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Starting and Stopping the Engine
Release the accelerator pedal. Wait until
the engine has reached idle speed and then
switch it off.
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER
The DPF forms part of the emissions
reduction systems fitted to your vehicle. It
filters harmful diesel particulates (soot)
from the exhaust gas.
Regeneration
WARNING
Do not park or idle your vehicle over
dry leaves, dry grass or other
combustible materials. The DPF
regeneration process creates very high
exhaust gas temperatures and the exhaust
will radiate a considerable amount of heat
during and after DPF regeneration, and
after you have switched the engine off.
This is a potential fire hazard.
CAUTION
Avoid running out of fuel.
Note: During regeneration at low speed or
engine idle, you may smell a hot metallic
odour and could notice a clicking metallic
sound. This is due to the high temperatures
reached during regeneration and is normal.
Note: After you have switched your engine
off the fans may continue to run for a short
period of time.
Unlike a normal filter which requires
periodic replacement, the DPF has been
designed to regenerate, or clean itself to
maintain operating efficiency. The
regeneration process takes place
automatically. However, some driving
conditions mean that you may need to
support the regeneration process.
TourneoConnect/TransitConnect (TC7) Vehicles Built From: 24-05-2011, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013
If you drive only short distances or your
journeys contain frequent stopping and
starting, where there is increased
acceleration and deceleration, occasional
trips with the following conditions will
assist the regeneration process:
•
Drive your vehicle at a constant speed,
preferably on a main road or motorway,
for up to 20 minutes.
•
Avoid prolonged idling and always
observe speed limits and road
conditions.
•
Do not switch off the ignition.
•
Use a lower gear than normal to
maintain a higher engine speed during
this journey, where appropriate.
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