METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RECOGNIZING A TOWING OPERATION OF A VEHICLE

A method and an associated apparatus for recognizing a towing operation of a vehicle. A towing operation is recognized by detecting an acceleration of the vehicle immediately after activation of the vehicle ignition and at the same time detecting that there is no actuation of the accelerator pedal or no torque request from a driver assistance system. Upon recognition of the towing operation, an automatic function that intervenes in the acceleration, deceleration, or steering of the towed vehicle is blocked.