Abstract: A method for modifying a defined adaptive driving strategy, which is stored in the control system for an automatic transmission of a motor vehicle, for adaptation to another type of driver with a different driving style, consists in that the parameters used for the driving strategy are modified by the other driver, the data for this being input to the transmission electronics via an input unit and an interface with the electronics.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling an automatic transmission for a motor vehicle which is equipped with cruise control. Said method is characterized in that the control of the transmission during cruise control passes into a separate driving programme, which depends on external influences, in particular the inclination of the carriageway. Said driving programme is updated according to the external influences. In the “set” position, the change to the separate driving programme is initiated and in the “restore” position, the transmission control can be adjusted in such a way that the separate driving programme is activated immediately, or only once the control position “set” has been reached.