Abstract: A system for calibrating a backup assist system for a trailer attached to a vehicle is provided which includes a hitch sensor continuously measuring a hitch angle between the vehicle and the trailer. A controller is configured to determine an offset of the measured hitch angle. The controller is configured to calculate and store in memory a forward offset if no reverse offset is stored.

Abstract: Vehicles and methods are disclosed for enabling low power security checks to be performed on attempted access to a vehicle. An example vehicle includes a communication system having a low frequency antenna for communication with a vehicle unlocking device and a processor. The processor is configured to vary a gain in a low frequency signal transmitted to the vehicle unlocking device via the communication system, determine, based on a response from the vehicle unlocking device, that the vehicle unlocking device is a suspected attack device, responsively perform a security check on the vehicle unlocking device, and transmit an alert based on the security check.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a lower seating structure and a raised seatback support, wherein one of either the lower seating structure or raised seatback support consists of a multilayer assembly. The multilayer assembly includes a flexible static layer, a flexible dynamic layer having an adjustable firmness, a suspension layer formed from tunable springs which support a flexible panel, and a frame supported carrier including a protective recess within which the suspension layer is cradled.