| 摘要 |
A motor vehicle 1 with an engine 2, an automatic clutch 3 and a gearbox 4 has a control unit 15a and an actuator 15 controllable by the control unit for operating the clutch. Upon attempted starting of the engine, the control unit 15a receives and processes a sensor signal from a sensor which detects a neutral position engaged in the gearbox. The control unit, when it detects that neutral position is engaged in the gearbox, disengages the clutch and sends a starter release signal to allow starting of the engine. When neutral position is not engaged, the control unit either does not allow starting of the engine or disengages the clutch and checks that brakes are applied before the engine is started. The engine may be started automatically if starting is attempted with neutral not engaged and neutral is subsequently selected within a predetermined time. |
