Method for automatically adjusting reference models in vehicle stability enhancement (VSE) systems

摘要

A method for automatically adjusting a vehicle stability enhancement (VSE) system. The VSE system is used in conjunction with a steering system having a plurality of driver-selectable steering modes associated therewith. The method includes configuring a reference model within the VSE system to generate desired vehicle handling aspects, the desired vehicle handling aspects being a function of one or more driver inputs to the steering system. Then, a determination is made as to which of the plurality of driver-selectable steering modes is activated, wherein each of the desired vehicle handling aspects generated is made further dependent upon a specific steering mode selected, and wherein the desired vehicle handling aspects include a desired steady state yaw rate; and the one or more driver inputs includes an effective road wheel position.