Abstract: A vehicle according to the present invention has an internal combustion engine that is controlled by an engine-control computer that is operable, when the vehicle is parked, to operate in an idle-management mode to automatically start and stop idling operation of the internal combustion engine in order to maintain desirable electrical system energy levels, maintain desirable fluid temperatures of the internal combustion engine, and/or enable maintenance of comfortable occupant cabin temperatures. Each vehicle according to the present invention has a unique configuration of safety-interlock provisions that affect when and if an idle-management mode of operation of the engine-control computer is initiated and/or maintained.

Abstract: A vehicle according to the present invention has an internal combustion engine that is controlled by an engine-control computer that is operable, when the vehicle is parked, to operate in an idle-management mode to automatically start and stop idling operation of the internal combustion engine in order to maintain desirable electrical system energy levels, maintain desirable fluid temperatures of the internal combustion engine, and/or enable maintenance of comfortable occupant cabin temperatures. Each vehicle according to the present invention has a unique configuration of safety-interlock provisions that affect when and if an idle-management mode of operation of the engine-control computer is initiated and/or maintained.

Abstract: A shim for insertion between the base of a machine and a support for the machine to adjust the spacing therebetween, which machine and support are secured together by bolt means extending between the base and the support, includes a body portion and a pair of leg portions integral with the body portion and extending forwardly therefrom to a front end of the shim. The leg portions define between them a bolt-means receiving slot extending rearwardly from the front end of the shim. Each of the leg portions has a front edge at the front end of the shim, which is inclined inwardly toward the slot and rearwardly. When the shim is inserted between a machine base and a support, and advanced toward bolt means extending therebetween, engagement of either one of the front edges of the leg portions with the bolt means causes the shim to move into a position of alignment of the slot and the bolt means for reception of the bolt means in the slot.