's manual to enable this feature.
• The vehicle must have +12V, ground and turn signals connected to
the 7-way socket. Brake output to the 7-way socket is not required.
• See below for 'Vehicle-Specific Requirements'.
Go to curtmfg.com/part/51180 for up-to-date vehicle compatibility.
• An existing aftermarket or factory brake control will not
function if Echo brake control is installed.
• No special wiring or connectors are required for use.
• The Echo brake control uses the 7-way connector's +12V connection
to power the brakes, and it shares this power with the trailer. Ensure
the fuse for this connection is rated for 30 amps.
See the vehicle owner's manual to determine the fuse location.
• If the phone application cannot connect to the Echo due to an incorrect
or missing PIN, contact CURT Product Support. They will need the
serial number located on the label of your Echo brake control.
• Clean and store the Echo in a safe, dry place when not in use.
We recommend applying dielectric grease to the terminals.
• Requires tow / haul mode activation and / or load detection on
7-way before the +12V output is activated on the 7-way connector.
Activate tow mode and connect trailer before attempting Bluetooth
connection to the Echo. The LED on the Echo must be on.
• These vehicles may turn off the +12V output to the 7-way connector
when in park or during gear shifting, making the existing vehicle
wiring incompatible with the Echo. To use Echo with these vehicles,
visit a CURT authorized installer to install a power wire to the battery.
INITIAL SETUP FOR BLUETOOTH CONNECTION
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
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ECHO
™
MOBILE BRAKE CONTROL
INSTALLATION MANUAL
DOWNLOAD THE MOBILE APPLICATION
Mobile applications are available for Apple and Android OS. They
can be accessed in the App Store or Google Play by scanning the
respective QR code below or searching for 'Echo
™
Smart Control'.
Ford F-150 (15 - 17)
Ford F-150 (2018)
• Bluetooth must be enabled on your device for pairing to occur.
• After the app is installed, follow the prompts for setup.
VEHICLE-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
If the LED on the Echo
™
does not light when plugged into the 7-way
connector, the +12V power pin may not have power from the vehicle.
Visit a CURT authorized installer to install a power wire to the battery.
NOTICE
NOTICE
NOTICE
NOTICE
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
If your vehicle is equipped with a towing prep package,
it may be necessary to activate a tow / haul mode
using a push-button or dash screen.
Some vehicles may require a trailer to be connected
to detect a load and activate the +12V power.
Consult the vehicle owner's manual for vehicle-specific details or
contact CURT Product Support if you are having trouble diagnosing
the issue. Known vehicle-specific requirements are listed below: