Patent ID: 9152607
Filing Date: 2015-10-06
Classification: B60G,B60H,B60K,B60W,B60Y,B62D,E02F,G06F

Abstract:
1. A method of controlling a vehicle, the method including: controlling, by an electronic controller, a vehicle in at least one of a forward direction and a reverse direction based on an actuation of an accelerator pedal of the vehicle, the vehicle including a powertrain and a plurality of ground engaging members driven by the powertrain, the powertrain including an engine, a transmission, and a drive shaft, the accelerator pedal being adjustable to control a speed and a direction of the vehicle, the direction including a forward direction and a reverse direction of the vehicle; detecting, by the electronic controller, an operator demand for a change in vehicle direction based on a detected position of the accelerator pedal; and adjusting the powertrain to remove drive torque from at least one ground engaging member in response to the detecting the operator demand for the change in vehicle direction.