Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for trailer safety is provided. The method includes: receiving a request to perform a trailer safety check, wherein the request is associated with a vehicle and a trailer; in response to the request, providing a trailer safety checklist, wherein the trailer safety checklist includes a plurality of user-interface elements, and at least one of the user-interface elements corresponds to a light component of the trailer; receiving a first signal indicating that an operator has selected the user-interface element corresponding to the light component of the trailer, wherein the operator is located outside of the vehicle; and in response to the first signal, causing the light component of the trailer corresponding to the selected user-interface element to turn on.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for trailer safety is provided. The method includes: receiving a request to perform a trailer safety check, wherein the request is associated with a vehicle and a trailer; in response to the request, providing a trailer safety checklist, wherein the trailer safety checklist includes a plurality of user-interface elements, and at least one of the user-interface elements corresponds to a light component of the trailer; receiving a first signal indicating that an operator has selected the user-interface element corresponding to the light component of the trailer, wherein the operator is located outside of the vehicle; and in response to the first signal, causing the light component of the trailer corresponding to the selected user-interface element to turn on.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle including an automotive trailer lighting diagnostic system, the system including: a trailer, one or more trailer lights disposed on the trailer, and one or more components of the vehicle or trailer that are associated with the one or more trailer lights. The vehicle also includes a user interface, and a control unit configured to: activate the trailer lights in a particular sequence, receive a signal identifying at least one malfunctioning trailer light, and identify a diagnostic procedure from a plurality of diagnostic procedures. The control unit is further configured to initiate the identified diagnostic procedure, execute the steps of the diagnostic procedure by soliciting information from a user via the user interface, issuing instructions to the user via the user interface, and executing branching logic steps.