Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 2016 Manual page 179

178 Driving and Operating
While the vehicle is at a stop with
engine idling, the engine speed
increases.
Switch Regeneration Procedure
Warning
To prevent a fire, make sure that
there is no flammable material
near the muffler, DPF and
exhaust pipe. Remember that the
temperature of exhaust gases is
high enough to burn you. You and
others could be seriously injured.
Select Switch regeneration
procedure if the Running
regeneration procedure is not
possible, or if the selectable (switch)
regeneration required warning light
(amber or red) is displayed on
the DIC.
1. Stop the vehicle at a safe place
free of flammable material such
as dead grass, leaves or waste
paper.
2. Move the selector lever into the
P position and firmly engage
the parking brake.
3. Let the engine idle. Be sure the
accelerator pedal is not
pressed and the PTO switch (if
equipped) is OFF.
4. Press and release the DPF
switch.
5. The regeneration required
warning light (amber or red) or
selectable (switch)
regeneration required warning
light (amber or red) on the DIC
will turn off and the
regeneration in progress
indicator light will appear.
6. Do not leave the vehicle during
the regeneration. Regeneration
normally completes in about
20 minutes.
7. When the regeneration in
progress indicator light (amber)
goes out, regeneration is
completed. Normal driving is
then possible.
If the Switch regeneration is
interrupted, a selectable (switch)
regeneration required warning light
(amber) will appear on the DIC. You
must complete the DPF
regeneration by performing the
Switch regeneration once again as
soon as possible.