Hyundai i20 Owner's Manual page 440

Diesel particulate filter (DPF)
(if equipped)
The Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
system removes the soot in the exhaust
gas. Unlike a disposable air filter,
the DPF system automatically burns
(oxidizes) and removes the accumulated
soot according to the driving condition.
In order words, the active burning by
engine control system and high exhaust
gas temperature caused by normal/high
diving condition burns and removes the
accumulated soot.
However, if the vehicle continues to
be driven at repeated short distance
or driven at low speed for a long time,
the accumulated soot may not be
automatically removed because of low
exhaust gas temperature. More than
a certain amount of soot deposited,
the malfunction indicator light (
illuminates.
When the malfunction indicator light
illuminates, it may turn-off after driving
the vehicle at more than 60km/h (37
mph) or at more than second gear with
1500~2500 engine rpm for a certain time
(for about 25 minutes).
If the malfunction indicator light (
) is not turn-off or blinking continuesly
in spite of the procedure, visit a
professional workshop and check the
DPF system. HYUNDAI recommends
to visit an authorized HYUNDAI dealer/
service partner.
If you continue to drive with the
malfunction indicator light blinking for
a long time, the DPF system can be
damaged and fuel consumption can be
worsen and the engine durability can be
worsen by oil dilution.
CAUTION
Diesel Fuel (if equipped with DPF)
We recommend you to use only the
regulated diesel fuels, when your
vehicle is equipped with the DPF
system.
When you use other diesel fuels, which
is high in sulfurs (above 50 ppm) or
contains unspecified additives, it may
damage the DPF system and cause the
white smoke emission.
Lean NOx Trap (if equipped)
The Lean NOx Trap (LNT) system
removes the nitrogen oxide in the
exhaust gas. The smell can occur in the
exhaust gas depending on the quality
of the fuel and it can degrade NOx
)
reduction performance, please use the
regulated automotive diesel fuel.
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