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System and method of regulating manual control of a vehicle in a sliding condition

  • US 6,672,689 B1
  • Filed: 06/28/2002
  • Issued: 01/06/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/28/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of allowing manual control for a driver of a vehicle during a sliding condition of the vehicle having an electronic stability program using a control system, the method comprising:

  • recognizing the vehicle in a sliding condition;

    determining whether the vehicle is manually controllable in the sliding condition;

    adjusting the electronic stability program and preventing operation of the control system, if the vehicle is determined to be manually controllable; and

    activating the control system to control the vehicle, when the vehicle is not manually controllable;

    by applying a compensated brake pressure based on the activation of the control system.

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