Method and apparatus for controlling a powertrain of a vehicle

A method for controlling a powertrain of a vehicle having a manual transmission, wherein a gear shift in the transmission is performed by the driver, the vehicle is operated by a hybrid drive IC engine and / or electric driving mode, characterized, in that takes place an activation of the electric travel mode dependent on the presence of a suitable for an electric driving operating state of the vehicle, if a clutch is not actuated, and upon activation of the electric drive mode, the gear selector of the gearbox is locked, and is carried out, deactivation of the electric travel mode upon actuation of the clutch.