METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR SELECTING A STARTING GEAR AND A VEHICLE COMPRISING THIS ARRANGEMENT

摘要

Method and arrangement for selecting a starting gear for a vehicle having an engine ( 3 ), an AMT-type transmission ( 5 ) and a power take-off ( 9 ) for maneuvering at least one body device on the vehicle. The method includes the steps of generating a first signal upon activation of the power take-off ( 9 ) for the maneuvering of at least one body device mounted on the vehicle. The gear selection strategy of the transmission ( 5 ) is controlled for selection of a predetermined starting gear in dependence on at least the first signal and maintaining the predetermined starting gear for as long as at least one predetermined condition is met.