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Utilization of vehicle presence systems for powertrain response readiness and conserving energy

  • US 9,180,860 B2
  • Filed: 01/17/2014
  • Issued: 11/10/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/07/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for operating a vehicle, comprising:

  • maintaining vehicle responsiveness to oncoming traffic by;

    operating the vehicle to activate a park-assist mode to save energy;

    selectively remaining in the park-assist mode in response to an indication of an absence of an oncoming vehicle to maintain fuel economy; and

    inhibiting entry into, or exiting, the park-assist mode in response to an indication of a presence of the oncoming vehicle.

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