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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 21, 2015
Filed:
Feb. 04, 2011
Keiji Kaita, Miyoshi, JP;
Nobuyuki Tanaka, Toyota, JP;
Masaya Amano, Toyota, JP;
Koji Hokoi, Toyota, JP;
Masashi Yoshimi, Toyota, JP;
Takeshi Hoshiba, Anjo, JP;
Takahiko Hirasawa, Toyota, JP;
Keiji Kaita, Miyoshi, JP;
Nobuyuki Tanaka, Toyota, JP;
Masaya Amano, Toyota, JP;
Koji Hokoi, Toyota, JP;
Masashi Yoshimi, Toyota, JP;
Takeshi Hoshiba, Anjo, JP;
Takahiko Hirasawa, Toyota, JP;
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA, Toyota-Shi, JP;
Abstract
An ECU determines whether or not there is an abnormality (shift pattern abnormality) in a combination of shift signals provided from a shift position sensor. After occurrence of the shift pattern abnormality is determined, the ECU determines whether or not a first condition that a shift pattern changes into a normal pattern of a drive range is satisfied, and whether or not a second condition that a vehicle is running (a driver has an intention to cause the vehicle to run) is satisfied. When occurrence of the shift pattern abnormality is determined, the ECU stops generation of driving force of the vehicle and prohibits switching to the drive range. When the above-mentioned first condition and second condition are satisfied after occurrence of the shift pattern abnormality is determined, the ECU switches the shift range to the drive range indicated by the shift pattern and recovers the driving force.