Technical data

254 Driving and operating
Diesel particle filter
The diesel particle filter system filters
harmful soot particles out of the
exhaust gases. The system includes
a self-cleaning function that runs
automatically during driving. The
filter is cleaned by burning off the
soot particles at high temperature.
This process takes place
automatically under set driving
conditions and may take more than
15 minutes. The emission of smells
and smoke during this process is
normal.
Under certain driving conditions, e.g.
short distances, the system cannot
clean itself automatically.
If the control indicator (DPF lamps)
L illuminates or flashes, it is
necessary to activate the cleaning
process of Diesel Particulate Filter by
continuing driving safely until DPF
lamps off at the cluster. In case,
constant driving will be better for
cleaning process.
Catalytic converter
The catalytic converter reduces the
amount of harmful substances in the
exhaust gas.
{Warning
Be sure the following precautions
are taken because the exhaust
parts are raised to high
temperature during regeneration of
DPF.
• Things that can burn could
touch hot exhaust parts under
your vehicle and ignite. Do not
place your vehicle over papers,
leaves, dry grass or other
things that can burn.
• Turn the ignition OFF as soon
as your vehicle enters a
garage.
• Do not go near the hot exhaust
parts including exhaust tail
pipe.
Caution
Use of fuel with low quality or too
low octane number may damage
the engine, the catalytic converter
or electronic components.
Unburnt petrol will overheat and
damage the catalytic converter.
Therefore avoid excessive use of
the starter, running the fuel tank
dry and starting the engine by
pushing or towing.