Diesel Particulate Filter System (Diesel Engine Only); Cleaning The Dpf Catalytic Converter; Equipment Characteristics - Toyota Verso-S Manual

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Diesel particulate filter system (diesel engine only)

When the deposit collected by the filter reaches a predetermined
amount, it is automatically cleaned.
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Cleaning the DPF catalytic converter

Cleaning the DPF catalytic converter is performed as necessary
in accordance with driving conditions.
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Equipment characteristics

The DPF system has the following characteristics:
 Idle speed increases during cleaning
 The smell of the exhaust gas changes
 When starting the engine, white-colored steam (water vapor)
may be expelled during cleaning
 Acceleration performance may degrade during cleaning
 Replacing the engine oil
P. 370
CAUTION
 Exhaust pipe
Do not touch the exhaust pipe during regeneration, as the exhaust pipe and
exhaust gases will become particularly hot. Also, make sure that there are
no people or flammable materials near the exhaust pipe while the vehicle is
stopped.
Failure to do so may cause injury by burning or a fire.
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