Operator selectable engine assist braking

Details Operator selectable engine assist braking Operator selectable engine assist braking

2006-07-04

2006-07-04

Jeanglaude, Gertrude A. (Department: 3661)

Data processing: vehicles, navigation, and relative location

Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or indication

Transmission control

C701S051000, C477S044000, C477S046000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07072754

ABSTRACT:
An operator selectable engine braking assist system is provided that allows the operator of a vehicle to select the amount of engine braking assist provided. An engine braking assist selector is provided to allow the operator to select a level of engine braking assist. A controller is programmed with an engine braking algorithm and implements the algorithm in response to the selector to produce engine braking in an amount selected by the operator.

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