Illuminated vehicle control management pushbutton knob
US9840278B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 27, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G1/168
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A control system for a vehicle includes a steering system, an input including a rotatable rotary element, and a controller. The controller receives a trailer backup assist mode initiation command from the input and activates a trailer backup mode including outputting a vehicle steering command based on a first instantaneous position of the rotary element to the steering system. The controller further receives a terrain management mode initiation command from the input and activating a terrain management mode.
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