{
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  "description": "A method of immobilizing a vehicle having a powertrain configured to provide vehicle propulsion includes detecting, via an electronic controller, vehicle systems being enabled by a vehicle key. The method also includes detecting the vehicle being operated in standard production mode, wherein a…",
  "path": "/patents/1378372",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z",
  "site": "at://did:plc:oql6ds5vnff4ugar6rruliwd/site.standard.publication/3mn3ohu7oxx5w",
  "tags": [
    "B60R25/06",
    "GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC"
  ],
  "textContent": "A method of immobilizing a vehicle having a powertrain configured to provide vehicle propulsion includes detecting, via an electronic controller, vehicle systems being enabled by a vehicle key. The method also includes detecting the vehicle being operated in standard production mode, wherein a vehicle mode selector is enabled to shift the powertrain between vehicle propulsion and park modes. The method additionally includes detecting execution of a first predefined pattern, via the vehicle mode selector, indicative of a vehicle immobilization mode. The method also includes activating the vehicle immobilization mode in response to the detected enablement of the vehicle systems, operation of the vehicle in standard production mode, and execution of the first predefined pattern via the vehicle mode selector. The vehicle immobilization mode includes being activated to block the vehicle propulsion and the vehicle park mode being maintained regardless of an operator command to the contrary.",
  "title": "SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMMOBILIZING A VEHICLE"
}