Diesel particulate filter
Soot particles are collected in the diesel particulate filter and periodically burned away at high temperatures.
During the cleaning period of several minutes:
▷ The engine may temporarily run less
smoothly.
▷ A somewhat higher engine speed may be
necessary to achieve the accustomed performance.
▷ Noises and a slight amount of smoke may
emerge from the exhaust, even for a short
period after the engine is switched off.
See also:
Switching off automatically
The system switches off and the LED goes out:
▷ After approx. 160 ft/50 m when driving forward.
▷ Above approx. 22 mph/36 km/h when driving
forward.
Switch on the system again if nece ...
Controls
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