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Method and system for controlling a dual mode vehicle suspension system

  • US 20060284387A1
  • Filed: 06/16/2005
  • Published: 12/21/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/16/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for controlling a suspension system of a vehicle having a plurality of wheels including left and right front wheels and left and right rear wheels, the suspension system switchable between two modes of operation, including a first mode for when the vehicle is experiencing an on-road driving condition and a second mode for when the vehicle is experiencing an off-road driving condition, the method comprising:

  • sensing a speed of the vehicle and generating a vehicle speed signal;

    detecting an off-road driving condition;

    comparing the vehicle speed signal to a predetermined speed threshold; and

    controlling the suspension system to switch to the second mode of operation upon detecting the off-road driving condition and the vehicle speed signal being less than the predetermined speed threshold.

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