Cruise idle speed control to enhance low speed and light throttle drivability

An engine control system that regulates operating of an engine of a motor vehicle includes a first module that determines whether a throttle of the motor vehicle is closed and a second module that determines whether the engine is idling while a cruise control is active. A third module selectively in...

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Main Authors Bauerle, Paul A, Squire, Matthew, Stempnik, Joseph M, Storch, Sharon L, Stamm, David A, Sharples, Kevin T
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 28.08.2007
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Summary:An engine control system that regulates operating of an engine of a motor vehicle includes a first module that determines whether a throttle of the motor vehicle is closed and a second module that determines whether the engine is idling while a cruise control is active. A third module selectively inhibits an RPM-based idle speed control of the engine if the throttle is closed and the engine is idling while the cruise control is active.