Dodge RAM PROMASTER 2018 Diesel Supplement page 15

your instrument cluster display can show you how sys-
tems are working and give you warnings when they are
not. The steering wheel mounted controls allow you to
scroll through the main menus and submenus. You can
access the specific information you want and make selec-
tions and adjustments.
Diesel Messages
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Messages
• "DPF cleaning: safely keep the vehicle moving" message
in the Display + Engine emission filter lamp lighted
solid indicates that the exhaust particulate filter loading
is above the specified range and a regeneration is
required.
• Safely Drive at Highway Speeds to Remedy (the proce-
dure lasts roughly 15 minutes at speed of about 40 mph
(60 km/h) and with engine speed above approximately
2000 rpm).
• When the exaust filter is overloaded, the MIL lamp will
turn on and the "Service engine" message will be in the
Instrument Cluster Display, ETC lamp blinks and the
PCM limits the engine power to limit the likelihood of
permanent damage to the after-treatment system. To
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correct this condition, it will be necessary to have your
vehicle serviced by an authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
See your authorized dealer, as damage to the exhaust
system could occur soon with continued operation.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Messages
• First low level warning will be given at around 500
miles, which is determined by current consumption rate.
DEF Low level lamp icon and display message for refill
will be displayed at dashboard. DEF Low level Lamp
will stay on until a DEF refill is detected (minimum 1
gallon).
• To correct, this condition it will be necessary to fully
refill the DEF tank.
• If refill is not performed, a second low level warning will
be given about 200 miles are left to empty the DEF Tank.
• Display message of speed limitation with DEF Low
Level lamp will be there on dashboard.
• The driver will be informed about the speed restriction
also when about 150 and 125 miles are left to empty the
DEF Tank.
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