Diesel Particulate Filter (Skyactiv-D 1.5); Diesel Particulate Filter; (Skyactiv-D 1.5) - Mazda CX-3 Owner's Manual

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Diesel Particulate Filter (SKYACTIV-D 1.5)

Diesel Particulate Filter

(SKYACTIV-D 1.5)

The diesel particulate fi lter collects and
removes most of the particulate matter
(PM) in the exhaust gas of a diesel engine.
PM collected by the diesel particulate
fi lter is cleared during normal driving,
however, PM may not be removed and the
diesel particulate fi lter indicator light may
illuminate under the following conditions:
If the vehicle is driven at 15 km/h (9
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mph) or less continuously.
If the vehicle is repeatedly driven for a
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short period of time (10 minute or less)
or driven while the engine is cold.
If the vehicle is idled for a long time.
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NOTE
The engine sound and exhaust gas smell
may change when PM is being removed
while driving.
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Diesel Particulate Filter Indicator Light
When illuminated
The particulate matter (PM) cannot be
removed automatically and the amount of
collected PM reaches a specifi ed amount.
After the engine has suffi ciently warmed
up (engine coolant temperature of 80 °C
or more), depress the accelerator pedal and
drive the vehicle at a speed of 20 km/h
or more for about 15 to 20 minutes to
eliminate the PM.
When fl ashing
Contact an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
CAUTION
If the vehicle is continually driven as
usual with the diesel particulate fi lter
indicator light illuminated, PM increases
and the indicator light may start fl ashing.
If the diesel particulate fi lter indicator
light starts fl ashing, 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.
NOTE
When the diesel particulate fi lter
indicator light fl ashes, the engine
output is restricted to protect the diesel
particulate fi lter.