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Adaptive customer driveability module

  • US 20050049772A1
  • Filed: 08/28/2003
  • Published: 03/03/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/28/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An engine control system for adjusting vehicle driveability based on an input from a vehicle operator, comprising:

  • a transmission;

    a torque converter;

    a throttle;

    a selector switch having a plurality of selector settings corresponding to a plurality of drive modes, said selector switch moveable between said plurality of selector settings by said vehicle operator; and

    a controller that communicates with said selector switch and that includes a plurality of predetermined drive settings corresponding to said plurality of drive modes;

    wherein said controller utilizes predetermined transmission shift points, torque converter slip and throttle position progression data based on a current selector setting chosen by said vehicle operator.

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