Nov 27, 2014 theres no point talking about the citroen c4 cactus without mentioning its striking design. Nov 25, 2015 the etg6 gearbox is also not the best choice for sporty drivers, from 1st to 2nd gear must learn to release accelerator a bit when it shifts in order not to feel any jerk. Its a worthwhile design upgrade over the manual, but the etg6 gearbox is slow to change gear, and a bit of an acquired taste. Honest john recommends find and buy your perfect car, in just a few clicks tags. I would go for the etg6 but the stories about software problems, actuators failing costs thousands to replace, possible dmf failures and normal clutch wearreplacement makes me think about the point of having an eco diesel with a mony pit. Quirky, funky yet still practical, its exactly the sort of car the french brand should be building. Officially on sale in the uk from wednesday 1 february 2017, the latestgeneration eat6 auto transmission offers a smooth drive and even greater levels of comfort. Page 1 page 2 page 3 page 4 underinflation detection page 5 page 6 page 7 speed limiter cruise control page 8 instruments and controls page 9 inch touch screen tablet page 10 sitting comfortably page 11 head restraint adjustment page 12 page seeing clearly page 14 passenger safety page 15 driving safely page 16 page 17. Car magazine uk longterm tests the 2015 citroen c4 cactus. Electrohydraulic gearbox control makes for smooth, fast gear changing. Where its streets ahead of those models, though, is that no other car provides more comfort per pound than the citroen c4 cactus. However after using the rf60 speedlights and the v6 transceiver in a realworldish situation over the last couple of days i decided that enough was enough i was going to update the firmware and. The big squishy airbumps that protect the flanks and corners of the car seem to possess a tractor beam for fingertips. Features of the cactus v6ii wireless flash transceiver.
Forums c4 picasso b78 general questions etg6 vs eat6. This highly driveable engine boasts a range of advantages. Gearbox choice is either a fivespeed manual, or five or sixspeed. It is designed to improve the overall functionality. The cars robotised manual transmission takes some getting used to, but. When cactus is rst compiled, it creates a new directory cactus configs, which will contain all the source code, object les and libraries created during the build process. I have had my xtr etg6 since the end of december now, and still cant master the art of getting out of junctions quickly and smoothly with the etg6 auto gearbox.
This eat6 gearbox, which has been designed for optimal driving comfort and smooth gear changing, can also have two specific programs accessible via. The new gearbox permanently adapts to the drivers behaviour and reinforces his driving sensations in sports mode, which makes gear changes even faster. Citroens quirky c4 cactus has been missing a decent automatic gearbox since it launched in australia, having been hobbled with an unrefined dieselonly auto offering since its arrival. Is it a true auto gearbox torque converter or similar to the egs on my previous picasso. View and download citroen grand c4 picasso owners handbook manual online. I have been meaning to write this post for a few months but for one reason or other i never got round to it. Koblingsfri etg6gearkasse etg6gearkassen efficient tronic gearbox 6 er meget brugervenlig, gor korslen mere komfortabel og reducerer co2udledningen. Citroen c4 cactus the crossover redefined a citroen for everyone from the busy city centre to the open road, every trip will be comfortable and stressfree. Jan 06, 2015 updating the firmware on cactus devices i have been meaning to write this post for a few months but for one reason or other i never got round to it. The new 2018 citroen c4 cactus gets a more upscale look, and. It was egs 6 speed in the old version, and etg in the newer one. The cactus is 200kg lighter than a standard c4, apparently, but several tons lighter surely in.
They said that the flat spot was a known issue with this gearbox, and the. The problem i have is that when i need to get out of a junction quickly, the gearbox wants to change into second too soon. Because of your help, ive managed to track down the location of this c4 cactus and the folks who control its movements. Page 1 owners handbook page 2 online owners handbook you can find your handbook on the citroen website, under mycitroen. A gearbox update is similar to new windows or apple operating systems.
Yes it has an unusual design and certainly stands out from the crowd, especially in some of the. This automatic isnt fitted with the jerky efficient tronic gearbox etg that we have come to know. Find all the key specs about the citroen c4 cactus hatchback 1. Its a worthwhile design upgrade over the manual, but the etg6 gearbox is. Citroen c4 cactus phase 1 puretech 110 shine technical specs. You could easily mistake this for a proper selfshifting transmission. Cactus v6 ii panasonic g81 g85 metz 52 af1 metz 64 af1 tumax dmf880op 34 views 1 comment 0 points most recent by admin november 2019 does the cactus v6 ii works with godox v1 flash. It apparently stands for efficient tronic gearbox, and is supposed to be an improvement with creep to allow slow movement without having to use the accelerator. Cactus v6 ii panasonic g81 g85 metz 52 af1 metz 64 af1 tumax dmf880op 34 views 1 comment 0 points most recent by admin november 2019 does the cactus v6 ii. Paired with either a manual or automatic gearbox, the bluehdi. The etg6 gearbox is also not the best choice for sporty drivers, from 1st to 2nd gear must learn to release accelerator a bit when it shifts in order not to feel any jerk. The citroen c4 cactus heralds a new order in automotive design.
C4 picasso 2014, grand c4 picasso with 5 seats 2014, grand c4 picasso 2014, grand c4 picasso with 7 seats 2014, c4 grand picasso. I do a lot of motorway miles with a mix of manual and auto driving. Citroen c4 6 speed electronic gearbox page 1 citroenet. Cars with the etg6 clutchless manual gearbox get two individual seats styled to look like a bench, with buttons on the dashboard to select neutral, reverse or drive and a flat paddle for the handbrake. Help me drive the citroen c4 cactus update autoblog. The same goes for the quiet engine, the easy gearbox and the general feeling of sprightliness, at odds with the five seats, the decent boot and the minisuv frame. Thats changed for the 2018 model year, however, with citroens local arm finally giving the petrolpowered c4 cactus a conventional 6speed auto option the sixspeed automatic is now available on the. Citroens electronic gearbox etg has a choice of 2 engines, the petrol 1. As its a company car which i only have for 3 years and i have a fixed rate i pay per mile, i tend to drive the car very hard. I am thinking of buying a new citroen picasso with the ps petrol engine and automatic gearbox. However once in 2nd and 3rd gear the pickup is quite awsome for such a roundlooking family car.
It brings quicker shift speeds, better mpg, smoother gear changes, less clunking or delayed gear engagement, and much more. Premiered on the c4 and mated to the hdi 110 dpfs engine, the 6speed electronic gearbox system is of an entirely new design. This personal and customisable space allows you to establish direct referring to the owners handbook online also gives you access to the latest information available, easily identified by the bookmark, associated and special contact with citroen. Had to get out of the way of a fast approaching white transit tonight so gripped the steering wheel, said a quick prayer, floored it and it took off cleanly through the rev range like the proverbial off a shovel. Citroen c4 cactus owners handbook manual pdf download. Had to get out of the way of a fast approaching white transit tonight so gripped the steering wheel, said a quick prayer, floored it and it took off cleanly through the. But the update is mainly strategic the 2018 updates are intended to make this car appeal to more mainstream buyers, as it replaces the outgoing c4 hatchback a forgettable rival to the ford focus, renault megane and vauxhall astra so, it isnt an allnew car, but it has an allnew job. Eat 6 and eat8 are new generation automatic gearboxes. The new automatic citroen c4 cactus is much better than the last model, but the lowcost ethos takes a hit. And its certain to appeal to family buyers because this isnt a car thats merely form over function. Full daily driver blogs and road tests of the cactus 1.
Updating the firmware on cactus devices christophers photo. Updating the gearbox software on a vehicle can noticeably improve the overall driving experience. Front bench seat only comes with etg6 automatic models. The eat6 6speed automatic transmission and eat8 8speed automatic transmission have been designed to provide high levels of comfort thanks to stateoftheart technology to allow for quick and smooth gear changes as well as improving fuel consumption and efficiency. Citroen c4 cactus phase 1 puretech 110 shine technical. Citroen has added its 6speed fully automatic gearbox to the multiaward winning c4 cactus range. But the update is mainly strategic the 2018 updates are intended to make this car appeal to more mainstream buyers, as it replaces the outgoing c4 hatchback a forgettable rival to the ford focus, renault megane and vauxhall astra. The citroen c4 cactus is a stylish small family car that looks more mainstream than the previous model. On the surface of it, citroen c4 cactus is a midlife facelift of the car launched in 2014. Apr 08, 2015 because of your help, ive managed to track down the location of this c4 cactus and the folks who control its movements. Recently car called back to garage for software adjustments re the airconditioning, however, soon after. It is regarded as an auto, with no clutch pedal, but the actual mechanics of it all are just like a manual. Theyre not quite as soft as they look, though, more yielding plastic than rubberball elastic.
Cactus image recently launched a new version of their radio trigger for speedlights and strobes, the cactus v6ii. Mated to a new generation sixspeed etg6 clutchless manual gearbox, the drive suits the relaxed, unruffled nature of the french mpv as gears are changed smoothly. We are a market leader for remapping and chip tuning across a range of over 6,000 cars, vans, motorhomes, truck and tractors and are the uk leaders in dpf. Among the 12 driver assistance systems, features like active safety. Citroen cactus is so sharp it could be my car of the year the top gear presenter and mirror motoring writer says the french companys crossover car is cool and clever share. When you first meet a citroen c4 cactus, you cant help but give it a prod.
The c4 cactus was hardly a harshriding car before, so the addition of the new. So think of it as a rival to the nissan juke and skoda. Citroen c4 cactus ditches unconventional styling for 2018. I live in a fairly mountainous part of spain and have had no problems with the gearbox, quite the opposite, it works fine, is smooth and helps make the whole cactus driving experience relaxing. Overview and test of the new cactus v6ii wireless flash. I have had my cactus for six months next week and i have the etg 6 gearbox. However, it isnt as spacious or as practical as some of the alternatives, like the renault captur. Efficient tronic gearbox etg, with its compact easy to use selector to complete the effortlessly elegant feel. Potential owners will either love or hate the plastic airbump technology that adorns the doors, the front end that looks a little bit like iron mans helmet and the coupeesque rear windows that dont fully open.
Overall verdict the citroen c4 cactus is a stylish small family car that looks more mainstream than the previous model. The c4 cactus is equipped with a singleclutch automatedmanual gearbox. Updating the firmware on cactus devices christophers. The c4 cactus is available with a selection of six engines. Im hoping theyll let me drive it or at the very least, ride in it. Firmware version 200 and onwards are for use with the cactus v6ii and v6iis only. Weve experienced all manner of reactions during our time driving the cactus, from. So think of it as a rival to the nissan juke and skoda yeti airbump technology makes the citroen c4. A pintsized suv with an entirely unique look and feel, the cactus is an ideal. The c4 cactus is offered with a choice of puretech threecylinder engines and bluehdi diesels. This eat6 gearbox, which has been designed for optimal driving comfort and smooth gear changing, can also have two specific programs accessible via controls located in front of the gear lever. When cactus is rst compiled, it creates a new directory cactusconfigs, which will contain all the source code, object. Etg6gearkassen giver foreren mulighed for at kore med styret omdrejningstal og gor det nemmere at styre aktiveringen af speederen. Is the new citroen eat6 automatic gearbox any good.
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