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System and method for controlling a restricted mode in a vehicle

  • US 10,486,716 B2
  • Filed: 09/23/2016
  • Issued: 11/26/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/10/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system comprising:

  • a first memory; and

    a controller including the first memory and being configured to;

    receive a signal indicative of at least one portable auxiliary memory device being operably coupled to a vehicle when the vehicle is in a fully operational mode;

    receive an input indicative of a request to change a vehicle state from the fully operational mode to a restricted mode;

    monitor whether the at least one auxiliary memory device is no longer operably coupled to the vehicle when the vehicle is in the restricted mode; and

    notify a driver that the at least one auxiliary memory device is no longer operably coupled to the vehicle; and

    determine if the driver has successfully performed a one-two new programming procedure for changing the vehicle state from the restricted mode to the fully operational mode,wherein the one-two new programming procedure includes cycling at least two already programmed keys to the vehicle in an ignition of the vehicle from “

    RUN”

    to “

    OFF”

    within a predetermined time frame.

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