The braking force is initially (11) set by the force the driver exerts on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle, then automatically reduced (31). If the vehicle rolls, say because it is on a slope, the brake force is automatically increased (41) to hold the ...

A state discriminating section discriminates between a parking state in which a manipulation for the vehicle to be parked is carried out and a non-parking state in which no manipulation for the vehicle to be parked is carried out. A controller detects a ma...

The method includes two sensors, one for detecting the actuation of the parking brake control lever on the dashboard and another for detection of pushing of the parking brake button by the driver, and if the signals issued by the sensors are conflicting, b...

On moving the steering component (13), e.g. a steering wheel or joystick, a controller (9) operates an actuator (5, 7) varying the steering angle. The extent of variation depends on whether or not an obstruction is detected by a clearance detector (17) cou...

A stability control system 24 for an automotive vehicle as includes a plurality of sensors 28-37 sensing the dynamic conditions of the vehicle and a controller 26 that controls a distributed brake pressure to reduce a tire moment so the net moment of the v...

A stability control system 24 for an automotive vehicle as includes a plurality of sensors 28-37 sensing the dynamic conditions of the vehicle and a controller 26 that controls a distributed brake pressure to reduce a tire moment so the net moment of the v...