Clutch control for providing an indication to a driver

摘要

A method and system for providing an indication to a driver includes a clutch that is at least partially automatically controllable and clutch control means configured to control the clutch in a manner that results in a haptic indication to a driver based on at least one predefined condition. In an example embodiment, the clutch control includes automatically adjusting an amount of clutch engagement to provide the haptic indication. The predetermined condition may include a need to shift a gear of the transmission, such as when moving the vehicle from a stop in an incorrect gear.