Transmission of a vehicle

Abstract

An automated manual transmission, comprising: a transmission control unit, a shift rod movable between a predetermined first position in which it engages a first gear combination of the transmission, a predetermined second position in which it engages a second gear combination of the transmission, and a predetermined neutral position in which it does not engage any gear, an actuator for moving the shift rod between the first position, the second position and the neutral position by applying a fluid pressure acting on the shift rod in response to signals from the transmission control unit, mechanical engagement means for maintaining the first and second positions of the shift rod without applying any fluid pressure by means of the actuator, wherein the transmission is adapted to maintain the neutral position of the shift rod solely by applying fluid pressure acting on the shift rod.

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