Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for an enhanced valet mode for vehicles. An example method may include receiving a request to enter a valet mode of the vehicle. The example method may also include enabling the valet mode of the vehicle. The example method may also include disabling, based on the valet mode of the vehicle being enabled, a secure idle mode of the vehicle, wherein the secure idle mode of the vehicle includes locking a gear shifter of the vehicle in a park position when an occupant of the vehicle is outside of a cabin of the vehicle.

Systems and methods for selectively activating operation of one or more vehicle powertrain elements are presented. In one example, a propulsion source of a vehicle is activated in response to a driver moving a shift lever from a first location to a second location. Further, activation of propulsion source may be made contingent on whether or not the vehicle is coupled to an electrical grid.

Systems and methods for selectively activating operation of one or more vehicle powertrain elements are presented. In one example, a propulsion source of a vehicle is activated in response to a driver moving a shift lever from a first location to a second location. Further, activation of propulsion source may be made contingent on whether or not the vehicle is coupled to an electrical grid.

A method and a device for handing over a motor vehicle to the driver during an automatic parking space-leaving maneuver performed by an automatic parking function. The method includes receiving an external parking space-leaving signal reflecting the driver's wish to get the motor vehicle out of the parking space, initializing the parking space-leaving maneuver and supplying an operating voltage to all vehicle components as a result of the reception of the parking space-leaving signal, carrying out the parking space-leaving maneuver from a parked position into a target position, switching off the voltage supply to predetermined vehicle components once the target position has been reached; and connecting the voltage supply to all vehicle components when the driver performs predetermined actions upon getting into the vehicle in the target position.

An vehicle anti-theft method and a vehicle anti-theft system is disclosed. The vehicle anti-theft method is implemented by at least a vehicle electronic anti-theft system, a chassis electronic control unit and an electronic parking brake. The method includes (i) generating, by the chassis electronic control unit, a random number, and sending the random number to the vehicle electronic anti-theft system, (ii) between the chassis electronic control unit and the vehicle electronic anti-theft system, based on the random number and PIN and secret key parameters initially configured in the chassis electronic control unit and the vehicle electronic anti-theft system, performing an anti-theft authentication, and obtaining an anti-theft authentication result, and (iii) based on the anti-theft authentication result, controlling, by the electronic parking brake, whether to unlock wheel calipers.

An vehicle anti-theft method and a vehicle anti-theft system is disclosed. The vehicle anti-theft method is implemented by at least a vehicle electronic anti-theft system, a chassis electronic control unit and an electronic parking brake. The method includes (i) generating, by the chassis electronic control unit, a random number, and sending the random number to the vehicle electronic anti-theft system, (ii) between the chassis electronic control unit and the vehicle electronic anti-theft system, based on the random number and PIN and secret key parameters initially configured in the chassis electronic control unit and the vehicle electronic anti-theft system, performing an anti-theft authentication, and obtaining an anti-theft authentication result, and (iii) based on the anti-theft authentication result, controlling, by the electronic parking brake, whether to unlock wheel calipers.

A vehicle includes a cabin, a brake, a vehicle subsystem, and a processing circuit. The processing circuit is configured to receive an indication that an operator is attempting to exit the cabin and automatically engage the brake in response to the indication to prevent movement of the vehicle. The vehicle subsystem remains operational while the brake is engaged.

A vehicle includes a cabin, a brake, a vehicle subsystem, and a processing circuit. The processing circuit is configured to receive an indication that an operator is attempting to exit the cabin and automatically engage the brake in response to the indication to prevent movement of the vehicle. The vehicle subsystem remains operational while the brake is engaged.

Systems and methods for selectively activating operation of one or more vehicle powertrain elements are presented. In one example, a propulsion source of a vehicle is activated in response to a driver moving a shift lever from a first location to a second location. Further, activation of propulsion source may be made contingent on whether or not the vehicle is coupled to an electrical grid.

Systems and methods for selectively activating operation of one or more vehicle powertrain elements are presented. In one example, a propulsion source of a vehicle is activated in response to a driver moving a shift lever from a first location to a second location. Further, activation of propulsion source may be made contingent on whether or not the vehicle is coupled to an electrical grid.