Method of operating a motor vehicle, and motor vehicle equipped to perform the method

A method of operating a motor vehicle that is equipped with sensors to detect the rpm-rates of the driven wheels includes the steps of: a) determining current rpm-rates of one or more driven wheels; b) examining the current rpm-rates for potential errors; c) detecting whether a command for a gear sh...

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Main Authors Jager, Thomas, Henneberger, Klaus, Vornehm, Martin, Schnabele, Jens, Salecker, Michael, Stork, Holger
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 15.08.2002
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Summary:A method of operating a motor vehicle that is equipped with sensors to detect the rpm-rates of the driven wheels includes the steps of: a) determining current rpm-rates of one or more driven wheels; b) examining the current rpm-rates for potential errors; c) detecting whether a command for a gear shift has been initiated; and d) in case an error was found in step b), taking protective measures so that the engine cannot be forced to run at rpm-rates detrimental to the safe operation of the vehicle as a consequence of executing and completing the gear shift.