Patent ID: 6915201
Filing Date: 2005-07-05
Classification: B60K,B60T,B60W

Abstract:
1. A method for controlling a vehicle, comprising the steps of: determining an actual speed of the vehicle; predefining a setpoint speed; detecting whether the vehicle is traveling on decent; calculating at least one manipulated variable based on the actual speed and the setpoint speed only when the vehicle is detected as traveling on the descent; influencing the actual speed of the vehicle on the basis of the at least one manipulated variable; and applying a brake pressure to at least one wheel brake based on a difference between the actual speed and the setpoint speed such that the actual speed is brought in line with the setpoint speed, the step of applying being performed according to one of a condition when the actual speed exceeds the setpoint speed and, if the actual speed is lower than the setpoint speed, a condition when the actual speed is approaching the setpoint speed.