Vehicle and method for controlling brake system indicators

Details Vehicle and method for controlling brake system indicators Vehicle and method for controlling brake system indicators

2006-05-16

2006-05-16

Jeanglaude, Gertrude A. (Department: 3661)

Data processing: vehicles, navigation, and relative location

Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or indication

Indication or control of braking, acceleration, or deceleration

C701S070000, C303S122140, C303S152000

Reexamination Certificate

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07047120

ABSTRACT:
An instrument panel for a vehicle has an anti-lock braking system and a regenerative braking system. A method is used to control the brake system indicators on the instrument panel. If it is determined that an anomalous condition exists in either the anti-lock braking system or the regenerative braking system, a first indicator is illuminated in an amber color to alert the vehicle operator of this condition. If the anti-lock braking system is active, and there is no anomalous condition detected in the anti-lock braking system, a second indicator is illuminated in green to alert the vehicle operator that the anti-lock braking system is active. Control of the first and second indicators is provided in accordance with a hierarchal structure that gives priority to an anomalous condition in the anti-lock braking system.

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