Daimler Chrysler Ag

Daimler Ag

Peter Wieltsch

Michael Geber

Joern-Marten Ohle

Hartmut Fitz

Hannelore Dornbach

Jochen Vogel

A driver authorization system for a vehicle includes an on-board identification device for communicating with a mobile release device to verify usage authorization, an ignition lock, ignition key, and a control unit for activating ignition lock functions (such as starting and switching off the engine) when the ignition key is brought into a corresponding position in the ignition lock. The ignition lock functions can be activated by means of the control unit using a pushbutton (), that can be mounted in, actuated while mounted, and removed from the ignition lock.

Driver authorization system

A shift device for a motor vehicle transmission includes a steering-column shift lever which is movable in two directions arranged orthogonally to one another, the steering-column shift lever being capable of being transferred along the first direction into at least one forward driving position (D) and at least one neutral position (N or N ) and along the second direction into positions for successive (sequential) gear selection. To provide a cost-effective shift device, the transmission shift state may be reproduced by an indicator, and the first direction is in the circumferential direction of a steering wheel and includes a reversing position (R), two neutral positions (N and N ) and a forward driving position (D) whereas the second direction is essentially in the vehicle longitudinal direction.

Shift device for a motor vehicle transmission

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Boeblingen, Germany

Peter Wieltsch