Method for controlling a drivline of a vehicle

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a method for controlling a driveline (10) of a vehicle (1), wherein the driveline (10) at least comprises a transmission (13) and a clutch (12), wherein the clutch (12) is adapted to be provided between the transmission (13) and a propulsion unit (11) of the driveline (10), wherein the method comprises the steps of; predicting an imminent drive route, identifying if the imminent drive route comprises any clutch severity classification (CSC), and if the imminent drive route comprises a clutch severity classification (CSC)—estimating (103) an expected clutch temperature (Tic) dependent on at least the clutch severity classification (CSC) and one vehicle parameter (Vp), wherein, the clutch severity classification (CSC) is at least dependent on an inclination of the imminent drive route, and if (105) the expected clutch temperature (Tic) is above a clutch temperature threshold value (Tt); controlling (106) the driveline (10) in a critical heat mode, wherein in the critical heat mode the transmission (13) is controlled such that a clutch temperature increase is lower in comparison to a normal driveline control mode.

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