Method and control device for operating a motor vehicle having multiple air-guiding devices
US9308950B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 21, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/88
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for operating a motor vehicle (10) includes selecting one of an economical driving mode in which an air resistance is minimized, a performance driving mode in which an optimum lift balance is set at the front and rear axles, and a sport driving mode in which front and rear axle downforces are maximized. The rear diffuser (12) and the rear spoiler (12) are transferred into first deployed positions when the economical driving mode is selected. The rear diffuser (12) and the rear spoiler (13) are transferred into second deployed positions when the performance driving mode is selected. The rear diffuser (12) is transferred into a retracted rear diffuser position and the rear spoiler (13) is transferred into a third deployed rear spoiler position when the sport driving mode is selected.
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