Catalytic Converter - Opel Automobile Owner's Manual

take up to 25 minutes. Typically it
needs between 7 and 12 minutes.
Fuel consumption may be higher
during this period. The emission of
smells and smoke during this process
is normal.
Under certain driving conditions, e.g.
short distances, the system cannot
clean itself automatically.
If the cleaning of the filter is required
and if previous driving conditions did
not enable automatic cleaning, it will
be indicated by the control indicator
% and CodE 55 in the Driver
Information Center. In vehicles with
Uplevel-Display a warning message
appears in the display.
% illuminates when diesel particle
filter is full. Start cleaning process as
soon as possible.
% flashes when diesel particle filter
has reached the maximum filling
level. Start cleaning process
immediately to avoid damage to the
engine.
Cleaning process
To activate cleaning process,
continue driving, keep engine speed
above 2000 revolutions per minute.
Shift down if necessary. Diesel
particle filter cleaning is then started.
If g illuminates additionally or
a warning message appears in the
Uplevel-Display, cleaning is not
possible, seek the assistance of
a workshop.
Driving and operating
Caution
If the cleaning process is
interrupted, there is a risk of
provoking severe engine damage.
Cleaning takes place quickest at high
engine speeds and loads.
Do not switch off the engine until the
cleaning process is complete. This is
indicated by the extinguished control
indicator %.

Catalytic converter

The catalytic converter reduces the
amount of harmful substances in the
exhaust gases.
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