Patent ID: 6571165
Filing Date: 2003-05-27
Classification: B60G,B60K,B60T,B60W

Abstract:
A method for controlling a stand-by braking torque applied to an automotive vehicle under a condition of approaching or following an obstacle preceding the vehicle, the automotive vehicle having a powering system for applying a driving torque to the vehicle in response to an operator power demand, the method comprising:determining a variable indicative of dynamic situation of the vehicle; sampling the determined values of the dynamic situation indicative variable immediately before an operator braking action to reduce the speed of the vehicle is imminent; using the sampled values of the dynamic situation indicative variable as a basis to establish a parameter; and using the established parameter as a basis to determine a target value of stand-by braking torque, which is to be applied when the operator braking action to reduce the speed of the vehicle is imminent.