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Driving -> Automatic gearbox (EAT6) for Your Citroen C4 Cactus SUV First Generation (2014-2018)

Driving  
3. Gear selector positions graphic.  
Displays in the instrument panel  
As a safety precaution and to facilitate  
starting the engine:  
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always select neutral,  
press the clutch pedal.  
Gear selector positions  
Automatic gearbox (EAT6)  
Six-speed automatic gearbox which offers a  
choice between the comfort of fully automatic  
operation, enhanced by a sport programme, or  
manual gear changing.  
When you move the selector to select a  
position, the corresponding indicator is  
displayed in the instrument panel.  
Two driving modes are available:  
P. Parking.  
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automatic operation with electronic  
management of the gears by the gearbox,  
with a sport programme for a more dynamic  
driving style,  
P.  
Parking.  
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Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake  
on or off.  
R.  
N.  
D.  
S.  
Reverse.  
Neutral.  
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Starting the engine.  
R. Reverse.  
Reversing manoeuvres, vehicle stationary,  
engine at idle.  
N. Neutral.  
Drive (automatic driving).  
Sport programme.  
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manual operation for sequential changing  
of the gears by the driver.  
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1 2 3 4 5 6. Gears engaged during manual  
operation  
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Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake  
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Invalid value during manual  
operation.  
on.  
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Starting the engine.  
D. Automatic operation.  
Foot on brake  
M +/-. Manual operation with sequential  
changing of the six gears.  
F Pull back to change up a gear.  
or  
F
Press the brake pedal when  
this indicator lamp is displayed  
on the instrument panel (e.g.  
starting the engine).  
F Push forwards to change down a gear.  
1. Gear selector.  
2. "S" (sport) button.  
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Driving  
If you release the accelerator sharply, the  
gearbox will not change to a higher gear for  
safety reasons.  
Starting the vehicle  
When the engine is running at idle, with  
the brakes released, if position R, D or  
M is selected, the vehicle moves even  
without the accelerator being pressed.  
Do not leave children unsupervised inside  
the vehicle when the engine is running.  
When carrying out maintenance with the  
engine running, apply the parking brake  
and select position P.  
F Apply the parking brake.  
F Select position P or N.  
F Start the engine.  
If these conditions are not met, there is an  
audible signal, accompanied by the display of a  
warning message.  
F With the engine running, press the brake  
pedal.  
Never select position N while the vehicle  
is moving.  
Never select position P or R unless the  
vehicle is completely stationary.  
F Release the parking brake.  
F Select position R, D or M.  
F Gradually release the brake pedal.  
The vehicle moves off immediately.  
Sport programme "S"  
Automatic operation  
F Press button S, after starting the engine.  
The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic  
style of driving.  
F Select position D for automatic changing of  
the six gears.  
If position N is selected inadvertently while  
driving, allow the engine to return to idle,  
then select position D to accelerate.  
If the temperature is below -23°C, the  
engine should be left at idle for four  
S appears in the instrument panel.  
The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive  
mode, without any action needed from the  
driver. It continuously selects the most suitable  
gear according to the style of driving, the profile  
of the road and the load in the vehicle.  
For maximum acceleration without touching  
the selector, press the accelerator pedal down  
fully (kick down). The gearbox changes down  
automatically or maintains the gear selected  
until the maximum engine speed is reached.  
On braking, the gearbox changes down  
automatically to provide efficient engine  
braking.  
Return to standard  
automatic operation  
minutes, to ensure the correct operation  
and longevity of the engine and gearbox.  
F At any time, press the selected button again  
to quit the programme engaged and return  
to auto-adaptive mode.  
Manual operation  
F Select position M for sequential changing  
of the six gears.  
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Driving  
Do not exceed 62 mph (100 km/h), local speed  
restrictions permitting.  
F Move the selector towards the + sign to  
change up a gear.  
Stopping the vehicle  
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop as soon as possible.  
F Move the selector towards the - sign to  
change down a gear.  
It is only possible to change from one gear to  
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed  
permit; otherwise, the gearbox will operate  
temporarily in automatic mode.  
Before switching off the engine, you can  
engage position P or N to place the gearbox in  
neutral.  
In both cases, apply the parking brake to  
immobilise the vehicle.  
There is a risk of damage to the gearbox:  
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if you press the accelerator and brake  
pedals at the same time,  
If the selector is not in position P, when the  
driver's door is opened or approximately  
45 seconds after the ignition is switched  
off, a warning message appears in the  
screen.  
F Return the selector to position P; the  
message disappears.  
When driving on flooded roads or when  
crossing a ford, proceed at walking pace.  
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if you force the movement of the  
selector from position P to another  
position when the battery is flat.  
D disappears, and the gears engaged appear  
in succession on the instrument panel.  
If the engine speed is too low or too high, the  
selected gear flashes for a few seconds, then  
the actual gear engaged is displayed.  
It is possible to change from position D  
(automatic) to position M (manual) at any time.  
When the vehicle is stationary or moving  
very slowly, the gearbox engages first gear  
automatically.  
To reduce fuel consumption when at  
a prolonged standstill with the engine  
running (traffic jam, etc.), put the  
selector in position N and apply the  
parking brake.  
The sport programme is inactive in manual  
operation.  
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If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,  
never try to start the engine by pushing  
the vehicle.  
Malfunction  
When the ignition is on, the lighting  
of this warning lamp, associated  
with an audible signal and an alert  
message on the screen, indicates a  
gearbox fault.  
Invalid value during manual  
operation  
Electronic gearbox  
(ETG6)  
Six-speed electronic gearbox offering  
automatic gear control, without driver  
intervention.  
You can temporarily take control of gear  
changes at any time, using the steering  
mounted control paddles.  
This symbol is displayed if a gear  
is not engaged correctly (selector  
between two positions).  
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up  
mode and is locked in 3rd gear. You may feel a  
substantial jolt when changing from P to R and  
from N to R. This will not cause any damage to  
the gearbox.  
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