Mazda CX-30 2020 Owner's Manual page 566

If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
▼ Petrol Particulate Filter Warning
Indication/Warning Light
(SKYACTIV-X 2.0)
"Excessive Soot Levels in Filter. Drive
Until Warning Light Turns Off" is
displayed/When the light is turned on
The particulate matter (PM) cannot be
removed automatically and the
amount of collected PM reaches a
specified amount.
After the engine has sufficiently
warmed up (engine coolant
temperature of 80 °C (176 °F) or
more), depress the accelerator pedal
and drive the vehicle at a speed of 20
km/h (12 mph) or more for about 30
minutes to eliminate the PM.
"Abnormal Soot Levels in Filter. Have
the Vehicle Inspected." is displayed/
When the light is flashing
Contact an expert repairer (we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer).
CAUTION
If the vehicle is continually driven as
usual with the petrol particulate filter
warning light illuminated, PM increases
and the warning light may start
flashing. If the petrol particulate filter
warning light starts flashing, have the
vehicle inspected immediately at an
expert repairer (we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer). If the
vehicle is not inspected and continues
to be driven, the engine may
malfunction.
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NOTE
When the petrol particulate filter

warning light flashes, the engine
output is restricted to protect the
petrol particulate filter.
The engine sound and exhaust gas

smell may change when PM is being
removed while driving.
▼ Diesel Particulate Filter Warning
Indication/Warning Light
(SKYACTIV-D 1.8)
"Excessive Soot Levels in Filter. Drive
Until Warning Light Turns Off" is
displayed/When the light is turned on
The particulate matter (PM) cannot be
removed automatically and the
amount of collected PM reaches a
specified amount.
After the engine has sufficiently
warmed up (engine coolant
temperature of 80 °C (176 °F) or
more), depress the accelerator pedal
and drive the vehicle at a speed of 15
km/h (9.3 mph) or more for about 15
to 20 minutes to eliminate the PM.
"Abnormal Soot Levels in Filter. Have
the Vehicle Inspected" is displayed/
When the light is flashing
Contact an expert repairer (we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer).