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Method for operating a motor vehicle in a presentation mode

US9381877B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Ford Global Technologies, LLC · US

Inventors

Lukas Preusser · Cologne, DE
Nils Schloesser · Cologne, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 19, 2014
Grant date	Jul 5, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 19, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60R16/023
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for operating a motor vehicle having one or more electrical systems/devices, wherein the systems/devices are operable in at least two different modes. In a normal mode, a vehicle key is required for activation of at least one of the electrical devices. After enabling of a presentation mode, activation of the at least one device is possible without use of the vehicle key. The presentation mode is optimized for use in a dealership, where certain electrical/electronic functions of the vehicle should be available for use by a potential buyer without the requirements of a dealership employee being present with the vehicle key.

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