A vehicle system includes a controller to detect a key associated with the vehicle, detect if a driver door is ajar/removed, and initiate an automatic vehicle securement feature, if (i) user-requested, or (ii) a shifter is moved to Park and the driver door...

A method of immobilizing a vehicle having a powertrain configured to provide vehicle propulsion includes detecting, via an electronic controller, vehicle systems being enabled by a vehicle key. The method also includes detecting the vehicle being operated ...

Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for an enhanced valet mode for vehicles. An example method may include receiving a request to enter a valet mode of the vehicle. The example method may also include enabling the valet mode of the ...

The present invention claims a method for controlling an automatic gear shift of a vehicle, a control device in which such a method runs, and a vehicle with such a control device. It is provided that for controlling the automatic shift, an efficient mode i...

The motor (6) of the electrically driven theft protection system transforms a rotary motion into a linear motion facilitating a connection to the piston (97) controlling the pressure relief container (22) in order to neutralize the clutch unit. The handle ...