Method and apparatus for controlling an outside rearview mirror of a vehicle from an unfolded position to a folded position

摘要

A method and a device for controlling movement of an outside rearview mirror of a vehicle from an unfolded position to a folded position includes determining whether an ignition of a vehicle is turned off, and determining whether an object has been detected in a rear detection range of the vehicle. The mirror is moved into the folded position, when the ignition is turned off, and when either no object has been detected in the detection range, or when an object has been detected in the detection range and a seat associated with the mirror is unoccupied and/or a door associated with the mirror is opened. The vehicle has a seat occupancy sensor and a door switch.

主权项

1. A method for controlling an outside rearview mirror of a vehicle to move from an unfolded position to a folded position by using a proximity sensor for detecting of an object in a detection range oriented opposite to the direction of travel of the vehicle, the method comprising the steps of:
a) Determining a first parameter indicating whether an ignition of a vehicle is turned off, b) Determining a second parameter which indicates that an object has been detected in the detection range by the proximity sensor, c1) Controllably moving the outside rearview mirror into the folded position, when the first parameter indicates that the ignition is turned off, and the second parameter indicates that no object has been detected in the detection range, or c2) Determining a third parameter and controllably moving the outside rearview exterior mirror into the folded position in response to the third parameter, when the first parameter indicates that the ignition is turned off, and the second parameter indicates an object that an object has been detected in the detection range.