Passive Start with invalid brake ON-OFF switch state

摘要

A passive start system includes a brake system having a primary brake pedal switch associated with a brake pedal. The state of the primary brake pedal switch is monitored to achieve desired operation of the passive start system. The passive start system also includes a secondary brake pedal switch that is monitored to ensure that the state of the brake system is accurate, for example, if the primary brake pedal switch has malfunctioned. The passive start system monitors the primary brake pedal switch and/or the secondary brake system switch and starts the vehicle in response to a passive start signal when the brakes of the brake system are engaged.