
WHAT IS THE DIESEL
PARTICULATE FILTER
The diesel particulate filter is part of yourvehicle's emissions system and filtersharmful diesel particulates from theexhaust gas.
HOW DOES THE DIESEL
PARTICULATE FILTER WORK
The diesel particulate filter reducesemissions by trapping exhaust particlesbefore they reach the tailpipe. The systemmust periodically clean the exhaustparticles that gather inside the filter. Thisis carried out in three ways, passiveregeneration, active regeneration andmanual regeneration.
Passive Regeneration
In passive regeneration, the normalexhaust system temperature cleans thefilter by oxidizing the soot. Cleaning occursduring normal vehicle operating conditionsdue to driving patterns.
Active Regeneration
Once the diesel particulate filter is full,active regeneration raises the exhausttemperature to eliminate the particles.
When the engine control module detectsthat the diesel particulate filter is nearlyfull of particulates, and you are notoperating your vehicle in a manner to alloweffective regeneration, messages appearin the information display as a reminderfor you to drive your vehicle in order toclean the diesel particulate filter. If youdrive your vehicle in a manner to alloweffective regeneration, the informationdisplay shows a cleaning exhaust filtermessage.
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not park or idle yourvehicle over dry leaves, dry grass or othercombustible materials. The regenerationprocess creates very high exhaust gastemperatures and the exhaust willradiate a considerable amount of heatduring and after regeneration and afteryou have switched the engine off. This isa potential fire hazard.
WARNING: When the ExhaustFilter Cleaning message appears in theinformation display, do not park nearflammable materials, vapors orstructures until filter cleaning iscomplete.
WARNING: The normal operatingtemperature of the exhaust system isvery high. Never work around or attemptto repair any part of the exhaust systemuntil it has cooled. Use special care whenworking around the diesel oxidationcatalytic converter or the dieselparticulate filter. The diesel oxidationcatalytic converter and the dieselparticulate filter heat up to very hightemperatures after only a short periodof engine operation and remain hot afteryou switch the engine off.
Note:Avoid running out of fuel.
Note: During regeneration at low speed orengine idle, you may smell a hot metallicodor and could notice a clicking metallicsound. This is due to high temperaturesreached during regeneration and is normal.
Note:Changes in the engine or exhaustsound may be heard during the regenerationprocess.
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Failure to perform active or manualregeneration when instructed could resultin a clogged diesel particulate filter. If thediesel particulate filter fills beyond theregeneration threshold, your vehicledisables the ability for active and manualregeneration. This could result inirreversible damage your vehicle Warrantymay not cover.
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER
REQUIREMENTS
The diesel particulate filter on your vehiclerequires periodic regeneration to maintainits correct function.
If your journeys meet one of the followingconditions:
•You drive only short distances.
•You frequently switch the ignition onand off.
•Your journeys contain a high level ofacceleration and deceleration.
You must carry out occasional trips withthe following conditions to assist theregeneration process:
•Drive your vehicle in more favorableconditions, which you will find at highervehicle speeds in normal driving, on amain road or freeway for a minimumof 20 minutes. This drive may includeshort stops that will not affect theregeneration process.
•Avoid prolonged idling and observespeed limits and road conditions.
•Do not switch the ignition off.
•Select a suitable gear to ideallymaintain engine speed between 1500and 3000 RPM.
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER
MANUAL REGENERATION
WHAT IS DIESEL PARTICULATEFILTER MANUAL REGENERATION
Diesel particulate filter manualregeneration allows you to manually startregeneration of the diesel particulate filterat idle to clean the filter.
Note:If you are not sure whether yourvehicle has this feature, contact yourauthorized dealer.
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTERMANUAL REGENERATIONPRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Stay clear of theexhaust tailpipe during regeneration. Hotexhaust gases can burn you badly.
You may not be able to use manualregeneration if the service engine soonwarning lamp appears in the informationdisplay.
Note:During the use of manualregeneration, you may observe a lightamount of white smoke. This is normal.
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTERMANUAL REGENERATIONREQUIREMENTS
You can use the manual regenerationfeature when a message appears in theinformation display and you are not ableto drive in a manner that allows effectiveautomatic active regeneration or if youchoose to manually start the regenerationof the diesel particulate filter while thevehicle is idle.
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exhaust system has had sufficient time tocool. Depending on the amount of sootcollected by the diesel particulate filter,ambient temperature and altitude, manualregeneration lasts approximately 30minutes.
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER
– TROUBLESHOOTING
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER –WARNING LAMPS
If there are any issues with thediesel particulate filter system,or when the system is at thepoint of oversaturation, thepowertrain warning lamp andthe malfunction indicator lampilluminate to inform you that your vehiclerequires service. You may not be able toinitiate filter cleaning. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER – INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
Your vehicle has entered the cleaning mode. Various engineactions will raise the exhaust temperature in the DieselParticulate Filter system to burn off the particles (exhaustsoot). After the vehicle burns the particles off, the exhausttemperature will return to normal levels. This message isNORMAL.
Exhaust Filter Cleaning
The diesel particulate filter is full of particles (exhaust soot)and you are not operating the vehicle in a manner that allowsnormal cleaning. Drive the vehicle above 30 mph (50 km/h)when it is safe to do so, until the message turns off.
Exhaust Filter Over-loaded Drive to Clean
Exhaust Filter Over-loaded Clean Now
The diesel particulate filter is full of particles (exhaust soot)and you are not operating the vehicle in a manner that allowsnormal cleaning. Drive the vehicle above 30 mph (50 km/h)when it is safe to do so, until the message turns off.
Exhaust Filter at LimitClean Now
Exhaust Filter at LimitDrive to Clean Now
Your diesel particulate filter is clean.Exhaust Filter DriveComplete
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ActionMessage
Your diesel particulate filter is clean (OCR Only).Exhaust Filter Cleaned
The manual regeneration process has stopped (OCR Only).Exhaust Filter CleaningStopped
You must have your vehicle serviced by an authorized dealer.Ignoring this warning message could lead to reduced drivabilityand customer expense, including damage to the dieselparticulate filter. Your new vehicle warranty may not coverthis damage.
Exhaust Filter Over LimitService Now
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WHAT IS THE SELECTIVE
CATALYTIC REDUCTION
SYSTEM
The selective catalytic reduction systemhelps reduce tailpipe emissions andrequires Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) toconvert nitrogen oxides into nitrogen andwater.
HOW DOES THE SELECTIVE
CATALYTIC REDUCTION
SYSTEM WORK
The selective catalytic reduction systeminjects diesel exhaust fluid into the exhaustsystem to enable correct selective catalyticreduction system function.
The usage of diesel exhaust fluid hasincreased from prior model years in orderto meet more stringent emissionsrequirements. The diesel exhaust fluidusage ranges from approximately 2-6%of fuel burned (100.00 gal (378.54 L) offuel requires approximately 2.00 gal(7.57 L)to 6.00 gal (22.71 L) of dieselexhaust fluid) depending on vehicle usage.Factors that influence diesel exhaust fluidusage may include:
•Payload/Towing
•Driving Style
•Altitude
•Humidity
•Temperature
SELECTIVE CATALYTIC
REDUCTION SYSTEM
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Keep diesel exhaustfluid out of reach of children. Avoidcontact with skin, eyes or clothing. Incase of contact with your eyes, flushimmediately with water and get promptmedical attention. In case of contactwith your skin, clean immediately withsoap and water. If you swallow anydiesel exhaust fluid, drink plenty ofwater, call a physician immediately.
WARNING: Only refill the dieselexhaust fluid tank in a well ventilatedarea. When you remove the dieselexhaust fluid tank filler cap or a dieselexhaust fluid container cap, ammoniavapors may escape. Ammonia vaporscan be irritating to skin, eyes and mucousmembranes. Inhaling ammonia vaporscan cause burning to the eyes, throat andnose and cause coughing and wateryeyes.
WARNING: Diesel exhaust fluidmust be refilled when low or replacedwhen contaminated or your vehiclespeed becomes limited to 50 mph(80 km/h). In these conditions, drive withcaution and refill diesel exhaust fluidimmediately. If the diesel exhaust fluidbecomes empty or contaminated andfluid is not replaced, your vehiclebecomes limited to engine idle only oncestopped. In these conditions, be cautiouswhere you stop your vehicle because youmay not be able to drive long distancesor maintain highway speeds until yourefill or replace the diesel exhaust fluid.
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WARNING: Tampering with ordisabling the selective catalyticreduction system results in severevehicle performance limitation includingeventual speed limiting to 5 mph(8 km/h).
Note: Do not put diesel exhaust fluid in thefuel tank. Do not start the engine if anyamount of diesel exhaust fluid was addedto the diesel fuel tank as it will likely lead tofailure of the fuel pump and injectors andmay result in severe engine damage whichyour vehicle Warranty may not cover. Thediesel fuel tank must be completely drainedand cleaned prior to being refilled with cleandiesel fuel and starting the engine.
Selective catalytic reduction systems aresensitive to contamination of the dieselexhaust fluid. Maintaining the purity of thefluid is important to avoid systemmalfunctions. If you remove or drain thediesel exhaust fluid tank, do not use thesame fluid to refill the tank. The systemhas a sensor to monitor fluid quality.
Driving without refilling, replacingcontaminated diesel exhaust fluid, orhaving the selective catalytic reductionsystem repaired results in the followingactions as required by the California AirResources Board (CARB) and the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):
•Within a preset distance to empty,speed is limited upon vehicle restart.Prior to this occurring a messageappears in the information display.
•Further vehicle operation withoutrefilling or replacing contaminateddiesel exhaust fluid causes the engineto enter an idle-only condition. Thisonly occurs upon vehicle refueling,vehicle idling in park for 1 hour, orengine shutdown for 10 minutes ormore and is indicated by a message inthe information display indicatingrequired actions to resume normaloperation. It is required to add aminimum of 1.0 gal (3.8 L) of dieselexhaust fluid to the tank to exit theidle-only condition, but your vehicle isstill in the speed-limiting mode untilyou refill the tank completely.
Note:For vehicle speed limiting or idle-onlycondition, normal vehicle operation resumeswhen you refill the diesel exhaust fluid tankor repair the contaminated system. If thesystem is contaminated or inoperative, haveyour vehicle checked as soon as possible.
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4.Remove the diesel exhaust fluid tankfiller cap.
Note:The diesel exhaust fluid tank has ablue filler cap.
5.Insert the spout into the filler neck untilthe seal on the spout fully seats.
6.Pour the fluid into the tank.
Note:The fluid stops flowing when the tankis full.
7.Return the container to the verticalposition slightly below the dieselexhaust fluid filler neck.
8.Allow any fluid remaining in the spoutto drain back into the container.
9.Remove the spout from the dieselexhaust fluid filler neck.
10.Replace the diesel exhaust fluid tankcap. Turn it clockwise until you feela strong resistance and it clicks.
11.Remove the spout from the dieselexhaust fluid container and replacethe cap.
Note:If there is diesel exhaust fluid left inthe container retain it for later use. Thespout is reusable. Wash the spout withclean water prior to storage. Do not use thediesel exhaust fluid spout with any otherfluid.
CHECKING THE SELECTIVE
CATALYTIC REDUCTION
SYSTEM STATUS
The information display shows a series ofmessages about the amount of dieselexhaust fluid available. A systems checkdisplays messages indicating the amountof diesel exhaust fluid available or displaysa warning message indicating theapproximate distance remaining as thefluid in the diesel exhaust fluid tank nearsempty. See Selective CatalyticReduction System – InformationMessages (page 231).
DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID
CAPACITY AND
SPECIFICATION
For filling information please refer to theCapacities and Specifications section ofthe owner's manual. See Diesel ExhaustFluid Capacity and Specification (page230).
SELECTIVE CATALYTIC
REDUCTION SYSTEM –
TROUBLESHOOTING
SELECTIVE CATALYTICREDUCTION SYSTEM – WARNINGLAMPS
As the diesel exhaust fluid levelnears empty, the warningsymbol displays and a series oftones and messages starting at 500 mi(800 km) remaining before diesel exhaustfluid is depleted. The warning symbol andmessages continue until you refill thediesel exhaust fluid tank.
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The warning lamp illuminates and amessage appears in the informationdisplay if the system becomescontaminated or inoperative.
SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION SYSTEM – INFORMATIONMESSAGES
ActionMessage
The distance you can travel before depleting the remainingdiesel exhaust fluid. Refill as soon as possible.DEF Level Range: XX mi/km Refill Now
Your diesel exhaust fluid is nearing empty. Your vehicle’s topspeed will become limited in the displayed distance. You mustreplenish the diesel exhaust fluid to resume normal operationof your vehicle. See Diesel Exhaust Fluid Capacity andSpecification (page 230).
DEF Level Empty SpeedLimited to XX MPH / km/h in XX mi/km
Your remaining diesel exhaust fluid has depleted. Your speedwill be limited upon restart. You must replenish the dieselexhaust fluid to resume normal operation of your vehicle. SeeDiesel Exhaust Fluid Capacity and Specification (page230).
DEF Level Empty SpeedLimited to XX MPH/km/h Upon Restart
The diesel exhaust fluid is empty. You must replenish thediesel exhaust fluid to resume normal operation of yourvehicle. See Diesel Exhaust Fluid Capacity and Specific-ation (page 230).
DEF Level Low SpeedLimited to XX MPH/km/h
The selective catalytic reduction system detects low exhaustfluid. The engine will eventually enter into an idle only mode.You must replenish the diesel exhaust fluid to resume normaloperation of your vehicle. See Diesel Exhaust Fluid Capa-city and Specification (page 230).
DEF Level Empty EngineIdled Soon
The vehicle will enter into an idle only mode. You mustreplenish the diesel exhaust fluid to resume normal operationof your vehicle. See Diesel Exhaust Fluid Capacity andSpecification (page 230).
DEF Level Empty EngineIdled See Manual
The selective catalytic reduction system detects a fault. Thevehicle’s top speed will become limited in the displayeddistance and count down from this point. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
DEF Fault Speed Limitedto XX MPH/km/h in XXmi/km
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