System and method for placing an active suspension system in a demonstration mode

A method for operating an active suspension system for a vehicle, comprising the steps of:

• actuating a switch on the vehicle;
• setting the active suspension system for the vehicle to a demonstration mode;
• setting a timer when the active suspension system is set to the demonstration mode and setting the active suspension system for the vehicle to a normal operating mode after the timer reaches a predetermined time;
• determining a gear in which a transmission of the vehicle is placed and setting the active suspension system for the vehicle to a normal operating mode if the transmission gear of the vehicle is drive, reverse, or neutral;
• determining whether an engine of the vehicle is running if the transmission gear of the vehicle is drive, reverse, or neutral and setting the active suspension system for the vehicle to a normal operating mode if the engine is running;
• determining a throttle angle of the vehicle if the engine is running and setting the active suspension system to a normal operating mode if the throttle angle is greater than a predetermined angle;
• and
• determining a status of the timer.

A system for operating an active suspension system for a vehicle, comprising:

• an electronic control unit for controlling the active suspension system;
• a switch on the vehicle in electrical communication with the electronic control unit for setting the active suspension system for the vehicle to a demonstration mode;
• a timer in the electronic control unit set when the active suspension system is set to the demonstration mode;
• and
• wherein the active suspension system for the vehicle is set to a normal operating mode after the timer reaches a predetermined time.