Method and Control Unit for Operating a Hybrid Vehicle

A method for operating a hybrid vehicle that includes a prime mover () with an internal combustion engine (), an electric machine (), a transmission () connected between the prime mover () and a driven end (), and multiple shift elements, including a separating clutch () connected between the internal combustion engine () and the electric machine (), and a starting component (), is provided. After release of a brake pedal () or together with the release of the brake pedal () for a driving start or an crawling start, an engagement speed threshold () for the starting component () is established below an idling speed of the prime mover () and a previously disengaged starting component () is engaged. A control unit () for carrying out such a method is also provided.