Vehicle control system and method
US10197154B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 24, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2063/426
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Aspects of the present invention relate to a vehicle control system (1) for controlling a vehicle transfer case (3). The transfer case (3) is operable in a high range and a low range. The vehicle control system (1) is configured to determine an operating range for the transfer case (3) based on a selected vehicle operating mode. A range change signal is output to implement a range change to engage the determined operating range. The present invention also relates to a vehicle (5) and a related method of operating a vehicle control system (1).
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