Systems and methods for limiting functionality of a vehicle are described. In one example, vehicle feature modules may specify vehicle behaviors and vehicle operation is limited according to the specified behaviors. Vehicle actuators may be adjusted to limit vehicle operation according to the specified vehicle behaviors. The vehicle behaviors may apply to powertrain systems, navigation systems, climate control systems, lighting systems and other vehicle systems.

Systems and methods are provided for controlling power modes of a vehicle and for providing passive entry to the vehicle. A sleep command can be sent from a central controller to multiple domain controllers to enter a sleep state. When the sleep command is received by a first domain controller, a sleep state is entered. When the sleep command is received by a second domain controller, a stealth state is entered. While in the stealth state, the second domain controller periodically wakes up from a sleep state to monitor a condition. In response to detecting a first condition, the second domain controller returns to the sleep state. In response to detecting a second condition, the second domain controller sends a notification of the second condition to the central controller.

Systems and methods are provided for controlling power modes of a vehicle and for providing passive entry to the vehicle. A sleep command can be sent from a central controller to multiple domain controllers to enter a sleep state. When the sleep command is received by a first domain controller, a sleep state is entered. When the sleep command is received by a second domain controller, a stealth state is entered. While in the stealth state, the second domain controller periodically wakes up from a sleep state to monitor a condition. In response to detecting a first condition, the second domain controller returns to the sleep state. In response to detecting a second condition, the second domain controller sends a notification of the second condition to the central controller.

An affixable device can include a locking mechanism, a force-limiting mechanism, and a sensing mechanism. The locking mechanism can include an engagement component configured to disable the locking mechanism. The force-limiting mechanism can be configured to limit a locking force of the locking mechanism. The sensing mechanism can be coupled to the engagement component, and can be configured to determine that the force-limiting mechanism has limited the locking force of the locking mechanism. In response to determining the force-limiting mechanism limiting the locking force, the sensing mechanism can cause the engagement component to disable the locking mechanism.

An affixable device can include a locking mechanism, a force-limiting mechanism, and a sensing mechanism. The locking mechanism can include an engagement component configured to disable the locking mechanism. The force-limiting mechanism can be configured to limit a locking force of the locking mechanism. The sensing mechanism can be coupled to the engagement component, and can be configured to determine that the force-limiting mechanism has limited the locking force of the locking mechanism. In response to determining the force-limiting mechanism limiting the locking force, the sensing mechanism can cause the engagement component to disable the locking mechanism.

A vehicle and a network system are provided to operate the air conditioning apparatus of the vehicle when a passenger within the vehicle is left unattended. The vehicle transmits a signal via a vehicle network to rescue the rear passenger, thereby ensuring passenger safety. The vehicle includes an output device and a communicator configured to communicate with a user terminal, an air conditioner, a sensor. The sensor obtains a movement of the passenger and a controller outputs an identification image through the output device when a movement signal of the passenger exceeds a reference signal after the vehicle doors are closed.

A vehicle and a network system are provided to operate the air conditioning apparatus of the vehicle when a passenger within the vehicle is left unattended. The vehicle transmits a signal via a vehicle network to rescue the rear passenger, thereby ensuring passenger safety. The vehicle includes an output device and a communicator configured to communicate with a user terminal, an air conditioner, a sensor. The sensor obtains a movement of the passenger and a controller outputs an identification image through the output device when a movement signal of the passenger exceeds a reference signal after the vehicle doors are closed.

An anti-theft method for an electric vehicle is provided. The anti-theft method for an electric vehicle includes the following steps. An electronic anti-theft function is activated. Whether the electric vehicle is moving is determined. Whether the temperature of the motor is greater than a critical value is determined. When the temperature of the motor of the electric vehicle exceeds the critical value, the motor is reversed to generate a reverse resistance.

An anti-theft method for an electric vehicle is provided. The anti-theft method for an electric vehicle includes the following steps. An electronic anti-theft function is activated. Whether the electric vehicle is moving is determined. Whether the temperature of the motor is greater than a critical value is determined. When the temperature of the motor of the electric vehicle exceeds the critical value, the motor is reversed to generate a reverse resistance.

The present invention provides a travel control apparatus (20) including an in-vehicle image acquisition unit (21) that acquires an in-vehicle image generated by a camera for capturing an inside of a vehicle compartment of a reserved vehicle, an in-vehicle sensing unit (22) that senses that a reserving person is present within a vehicle compartment of the reserved vehicle, based on the in-vehicle image, and a permission output unit (23) that outputs, when it is sensed that the reserving person is present within a vehicle compartment of the reserved vehicle, travel permission of the reserved vehicle.