Method and apparatus for user-defined drive mode changes based on occurring conditions

1. A system comprising:

a processor configured to:

receive a first set of user-selected parameters, including first user-defined parameter values, the first set defining a condition for engaging a specific user-selected vehicle driving mode;

receive data indicating current parameter values; and

automatically engage the user-selected vehicle driving mode responsive to the current parameter values matching the first user-defined parameter values.

2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the parameters include GPS coordinates and the user-defined parameter values define a geo-fenced area.

3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the parameters include weather and the user-defined parameter values include a weather condition.

4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the parameters include traffic data and the user-defined parameter values include a traffic level.

5. The system of claim 2 , wherein the parameters include vehicle speed and the user-defined parameter values include a vehicle speed value.

6. The system of claim 2 , wherein the parameters include vehicle speed and the user-defined parameter values include a time of day or day of week.

7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to:

receive a second set of user-selected parameters, including second user-defined parameter values, the second set defining a condition for disengaging a previously automatically engaged user-selected vehicle driving mode.

8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the second user-defined parameter values are different from the first user-defined parameter values.

9. The system of claim 7 , wherein at least one of the first and second sets of parameters includes parameters different from the other set.