Control apparatus for raising the idle speed (ISC value) after the lockup clutch is unlocked

摘要

An apparatus for controlling an engine of a motor vehicle, and a lock-up clutch disposed between the engine and an automatic transmission for direct connection therebetween. The apparatus includes a lock-up clutch control device for engaging the lock-up clutch during deceleration of the motor vehicle, a vehicle deceleration detector for detecting a decelerating state of the motor vehicle, and an engine deceleration restrictor for restricting a rate of decrease of the engine speed for a period following detection of the decelerating state of the vehicle, so as to facilitate an engaging action of the lock-up clutch during deceleration of the vehicle.